List of Nigerian Players Abroad: Who's Playing Where

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Nigeria has a strong presence in international football, with many talented players plying their trade in leagues worldwide. Here’s a breakdown of the list of Nigerian players abroad, categorized by country and league.

English Players in the Premier League

The Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues globally, and Nigerian players have consistently contributed to its success. Below is a list of Nigerian players who have played in the Premier League abroad.

Nigerian Players Abroad in the Premier League

W. Ndidi – Leicester City
T. Awoniyi – Nottingham Forest
O. Aina – Nottingham Forest
C. Bassey – Fulham
B. Fredrick – Brentford
A. Iwobi – Fulham
J. Aribo – Southampton
P. Onuachu – Southampton

List of Nigerian Players Abroad in the Championship

The Championship is known for its physical nature, and Nigerian footballers thrive in this competitive environment. Here’s a list of Nigerian players abroad in England’s Championship.

Nigerian Players Abroad in the Championship

K. Ịheanachọ – Middlesbrough
T. Dele-Bashiru – Watford
E. Dennis – Blackburn Rovers
M. Tijani – Plymouth Argyle
S. Ajayi – West Bromwich Albion
V. Moses – Luton Town
J. Maja – West Bromwich Albion
A. Abdullahi – Sunderland

Nigerian Players Abroad in Spain’s La Liga

Spanish football has been home to many Nigerian talents. This section includes the list of Nigerian players abroad in Spain’s top division, La Liga.

List of Nigerian Players Abroad in La Liga

U. Sadiq – Valencia
C. Ejuke – Sevilla
A. Adams – Sevilla
C. Uche – Getafe

Nigerian Players Abroad in Italy’s Serie A

Serie A is one of the top football leagues in Europe, and Nigerian footballers have contributed greatly to the league’s success. Here’s a list of Nigerian players abroad in Italy’s Serie A.

List of Nigerian Players Abroad in Serie A

M. Okoye – Udinese
A. Lookman – Atalanta
T. Ebuehi – Empoli
S. Chukwueze – AC Milan
F. Dele-Bashiru – Lazio

Nigerian Players Abroad in Germany’s Bundesliga

The Bundesliga has long been a popular league for Nigerian footballers to showcase their skills. Below is the list of Nigerian players abroad in Germany’s Bundesliga.

List of Nigerian Players Abroad in the Bundesliga

K. Akpoguma – Hoffenheim
G. Orban – Hoffenheim
V. Boniface – Bayer Leverkusen
N. Tella – Bayer Leverkusen
F. Onyeka – Augsburg

2. Bundesliga

A. Aremu – Kaiserslautern

3. Liga

N. Sarenren Bazee – Arminia Bielefeld
D. Abiama – 1860 München

France

Ligue 1

T. Moffi – Nice
V. Orakpo – Nice
H. Ibrahim – Reims
G. Osho – Auxerre
M. Simon – Nantes
H. Ojediran – Lens

Ligue 2

I. James – Lorient

National 1

M. Oyewusi – Valenciennes
J. Evans – Nancy

National 2

A. Agoro – Le Poiré sur Vie

Netherlands

Derde Divisie

J. Adah – Huizen

Albania

Superliga

I. Mustapha – Bylis
A. Dabani – Bylis
A. Abah – Tirana
G. Akpama – Skënderbeu Korçë
P. Itodo – Dinamo City

1st Division

Y. Basit – Kukësi
M. Umejiego – Apolonia Fier
S. Kazeem – Pogradeci

Nigerian Players Abroad in Africa

Nigerian Players in Angola Football Leagues

V. Abata – Girabola – Bravos do Maquis
E. Edmond – Girabola – Bravos do Maquis
O. Odah – Girabola – Bravos do Maquis

Nigerian Footballers in Other African Countries

S. Emmanuel – Premier League – Mohammedan Dhaka, Bangladesh
M. Kasali – Elite One – Cotonsport, Cameroon
K. Ugah – Ligue 1 – Saint Eloi Lupopo, Congo DR

Nigerian Players Abroad in European Leagues

Nigerian Players in Belgium Football Leagues

R. Onyedika – First Division A – Club Brugge
Y. Sor – First Division A – Genk
T. Arokodare – First Division A – Genk
O. Achihi – First Division A – Antwerp
D. Gabriel – First Division A – Antwerp

List of Nigerian Players Abroad in Croatia

J. Ohajunwa – HNL – Osijek
S. Lawal – HNL – Istra 1961
I. Ayuma – HNL – Istra 1961
B. Jabita – First NL – Opatija

Nigerian Players in Austria Football Leagues

D. Ewemade – Bundesliga – Austria Vienna
S. Tijani – Bundesliga – Salzburg

Nigerian Footballers in South America

Nigerian Players in Brazil Football Leagues

S. Otusanya – Serie C – Náutico
A. Onojedo – Serie D – Rio Branco ES
S. Oti – Serie D – Monte Azul
E. Ogbe – Serie D – Humaitá

Nigerian Players in Asia and the Middle East

Nigerian Players in Chinese Football Leagues

A. Amoo – Chinese Football Association – Shanghai Jiading Huilong
P. Ukachukwu – Chinese Football Association – Nantong Zhiyun
S. Musa – Chinese Football Association – Dalian K’un City

