Heartland FC Technical Manager Emmanuel Amuneke has expressed renewed optimism for the club’s future after the team ended a six game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars in their NPFL Matchday 32 fixture. The win, secured at Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri thanks to a brace from Samuel Agu, lifted the five-time […]
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Southampton striker Paul Onuachu is in a race against time to be fit for today’s Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur, following an ankle injury sustained during the Saints’ midweek 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. The 30 year old Nigerian was substituted late in that game and subsequently missed a training session, raising doubts about
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Barrister Churchill Oliseh, President of FC Ebedei, has been presented with the prestigious 2025 Award of Excellence by the Taraba State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association. The honour, awarded on April 4th, recognises his relentless efforts and contributions to grassroots football development in Nigeria, with a particular focus on Taraba State. Oliseh’s leadership
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Following Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, manager Nuno Espirito Santo has downplayed the absence of Ola Aina, who missed the clash due to a calf injury. The Nigerian full back sustained the knock during Forest’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United and was unavailable for the trip to Villa Park. Aina’s absence was particularly
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Former Super Eagles forward Olanrewaju Kayode found the net once again as Esenler Erokspor were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Corum FK in a pulsating Turkish league encounter. The 13th-minute strike was Kayode’s 13th goal of the season and sixth for Erokspor since joining in the second half of the campaign. Kayode’s early
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Rangers International FC were left to rue missed chances as they played out a goalless draw against Bendel Insurance in a tense NPFL Matchday 32 fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu described the result as “two points dropped,” expressing disappointment despite securing a valuable away point. “We came prepared to
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Nigerian forward Abdulrafiu Owolabi made a thunderous impression in his first starting appearance for Akonangui FC of Equatorial Guinea, scoring twice in a 3-1 victory over Dragon. The former Rovers FC man, deployed as a winger, found the net in both halves to guide his new team to a commanding win. Owolabi opened the scoring
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Moses Simon has etched his name into FC Nantes’ history books by becoming the club’s all time leading assist provider. The Super Eagles winger recorded his 41st assist during a vital 2-1 away victory against OGC Nice, further cementing his legacy in French football. This season marks his most productive campaign yet, having directly contributed
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Two young players of Nigerian heritage Rayan Oyebade and Lanre Awesu have signed their first professional contracts with Premier League club West Ham United, marking a significant step in their footballing careers. Defender Rayan Oyebade has been part of the Hammers’ setup since the U14 level after impressing during a trial, having previously played at
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The Nigeria Football Federation has named Danlami Alanana as the new Chief Operating Officer COO of the Nigeria National League NNL, following the redeployment of Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman to oversee Inter-Club Competitions. Alanana brings considerable experience to the position. He previously served as the first Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL and
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