Super Eagles transfer news today: Awaziem nears Turkey, Onyemaechi could leave Greece & more

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The transfer market is live, with clubs actively trying to make moves to bring in new players or ship out those who are surplus to requirements, and Super Eagles players have been in the mix.

Afrik-foot reports that Nigerian players have been involved in the window, with players like Zadok Yohanna joining Brighton from AIK Stockholm for a Swedish-record sale.

With the transfer market still open for the next five weeks, we will give you the updates on the trending news here. Stick with us!

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Super Eagles transfer news today

Will Chidozie Awaziem Be The Next Super Eagles Player in Turkey?

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has been linked with a transfer to the Turkish Super Lig.

Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidozie Awaziem during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Nigeria and South Africa at Goodswill Akpabio International Stadium on June 7, 2024 in Uyo, Nigeria.
Super Eagles players Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidozie Awaziem. Copyright: ImagoxShengolpixsx

The 29-year-old defender joined Nantes last season, but he failed to help the club avoid relegation from the French Ligue 1 last season.

This summer, he has been pushing for an exit despite having two years left on his contract. Now, it appears a move in on the way. He might be the next Nigerian in Turkey after Kelechi Iheanacho, Ibrahim Olawoyin, and Victor Osimhen.

Bruno Onyemaechi

Super Eagles and Olympiakos defender Bruno Onyemaechi
Nigeria and Olympiakos defender Bruno Onyemaechi. Copyright: xMaciejxRogowskix IMAGO

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has been linked with a transfer away from Olympiacos.

The 27-year-old left-back joined the Greek giants two years ago, and he has become a regular squad player for the club since then. Onyemaechi has played for the club in the league and the UEFA Champions League.

Recently, Olympiacos’ Vice-president Kostas Karapapas revealed that they received an offer for the Nigerian. Read more.

Chibuike Nwaiwu and Paul Onuachu’s Futures Still Uncertain

Super Eagles and Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu
Super Eagles and Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu. Photo by Thor Wegner/IMAGO

Trabzonspor’s Nigerian stars Chibuike Nwaiwu and Paul Onuachu are still uncertain about where they will play next season.

They were involved in a friendly fixture for their club on Sunday, as they succumbed to a disappointing 3-0 defeat. Nwaiwu even scored an own goal.

Nwaiwu has been linked with Fulham and Crystal Palace, while Onuachu has been linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia and other top sides in Turkey.

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