Nigerian Players in Bahrain Football Leagues

E. Joseph – Premier League – Malkiya
O. Marshal – Premier League – Malkiya

Nigerian Footballers in North America

Nigerian Players in Canadian Football Leagues

S. Ibrahim – MLS – Montréal
M. Adedokun – MLS – Montréal

Nigerian Players in Emerging Football Markets

Nigerian Players in Bosnia and Herzegovina

E. Odinaka – Premijer Liga – Željezničar
M. Ologo – Premijer Liga – Velez

Nigerian Players in Cambodia Football Leagues

S. Ajayi – Premier League – Boeung Ket
J. Oiboh – Premier League – Boeung Ket

Cameroon

M. Kasali – Elite One – Cotonsport

Canada

S. Ibrahim – MLS – Montréal
M. Adedokun – MLS – Montréal

China PR

A. Amoo – Chinese Football Association – Shanghai Jiading Huilong
P. Ukachukwu – Chinese Football Association – Nantong Zhiyun
S. Musa – Chinese Football Association – Dalian K’un City

Congo DR

K. Ugah – Ligue 1 – Saint Eloi Lupopo
S. Shaibu – Ligue 1 – TP Mazembe

Croatia

J. Ohajunwa – HNL – Osijek
S. Lawal – HNL – Istra 1961
I. Ayuma – HNL – Istra 1961
B. Jabita – First NL – Opatija
P. Mathew – First NL – Opatija
M. Sesugh – First NL – Bijelo Brdo
B. Chinedu – First NL – Bijelo Brdo
G. Makuochukwu – First NL – Dugopolje
J. Olaleke – First NL – Sesvete
G. Ajayi – First NL – Opatija
H. Jiakponna – First NL – Dubrava Zagreb
D. Nwolokor – First NL – Opatija
Y. Musa – Third NL – Primorac Biograd
M. Aliyu – Third NL – Primorac Biograd

Cyprus

F. Abdullahi – 1. Division – APOEL
F. Uzoho – 1. Division – Omonia Nicosia
A. Adeleye – 1. Division – Enosis
G. Ekpolo – 1. Division – AEK Larnaca
M. Muhammed – 2. Division – Doxa
V. Godwin – 2. Division – AE Zakakiou
O. Ofornadu – 2. Division – Achyronas / Onisilos

Czechia

O. Dele – Czech Liga – Sigma Olomouc
N. Okeke – Czech Liga – Bohemians 1905
E. Isaac – Czech Liga – České Budějovice
Y. Muritala – Czech Liga – Sigma Olomouc
E. Ayaosi – Czech Liga – Karviná
S. Makanjuola – Czech Liga – Jablonec
M. Emmanuel – Czech Liga – Sigma Olomouc
M. Yahaya – Czech Liga – Pardubice
V. Olatunji – Czech Liga – Sparta Prague
R. Durosinmi – Czech Liga – Viktoria Plzen
A. Ghali – Czech Liga – Slovan Liberec
E. Chukwuebuka – Czech Liga – Pardubice
E. Uchenna – Czech Liga – Sparta Prague
J. Bello – Czech Liga – Viktoria Plzen
M. Ogiomade – Czech Liga – České Budějovice
A. Tanko – Czech Liga – Pardubice
I. Ogbu – Czech Liga – Slavia Prague
S. John – Czech Liga – Mladá Boleslav
Q. Adediran – Czech Liga – České Budějovice
D. Moses – Czech Liga – Slavia Prague
P. Kareem – Czech Liga – Bohemians 1905
U. Ekpai – Czech Liga – České Budějovice

Denmark

E. Duru – Superliga – SønderjyskE
I. Said – Superliga – Viborg
S. Odey – Superliga – Randers
J. Musbaudeen – 1. Division – Kolding
M. Etim – 1. Division – Hillerød
O. Olalere – 2. Division – Aarhus Fremad
W. Akpan – 2. Division – Middelfart
G. Kehinde – 2. Division – Middelfart
I. Uzochukwu – Denmark Series – OKS

Egypt

F. Akem – Premier League – El Gouna
G. Chukwudi – Premier League – Petrojet
S. Ougola – Premier League – Pyramids
E. Damilola – Premier League – Haras El Hodood
T. Ojo – Premier League – El Gouna
A. Ifeoluwa – Premier League – Petrojet
R. Ahmed – Premier League – ZED
E. Apeh – Premier League – Al Ittihad
T. Oripelaye – Premier League – El Gouna
K. Chimezie – Premier League – Petrojet
Mumuni – Premier League – Ceramica Cleopatra
M. Abdullahi – Premier League – Al Ittihad
S. Kabir – Premier League – El Gouna
G. Okwara – Premier League – El Geish
A. Liadi – Premier League – Smouha
I. Ajasa – Premier League – Modern
A. Olamilekan – Premier League – Al Ittihad
O. Okoronkwo – Premier League – El Gouna
S. Kirki – Premier League – ENPPI
I. Gambo – Premier League – Smouha
S. Isyaka – Premier League – Al Ittihad
J. Egagy – Premier League – El Gouna
E. Eze – Premier League – Haras El Hodood
S. Amadi – Premier League – Smouha
J. Ebuka – Premier League – Al Masry
S. Amusan – Premier League – Pyramids
I. Nwani – Premier League – Haras El Hodood
O. Henry – Second Division – Asyut Petrol
A. Abdul-Aziz – Second Division – WE
F. Alfred – Second Division – El Dakhleya
K. Olatunbosun – Second Division – El Dakhleya
J. Philip – Second Division – Suez
W. Ifeanyi – Second Division – Baladiyyat Al Mehalla

Estonia

L. Gilmore – Premium liiga – Paide
A. Adebayo – Premium liiga – Tammeka
G. Ogungbe – Premium liiga – Tammeka
A. Gero – Premium liiga – FCI Levadia
V. Iboro – Premium liiga – FCI Levadia
V. Iboro – Esiliiga A – FCI Levadia II

