Enugu Rangers, the Nigerian champions, returned to continental football on Friday with a narrow 1-0 win over Sagrada Esperança of Angola in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. The match, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, saw coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side dominate the game but […]
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Augsburg’s coach, Jess Thorup, has revealed that a late decision will be made on whether Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka will make his debut in the Bundesliga this weekend. Onyeka, who recently joined Augsburg on loan from Brentford, missed the club’s last match a 4-0 defeat to Heidenheim due to international duty with Nigeria. Thorup, during
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The Ayomidiran Foundation has announced a revamped schedule for its first ever Girls Play Sports Women’s Football Tournament, a significant step towards empowering young women and fostering sports development in Nigeria. On Friday, Hon. Ayo Omidiran, CEO of the foundation and Chairperson of the Organising Committee, expressed her excitement about the initiative, highlighting the use
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Emmanuel Dennis’ future at Nottingham Forest appears uncertain after he was left out of the club’s Premier League squad for the 2024-2025 season. The Nigerian forward was not included in the 24 man list submitted by Forest following the closure of the summer transfer window, rendering him ineligible to play in the first half of
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A thrilling encounter is on the horizon as Rivers United host Heartland FC on Saturday in the second matchday of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL season. All eyes will be on the touchline, where former Super Eagles stars Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke will pit their tactical skills against each other. Just four months
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Former Crystal Palace star, Victor Moses, is poised to make his debut for Luton Town on Saturday as they face Millwall at The Den. The ex Super Eagles winger joined Luton Town four days ago as a free agent after his contract with Spartak Moscow expired. Unlike other Nigerian players like Kelechi Nwakali, who had
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Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala continued her impressive form for Bay FC, scoring her third game-winning goal of the season in a 1-0 triumph over Racing Louisville FC at PayPal Park. Her crucial strike in the 75th minute secured Bay FC’s second consecutive win, boosting their playoff aspirations in the National Women’s Soccer League NWSL. This was
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Nigerian international Kelechi Nwakali is keen to make his league debut for Barnsley following his summer transfer from Portuguese club GD Chaves. The 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner had his debut delayed due to visa issues, but after resolving them, he has started training with his new team. Nwakali was on the
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Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that signing Spanish-Nigerian striker Samuel Omorodion was difficult due to complications in a failed move to Chelsea. Omorodion, a 2024 Olympics gold medalist and Super Eagles eligible player, ultimately completed a transfer to Porto from Atlético de Madrid. Chelsea had been on the verge of signing Omorodion after the
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The Lagos State Football Association LSFA, under the leadership of Chairman Hajji Gafar Liameed, has received a boost in its efforts to promote grassroots football development. Brothers Abraham and Matthew Olorunleke, passionate football enthusiasts, donated a giant trophy to the association for the ongoing State Football League, reinforcing their commitment to supporting football in Lagos
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