Nigeria Transfer Window 2026/27 – Opening & Closing Dates

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Winter 2027 registration period

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Opens in 87 days

Source: FIFA registration periods, verified 2 Oct 2026. Dates can change — confirm with the association. View on FIFA

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All known Nigeria registration periods

Men's professional registration periods of the Nigeria Football Federation (CAF).

Nigeria transfer window dates
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Summer 2026Last season — reference only
Winter 2027Upcoming

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Nigeria transfer window FAQ

When does the Nigeria transfer window open?

The next Nigeria transfer window (Winter 2027) opens on 1 Jan 2027.

When does the Nigeria transfer window close?

The next Nigeria transfer window (Winter 2027) closes on 31 Jan 2027. Dates can change, so confirm with the Nigeria Football Federation before a deadline.

Can clubs in Nigeria sign free agents outside the transfer window?

Sometimes. FIFA rules allow some exceptions, for example for professionals whose contract expired before the end of the last registration period, and national associations can have their own rules and conditions. Whether a specific player can be registered depends on the Nigeria Football Federation's regulations and the player's situation. This is general information, not legal advice: always check with the association before agreeing a signing.

Where do these Nigeria transfer window dates come from?

From FIFA's registration calendar: the men's professional registration periods the Nigeria Football Federation has entered with FIFA, last checked on 2 Oct 2026. Leagues can set earlier deadlines than the association.

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