Ahead of their Africa U-20 qualifiers with their counterparts from Burundi, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria have stepped up their preparations as the date for the tie draws closer.

Kano Pillars who are currently challenging for top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League will most likely add a central defender from Warri Wolves to their team when the mid season transfer window opens in three weeks time.

Thomas Zenke will most likely swap Nasarawa United to a high flying Nigeria Professional League team according to reports gathered by Owngoalnigeria.com.

Despite having a below par season on loan at Anderlecht in Belgium, Nigeria U-23 forward Imoh Ezekiel is still attracting interest from French side Olympique Marseille.

Portland Timbers forward, Fanendo Adi is a subject of interest from English Premier League side Crystal Palace and France’s Ligue 1 side, St. Etienne according to reports picked up by Owngoalnigeria.com.

Manchester City two goals hero Kelechi Iheanacho says his team put up a horror showing at St Mary’s where they lost 4-2 to Southampton.

Korea 2007 U-17 top scorer Macauley Chrisantus might return to Spain this summer with La-Liga hopefuls, Real Oviedo keen on his services.

Spanish La-Liga side Valencia are back in for Granada’s 20 year old Nigeria forward, Isacc Success according to various sources in Spain.

In form 20 year old Nigerian forward Friday Fred is showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon after scoring his 7th goal of the season from the first 8 games of the season in Norway’s top flight league.

Gil Vicente rescued a point against Desportio Aves thanks to two goals from the Nigerians on their books,namely Fatai Sodiq and Simmy Nwankwo who now has 18 goals to his name this season.