Awoniyi, Chukwueze, others eye revival in new campaign

Several prominent Super Eagles players are eyeing a revival in their fortunes as they gear up for the new season, following a challenging 2025/26 campaign marred by injuries, loan moves and inconsistent performances, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Taiwo Awoniyi, who endured one of his toughest seasons at Nottingham Forest, scoring only once in 26 Premier League games, hopes to reclaim his place up front.

Samuel Chukwueze, who had a mixed campaign after his loan move from AC Milan to Fulham, is eager to return to Serie A. Ademola Lookman's output dropped significantly compared to his outstanding 2024/25 season, and he will be looking to rediscover his best form at Atletico Madrid. Chidera Ejuke, who made limited appearances for Sevilla, hopes for a more consistent role in the new campaign.

Osimhen, who turned down Galatasaray's number 9 shirt, hopes to join Barcelona. Moffi, who faced difficulties due to an ACL injury and a supporter's incident, hopes to rebuild his career at FC Porto. Gift Orban has completed a fresh loan move to Amedspor, while Tolu Arokodare's move to Wolves did not yield the expected success. Joe Aribo struggled for game time at Southampton before joining Leicester City on loan.

Nathan Tella's season was disrupted by a series of injuries, and Terem Moffi's campaign was hampered by injuries and a strained relationship with FC Porto. All nine players hope a change of scenery, restored fitness or a fresh start will help them rediscover their best form in the upcoming season.