Faroe Islands

J. Abdul – Meistaradeildin – Suduroy
M. Effiom – Meistaradeildin – 07 Vestur

Fiji

O. Usman – National Football League – Lautoka

Finland

N. Tahmbi – Veikkausliiga – SJK
E. Ekpenyong – Veikkausliiga – Jaro
F. Etu – Veikkausliiga – HJK
C. Silas – Veikkausliiga – Oulu
M. Etok – Veikkausliiga – VPS
E. Okereke – Veikkausliiga – Mariehamn
M. Ogungbaro – Veikkausliiga – Jaro
A. Akinyemi – Veikkausliiga – Ilves
A. Jimoh – Veikkausliiga – Jaro
N. Tahmbi – Ykkösliiga – SJK Akatemia
F. Okoye – Ykkösliiga – PK-35
U. Muhammed – Ykkösliiga – TPS
F. Etu – Ykkösliiga – Klubi-04
M. John – Ykkösliiga – SalPa
O. Niyi Toyon – Ykkönen – EPS
I. Ani – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
S. Salau – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
D. Nworah – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
A. Moshood – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
P. Ejeh – Ykkönen – Atlantis Helsinki
P. Ogunkoya – Ykkönen – KuPS Akatemia
S. Olabisi – Ykkönen – RoPS
I. Ani – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
O. Adeleke – Kakkonen – MuSa
D. Nworah – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
A. Akinpelu – Kakkonen – MuSa
P. Ejeh – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
A. Adewoyin – Kakkonen – MuSa
M. Muritala – Kakkonen – JS Hercules
J. Agunsoye – Kakkonen – MuSa
J. Uwaegbulam – Kakkonen – GBK
N. Tahmbi – Kakkonen – SJK Akatemia II
A. Moshood – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
E. Mbachu – Kakkonen – TPV
S. Salau – Kakkonen – Atlantis / Akatemia
E. Simeon – Kakkonen – MuSa
C. Chukwu – Kolmonen – OPS
A. Odeh – Kolmonen – LaPa
E. Amaefule – Kolmonen – Warkaus
A. Ibiyomi – Kolmonen – OTP
K. Evo – Kolmonen – OPS
A. Samson Akoh – Kolmonen – LaPa
K. Abubakar – Kolmonen – Kultsu
B. Adebowale – Kolmonen – OTP
O. Ajayi – Kolmonen – OPS
B. Wusu – Kolmonen – Komeetat
C. Figho – Kolmonen – OPS
Augustine Jibrin – Kolmonen – OTP
M. Nzekwe – Kolmonen – OPS
G. Akalazu – Kolmonen – OPS
F. Obagbemiro – Kolmonen – OTP
D. Uhmo – Kolmonen – Kontu
A. Adebayo – Kolmonen – KeuPa
D. Chukwu – Kolmonen – OPS
A. Ibiyomi – Kolmonen – OTP
S. Ikudehinbu – Kolmonen – Kontu
D. Omagbemi – Kolmonen – SexyPöxyt
F. Orishani – Kolmonen – OPS
C. Festus – Kolmonen – OTP
P. Aremu – Kolmonen – KajHa
A. Jibrin – Kolmonen – OTP

Georgia

T. Oloko-Obi – Erovnuli Liga – Torpedo Kutaisi
S. Olukoya – Erovnuli Liga 2 – Meshakhte
S. Nnamani – Liga 3 – Shturmi
R. Ambrose – Liga 3 – Shturmi
C. Nwoloki – Liga 3 – Borjomi
J. Arowolo – Liga 3 – Merani Tbilisi
F. Anyanwu – Liga 3 – Merani Tbilisi

Ghana

K. Nnamdi – Division One – Inter Allies

Gibraltar

I. Cooper – Premier Division – Lincoln Red Imps
C. Nwosu – Premier Division – Europa

Greece

C. Okoh – Super League 1 – Asteras Tripolis
R. Adeola – Super League 1 – Asteras Tripolis
E. Udom – Super League 1 – Asteras Tripolis
B. Onyemaechi – Super League 1 – Olympiakos
O. Adefunyibomi – Super League 1 – Asteras Tripolis
E. Udom – Super League 2 – Asteras Tripolis II
A. Edeh – Super League 2 – Niki Volos
K. Fatai – Super League 2 – Larissa
T. Johnson Eboh – Super League 2 – Kifisia
S. Obioha – Super League 2 – Ethnikos Neo Keramidi
M. Adeshina – Super League 2 – Asteras Tripolis II
C. Okoh – Super League 2 – Asteras Tripolis II
T. China – Gamma Ethniki – Panegialios

Hong Kong, China

C. Ekwegwo – HKFA 1st Division – Yuen Long
K. Orieke – HKFA 1st Division – Citizen AA

Hungary

A. Esiti – NB I – Zalaegerszeg
B. Edomwonyi – NB I – Diósgyőr
T. Kehinde – NB I – Ferencváros
S. Kaye – NB I – Debrecen
V. Onovo – NB I – Újpest
J. Ipalibo – NB I – Zalaegerszeg
D. Nwachukwu – NB II – BVSC Zugló
S. Kaye – NB III – Debrecen II
V. Onovo – NB III – Újpest II

Iceland

F. Gbadamosi – Besta deild – Vestri

India

D. Chima – Indian Super League – Chennaiyin
S. Eze – Indian Super League – Jamshedpur
C. Ajulu – I-League – Churchill Brothers
A. Lukman – I-League – Dempo
N. Okwa – I-League – Delhi FC
W. Adekunle – I-League 2 – United
C. Efemena – I-League 2 – Sporting Goa
W. Adekunle – Calcutta Premier League – United

