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Done Deal: Michelle Alozie Completes Move to MLS Club Chicago Stars

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / December 24, 2025

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has completed her transfer to Chicago Stars FC in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), sealing a three year contract after being traded from the Houston Dash in exchange for $40,000 in allocation money. The deal will keep her at Chicago through the 2028 season as the club strengthens ahead […]

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Super Eagles End 2025 Ranked 38th in FIFA World Rankings

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / December 23, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have finished the year ranked 38th in the world in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, according to the December 2025 update released by world football’s governing body. The ranking places Nigeria inside the global top 40, maintaining the same position they held in November. The Eagles also end the year fifth

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FG Fulfils Housing Pledge to AFCON 2023 Silver-Winning Eagles

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / December 23, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has honoured its promise to provide houses and land to the Super Eagles squad that finished as runners-up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in Côte d’Ivoire (played in early 2024). The fulfilment of this pledge came just before Nigeria’s opening match at AFCON 2025 in Morocco, with

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Kano Pillars Rally to Beat Plateau United in NPFL Matchday 18 Thriller

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / December 22, 2025

Kano Pillars came from behind to secure a dramatic 2–1 victory over Plateau United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 18 clash, thrilling fans with a spirited late comeback. Despite Plateau United taking the early lead, Kano Pillars fought back to score twice and snatch all three points in an encounter that underscored

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NPFL: Remo Stars Lose at Home, Rangers Edge Ikorodu City

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / December 22, 2025

Defending NPFL champions Remo Stars suffered a 3–2 home defeat to Bendel Insurance at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta on Sunday, in a result that shook up the domestic league standings. Insurance took the lead through Wisdom Ndon in the 14th minute, and Chinedu Nwosu doubled it shortly before the half-hour. Remo Stars

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Fajobi Nets Seven as Nigerian Duo Shine in ZED Women’s 9–1 Rout

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / December 22, 2025

ZED Women recorded a stunning 9–1 victory in their latest Egyptian Women’s Premier League match, with Fajobi Yetunde Atinuke stealing the spotlight by scoring an incredible seven goals after returning from suspension. The Nigerian pair – including Fajobi and her compatriot helped power ZED to one of their most dominant performances of the season, highlighting

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Nigerian Midfielder Hamzat Ojediran Set to Join MLS Side Colorado Rapids

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / December 22, 2025

Nigerian defensive midfielder Hamzat Ojediran is on the verge of a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) club Colorado Rapids, with reports indicating that RC Lens and the Rapids have agreed a transfer deal. Colorado Rapids are expected to pay a fee of under €3 million for the 22 year old, who still needs to

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Nottingham Forest Coach Offers Encouraging Update on Ola Aina After U-21 Return

By Kelechi Abel / Health & Fitness / December 21, 2025

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has provided a positive fitness update on Super Eagles defender Ola Aina following his recent appearance with Forest’s U-21 side as part of his ongoing recovery from a long-term hamstring injury. Aina had been sidelined since suffering the injury earlier this season during international duty, a setback that also ruled

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Super Eagles Defender Kevin Akpoguma Set to Leave Hoffenheim

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / December 21, 2025

Super Eagles centre-back Kevin Akpoguma is poised to depart TSG Hoffenheim at the end of the current campaign, according to reports confirming that he will leave the Bundesliga club when his contract expires. The German-born defender of Nigerian descent has been part of Hoffenheim’s squad for over a decade, but recent developments have seen his

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Adeyosoye’s Late Goal Earns Sunshine Stars a Point Against Abia Comets

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / December 21, 2025

Sunshine Stars salvaged a 1–1 draw with Abia Comets thanks to a late strike from Adeyosoye in their Nigeria National League (NNL) encounter preserving their unbeaten home record in the 2025/26 season. The Akure-based side looked set for defeat before the dramatic equaliser, which came deep into the match and ensured each team shared the

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