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Echegini Targets World Cup Glory After WAFCON Triumph

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / October 3, 2025

Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini has laid out her ambition riding the momentum from Nigeria’s 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) win, she wants the national team to be a force on the global stage at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Speaking after the continental title, she described winning in Africa as “just […]

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Akanji Honours Nigerian Roots With Super Eagles Eagle Tattoo

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerians Abroad / October 3, 2025

Manuel Akanji, Inter Milan centre-back, has opened up about the meaning behind the tattoo of an eagle on his left arm, revealing it as a tribute to his Nigerian heritage and the Super Eagles. Born in Wiesendangen, Switzerland to a Swiss mother and Nigerian father, Akanji explained in an interview with Inter TV that despite

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Flying Eagles Beat Saudi Arabia 3–2 After Norway Setback

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / October 3, 2025

The Flying Eagles rallied from their opening loss to Norway by defeating Saudi Arabia 3–2 in a dramatic U-20 World Cup fixture. Nigeria drew first blood via a header from Salihu Nasiru, assisted by Sani Suleiman’s precise delivery. Saudi Arabia equalised through Amar Al Yuhaybi in the 21st minute. In the 38th minute, Amos Ochoche

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Uzoho Stands Tall as Omonia Fall 1-0 to Mainz in UECL Clash

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / October 3, 2025

Omonia’s veteran goalkeeper Francis Uzoho featured between the posts as his side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mainz 05 in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The only goal came from a 75th-minute penalty by Nadiem Amiri. Despite the loss, Uzoho reportedly produced a solid display, limiting Mainz’s opportunities and keeping the margin slim. His

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Rodgers Baffled by Disallowed Iheanacho Goal in Braga Defeat

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / October 3, 2025

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was left exasperated after Kelechi Iheanacho’s would-be equaliser was disallowed in their 2-0 Europa League defeat by Braga. The controversy unfolded around the 51st minute, when Iheanacho intercepted a clearance from former Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke and buried the ball in the net. Rodgers and many in the stadium believed it

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Oshoala Nets Stoppage-Time Winner to Edge Plumptre’s Al Ittihad 3-2

By Kelechi Abel / News / October 3, 2025

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala struck in the dying moments to hand Al Hilal a dramatic 3-2 victory over Ashleigh Plumptre’s Al Ittihad in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. Plumptre, a Nigerian national teammate, had earlier set up a goal for Al Ittihad. She provided the assist for the 74th-minute equaliser, though it would prove

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Boniface in Contention to Feature vs St. Pauli Despite Missed Training

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / October 3, 2025

Werder Bremen have been handed a timely boost ahead of their Bundesliga home match against St. Pauli, as Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is expected to be available despite skipping training on Thursday. The 24 year old had been rested as a precaution after suffering a minor foot knock earlier in the week. Coach Horst

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NPFL Warns Warri Wolves of Sanctions Over Coach Aluma Contract Breach

By Kelechi Abel / Law & Ethics / October 2, 2025

Warri Wolves FC have been queried by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) over the suspension of their head coach, Napoleon Aluma. The league, in a letter signed by COO Davidson Owumi, directed the club to submit the contracts of all technical and management officials within 24 hours. The NPFL claimed that reports from the

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No Minutes for Nwaneri and Onyemaechi as Arsenal Defeat Olympiacos

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / October 2, 2025

In their UEFA Champions League group match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Olympiacos Piraeus, but it was a quiet evening for Nigeria-eligible players Ethan Nwaneri and Bruno Onyemaechi, both of whom remained unused substitutes. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring by capitalising on a rebound in the 12th minute, and Bukayo

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Flamingos to Depart Nigeria on October 8 for Morocco World Cup

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / October 2, 2025

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, are set to depart for Morocco on Wednesday, October 8, as they make final preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Under head coach Bankole Olowookore, they have been camped in Abuja, polishing their tactics and match fitness. The side is drawn in Group D, alongside Canada,

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