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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Chido Obi Martin, the Arsenal forward with Nigerian roots, is making waves in international football, showcasing his talent once again by scoring for Denmark’s U17 team in their 4-0 victory over Switzerland in a friendly match on February 14. The 16 year old striker, eligible to play for Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, opened the scoring in
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In a significant ruling by FIFA, Aswan FC, an Egyptian football club, has been slapped with a transfer ban after losing a legal battle against Raphael Ayagwa, the Nigerian midfielder formerly associated with Lobi Stars and Plateau United. The dispute arose following Ayagwa’s departure from the club, which he joined in 2022 on a free
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In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, FWC FC of Abuja clinched a comfortable 3-1 victory over The Kings FC in their first match of the Ahlan Cup 2024. The game, which took place at the FIFA Goal Project Centre in Abuja, saw FWC FC asserting their dominance early on with a goal from
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Following an impressive performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have achieved their highest FIFA Ranking in 11 years, now positioned 28th globally and third on the African continent. This marks a significant leap from their previous standing, moving up 14 places from being the 42nd ranked team
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The former agent of Watford’s standout, Emmanuel Dennis, has voiced regret over the player’s decision to decline participation in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON with Nigeria, suggesting this choice has significantly hampered his career progression. At the time, Dennis was making waves in the English Championship, leading to advice from his circle to
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