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Danlami Alanana Appointed New Chief Operating Officer of the NNL

By Kelechi Abel / Local Clubs and Academies / April 6, 2025

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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Man United Intensify Move for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 6, 2025

Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman ahead of the summer transfer window. The Atalanta star has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, but it appears United are leading the race to secure his signature. Lookman, 27, is reportedly keen on a return to England, where he was born

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High-Stakes Showdowns as Title Race and Survival Intensify

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / April 5, 2025

As the Nigeria Premier Football League enters Matchday 32, the intensity of the season reaches new heights. One of the weekend’s standout ties sees Remo Stars travel to Port Harcourt to face Rivers United in a top of the table encounter that could reshape the title race. Rivers United, currently trailing by eight points, will

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Benjamin Fredrick on Verge of Premier League Debut with Brentford

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / April 5, 2025

Flying Eagles star Benjamin Fredrick is on the cusp of a breakthrough moment, as he nears his Premier League debut for Brentford FC. The 19 year old defender has fully recovered from a pre-season injury and was recently included on the bench in Brentford’s 2–1 away victory against Bournemouth. Fredrick, who has noticeably bulked up

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Coach Yema Travels to South Africa for UEFA B License Training

By Kelechi Abel / Training & Coaching / April 5, 2025

Olanrewaju Yemi Daniel, popularly known as Coach Yema and a former head coach of Enyimba FC, has taken a pivotal step in his coaching career. He has travelled to South Africa to complete the final phase of the UEFA B coaching license, further cementing his position among Nigeria’s most forward-thinking young football tacticians. As part

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Ejuke Eyes Super Eagles Comeback After Injury Setback

By Kelechi Abel / Health & Fitness / April 5, 2025

Chidera Ejuke may be on the brink of another return to the Super Eagles squad, following a period on the sidelines due to injury. The Sevilla winger had previously been shortlisted for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, but was ultimately left out as Nathan Tella of Bayer Leverkusen and Samuel

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Anjorin Chooses Super Eagles Over England in Major Boost for Nigeria

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerians Abroad / April 5, 2025

Faustino Anjorin has made the pivotal decision to pledge his international future to Nigeria, marking a significant win for the Nigeria Football Federation. The Chelsea academy graduate, now playing for Italian side Empoli, has opted to represent the Super Eagles instead of England, for whom he was once tipped to become a standout player. Having

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Majin Mohammed Rallies Niger Tornadoes Ahead of Key Clash vs El-Kanemi

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / April 5, 2025

Niger Tornadoes’ Technical Adviser, Majin Mohammed, has called on his players to bounce back from recent defeats and approach their home clash against El-Kanemi Warriors with a winning mentality. The match will be played at their adopted home ground, the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. After suffering back-to-back away losses to Shooting Stars and Akwa

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Napoli Director Heads to London for Osimhen Premier League Talks

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / April 5, 2025

Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has reportedly travelled to London to engage in discussions with Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester United over the potential summer transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. The visit was aimed at assessing the interest level and negotiation stance of both English clubs. Napoli have placed a €75 million release

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Umar Abubakar Extends Scoring Streak with Brace for KAA Gent Youth Team

By Kelechi Abel / Youth Development / April 5, 2025

Kano-born striker Umar Abubakar delivered another standout performance by scoring twice in KAA Gent youth team’s dominant 4-0 win over Lyra Lierse Berlaar in the Belgian youth league. His brace takes his season tally to 19 goals, underlining his status as one of Nigeria’s brightest U-20 attacking prospects in Europe. Abubakar’s consistent finishing and movement

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