Super Eagles Stars on the Move in 2026 Summer Window
Several Super Eagles players have switched clubs during the 2026 summer transfer window, with Nigerian internationals taking on new challenges across Europe.
Taiwo Awoniyi is among the latest to complete a move, joining Coventry City from Nottingham Forest in a deal reportedly worth £17 million.
The transfer brings an end to Awoniyi’s four-year spell at Forest. The Nigerian striker is expected to get an opportunity for more regular playing time at Coventry as the club prepares for Premier League football under Frank Lampard.
Kelechi Iheanacho has also left Scotland after his spell with Celtic, where he helped the club win the Premiership and Scottish Cup. He has now joined Turkish side Bursaspor after Celtic reportedly decided against extending his contract.
In Italy, Akor Adams has completed a permanent transfer from Sevilla to Serie A club Venezia. The Nigerian striker signed a contract running until June 2030 after scoring 10 goals and providing four assists in 37 appearances for Sevilla.
Raphael Onyedika has ended his time with Belgian club Club Brugge and moved to Germany to join Eintracht Frankfurt. The midfielder attracted interest from clubs in Turkey, England and Saudi Arabia before opting for the Bundesliga side.
Onyedika will hope to establish himself in Germany and follow in the footsteps of Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, who previously played for Frankfurt.
Gift Orban has also moved after a difficult period at Italian club Hellas Verona, where he was reportedly involved in disciplinary issues. The forward, who was on loan from Hoffenheim, has now joined newly promoted Turkish Super League club Amedspor on loan as he looks to revive his career.
Frank Onyeka has made his stay at Coventry City permanent after initially joining the club on loan from Brentford. He played an important role in Coventry’s promotion campaign and will now continue with the club.
Meanwhile, former Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has left Cypriot side Aris Limassol for Hungarian club ETO Gyor. The 38-year-old brings extensive European experience to his new team.
The moves highlight another busy summer for Nigerian internationals, with several Super Eagles stars looking to make an impact in new leagues and clubs.
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