The much anticipated preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, at the Confederation of African Football CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw, set to commence at 14h00 local time 12h00 GMT, will feature the eight lowest ranked teams according to the latest FIFA rankings. These […]
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This weekend, Nigerian footballers made headlines across various European leagues, showcasing their talent and scoring prowess. In Spain’s La Liga, Umar Sadiq of Real Sociedad played a key role in turning a game around for a 2-1 victory against Real Mallorca. Despite Asisat Oshoala’s departure, Barcelona’s women’s team continued their dominance with a 2-0 win
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In an enlightening revelation, David Doherty, a Nigerian football administrator based in the UK, has shared insights into the aspirations of Luton Town FC’s standout duo, Gabriel Osho and Elijah Adebayo, concerning their international football careers. Despite being eligible to play for both Nigeria and England, the pair have not yet been capped at any
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A week after their return journey from Abidjan, the Super Eagles team, including coach Jose Peseiro and the NFF president, find themselves without their luggage, which remains in the Ivorian city, according to officials. The situation has sparked criticism and frustration among the team and staff, highlighting issues of logistical management. The team had to
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In a pivotal League Two encounter, Arsenal’s on loan goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo showcased his skills by securing his first clean sheet in six matches, contributing significantly to Wrexham’s narrow 1-0 victory over Notts County at the STลK Cae Ras. This win was particularly noteworthy for Wrexham, a club with the distinction of being the third
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In a surprising turn of events, Fulham’s midfield dynamo, Alex Iwobi, expressed his astonishment upon learning that Liverpool’s Curtis Jones could potentially don the Super Eagles’ jersey. This revelation came to light during a casual conversation captured in a widely circulated social media video. Iwobi, a key figure in Nigeria’s recent African Cup of Nations
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Ajax Amsterdam is reportedly ready to offload Chuba Akpom, the Super Eagles eligible forward who joined the club last summer from Middlesbrough. According to sources from Algemeen Dagblad via FootballTransfers, Ajax plans to sell Akpom along with seven other players acquired last summer. This decision aligns with coach John van ‘t Schip’s strategy to integrate
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FC Porto’s defender, Zaidu Sanusi, faces an early end to his season following a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, a significant setback for both his club and the Nigerian national team. The injury occurred during a match against Estrella Da Amadora, forcing him out in the 37th minute of the game, which Porto won 2-0. This
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Joshua Zirkzee, the Bologna striker making waves in Serie A with nine goals and three assists this season, has opened up about his international future amidst speculation linking him with the Super Eagles. Born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Nigerian mother, Zirkzee has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels and
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In the lead up to their crucial Olympic qualifiers fixture against Cameroon, several Super Falcons stars made headlines with their performances for their respective clubs. Toni Payne, a key player for Sevilla Women, delivered an assist in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Granada Women. Despite Sevilla’s efforts and Payne’s contribution, a late equalizer from Granada
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