Indonesia

K. Ikechukwu – Liga 1 – Semen Padang
G. Oyedepo – Liga Nusantara – Persiba Bantul

Iran

G. Mensha – Persian Gulf Pro League – Foolad

Iraq

O. Valentine – Iraqi League – Naft
A. Isaiah – Iraqi League – Al Quwa Al Jawiya
B. Okor – Iraqi League – Al Karkh
A. Amutu – Iraqi League – Al Talaba
I. Atiemwen – Iraqi League – Al Najaf
O. Afolabi – Iraqi League – Naft Maysan
E. Deputy – Iraqi League – Zakho
P. Musa – Iraqi League – Karbala
U. Sale – Iraqi League – Naft Maysan
A. Ikefe – Iraqi League – Diyala
B. Mousa – Iraqi League – Naft Al-Basra
I. Ifeanyi – Iraqi League – Newroz
G. Nathanel – Iraqi League – Al Hudod
R. Udah – Iraqi League – Duhok
J. Okoli – Iraqi League – Al-Karma
S. Okuruket – Iraqi League – Al Karkh
C. Pyagbara – Iraqi League – Al Kahrabaa
I. Gbadamosi – Iraqi League – Al Zawra’a
I. Eze – Iraqi League – Al Karkh

Israel

E. Henty – Ligat Ha’al – Maccabi Bnei Raina
T. Olakunle – Ligat Ha’al – Bnei Sakhnin
A. James – Ligat Ha’al – Hapoel Hadera
I. Ransom Jidechukwu – Ligat Ha’al – Hapoel Jerusalem
A. Idoko – Ligat Ha’al – Hapoel Jerusalem
P. Michael – Ligat Ha’al – Ironi Tiberias
M. Usman – Ligat Ha’al – Maccabi Bnei Raina
P. Onyekachi – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Acre
P. Olawale – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Nof HaGalil
P. Ipole – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Acre
A. Sola – Liga Leumit – Maccabi Herzliya
I. Emeka – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Umm al-Fahm
A. Owolabi – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Y. Kelvin – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Umm al-Fahm
I. Kingsley – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Rishon LeZion
D. Nazim – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Afula
C. Onyemuchara – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Ramat Gan
M. Gbolahan Salami – Liga Leumit – Bnei Yehuda
A. Adeleke – Liga Leumit – Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa
G. Chinemeren – Liga Leumit – Hapoel Ramat HaSharon
O. Onanuga – Liga Leumit – Bnei Yehuda
I. Ekuwunife – Liga Alef – Hapoel Beit She’an
C. Ofoedu – Liga Alef – Agudat Sport Ashdod
J. Akose – Liga Alef – Ihud Bnei Shfaram
B. Ndukebong – Liga Alef – Ihud Bnei Shfaram

Jamaica

C. Chukwuemeka – Premier League – Harbour View

Japan

R. Ubong – J1 League – Vissel Kobe
O. Sunday – J2 League – Omiya Ardija
L. Izuchukwu – J2 League – Tokushima Vortis
T. Jibril – J3 League – Tochigi City
K. Otabor – J3 League – Tochigi
O. Ismaila – J3 League – Sagamihara
P. Ogochukwu – Japan Football – YSCC
S. Saanumi – Regional Leagues – J-Lease FC

Jordan

D. Olerum – League – Shabab Al Ordon
A. Ajagun – League – Al Hussein

Kazakhstan

N. Ahanonu – Premier League – Astana
C. Geoffrey – Premier League – Astana
S. Odeoyibo – Premier League – Yelimay Semey
E. Ededem – Premier League – Tobol Kostanay
K. Saliman – Premier League – Ordabasy
U. Agbo – Premier League – Aktobe
M. Rabiu – Premier League – Aktobe

Korea Republic

N. Michael – K3 League – Mokpo

Kosovo

S. Adetunji – Superliga – Ballkani

Kuwait

C. Akas – Premier League – Khaitan
A. Iwuala – Premier League – Al Arabi
C. Mbah – Premier League – Khaitan
C. John – Premier League – Al Arabi
D. Ajibola – Premier League – Al Qadsia
T. Edjomariegwe – Premier League – Al Tadhamon
E. Ezukam – Premier League – Khaitan
P. Aggreh – Premier League – Khaitan

Laos

M. Bernard – Lao League – Champasak FC

Latvia

S. Saleh – Virsliga – Metta
J. Ede – Virsliga – Liepaja
A. Taiwo – Virsliga – Riga
H. Ibrahim – Virsliga – Riga
A. Ogunniyi – Virsliga – Auda
Y. Muhammad – Virsliga – FS Jelgava
O. Ogunji – Virsliga – Auda
V. Osuagwu – Virsliga – Rigas FS
V. Shaibu – 1. Liga – Leevon / PPK
G. Wilson – 1. Liga – Rēzekne FA
J. Paul – 1. Liga – Leevon / PPK

Lebanon

S. Kadiri – Premier League – Shabab Al Sahel
R. Gabriel – Premier League – Shabab Al Sahel
C. Anigbo – Premier League – Shabab Baalbeck

Libya

J. Ajayi – Premier League – Al Hilal
K. Sokari – Premier League – Al-Nasr
G. Ibitham – Premier League – Al Ahli Benghazi
P. Nworah – Premier League – Abu Salim

