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Another World Cup Miss Would Destroy Us, Adams Warns

Another World Cup Miss Would Destroy Us, Adams Warns

Sevilla striker Akor Adams has delivered the most direct public assessment yet of Nigeria’s World Cup failure, warning that a repeat in 2030 would take a toll on Nigerian football that the country might not recover from easily. Akor Adams is not interested in soft words. Speaking via LaLiga media, the Sevilla forward made clear […]

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Galatasaray Eye Ilenikhena After Saudi Struggles

Galatasaray Eye Ilenikhena After Saudi Struggles

George Ilenikhena left AS Monaco for Al-Ittihad in February on a deal worth around €33 million. Three months later, with five appearances and zero goals to his name in Saudi Arabia, Galatasaray are already watching. George Ilenikhena’s move to the Saudi Pro League has not gone to plan. The 19-year-old Nigerian forward joined Al-Ittihad in

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NFF in Talks With Newcastle Star Osula Over Super Eagles Switch

NFF in Talks With Newcastle Star Osula Over Super Eagles Switch

Eric Chelle and the NFF have opened talks with Newcastle United forward William Osula about switching his international allegiance to Nigeria, with the 22-year-old increasingly open to committing to the Super Eagles. William Osula could be heading to the Super Eagles. The NFF and coach Eric Chelle have initiated talks with the Newcastle United forward

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Arsenal Lead Chelsea in Race for Super Eagles Star Fernandez

Arsenal Lead Chelsea in Race for Super Eagles Star Fernandez

Emmanuel Fernandez has gone from a £3.5 million signing to one of European football’s most coveted defenders in a single season, with Arsenal leading Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, West Ham and a clutch of Bundesliga clubs all chasing the Super Eagles centre-back. Emmanuel Fernandez is the most in-demand defender in Scottish football. In the space of

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Zigoni: Orban Was Nervous in Fan Clash, Should Be Grateful

Zigoni: Orban Was Nervous in Fan Clash, Should Be Grateful

Gianfranco Zigoni, who played for Juventus in Italy’s golden era, says Gift Orban’s altercation with a Hellas Verona fan was the action of a player who lost his composure under stress, and that no situation justifies squaring up to a supporter. Gianfranco Zigoni has seen a lot in Italian football across eight decades of life.

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Chelle Scouts Europe and NPFL for Unity Cup Surprises

Chelle Scouts Europe and NPFL for Unity Cup Surprises

With the 2026 Unity Cup less than five weeks away, Eric Chelle is combing secondary European leagues and watching NPFL games personally as he assembles a Nigeria squad built for opportunity rather than reputation. Eric Chelle has made his intentions for the 2026 Unity Cup very clear. This is not a tournament for Nigeria’s established

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Barnsley Boss Explains Nwakali's Season Debut vs Stevenage

Barnsley Boss Explains Nwakali’s Season Debut vs Stevenage

Kelechi Nwakali finally got his first appearance for Barnsley this season as a late substitute in Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to Stevenage, with manager Conor Hourihane confirming the decision came from an end-of-season player review agreement with the club. Kelechi Nwakali has spent virtually the entire 2025-26 season as a spectator at Barnsley. The Nigerian midfielder,

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Otomewo Rated Best U20 Midfielder Outside Top 5 Leagues

Otomewo Rated Best U20 Midfielder Outside Top 5 Leagues

An 18-year-old from Bauchi who never played professional football in Nigeria has been ranked the best U20 midfielder in European leagues outside the top five, and Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is paying attention. John Otomewo’s story reads like something from a football film. He was never picked up by Nigerian professional clubs, never came

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Onyeka Toasts Coventry's Championship Crown

Onyeka Toasts Coventry’s Championship Crown

Nigeria international Frank Onyeka helped Coventry City end a 25-year exile from the top flight, as Frank Lampard’s side were crowned Championship champions following a 5-1 hammering of Portsmouth on Tuesday night. Frank Onyeka is going to the Premier League. Coventry City’s dramatic 5-1 victory over Portsmouth on Tuesday confirmed their status as Championship champions,

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Moffi's Nice Chapter Closed, Cohen Confirms Exit

Moffi’s Nice Chapter Closed, Cohen Confirms Exit

Terem Moffi’s turbulent spell at OGC Nice is officially over, with club co-president Maurice Cohen shutting the door on any possibility of the Nigerian striker’s return to the French Riviera. There will be no return to Nice for Terem Moffi. OGC Nice co-president Maurice Cohen made that clear in comments reported on Wednesday, stating that

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