Football In Nigeria

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Liverpool Eye Ola Aina as Alexander-Arnold Replacement

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 22, 2025

Liverpool is reportedly considering a summer move for Nigerian international Ola Aina, with the Nottingham Forest defender approaching the end of his contract. The 28 year old could depart the City Ground as a free agent when the season concludes. Aina, who has attracted interest from several Premier League giants including Manchester City, Chelsea, and

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RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup Teams to Receive ₦100,000 Participation Fee

By Kelechi Abel / Events and Tournaments / April 22, 2025

Organisers of the RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup have confirmed that all participating teams will receive ₦100,000 each as a participation fee, in a move designed to support grassroots women’s football development in Nigeria. The Lagos State Football Association LSFA, serving as the event’s technical partner, announced the initiative. LSFA Chairman Hajji Gafar Liameed stated

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Reports Link Osimhen to Manchester United with €60m Deal Speculated

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 22, 2025

Multiple reports emerging from Turkey claim that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has agreed to a move to Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window. However, these claims suggest that while personal terms may be settled, an official agreement between Napoli and the Premier League club has not yet been reached. Prominent Turkish journalist Serdar

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Serie A Suspends Easter Monday Matches Following Pope Francis’ Death

By Kelechi Abel / Football and Society / April 21, 2025

The Italian Football Federation has postponed all domestic football matches scheduled for Easter Monday including Serie A, lower divisions, and amateur levels following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. The announcement, made in agreement with Italian footballing bodies, means that games involving Nigerian internationals Maduka Okoye and Fisayo

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Ndidi and Leicester Relegated After Home Loss to Liverpool

By Kelechi Abel / Events and Tournaments / April 21, 2025

Leicester City have been relegated from the Premier League after a 1–0 home defeat to Liverpool, confirming their drop to the Championship with five matches still to play. This marks the fifth time in the club’s history that they have been demoted from England’s top flight. Wilfred Ndidi featured in the match, starting for the

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Remo Stars Stay Firm in NPFL Title Race After Derby Win

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerian Premier League / April 21, 2025

Remo Stars took a massive step toward clinching their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL title with a vital 1–0 win over regional rivals Shooting Stars in a fiercely contested Southwest Derby. Midfielder Alex Oyowah struck the decisive goal half an hour into the game, sealing all three points for the visitors. The win sees

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Flying Eagles Land in Cairo for U-20 AFCON, to Face Egypt in Friendly

By Kelechi Abel / Youth Football / April 21, 2025

Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have landed in Cairo, Egypt, as they finalise preparations for the upcoming Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. A squad of 24 players and nine officials, led by Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu, arrived at Cairo International Airport on Sunday evening aboard an Egypt Air flight. The team has settled

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Lookman Shines as Atalanta Edge Milan, Chukwueze Comes Off the Bench

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews and Reviews / April 21, 2025

Ademola Lookman completed the full 90 minutes as Atalanta clinched a hard-fought 1–0 victory over AC Milan in their Serie A clash on Sunday. The Super Eagles forward delivered a lively performance, adding to what has been a standout season for him in Italy. The match marked Lookman’s 27th league appearance this term. So far,

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Heartland Queens Fined ₦1m for Assault on Match Officials

By Kelechi Abel / Football Law and Ethics / April 21, 2025

The Nigeria Women Football League NWFL has slammed Heartland Queens with a ₦1 million fine after confirming the assault of match officials during their home fixture against Remo Stars Ladies at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. According to a statement issued by NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi, the decision was reached following a thorough

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Igoh Ogbu Back from Injury, Boosts Nigeria Ahead of Unity

By Kelechi Abel / Health and Fitness / April 21, 2025

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has been handed a timely fitness boost with the return of Igoh Ogbu to action for Slavia Prague ahead of next month’s Unity Cup in London. The central defender made his first appearance since sustaining a muscle injury during the March international break. Ogbu was sidelined for several matches, including

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