Lithuania

A. Victory – A Lyga – Banga
O. Kayode – A Lyga – Kauno Zalgiris
H. Uzochukwu – A Lyga – Suduva
R. Yusuf – A Lyga – Hegelmann
I. Momoh – A Lyga – Suduva
J. Okpanachi – A Lyga – Panevezys
L. Lucky – A Lyga – Suduva
O. Chinonso – A Lyga – Dainava
A. Olugbogi – A Lyga – Banga
Y. Fawzi – 1 Lyga – Neptūną Klaipėda
C. Nwoga – 1 Lyga – TransINVEST Vilnius
O. Oguduba – 1 Lyga – Ekranas
H. Paago – 1 Lyga – Atmosfera
M. Ogundu – 1 Lyga – Atmosfera

Malawi

A. Adebare Babatunde – Super League – Nyasa Big Bullets

Malaysia

A. Abubakar – Super League – Negeri Sembilan
J. Okwuosa – Super League – Kuching City
F. Obilor – Super League – PDRM
C. Osuchukwu – Super League – PDRM
I. Olusegun – Super League – PDRM
A. Timothy – Super League – PDRM
I. Akinade – Super League – Terengganu
S. Afolabi – Super League – Perak
C. Chijioke – Super League – Terengganu

Malta

O. Awosanya – Premier League – Balzan
C. Eke – Premier League – Mosta
A. Udoh – Premier League – Mosta
P. Chibuzor – Premier League – Mosta
S. Thomas – Premier League – Mosta
E. Agu – Premier League – Sliema Wanderers
O. Opajobi – Premier League – Naxxar Lions
C. Gabriel – Premier League – Mosta
A. Silas – Premier League – Hibernians
A. Babatola – Premier League – Mosta
F. Sasere – Premier League – Floriana
C. Okereke – Premier League – Mosta
Q. Allionida – Premier League – Floriana
J. Azeez – Premier League – Mosta
P. Tenebe – Challenge League – Zurrieq
J. Ogunnupe – Challenge League – Mtarfa
J. Ishaya – Challenge League – St. Andrews
T. Ojo – Challenge League – Santa Lucia
S. Adeyemi – Challenge League – Zebbug Rangers
S. Shodiya – Challenge League – Gudja United
O. Anonam – Challenge League – Gudja United
I. Awori – Challenge League – Fgura United
C. Eziefula – Challenge League – Zurrieq
T. Akande – Challenge League – Fgura United
C. Nwaogu – National Amateur – Luqa St. Andrew’s
D. Habiganuchi – National Amateur – Pembroke Athleta
J. Oghenekewaro – National Amateur – Marsaskala
V. Mbata – National Amateur – Msida St. Joseph
E. Uzeh – National Amateur – Mellieha
A. Tejumola – National Amateur – Mellieha
D. Ighalo – National Amateur – Mellieha
D. Garba – Gozo First Division – Victoria Wanderers
J. Ezigbo – Gozo First Division – Ghajnsielem

Mauritius

J. Udeoyibo – Mauritian League – ASPL 2000

Mexico

S. Abdullahi – Liga MX – Juárez

Moldova

M. Gopey – Super Liga – Milsami
R. Akanbi – Super Liga – Sheriff
C. Nwaeze – Super Liga – Milsami
G. Goodlad – Super Liga – Sheriff
A. Joel – Super Liga – Floreşti
E. Odede – Super Liga – Sheriff
G. Olaniyan – Super Liga – Spartanii Selemet
M. Ihekuna – Super Liga – Zimbru
I. Chibueze – Super Liga – Spartanii Selemet
G. Obekpa – Super Liga – Zimbru
I. Ndon – Super Liga – Milsami
A. Umar – Liga 1 – Saksan

Mongolia

K. Chimezie – Premier League – Khaan Khuns / Erchim

Montenegro

C. Ezeh – Second League – Kom
M. Yahaya – Second League – Rudar
O. Obagbemiro – Second League – Ibar

Morocco

J. Ajako – Botola Pro – Renaissance Zemamra

Mozambique

A. Francis – Moçambola – Black Bulls Maputo
E. Ifoni – Moçambola – Black Bulls Maputo
A. Edwin – Moçambola – Ferroviário Beira
H. Jeleel – Moçambola – Black Bulls Maputo
R. Akporoh – Moçambola – Black Bulls Maputo

Myanmar

A. West – National League – Ayeyawady United

Nepal

P. Segun – A Division – Three Star
O. Somide – A Division – Manang Marshyangdi
O. Azeez – A Division – Manang Marshyangdi
A. Oladipo – A Division – Machhindra
K. Omolaja – A Division – Church Boys

New Zealand

Y. Alade – National League – Bay Olympic
J. Oluwayemi – A-League Men – Wellington Phoenix

North Macedonia

H. Ukpa – First League – Struga
L. Kehinde – First League – Struga
A. Dadet – First League – Voska Sport
S. Rasheed – First League – Rabotnički
A. Alhassan – First League – Shkendija
I. Olaosebikan – First League – Akademija Pandev

Northern Ireland

A. Ajala – Premiership – Larne

Norway

M. Ubandoma – Eliteserien – Kristiansund
O. Obasi – Eliteserien – Valerenga
D. Daga – Eliteserien – Molde
F. Tebo Uchenna – Eliteserien – Sarpsborg 08
D. Job – Eliteserien – Sarpsborg 08
W. Igor – Eliteserien – Kristiansund
A. Abdulateef – 1. Division – Odd
E. Lucky – 1. Division – Lillestrøm
O. Obasi – 3. Division – Vålerenga II

