By Wale Mustapha
Promising Nigerian midfielder Papa Daniel is attracting serious interest from South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL), with Stellenbosch FC reportedly leading the race for his signature.
Currently on the books of Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Daniel has enjoyed a standout season, scoring three goals and providing three assists.
His impressive form earned him a recent invitation to the Super Eagles’ camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Sources close to the player reveal that Stellenbosch FC is prepared to offer the 21-year-old midfielder a monthly salary of ₦10 million in a deal that could see him move to the PSL next season.
Daniel had a stint earlier in the season on trial at Czech side MFK Karviná, and interest in his services has continued to grow with several clubs reportedly monitoring his progress.
With multiple offers on the table, the dynamic midfielder appears poised to make a move abroad in the near future, marking a significant step forward in his promising career.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
