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Croatian Side NK Slaven Belupo Sign Nigerian Midfielder Adeshina Adetunji on Loan
Croatian top-flight club NK Slaven Belupo have officially secured the services of Nigerian midfielder Adeshina Adetunji on a season-long loan from Austrian side LASK Linz.
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Sports247 reports that the move marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the talented youngster, who will now have the opportunity to gain valuable first-team experience and continue his development in one of Europe’s competitive leagues.
Adetunji joins Slaven Belupo with high expectations after progressing through the ranks at LASK Linz, where he earned recognition for his technical ability, composure in midfield, and impressive work rate.
The loan deal is expected to provide the Nigerian with regular playing time and a platform to showcase his qualities at the highest level of Croatian football.
For Slaven Belupo, the acquisition of the midfielder represents another important addition to the squad as the club strengthens its options ahead of the new season.
The Croatian side will be hoping that Adetunji’s energy and creativity can add depth and quality to their midfield department.
The loan move also reflects the growing confidence European clubs continue to place in young Nigerian talents, with several players from the country making significant strides across the continent in recent years.
Adetunji now faces the challenge of adapting to a new environment and establishing himself in the Croatian top flight.
However, the opportunity to play regular senior football could prove crucial in accelerating his growth and helping him realise his immense potential.
The midfielder’s progress will undoubtedly be closely monitored by football enthusiasts in Nigeria, who have continued to take pride in the achievements of young players making their mark abroad.
A successful spell in Croatia could open even bigger opportunities for Adetunji in the future, both at club level and potentially on the international stage.
As preparations for the new season continue, all eyes will be on the Nigerian midfielder as he embarks on this important phase of his career with NK Slaven Belupo.
For Adeshina Adetunji, the move to Croatia is more than just another transfer—it is an opportunity to grow, gain experience, and prove that he has what it takes to succeed in European football.
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Kamaru Usman Was Always Oversized While Fighting In UFC’s Welterweight Division – Colby Covington
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) icon, Kamaru Usman has received support for his decision to step up from welterweight to middleweight in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), as one of his rivals in the lower category, Colby Covington recalled that the Nigerian was ‘oversized’ for the division.
Sports247 reports that, although Usman has lost two fights when he stepped into The Octagon as a middleweight, he has gained support from Covington, who took on Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, USA on Saturday.
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It was the same night when Usman returned from a 13-month layoff, only to lose to former middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis of South Africa via a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma, USA, but Covington insists ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ had no choice but to step up in weight.
Incidentally, he and Usman had arguably the most notable rivalry at welterweight, during which the Nigerian fighter won two classic fights, with Covington battling gallantly up to the fifth round in each appearance, hence his verdict that the 39-year-old ex-champ has nothing to be ashamed of.
Covington told Uncrowned, “He was always a big welterweight. He was always oversized for the division. That was his biggest strength. He was just so much bigger than everybody at welterweight. He was so strong, so big.
“He put up a great fight against Khamzat (Chimaev). I think he should have won that fight, honestly. If it was five rounds, he would have won that fight, but he still did more damage in that fight. That’s the guy who was regarded as the best middleweight on the planet.”
Sports247 recalls that Usman’s clash with Chimaev was his middleweight debut and, though it came at short notice for him in October 2023, he lost a majority decision across three rounds, then rebounded with a dominant effort at welterweight against Joaquin Buckley in June 2025.
Unfortunately, his second outing as a middleweight ended in defeat in the early hours of on Sunday, as Usman lost via unanimous decision after going the distance of five rounds versus Du Plessis, who lost his belt to Chimaev in August 2025 and was not seen until he returned last weekend.
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