AFCON 2025
1. Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen, 26, is one of the world’s top strikers. After an incredible loan at Galatasaray, where he scored 37 goals and helped win a domestic double in 2024/25, his next move is unclear.
2. Kelechi Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho, 28, is at a crossroads. With only a year left on his Sevilla contract and struggling to make an impact at Middlesbrough, where he hasn’t matched his Leicester City days, a permanent move is a must.
3. Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman is flying high as the reigning CAF Player of the Year after another brilliant season with Atalanta, scoring 20 goals, including a hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.
4. Emmanuel Dennis
Emmanuel Dennis was once a dynamic forward at Watford, but has struggled at Nottingham Forest, playing only 25 games and scoring two goals since 2022. Out of favor and no longer in the Super Eagles’ plans, Dennis needs a new club to show his flair and versatility.
A move to a less competitive league, like the Eredivisie or Belgian Pro League, could give him the chance to play regularly and get his career back on track. His talent is clear, but he needs consistent minutes to shine again.
5. Raphael Onyedika
Raphael Onyedika, 24, has been a key player for Club Brugge, playing more minutes than any Nigerian in 202 carved out a reputation for reliability and starred in their Belgian Pro League title win two seasons ago.
The hardworking midfielder’s consistency has caught the eye of Premier League and Bundesliga clubs. Staying at Brugge might limit his growth, and a move to a top European league could push his career forward, both for his club and the Super Eagles. This summer could be his chance to step up.
