In a twist of international football allegiance, Samuel Omorodion, the on loan Atletico Madrid forward, is at a crossroads regarding his senior international future. Despite a successful stint with Spain’s youth teams, the 19 year old, born in Spain to a Nigerian father, is now a person of interest for the Nigerian national team. Omorodion […]
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In a recent dialogue with FIVE, hosted by Rio Ferdinand, the esteemed Portuguese tactician, Jose Mourinho, opened up about his experiences working with African footballers throughout his illustrious coaching career. Mourinho, who has managed top clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur, reminisced about his time with African talents like John Obi Mikel, Victor
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Stanley Nwabali, the standout goalkeeper for the Super Eagles and Chippa United, has openly expressed his contentment with his current position and is not in a hurry to transition to a European club. His remarkable performance during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where the Eagles secured the runner up position, has not gone unnoticed.
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In an exciting development for soccer fans, Nigerian American goalkeeper Chituru Odunze has recently made a significant move to Major League Soccer MLS, signing with Charlotte FC. The 21 year old, who boasts an impressive height of 6ft 7 inches, has previously honed his skills with top English clubs Chelsea and Leicester City before making
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Nigerian international Chidozie Awaziem’s anticipated return to Boavista for the upcoming match against Chaves in the Portuguese Primeira Liga has been postponed due to a bout of malaria contracted during the final day of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. Reports from various Portuguese media outlets, including Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, indicate that
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In a significant career move, Nigerian striker Victory Beniangba is on the verge of leaving Belgian club Genk to sign with the prominent Serbian team, Red Star Belgrade. This club is renowned for its competitive spirit and is home to Super Eagles star Peter Olayinka. Reports from Het Belang van Limburg reveal that Beniangba has
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FC Barcelona is reportedly keen on acquiring Raphael Onyedika, a defensive midfielder who recently represented the Super Eagles at the AFCON tournament in Cote d’Ivoire but did not play. At just 22, Onyedika was the youngest member of the Nigerian squad. Despite not seeing action at the AFCON, where Nigeria finished as runners up to
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In a decisive move, the Nigerian House of Representatives has called for a nationwide prohibition on sports betting, a decision sparked by a motion from Kelechi Nwogu of the PDP Rivers during a session in Abuja. Nwogu highlighted the lack of stringent regulations around sports betting as a catalyst for mental health issues including depression,
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In preparation for the second half of the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL season, Ibadan’s Shooting Stars Sports Club has announced the acquisition of five new players. Under the guidance of coach Gbenga Ogunbote, the team aims to enhance its performance with these strategic signings. The recruits include Alimi Sunday, a former Golden Eaglets
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In a recent announcement that has stirred excitement among football enthusiasts, Brentford’s young defender, Benjamin Fredrick, has been highlighted as the standout name in the 30 man squad called up by Nigeria’s U20 head coach, Ladan Bosso, for the upcoming All African Games in Ghana. Fredrick, the sole player based outside Nigeria to be named,
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