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Dundee United’s Ubochioma and Hearts’ Oyegoke Named in Premiership

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / October 21, 2024

Nigerian footballers Meshack Ubochioma of Dundee United and Daniel Oyegoke of Heart of Midlothian have been named in the Scottish Premiership Team of the Week, as announced by football statistics website Whoscored.com. Their stellar performances in the latest round of matches earned them spots in the Best XI, joining players from Celtic, Aberdeen, and other […]

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Ajibade,Nnadozie Among 25 Super Falcons Squad for Algeria Double Header

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / October 21, 2024

Super Falcons’ head coach, Justine Madugu, has called up 25 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and top goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, for two international friendly matches against Algeria’s national women’s team. These matches, scheduled for October 26th and 29th at Lagos’ Mobolaji Johnson Arena, mark the first time in three years that the Super Falcons will

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Flamingos Ready to Face USA Again for World Cup Semifinal Ticket

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / October 21, 2024

The Flamingos of Nigeria are set to face the USA once again in a highly anticipated battle for a semifinal spot in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, currently being held in the Dominican Republic. This matchup brings back memories of their previous clash in the same stage of the competition two years ago in

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Sevilla Coach Confirms Ejuke Suffered Hamstring Injury in Loss to Barca

By Kelechi Abel / Injuries / October 21, 2024

Nigeria’s interim coach Augustine Eguavoen received unfortunate news as Sevilla’s coach García Pimienta confirmed that Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke suffered a hamstring injury during a La Liga match against Barcelona. The injury occurred just before halftime, forcing Ejuke to be substituted after clutching his hamstring and being assisted off the field by the medical

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UAE Champions Al Wasl Sign Super Eagles Striker After Udinese Release

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / October 21, 2024

UAE Pro League champions Al Wasl have officially announced the signing of Nigerian international striker Isaac Success. The former Udinese forward, who was released by the Italian Serie A club just before the end of the summer transfer window, has joined Al Wasl on a free transfer. Success brings extensive experience in European football, having

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Nigeria Amputee Football Federation Launches Empower Her Campaign

By Kelechi Abel / Merch & Branding / October 20, 2024

The Nigeria Amputee Football Federation NAFF has launched a fundraising initiative titled Empower Her to support the Nigeria Women Amputee Football National Team, the Special Falcons, as they prepare for the inaugural Women’s Amputee Football World Cup. The tournament, organized by the World Amputee Football Federation WAFF, will take place in Colombia from November 4

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Alhassan Yusuf Impresses Against Messi, Meets Transfer Expert Fabrizio

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / October 20, 2024

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf put on a notable performance in a Major League Soccer MLS clash against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. Yusuf, playing for the New England Revolution, delivered an assist that helped his team take an early 2-0 lead within 34 minutes. Despite this promising start, Inter Miami fought back to equalize 2-2

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Victor Boniface Survives Ghastly Road Crash After Scoring Match Winner

By Kelechi Abel / Health & Fitness / October 20, 2024

Just hours after scoring the winning goal for Bayer Leverkusen in a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was involved in a serious car accident. The 23 year old forward, who had secured a vital win for his Bundesliga team, was later pulled from the wreckage of a vehicle following the

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First 100 Grassroots Football Coaches Graduate from NIS in Lagos

By Kelechi Abel / Training & Coaching / October 20, 2024

A historic milestone was achieved in Lagos as the first batch of 100 grassroots football coaches graduated from the National Institute for Sports NIS on Saturday. This marks the completion of a one month specialized training program, organized in collaboration between the Lagos State Football Association LSFA and the NIS, Africa’s leading sports training centre.

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Ndidi Reaches Milestone at Leicester City,a Feat Few Players Boast Of

By Kelechi Abel / Player Profiles / October 20, 2024

Wilfred Ndidi marked a major career milestone on Saturday as he made his 200th Premier League appearance for Leicester City in their 3-2 victory over Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium. This achievement places Ndidi among a select group of players who have played over 200 matches for Leicester in the Premier League. Only Jamie Vardy

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