Nigerian transfer news today: Aribo’s next move, Ndidi & other latest Super Eagles updates

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The summer transfer window in the major European leagues have already closed. But there are still some fresh developments in the Nigerian transfer news.

You can get all of the updates here Afrik-Foot!

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Yesterday, Tuesday news broke that Augustine Eguavoen had been appointed as the new interim coach of the Super Falcons.

His appointment comes after Justin Madugu was sacked following the disappointment of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations where Nigeria got knocked out in the quarterfinal and failed to qualify for the intercontinental World Cup playoffs.

Coach Austin Eguavoen during the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Coach Austin Eguavoen during the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Copyright: ImagoxVICTORxOGUEGBEx

Joe Aribo Yet To Get A Club

Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has been without a club since his contract at Southampton expired at the end of last season. During the summer transfer window, he was linked to clubs in Turkey. There was even the suggestion of a Rangers return. But the speculation did not materialize.

Joe Aribo
Joe Aribo. Copyright: xJohnxMallettxIMAGO

Now, although the summer transfer window has closed, the Super Eagles midfielder can join any club since he is a free agent. However, there has hardly been any talk about him in the transfer market of recent.

Wilfred Ndidi Could Still Leave Besiktas

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could leave Besiktas soon, as he has been relegated to being just a peripheral figure at the club.

Wilfred Ndidi of Besiktas in the Nigerian transfer news today
Wilfred Ndidi of Besiktas. Photo by ImagoxBranislavxRacko

New coach Vincenzo Italiano appears to favour Salih Ozcan over the Super Eagles midfielder. And there is a possibility that this lack of consistent game time could make him unhappy.

He has been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia, and with the transfer window still open there, it is possible that he will move

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