Nfanli Sila: 10 goals in 11 matches, linked to Antalyaspor €625,000 transfer

Nfanli Sila, a 21-year-old forward from Guinea, has become the standout player of the Macedonian First League for Tikvesh, combining eye-catching finishing with results: he has 10 goals in 11 appearances and was decisive in recent 3:1 victories over Shkendija and Vardar on the Football Federation pitch in Skopje. The performance run continued on October 29, 2026, and has accelerated transfer talk around the striker.

Minutes after the latest win in Skopje, Sila posted on social media: "I'm happy for the victory — this is a big moment. Grateful for the goal, hungry for more goals..."

Tikvesh’s rise this season has not been only about one scorer: the club’s structure and balance are also regularly praised, but Sila’s finishing and timing have put him ahead of the rest in the scoring charts.

Linked to Antalyaspor for €625,000

In August there were reports that Tikvesh agreed terms for Sila's sale. It is reported that Antalyaspor have signed the player for a transfer fee of €625,000 and that Sila is expected to return to Turkey in January. Before arriving in Kavadarci he had spells with lower-league side Keçiörengücü.

A fee of €625,000 would be notable in recent domestic transfer history — rival clubs Shkendija and Vardar have not moved players for comparable sums in the last years. Rodgers Mato, who left for Hearts, came closest to Sila’s level but at a lower market price.

Despite playing for a club that pays modest wages — Sila is reported to earn 3,000 euros per month, a sum comparable to an average reserve in Vardar or Shkendija — his current form has convinced many that Tikvesh possess a rare attacking talent. For now, the striker keeps delivering: goals, results and growing interest from abroad.

Photo: press material from the event