Oman

E. Daniel – Professional League – Al Nasr

Papua New Guinea

J. Afonia – National Soccer League – Lae City

Paraguay

F. Asagidigbi – Division Profesional – Deportivo Recoleta

Poland

T. Ismaheel – Ekstraklasa – Górnik Zabrze
A. Abdullahi – Ekstraklasa – Górnik Zabrze
H. Gong – Ekstraklasa – Widzew Łódź
J. Igbekeme – I Liga – Wisła Kraków
D. Ogaga – I Liga – Górnik Łęczna
D. Obidimma – III Liga – Wigry Suwałki

Top Nigerian Footballers in Portugal Leagues

Nigerian Players in Primeira Liga Portugal

T. Akinsola – AVS
Z. Sanusi – Porto
C. Igbokwe – Rio Ave

Nigerian Players in Segunda Liga Portugal

J. Kolawole – Mafra
J. Pius – Chaves
E. Maviram – Tondela
F. Etim – Mafra
I. Ali – Feirense
M. Ugboh – Mafra
S. Popoola – Feirense
S. Iheanacho – Mafra
I. Alhassan – Leixões
P. Obah – Vizela
K. John – Portimonense
A. Marcus – Porto II
E. Benedict – Portimonense
S. Fatai – Penafiel

Nigerian Players in Liga 3 Portugal

B. Godwin – Amarante
C. Iroanya – Amarante
U. Nyah – União Santarém
N. Obiora – Académica
M. Moshood – Varzim
Yemi – Vilaverdense
F. Okoli – Amarante

Nigerian Players in Campeonato de Portugal

S. Akoh – Lagoa
F. Irhene – Pombal
C. Okwara – Arronches e Benfica
B. Pinponsu – O Elvas
S. Musa – Tirsense
K. Sebastian – Moncarapachense
C. Johnson – Joane
Q. Olarenwaju – Régua
I. Muhammad – Vila Real
S. Davou – Lusitano Évora 1911
P. Bonkat – Vila Real
J. Bineabi – Lusitano Évora 1911
M. Emmanuel – Sertanense
O. James – Louletano
O. Silas – Lusitano Évora 1911

List of Nigerian Players Abroad in Qatar

Nigerian Footballers in Qatar Stars League

E. Essien – Umm Salal
A. Oyekanmi – Al Khor

Nigerian Players in Qatar Second Division

R. Mizo – Al Waab
S. Olaykan – Al Waab

List of Nigerian Players Abroad in Romania Football Leagues

Nigerian Footballers in Liga I Romania

D. Ankeye – Rapid Bucureşti
P. Ademo – Rapid Bucureşti
A. Friday – Botoșani
E. Nsungusi – UTA Arad
C. Irobiso – Petrolul 52

Nigerian Players in Liga II and III Romania

J. Ibrahim – U Craiova 1948
O. Agbomoniyi – Unirea Alba Iulia
T. Rasaq – Viitorul Arad
C. Habakuk – Lotus Băile Felix
H. Sanusi – Înainte Modelu
G. Chukwu – Gloria Bistriţa
S. Nwabueze – Viitorul Dăești
B. Peter – CSM Fetești
J. Otega – CS Dinamo București

Russia

O. Olusegun – Premier League – Krasnodar
M. Cobnan – Premier League – Krasnodar
S. Alfred – First League – Shinnik
D. Nduka – First League – Sokol Saratov
J. John – First League – Shinnik

Rwanda

A. Elijah – Premier League – Police
A. Akuki – Premier League – Police
O. Chukwuma – Premier League – Police
V. Mbaoma – Premier League – APR
C. Nwobodo – Premier League – APR
D. Chimezie – Premier League – Police

San Marino

O. Osayande – Campionato – Libertas
A. Utchea – Campionato – Libertas

Saudi Arabia

S. Godwin – Saudi League – Al Okhdood
W. Troost-Ekong – Saudi League – Al Kholood
O. Ambrose – Saudi League – Al Kholood
O. Ighalo – Saudi League – Al Wehda
H. Onyekuru – Saudi League – Al Fayha
G. Aniefiok – Division 1 – Abha
A. Okpotu – Division 1 – Al Adalah
C. Egbuchulam – Division 1 – Al Jandal
J. Mohammed – Division 2 – Al Najoom

List of Nigerian Players in the UK

Nigerian Players in Scotland

C. Dessers – Rangers
L. Balogun – Rangers
M. Ebiye – Motherwell
P. Ambrose – Aberdeen
S. Lawal – Livingston
M. Ubochioma – Livingston
T. Ogayi – Alloa Athletic
G. Gwompeter – CS Strollers
S. Osadolor – Bo’ness United
S. Omope – Fort William
S. Linden – Tynecastle

List of Nigerian Footballers in Other Countries

Nigerian Players in Senegal

M. Tayo – Pikine (Ligue 1)

Nigerian Players in Serbia

Nigerian Players in Super Liga Serbia

P. Olayinka – Red Star Belgrade
T. Joseph – Železničar Pančevo
A. Yakub – Novi Pazar
P. Obasi – OFK Beograd
M. Abiodun – Tekstilac Odžaci
B. Yusuf – Vojvodina
F. Nwokeabia – Spartak Subotica
P. Eze – Mladost Lučani

Nigerian Players in Serbian Lower Leagues

S. Chinedu – Radnički Kragujevac
E. Adimchukwunobi – IMT Novi Beograd
A. Adeshina – Novi Pazar
O. Lebi – IMT Novi Beograd
E. Opara – Novi Pazar
E. Eugene – Grafičar

Nigerian Footballers in Serbian Regional Leagues

S. Charles – GFK Sloboda Užice
E. Ogeda Oregbe – Smederevo 1924
I. Adamu – Borac Čačak
A. Lokosa – Smederevo 1924
T. Bamigboye – Borac Čačak
C. Atule – Mladost Novi Sad
A. Muhamed – Mačva Šabac

