Nigerian transfer news today: Ilenikhena’s future sealed, Azeez’s move stalls & other latest Super Eagles updates

If you’re searching for the latest Nigerian transfer news, you have come to the right place, as Afrik-Foot has you fully covered. All you just have to do is stick around, and you will find all the updates here!

Follow Nigerian Transfer News LIVE:

Things are moving quite quickly, so there is a chance that you might have missed out on a thing or two. But no need to worry, we have you covered. Below, we provide you with some of the top stories from the last 24 hours.

George Ilenikhena’s Future Sealed

Nigerian attacker George Ilenikhena has attracted interest from several clubs this summer, with Sevilla being the ones in the forefront. Los Nervionenses are desperately looking to build their squad depth after selling some of their best legs from last season.

The La Liga club first proposed a loan transfer, but Al Ittihad were insistent on a permanent transfer. However, Ilenikhena has been in bright form of recent, contributing three goals in his last three games for his Saudi side.

🇳🇬⚽ George Ilenikhena with a fine strike to win it for Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.

A match-winning finish. 💥 pic.twitter.com/HeoeZkOgOZ

— Soar Africa! (@SSE_NGA) August 21, 2026

Now, the former Saudi Pro League kings have made a final decision on the 20-year-old. Read more here.

Femi Azeez’s Millwall Exit Stalls

Super Eagles attacking midfielder Femi Azeez has been linked with several clubs in England following his impressive campaign with Millwall last season when he registered 11 goals and seven assists in 37 appearances.

Hull CIty, Ipswich Town, Aston Villa, and even recently Wrexham, have been touted as potential destinations, but nothing concrete has happened just yet.

To compound the issue, he sustained an injury that will keep him sidelined until next month, when the transfer market will close. As it stands, it is difficult to predict the Nigerian’s next destination, but you could know more here.