Nigerian Footballers' Major Transfers in 2026 Summer Window

During the 2026 summer transfer window, several Nigerian footballers made significant moves across various European leagues. Akor Adams transferred from Sevilla to Venezia in July for a reported €16 million, with a contract lasting until June 2030.

Rafiu Durosinmi moved from Pisa to Genk on July 23 for €10.5 million, signing a four-year deal until June 2030. Raphael Onyedika joined Eintracht Frankfurt from Club Brugge on August 2 for a fee between €9 million and €10 million, with a contract until June 30, 2031.

Terem Moffi transferred from Nice to Hamburg for about €2 million, signing a three-year contract until 2029. Taiwo Awoniyi moved from Nottingham Forest to Coventry City for £9 million, while Femi Azeez joined Brighton & Hove Albion from Millwall for an initial £12.5 million, with a four-year contract.

Kelechi Iheanacho left Celtic for Bursaspor on a free transfer, and Chidozie Awaziem moved from Nantes to Konyaspor on a two-year deal. Other notable transfers included Tolu Arokodare, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Gift Orban, and Yira Sor.