Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche was an unused substitute as Crystal Palace suffered a 2–1 defeat to Sunderland in a Premier League match on Saturday. The Nigerian international remained on the bench for the full 90 minutes at the Stadium of Light. Palace took the lead in the first half when Yéremy Pino scored in […]
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Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha could be sidelined for a period after picking up an injury during the Reds’ FA Cup win earlier this week. The 17 year old featured in the match as part of Liverpool’s progression in the competition but was forced off late in the game, raising concerns about his availability for upcoming
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was named Man of the Match after a pivotal performance in Nigeria’s third-place playoff victory over Egypt at the AFCON 2025 tournament. The match ended 0–0 after regulation, and Nigeria claimed the bronze medal with a 4–2 penalty shootout win at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. Nwabali played a
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Orlando Pride, a club in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), have officially signed Super Falcons defender Nicole Payne ahead of the upcoming season, CompleteSports reports. Payne joins the Pride as a free agent after parting ways with Portland Thorns FC. The 24 year old left-back spent the 2024 season with Portland Thorns, where she
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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle insists Nigeria will continue to improve after their strong showing at the AFCON 2025 tournament concluded with a third-place finish following a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt. Chelle praised the collective effort of his players, emphasising the progress the team has made across the competition and the work
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Nigerian teenager Momoh Muntari has taken the next step in his football career by signing his first professional contract with Croatian First Football League side NK Istra 1961. The young defender is now preparing to make his debut in Croatia’s top division after committing to the club ahead of the second half of the season.
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Ikorodu City FC have strengthened their squad as their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title challenge intensifies, completing the signing of creative midfielder Abayomi Ayodeji from SGFC Athletics, the club has confirmed. Ayodeji arrives at a crucial stage of the season to provide fresh creativity and control in midfield, adding depth to Ikorodu City’s options
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed to oversee the third-place playoff between Nigeria and Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The bronze-medal match is scheduled for Saturday, 17 January 2026, at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. Jayed will be assisted on the sidelines by fellow Moroccans Zakaria
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Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance after their hard-fought 2–1 win over Niger Tornadoes in Matchday 20 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The result marked a significant victory for Barau in their bid to climb the league standings. Speaking after the match, Agagbe thanked his players for
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Nigeria international Toni Payne delivered a superb performance as Everton Women ran out comfortable 5–0 winners over West Bromwich Albion Women in the FA Cup Fourth Round on Friday, booking their place in the fifth round. Payne was directly involved in two of Everton’s goals, starting the move that led to Yuka Momiki’s opener inside
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