David Akintola’s first goal for Hull City proved decisive in their 1-0 victory over Sheffield United, earning him a spot in the EFL Championship Team of the Week. The Nigerian midfielder’s 30th minute half volley secured the win in the Yorkshire derby, marking a significant milestone in his English football career. Prior to this match, […]
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Niger Tornadoes’ technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has attributed his team’s 1-1 draw against Kun Khalifat FC to complacency. The match, held on Sunday, saw Abba Khalid give the Ikon Allah Boys the lead with a stunning first-half strike. However, the visitors equalised late through Akuta Ugochukwu, leaving Mohammed to reflect on the outcome. Speaking to
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Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper, has been nominated for the PFA WSL Fans’ Player of the Month award for September. The 24 year old’s impressive performances have been instrumental in Brighton & Hove Albion’s strong start to the season. Since joining Albion from Paris FC, Nnadozie has made five appearances, keeping two clean sheets.
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Noah Atubolu kept Freiburg in the match with a series of fine saves as they held Borussia Mönchengladbach to a goalless draw. Despite sustained pressure and attacking efforts from Gladbach, Atubolu stood firm to deny them the breakthrough. His performance has earned praise in German media and among supporters, reinforcing his reputation as a reliable
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Nigeria’s U-20 side, the Flying Eagles, secured a spot in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after a tense 1-1 draw with Colombia in their final Group F match. Colombia struck first in the 51st minute through Kener González, capitalising on a counterattack to break the deadlock. However, Nigeria’s captain
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Kwara United have relieved Tunde Sanni of his duties after an underwhelming sequence of three losses in four matches, the latest being a 0-1 home defeat to Abia Warriors on Matchday 7 of the NPFL. Despite guiding the club to their first-ever President’s Federation Cup title, Sanni’s recent form failed to convince the board. Two
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Nigerian forward Rinsola Babajide made a stellar Serie A debut for AS Roma, scoring in the 28th minute to help her team to a 4–0 victory over Parma. While reports state that “Nigerian duo shine,” Babajide’s strike was the headliner from the weekend, as she opened her league account with a composed finish, assisted by
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FIFA has appointed Chadian official Alhadi Allaou Mahamat as the centre referee for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Lesotho and Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Mahamat will be assisted by fellow Chadians: Bogola Issa as first assistant referee, Moussa Hafiz as second assistant, and Abdelkerim Ousmane as fourth official. Kenyan official Alice Damaris Kimani was
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Super Eagles defender Felix Agu has been ruled doubtful for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin as he continues to battle an injury. Reports say Agu limped off during Werder Bremen’s 1–0 win over St. Pauli, exiting before halftime after sustaining the problem. The full extent of the injury remains
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Defensive reinforcements are coming for the Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi has been recalled to the squad ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, as injuries among the defence force the coaching staff into changes. Sanusi, who had been sidelined since February 2024 due to an ACL injury, resumed
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