Nigerian transfer news: Otele to Saudi Arabia, Terem Moffi and other Super Eagles updates

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Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho joined Bursaspor earlier in the transfer market, and he has gotten off to a flying start, as he scored the opener for his side and assisted the second in their opening game of the Turkish Lig 1. season against Bodrumspor.

Kelechi Iheanacho 🇳🇬 scores on his debut for Bursaspor in the Turkish second tier! pic.twitter.com/gQtZ781eG5

— Pan-Africa Football (@PanAfricaFooty) August 9, 2026

It was a dream start for the former Leicester City man, and he will be looking to continue shining for his team in the coming weeks.

Philip Otele Linked to Saudi Arabia

Nigerian winger Philip Otele has been in the transfer news all summer. Recall that he spent last season on loan at Hamburger SV, but he returned to his parent club Basel at the end of last season.

He still has two years left on his contract there, but he has been linked with several clubs this summer. Newly-promoted Italian clubs Frosinone and Lecce have been seriously linked to the Nigerian winger.

There is also interest from Championship club Birmingham City, but none of those talks has materialized yet.

Now, it appears that he might be headed to the Saudi Arabian Pro League. Read more.

Where Will Terem Moffi Go, Turkey or Germany?

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has to join a new club this summer, as him and his employers OGC Nice have burned bridges. But it is difficult to pin-point his next destination at the moment.

Moffi has been linked to Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas, but German Bundesliga club Hamburger SV have entered the race. With just a few weeks until the transfer window closes, the Super Eagles striker is a key one to watch. Read more.