For the second consecutive year, Remo Stars Ladies have been crowned Ogun State FA Cup champions following a commanding 4-0 victory over Castmog FA at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode. The reigning champions asserted their dominance early, scoring all four goals in the first half to secure back to back titles. Macarthy Adebisi opened […]
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Plymouth Argyle’s fight for Championship survival received a major boost as Nigerian forward Muhammed Tijani came off the bench to score a crucial equalizer in their 1-1 home draw against Cardiff City. The towering striker, making his return from a lengthy injury layoff, was introduced in the 63rd minute for Hami Adil. Just four minutes
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Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has suffered another injury setback after limping off during West Bromwich Albion’s match against Oxford United in the 41st minute. The centre back, who only recently returned from a hamstring injury, appeared to feel discomfort in the same area before being substituted just before halftime. Medical tests and scans will
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Sixteen year old fullback Josh Ogunnaike made his competitive debut for Arsenal’s U21 side in their 5-1 Premier League 2 victory over Newcastle United at Meadow Park. The highly rated youngster, who has been training with Mikel Arteta’s first team, was introduced in the 71st minute as a substitute for fellow Nigerian-descended fullback Josh Nichols.
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Danish football pundit Lasse Vøge has praised Manchester United’s teenage forward, Chido Obi, for his physical presence and goal scoring instincts following his second senior team appearance. Obi, a Denmark youth international of Nigerian descent, was introduced in the 70th minute as United came down two goals to secure a draw against Everton at Goodison
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With Nigeria struggling in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, head coach Eric Chelle faces the task of strengthening key positions, particularly in goal. While Stanley Nwabali has emerged as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, there is a pressing need for more competition and depth in the squad. Several goalkeepers of Nigerian descent, playing across Europe
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Bayelsa United salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw against Nasarawa United in a thrilling NPFL Matchday 25 encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. The visitors were moments away from securing their second away victory of the season when Ogba Ifeanyi struck deep into stoppage time to deny them all three points. Nasarawa United got off
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Remo Stars captain Junior Nduka has commended the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL for introducing the Prostar Evolution Ball as the official match ball for the season but suggested that it should have been implemented earlier to allow players time to adjust. Nduka acknowledged the ball’s quality and uniqueness, expressing his pride in the league
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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has received a significant boost as Moses Simon has resumed full training with Nantes, just weeks before Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Simon, who had struggled with a heel injury earlier in the week, was confirmed fit by Nantes manager Antoine Kombouaré and was
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Abia Angels clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Ekiti Queens in their NWFL Premiership Week 6 fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium. The crucial goal came in the 21st minute when young forward Chiamaka Ojialor calmly converted a swift counterattack. Lucky Mary displayed an impressive pace to outmanoeuvre her markers before setting up Ojialor for
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