Over the years, Nigerian footballers have continued to make headlines on the global stage: not just for their talent, but also for the hefty transfer fees they attract.
From Europe to Asia, Nigerian stars have become hot commodities in the transfer market, with some commanding record-breaking fees.
Heres a look at the top five most expensive Nigerian footballers transfers of all time.
5. Odion Ighalo 23.3 Million Watford to Changchun Yatai, 2016In 2016, Odion Ighalo became one of the first Nigerian footballers to make a high-profile move to the Chinese Super League during its peak spending era. Following an impressive run with Watford in the Premier League, where he scored freely and earned recognition for his sharp finishing, Chinese club Changchun Yatai swooped in with a 23.3 million offer.
The move made Ighalo one of the highest-paid African footballers at the time.