Last updated: 14 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Nigeria's Super Eagles have had one of the busiest transfer windows of any African national team this summer. Four moves are confirmed and completed; one more, involving defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, is still a valuation stand-off rather than a done deal. Here is what has actually happened, not what might.
Confirmed: Four Super Eagles Have Completed Moves
Zadok Yohanna to Brighton. The 18-year-old winger completed a move from Swedish club AIK Stockholm to Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year deal running to 2031, reported at around ยฃ21.5m. Brighton saw off competition from Chelsea and Newcastle United to sign him, and the fee made Yohanna the most expensive departure in Allsvenskan history. Brighton have opted to keep him with the first team for pre-season rather than send him out on loan.
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro to Monza. Inter Milan agreed a permanent sale of the Super Eagles midfielder to Serie A side Monza for a reported โฌ7.5m plus a resale clause, confirmed on 29 July 2026. Akinsanmiro spent last season on loan at Pisa, who had an โฌ8m option to sign him permanently but chose not to exercise it after the club was relegated from Serie A.
Raphael Onyedika to Eintracht Frankfurt. The defensive midfielder's move from Club Brugge to Frankfurt was confirmed on 1 August 2026, in a deal reported at around โฌ9m rising to โฌ10m with bonuses, on a contract to 2031. Frankfurt had to see off a late attempt by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad to hijack the deal before Onyedika opted for the Bundesliga. He had made 24 Champions League appearances during four seasons in Belgium and won the Belgian Pro League title twice.
Kelechi Iheanacho to Bursaspor. The forward joined Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor as a free agent after his Celtic contract ended, confirmed on 17 July 2026. Bursaspor were promoted to Turkey's second-tier TFF First League last season, and Iheanacho has said helping the club push on is part of what attracted him to the move. He scored nine goals in 24 appearances for Celtic last season, including a goal that helped seal their league title.
Reported, Not Confirmed: The Nwaiwu Stand-Off
Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has not moved anywhere yet, despite strong interest from the Premier League. As of 8 August 2026, Crystal Palace have had a โฌ30m bid rejected and Fulham are reported to have agreed personal terms with the 23-year-old, but Trabzonspor are holding out for their โฌ30-35m valuation and have so far refused to sell. Nwaiwu joined Trabzonspor in January 2026 from Wolfsberger and helped them win the Turkish Cup. Until Trabzonspor accept an offer at their asking price, this remains a reported interest, not a confirmed transfer, and SifuFinds will update this article if that changes.
What This Means for Nigerian Bettors
Four Super Eagles now play regular club football in the Premier League pipeline (Brighton), Bundesliga, Serie A and Turkish second tier, which matters for markets beyond just club football. Onyedika and Akinsanmiro moving to sides that play regular continental or high-profile domestic football gives Nigerian bettors more to track across anytime-goalscorer and appearance markets at club level, while a completed Nwaiwu move to the Premier League would be one of the biggest African defensive transfers of the window if it happens.
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Key Takeaways
- Zadok Yohanna (18) has completed a ยฃ21.5m move from AIK Stockholm to Brighton on a five-year deal.
- Ebenezer Akinsanmiro's permanent transfer from Inter Milan to Monza (โฌ7.5m) was confirmed on 29 July 2026.
- Raphael Onyedika's move from Club Brugge to Eintracht Frankfurt (around โฌ9-10m) was confirmed on 1 August 2026, beating out Al-Ittihad interest.
- Kelechi Iheanacho joined Bursaspor as a free agent on 17 July 2026 after leaving Celtic.
- Chibuike Nwaiwu's move to the Premier League is still unresolved as of 8 August 2026; Trabzonspor have rejected a โฌ30m Crystal Palace bid and are holding out for their full valuation.
FAQ
Q: Has Chibuike Nwaiwu signed for Crystal Palace or Fulham?
No. As of 8 August 2026, Trabzonspor have rejected a โฌ30m bid from Crystal Palace and are holding out for โฌ30-35m. Fulham are reported to have agreed personal terms with the player, but no transfer has been completed.
Q: Which Super Eagles player has completed the biggest confirmed move this summer?
Zadok Yohanna's move from AIK Stockholm to Brighton, reported at around ยฃ21.5m, is the largest confirmed fee among the deals covered in this article.
Q: Did Kelechi Iheanacho join a Turkish Super Lig club?
No. Bursaspor play in Turkey's second-tier TFF First League, not the Sรผper Lig. Iheanacho joined as a free agent after his Celtic contract ended.
Q: Where is Raphael Onyedika playing now?
Onyedika completed a move from Club Brugge to Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga, confirmed on 1 August 2026.
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Sources
- ESPN โ Brighton sign Nigerian starlet Zadok Yohanna, 18, from AIK Stockholm on 5-year deal
- Punch Nigeria โ Akinsanmiro Transfer: Inter Agrees โฌ7.5m Sale to Monza
- Bundesliga.com โ Eintracht Frankfurt sign Nigeria international midfielder Raphael Onyedika
- Vanguard Nigeria โ Kelechi Iheanacho joins Turkey side Bursaspor
- Soccernet NG โ Super Eagles: Trabzonspor reject โฆ47bn offer for Nwaiwu (8 August 2026)
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