The 2025/26 summer transfer window has officially closed, marking an exciting period for Nigerian female footballers, with several Super Falcons among those taking on new challenges across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Here’s a look at some of the notable moves:
Asisat Oshoala – From Bay FC to Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)
On September 2, Asisat Oshoala joined Al Hilal in the Saudi Women’s Premier League from Bay FC. She had joined Bay FC in 2024 during its inaugural NWSL season and finished as the club’s top scorer with seven goals.
Chiamaka Nnadozie – From Paris FC to Brighton (England)
In July, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie signed a four-year deal with Brighton & Hove Albion, moving from Paris FC, where she had been since 2020.
Rasheedat Ajibade – From Atletico Madrid to Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Rasheedat Ajibade signed a two-year contract with PSG after leaving Atletico Madrid as a free agent. She had joined Atletico in 2021 following a two-year spell at Norwegian club Avaldsnes IL.
Rinsola Babajide – From Tenerife to AS Roma (Italy)
Rinsola Babajide completed a free transfer from Spanish club Tenerife to AS Roma in July and has already provided an assist in one of their UEFA Champions League qualifying matches.
Sebastine Flourish Chioma – From Galatasaray to Fenerbahçe (Turkey)
Sebastine Flourish Chioma has moved from Galatasaray to Fenerbahçe, continuing her career in the Turkish Women’s Football League.
Paulina Ali, Ziporrah Agama & Kalu Chinyere – Levante (Spain)
Paulina Ali and Ziporrah Agama both joined Levante from Portuguese side FC Famalicão, while Kalu Chinyere moved from Real Betis.
Sikiratu Isah, Mercy Omokwo & Josephine Mathias – Bnot Netanya FC (Israel)
Sikiratu Isah joined Israeli club Bnot Netanya FC, where she will play alongside Mercy Omokwo (from Bayelsa Queens) and Josephine Mathias (from Nasarawa Amazons).
Olamide Bolaji, Faith Omilana & Sunday Opeyemi – Commercial Bank of Ethiopia FC (Ethiopa)
Olamide Bolaji and Sunday Opeyemi moved from Remo Stars, joined by Faith Omilana from Naija Ratels to strengthen the team abroad.
Anam Imo – From Piteå IF to FC Rosengård (Sweden)
Anam Imo has moved to FC Rosengård and has already scored in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
More Transfers
Anuoluwapo Salisu – AS FAR FC to Sporting Club Casablanca (Morocco)
Lawal Taiwo – Ünye Gücü FK to Mazatlán FC Femenil (Mexico)
Glory Ogbonna – Besiktas to FC Kiryat Gat (Israel)
Amina Bello – Nasarawa Amazons to Atletico San Luis Femenil (Mexico)
Grace Igboamalu – KKP Stomilanki Olsztyn to Arab Contractor (Egypt)
Rose Ekong – Bayelsa Queens to Arab Contractor (Egypt)
Akudo Ogbonna – Remo Stars Ladies to Young Africans (Tanzania)
Odubanjo Dominance – Nasarawa Amazons to Modern Sports Club (Egypt)
Comfort Folorunsho – Baník Ostrava to FC Masar (Egypt)
Olamide Adugbe – Napoli Femminile to MFK Žalgiris Women (Lithuania)
Ezekiel Motunrayo – Valencia to Racing Power FC (Portugal)
Happiness Titus – Edo Queens to Wadi Degla (Egypt)
As the 2025/26 season begins, all eyes are on these Nigerian stars. From seasoned internationals to rising talents, they promise excitement and goals, showing that Nigerian women’s football continues to make its mark globally.
