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Serie A Suspends Easter Monday Matches Following Pope Francis’ Death

By Kelechi Abel / 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 & 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 / NPFL / 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 & 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 / Law & 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 & 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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Ugochukwu Nets Stoppage-Time Equaliser in Draw Against West Ham

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

Lesley Ugochukwu scored a dramatic last-minute goal to salvage a point for Southampton in their 1–1 draw with West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday. The 21 year old midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, struck deep into stoppage time, securing his first-ever Premier League goal in what was his 34th top-flight appearance. The

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Gift Monday Strikes on First Start to Seal Win for Washington Spirit

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

Nigerian international Gift Monday made an immediate impact on her first start for Washington Spirit, scoring the decisive goal in a 1–0 victory over Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League. The 23 year old striker netted in the 63rd minute, capitalising on a costly error from Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse. Monday pressed aggressively

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Odemwingie Lauds Boniface for Staying in Europe, Avoiding Saudi Move

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / April 20, 2025

Former Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie has voiced strong support for Victor Boniface’s decision to remain at Bayer Leverkusen rather than accept a January move to Saudi Arabia. The 24 year old Nigerian forward was reportedly close to signing with Al Nassr, following Anderson Talisca’s departure from the Saudi side. However, the club opted for

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