English Premier League
FEATURE: Top 3 transfer moves by Nigerian football players
By Monsurah Olatunji
With the January Transfer Window now officially over in mainstream Europe, we take a look at the top three moves made by Nigeria players this winter.
Paul Onuachu: Racing Genk 
Southampton
Onuachu is the latest Nigerian player to move to the English Premier League after a deadline-day move from his Belgian club RKC Genk to Southampton.
With the Saints languishing at the bottom of the table halfway through the season, Onuachu will need to make an immediate impact in his first game, which is likely to be against Brentford this weekend.
The red-hot sstrikerhas netted 17 goals in 22 appearances this season and top the Belgian scorers chart.
Terrem Moffi: Lorient OGC Nice
Moffi opted to stay in the French Ligue 1 where he is a Golden Boot contender despite having option to move to the English Premier League.
The Super Eagles star has scored an impressive 34 goals in 87 matches since arriving in France in 2020.
As per French Football, “the deal between Nice and Lorient is not a straight transfer, but a mandatory paid loan of €2.5 million with a €22.5 million (plus €5 million bonus) obligation to buy the Nigerian international striker.
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Remo Stars Inter Milan
Straight out of Naija the teenager who is an academy product of Nigeria Professional Football League club Remo Stars signed a four-year deal with Inter Milan.
Akinsanmiro featured for the Remo Stars academy team, Beyond Limits in The Creative Championship, and Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament.
He will look to emulate the likes of Obafemi Martins and Pastor Taribo West and imprint his legacy in the Nerazzurri shirt.