Nigerian Players in Asia

Nigerian Players in Singapore

R. Eziakor – Hougang United

Nigerian Footballers in Slovakia

Nigerian Players in 1. Liga Slovakia

A. Zubairu – Zemplín Michalovce
J. Sunday – Trenčín
K. Madu – Zemplín Michalovce
S. Suleiman – Trenčín
S. Emmanuel – Skalica
J. Nsumoh – Trenčín
R. Sanusi – Zilina
S. Adayilo – Komárno
A. Yakubu – Trenčín
K. Bolaji – Spartak Trnava

Nigerian Players in Slovakia’s Lower Leagues

L. Ezeh – Dukla Banská Bystrica
F. Bassey – DAC 1904
P. Azango – Spartak Trnava
I. Adekunle – Zemplín Michalovce
C. Emeka – Trenčín

Nigerian Footballers in Slovenia

Nigerian Players in 1. SNL Slovenia

V. Gidado – Bravo
P. Agba – Olimpija
S. Wisdom – Koper
A. Nwankwo – Domžale
M. Barnabas – Radomlje

Nigerian Players in Lower Leagues Slovenia

I. Rafiu – Primorje
M. Adebayo – Dravinja
N. Salisu – Ilirija
D. Ikenna – Beltinci
G. Gibson – Rudar Velenje

Nigerian Players in Somalia

P. Obiechina – Gaadiidka
A. Nnaemeka – Dekedaha
K. Moshood – Dekedaha

Nigerian Footballers in South Africa

Nigerian Players in PSL South Africa

S. Nwabali – Chippa United
C. Ohizu – Sekhukhune United
O. Ndah – Orlando Pirates
E. Ighodaro – AmaZulu
I. Jabaar – Stellenbosch
K. Godswill – Stellenbosch
D. Akpeyi – Marumo Gallants

Nigerian Players in 1st Division South Africa

F. Obada – Leruma United
A. Layode – Leruma United
F. Ejiofor – Leruma United
A. Adeleke – Leruma United

Sri Lanka

O. Agbeti – Super League – Defenders
A. Ombebe – Super League – Blue Star

Sudan

O. Ojo – Sudani Premier League – Al Merreikh
O. Ojo – Premier League – Al Merreikh

Nigerian Players in Sweden – Allsvenskan

Allsvenskan Nigerian Players Abroad

S. Nwankwo – Mjällby
A. Yusuf – Mjällby
U. Charles – Mjällby
J. Kalu – Värnamo
I. Abdulrazak – Värnamo
I. Buhari – Elfsborg
V. Ozor Okeke – Elfsborg

Nigerian Players in Sweden – Superettan

M. Oluwayemi – Östersund
A. Magashy – Kalmar
O. Ogbu – Östersund
A. Ogwuche – Trelleborg
S. Anyanwu – Östersund
E. Godwin – Trelleborg
H. Offia – Västerås
D. Chatto – Falkenberg
G. Aguda – Falkenberg

Nigerian Players in Sweden – Ettan

A. Owoyemi – IF Karlstad
A. Arinze Kingsley – Ljungskile
T. Mohammed – Hammarby Talang
O. Harrison – Ljungskile
C. Okolie – Hammarby Talang
E. Igbonekwu – Rosengård
O. Adindu – Hammarby Talang
O. Olaniyan – Oskarshamns AIK
A. Suleiman – Stocksund
C. Omonedo – Assyriska
I. Adewale – IF Karlstad
M. Abdallah Hussain – Ljungskile

Nigerian Players in Sweden – Division 2

O. Akpoveta – Åstorp
T. Saliu – Balkan
K. Igboananike – Rågsved
S. Tahir – Lucksta
C. Omeje – IFK Östersund
J. Enete – Vänersborgs IF

Nigerian Players in Switzerland – Super League

Nigerian Footballers in Swiss Super League

P. Otele – Basel
V. Beniangba – Servette
I. Mathew – Zürich
U. Emmanuel – Zürich
S. Osigwe – Lugano

Nigerian Players in Switzerland – Challenge League

Nigerian Players in Swiss Challenge League

P. Durugbor – Xamax
J. Nkama – Bellinzona

Nigerian Players in Switzerland – 1. Liga Classic

Nigerian Players in Swiss 1. Liga

O. Ajide – Mendrisio
N. Howard – Meyrin

Nigerian Players in Syria – Premier League

Nigerian Footballers in Syrian Premier League

S. Chidubem – Al Ittihad Ahli Aleppo
J. Obidiaso – Al Karama
O. Akpata – Wathba
P. Obi – Wathba

Nigerian Players in Tajikistan – Vysshaya Liga

Nigerian Footballers in Tajikistan Vysshaya Liga

S. Musa – Khosilot Farkhor

Nigerian Players in Tanzania – Ligi kuu Bara

Nigerian Players in Tanzanian Ligi kuu Bara

A. Okejepha – Simba
M. Chukwu – Fountain Gate

Nigerian Players in Thailand – Thai League 2

Nigerian Footballers in Thai League 2

O. Babatunde – Suphanburi
E. Precious – Suphanburi
A. Durosinmi – Kasetsart

Nigerian Players in Thailand – Thai League 3

Nigerian Players in Thai League 3

C. Ezike – Muangnont
J. Ononiwu – Krabi
A. Korede – Satun
E. Azike – Phitsanulok
T. Chinonso – Kasem Bundit University
K. Ozobialu – Kasem Bundit University
J. Owoeri – Kasem Bundit University
M. Aliu – Muang Loei United
O. Chiemerie – Raj Pracha

