Nigerian transfer news today: Osimhen to Barcelona, Ucheibe & other latest Super Eagles updates

The transfer market is still open, and for all the updates in and around Nigerian transfer news, Afrik-Foot has got you covered, just scroll down.

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Many Nigerian players have made moves this summer and are now shining at their clubs. Just yesterday, Tolu Arokodare who joined Ajax from Wolverhampton Wanderers scored a brace in their 5-3 win over Sion in their final game of the UEFA Conference League qualifiers.

Meanwhile, with just only a few days until the close of the transfer market, deals are now happening quickly and rapidly. You can be sure that we have got you covered. Look below for more updates.

Victor Osimhen to Barcelona?

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has once again been linked to Barcelona. There was a lot of talk about this potential transfer earlier in the summer, but nothing concrete happened, as the reigning La Liga champions were focused on signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.

However, Atleti have continuously turned them away. So Barcelona might have to assess other options, one of which is Osimhen. It is now left to be seen if the deal can happen before the close of the window. Read more.

Christy Ucheibe Moves to Saudi Arabia

Super Falcons star Christy Ucheibe makes the news today. She is fresh off a terrible Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament for Nigeria, but she will now be looking to put that in the past now.

The 25-year-old midfielder has sealed a transfer from Portuguese club Benfica to Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal.

🚨Done deal: @NGSuper_Falcons defender 🇳🇬Christy Ucheibe has joined Saudi Arabian side 🇸🇦Al Hilal after leaving 🇵🇹Benfica#disfootballsef pic.twitter.com/xPmIA30fEM

— Andrew Randa (@RandaAndrew) August 27, 2026

Ucheibe joined Benfica in 2020 and has had a successful stay there, winning multiple titles. Now, she will be looking to replicate that in Saudi Arabia.