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Tella Shines with First Champions League Goal in Leverkusen Victory

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / January 30, 2025

Nathan Tella celebrated his first UEFA Champions League goal just two years after competing in England’s second tier football. The 24 year old winger found the back of the net in the 64th minute, securing Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 victory over Sparta Praha on Wednesday night. Reflecting on the achievement, Tella described the moment as a […]

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Heroic Handy Saves Secure Ekiti Queens’ 2-0 Victory Over Dannaz Ladies

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / January 30, 2025

Ekiti Queens’ goalkeeper, Lucky Handy, delivered a standout performance, making crucial saves that secured her team’s 2-0 win over Dannaz Ladies in their NWFL match at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium. Captain Seun Fakunle gave Ekiti Queens an early lead with a well placed header in the 35th minute, followed by Tobi Sarafa’s second half strike

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Napoli Reject Galatasaray’s €65m Offer for Osimhen

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 30, 2025

Napoli has rejected a €65 million bid from Galatasaray for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Currently, on loan at Galatasaray, Osimhen has been in stellar form, scoring 12 goals in 15 league appearances this season. The Turkish Super Lig champions included an option to make the loan deal permanent, but their offer was declined as Napoli

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NAFF President Unveils Bold 2025 Vision for Amputee Football

By Kelechi Abel / News / January 30, 2025

In a virtual meeting held on January 20, 2025, the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation NAFF President, Ambassador Paul Maduakor, outlined an ambitious plan to propel amputee football forward. Addressing players from both the Special Eagles and Special Falcons, Maduakor expressed appreciation for their dedication, noting the Special Eagles’ qualification for the 2026 World Amputee Football

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Nwaneri’s Stunning Goal Seals Arsenal’s Comeback Victory

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / January 30, 2025

Ethan Nwaneri delivered an electrifying performance to earn Player of the Match as Arsenal secured a 2-1 comeback win against Girona on UEFA Champions League matchday 8. Nwaneri, at just 17 years and 314 days, became the second-youngest Englishman to score in the competition, following Jude Bellingham’s record at 17 years and 289 days. Girona

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CAF elections: Pinnick makes FIFA Council final list, Eto’o out

By Kelechi Abel / Governance / January 30, 2025

As the Confederation of African Football CAF elections draw closer, the official list of candidates for various leadership positions has been released. Among the high profile names confirmed for the FIFA Council is former Nigeria Football Federation NFF president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick. Pinnick will be contesting for a seat alongside other notable African football administrators,

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Hope Rises for Golden Eaglets as 2025 U-17 AFCON Expands

By Kelechi Abel / Youth Development / January 29, 2025

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have received a major boost in their quest to qualify for the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON after the Confederation of African Football CAF announced the expansion of the tournament from 12 to 16 teams. This change increases Nigeria’s chances of securing a spot in the competition, set to take

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Restoration Work Underway at Godswill Akpabio Stadium

By Kelechi Abel / Stadiums & Facilities / January 29, 2025

Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria’s only FIFA/CAF approved venue for international football matches, is undergoing restoration work following growing concerns over the poor state of its pitch. The stadium, commonly known as the Nest of Champions, has been a crucial host for the Super Eagles, Akwa United, and top Nigerian clubs like Rivers United,

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RC Lens sign Swedish-Nigerian winger Agbonifo on loan from BK Häcken

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 29, 2025

French Ligue 1 club RC Lens have officially signed Swedish winger of Nigerian descent, Jeremy Agbonifo, on loan from BK Häcken with an option to buy. The 19 year old has been making headlines in Sweden’s Allsvenskan league and is currently a youth international for Sweden at the U21 level. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Agbonifo

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Club Brugge drops Osuji from UCL squad, includes Onyedika

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / January 29, 2025

Belgian champions Club Brugge have confirmed their 23-man squad for their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City, with newly signed Nigerian defender Vince Osuji left out of the travelling team. The 18 year old central defender, regarded as a long-term investment by the club, will not be part of the squad as Brugge

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