Nigerian Players in Togo – Championnat

Nigerian Footballers in Togo Championnat

W. Alade – Barracuda

Nigerian Players in Tunisia – Ligue 1

Nigerian Footballers in Tunisia Ligue 1

F. Onyemaechi – Bizertin
M. Victor – Soliman
O. Ogbelu – ES Tunis
H. Aliyu – Métlaoui
S. Item – Zarzis
I. Rasheed – Tataouine
M. Orkuma – Monastir
K. Michael – Monastir
A. Kesmir – JS Omrane
O. Ayiden – Bizertin
A. Chinonso – JS Omrane

List of Nigerian Players in Turkey – Süper Lig

Nigerian Footballers in Turkish Süper Lig

D. Okereke – Gaziantep FK
D. Akintola – Rizespor
A. Uzodimma – Kayserispor
A. Dennis – Göztepe
B. Osayi-Samuel – Fenerbahce
J. Okoronkwo – Hatayspor
A. Nwakaeme – Trabzonspor
F. Bamgboye – Hatayspor
V. Osimhen – Galatasaray
G. Bitok – Gaziantep FK
I. Olawoyin – Rizespor

Nigerian Players in Turkey – 1. Lig

Nigerian Footballers in Turkish 1. Lig

T. Kosoko – Ümraniyespor
B. Innocent – Adanaspor
A. Okechukwu – Erzurumspor FK
F. Ezeh – Ankara Keçiörengücü
U. Ishaq – Çorum FK
P. Mukairu – Boluspor
B. Osuji – Manisa FK
E. Eze – Pendikspor
O. Kayode – Esenler Erokspor
U. Ogundu – Şanlıurfaspor
C. Akabueze – Şanlıurfaspor
O. Etebo – Gençlerbirliği

Nigerian Players in Turkey – 3. Lig

Nigerian Footballers in Turkish 3. Lig

S. Ohawuchi – Muş Spor

Nigerian Players in Uganda – Premier League

Nigerian Footballers in Uganda Premier League

A. Lawal – Vipers

Nigerian Players in Ukraine – Premier League

Nigerian Footballers in Ukraine Premier League

C. Aniagboso – Chornomorets
S. Iyede – Vorskla
F. Ikenna – Kryvbas KR
F. Momoh – LNZ Cherkasy

Nigerian Players in Ukraine – Persha Liga

Nigerian Footballers in Ukraine Persha Liga

C. Mba – Metalist 1925 Kharkiv

Nigerian Players in Ukraine – Druha Liga

Nigerian Footballers in Ukraine Druha Liga

E. Effiong – Hirnyk-Sport
P. Chibueze – Hirnyk-Sport
R. Chukwuemeka – Hirnyk-Sport
I. Odoh – Hirnyk-Sport

List of Nigerian Players in UAE – Pro League

Nigerian Footballers in UAE Pro League

D. Salaudeen – Al Orooba
R. Sarki – Al Ain
V. Solomon-Otabor – Al Orooba
H. Muhammed – Al Ain
H. Hassan – Al Bataeh
H. Linus – Al Ain
F. Ogbu – Al Wahda
I. Elemiike – Dibba Al Hisn
Y. Olatunji – Al Orooba

Nigerian Players in UAE – Division 1

Nigerian Footballers in UAE Division 1

G. Igbokwe – Hatta

Uruguay

C. Ebere – Liga AUF – Plaza Colonia

USA

O. Nwobodo – MLS – Cincinnati
W. Agada – MLS – Sporting KC
C. Awaziem – MLS – Colorado Rapids
A. Yusuf – MLS – New England
I. Aliyu – MLS – Houston Dynamo
B. Akinyode – USL Championship – Miami
E. Temitayo – USL Championship – Birmingham Legion
A. Obalola – USL Championship – Hartford Athletic
L. Opara – USL League One – Spokane Velocity
E. Alaribe – USL League One – Alta
F. Aroyameh – MLS Next Pro – North Texas
M. Opeyemi – MLS Next Pro – FC Cincinnati II
I. Achara – MLS Next Pro – Houston Dynamo FC II
F. Adi – MLS Next Pro – Minnesota United II
E. Uchegbu – MLS Next Pro – Crown Legacy
N. Adimabua – MLS Next Pro – The Town
M. Sunday – USL League Two – Tucson
D. Zamani – USL League Two – Bavarian United
J. Adeseko – NPSL – New York Shockers

Uzbekistan

B. Teidi – Super League – Navbahor
R. Friday – Super League – Dinamo Samarqand

Venezuela

M. Isah – Primera División – Academia Puerto Cabello
G. Zuma – Primera División – Rayo Zuliano
L. Ogana – Primera División – Rayo Zuliano
B. Edet – Primera División – Caracas
S. Oduoye – Primera División – Caracas
A. Shimaga – Primera División – Academia Puerto Cabello

Vietnam

B. Kuku – V.League 1 – Song Lam Nghe An
C. Atshimene – V.League 1 – Quảng Nam
U. Oduenyi – V.League 1 – Quảng Nam
F. Friday – V.League 1 – Hai Phong
M. Olaha – V.League 1 – Song Lam Nghe An

Wales

O. Abadaki – Premier League – Bala Town
J. Collins – Championship – Cardiff City

Yemen

S. Danjuma – Yemeni League – Al Ahli San’a
M. Alhassan – Yemeni League – Yarmuk al Rawda
A. Nweze – Yemeni League – Yarmuk al Rawda
A. Olalekan – Yemeni League – Al Sha’ab Ibb
A. Adisa – Yemeni League – Al Urooba

Zambia

D. Nya – Super League – ZESCO United

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