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Akinsanmiro Misses Super Eagles Training Ahead of Algeria Clash

By Kelechi Abel / Injuries / January 8, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro missed a training session as Nigeria stepped up preparations for their AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Algeria in Marrakech. The Pisa-on-loan midfielder sat out the recovery session following Nigeria’s 4–0 victory over Mozambique because he is slightly under the weather, according to reports. Akinsanmiro was not involved in the team’s latest […]

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Orban on Target as Verona Hold Napoli to 2–2 Serie A Draw

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / January 8, 2026

Nigerian forward Gift Orban scored for Hellas Verona as they stunned Napoli with a 2–2 draw in Serie A on Wednesday in Naples. The visitors raced into a two-goal lead, with Orban converting a penalty for Verona’s second before Napoli rallied in the second half. Verona’s opener came through Martin Frese’s back-heel finish, and Orban

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Alebiosu Set to Return to Super Eagles Full Team Training

By Kelechi Abel / Health & Fitness / January 7, 2026

Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu is close to returning to full training with the Nigeria national team after recovering from a leg injury sustained earlier in the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco. The 24 year old, who had been sidelined while undergoing rehabilitation, is now nearing a full-squad session following his recovery progression. Alebiosu had

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Okoye Apologises After Early Red Card in Udinese’s 5–1 Loss to Fiorentina

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / January 7, 2026

Udinese and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has publicly apologised to fans, teammates and the club’s management after receiving an early red card in his Serie A side’s 5–1 defeat at Fiorentina. The dismissal came in the eighth minute after a challenge on Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, with referee Maurizio Mariani issuing a straight red

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Algeria 4–1 Nigeria: Desert Foxes Dominate AFCON Meetings

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 7, 2026

In head-to-head clashes between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Algeria’s Desert Foxes, the North Africans have held a notable advantage in recent meetings, especially in Africa Cup of Nations and related encounters on the continent. In their last five head-to-head fixtures, Algeria have come out on top four times, with Nigeria claiming just one

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Nigerian Defender Nwaiwu Arrives in Turkey to Finalise Trabzonspor Transfer

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Nigerian centre-back Chibuike Nwaiwu has landed in Istanbul, Turkey, as part of the final steps in his expected transfer to Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor. The 22 year old arrived ahead of his medical tests and signing of a contract with the Black Sea-based side after the two clubs reached a principle agreement. Nwaiwu, who

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AFCON 2025: Chelle Plans to Beat Algeria, Urges Hard Work

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 7, 2026

Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle has already begun planning how to overcome Algeria ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash, insisting that his players must elevate their focus and effort after a convincing 4–0 win over Mozambique. Speaking after the Round of 16 victory in Fès, Morocco, Chelle praised his squad’s

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How Much the Super Eagles Stand to Earn in Bonuses at AFCON 2025

By Kelechi Abel / Merch & Branding / January 7, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to earn a combination of CAF prize money and performance-based bonuses as they progress through the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Their earnings so far and potential financial boosts come from both federal/government incentives and CAF prize pools tied to tournament advancement. CAF Prize Money (Team Earnings) The

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Durosinmi Awaits Clearance Before Training With New Serie A Club

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi is currently waiting on international clearance before he can begin training with his new Serie A club, Pisa SC, following his transfer from Czech side Viktoria Plzen. The forward’s move to Italy has been largely agreed, but Pisa must first secure the necessary paperwork including his international transfer certificate before Durosinmi

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Fenerbahçe Preparing Offer to Sign Ademola Lookman

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 7, 2026

Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahçe are stepping up their pursuit of Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, currently with Atalanta, by preparing an opening transfer offer ahead of the January window. The proposal on the table is reportedly a €5 million paid loan with a potential obligation to buy for around €37 million a structure designed to ease

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