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Lagos State Teams Ready for NLO Zonal Qualifiers After Super 5 League

By Kelechi Abel / Local Clubs and Academies / September 18, 2024

The Super 5 tournament, organized by the Lagos State Football Association LSFA to select representatives for the NLO 2 Under19 Zonal Qualifiers, has concluded successfully at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The five participating teams Okaka FC LDFA, Adosag FC Ikorodu DFA, Young Stars BDFA, FC Bucknor Ikeja, and Ighalo FA Epe competed in […]

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Iwobi Subbed On, Bassey Benched as Preston Beat Fulham on Penalties

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / September 18, 2024

Alex Iwobi came on as a substitute for Fulham in their dramatic Carabao Cup third round match against Preston North End, which ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. Preston emerged victorious after an extraordinary 16-15 penalty shootout. Iwobi converted his penalty, but teammates Jorge Cuenca and Timothy Castagne missed their spot kicks. Meanwhile, Calvin Bassey remained

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Super Falcons Star Payne Set for Everton Debut Against Brighton

By Kelechi Abel / Culture / September 18, 2024

Super Falcons star Toni Payne has expressed her excitement ahead of her official debut for Everton in the Women’s Super League. Payne, who recently joined the English club from Sevilla, admitted that she is not a fan of pre season but is eager for the season to begin. The Nigerian international joined Everton late due

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Osayi Returns to Fenerbahce Training, Ready for Galatasaray Showdown

By Kelechi Abel / Health & Fitness / September 18, 2024

Nigerian defender Bright Osayi Samuel has returned to training with Fenerbahce after recovering from an injury that kept him sidelined for several weeks. The 26 year old sustained the injury during a league match against Göztepe last month, causing him to miss Fenerbahce’s last three league fixtures, as well as Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of

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Victor Earns Bundesliga Team of the Week Spot After Stellar Performance

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / September 17, 2024

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has been named in the Bundesliga Team of the Week after a standout performance in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim. The Nigerian forward played a crucial role in the match, scoring two goals and providing an assist, which helped his team secure a commanding win at the PreZero Arena.

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Bruno Scores First Goal for Boavista Since 2023, Escapes Red Card

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / September 17, 2024

Super Eagles left back Bruno Onyemaechi ended his long goal drought by scoring in Boavista’s 2-2 draw with Estrela Amadora at Estádio José Gomes. The Nigerian defender opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, calmly converting a loose ball after a throw-in. However, Estrela Amadora equalized through former Manchester United star Nani in the 34th

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Super Falcons Midfielder Okobi Welcomes Her First Baby

By Kelechi Abel / News / September 17, 2024

Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi has joyfully welcomed her first child. The Levante Las Planas player, who married real estate agent Ahmed Okeoghene in 2017, took to Instagram to share the exciting news, expressing her gratitude with the message “Congratulations to me #godbepraised #iamamother #newmom #canadianbaby. Okobi has had an illustrious career, representing Nigeria in

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Bethel Sporting Club Defeats Defending Champions SBL FC in Quarterfinal

By Kelechi Abel / Local Clubs and Academies / September 17, 2024

Bethel Sporting Club secured a significant victory by eliminating the defending champions, Somolu Bariga Lagos FC, in the quarterfinals of the 2024 1XBET Community Cup. The match, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Monday, 16 September 2024, saw Bethel dominating with two goals in each half, earning their place in the semifinals. Head

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Liverpool Add Two Nigerian Players to UEFA Champions League Squad

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerians Abroad / September 17, 2024

Liverpool have bolstered their UEFA Champions League squad by adding two young Nigerian players, Wellity Lucky Omoruyi and Afolami Onanuga, ahead of their clash against AC Milan at San Siro. Both players have been included in the squad through UEFA’s List B, which allows the registration of youth players who have been with the club

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Eagles Will Secure AFCON Ticket with Two Wins Against Libya – Ekong

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / September 17, 2024

Super Eagles captain, William Troost Ekong, has expressed confidence that his team will secure qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two decisive victories against Libya. Ekong highlighted that the team sits at the top of their group, following a commanding 3-0 win over Benin Republic and a goalless draw against Rwanda. Reflecting

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