Nigerian forward Blessing Owolabi widely known as “Kenya” concluded the 2025 Kazakhstan Women’s Premier League campaign with a staggering 30 goals, making her one of the few players (and the only Nigerian woman this season in Europe) to reach that benchmark. Kenya, a product of Nakamura Football Academy in Lagos, scored a brace in her […]
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Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will not feature in Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff tie against Gabon, after being handed a suspension. FIFA has confirmed that Ajayi received a second yellow card during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Benin, triggering an automatic one-match ban. His absence will be deeply felt in Nigeria’s backline. Coach Eric
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Three 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations winners were in action on Thursday during Matchday 2 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League league phase. At the PSG training centre in Paris, Rasheedat Ajibade scored her first ever UWCL goal for Paris Saint-Germain against Real Madrid. Real Madrid leapt ahead in the first half through goals
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Young Nigerian midfielder Obi Anthony is quickly making a name for himself in Spain, standing out as one of the brightest prospects in the Granada CF youth setup. A product of Ojinmah Football Academy in Imo State, Anthony has impressed coaches and fans alike with his calmness on the ball, composure under pressure, and remarkable
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has officially signed with South African club TS Galaxy, Complete Sports reports. Bankole joined the Mpumalanga-based club on a free transfer, committing to a two-year contract. He arrived from Remo Stars, the reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, after his contract with them expired over the summer. At Remo
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Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze have arrived back in London following their international duty with the Super Eagles, All Nigeria Soccer reports. In a historic moment, Fulham saw three of their players start together for Nigeria Iwobi, Bassey, and Chukwueze all featured in the 4–0 win over Benin in the 2026 World Cup
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Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface is facing a challenging start to his loan spell at Werder Bremen, as reports confirm he is struggling with weight and fitness problems. Werder Bremen’s Managing Director of Professional Football, Clemens Fritz, has acknowledged the issues and stated that the club is working closely with Boniface to address them. Boniface’s
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Despite limited public exposure so far, Tayo Alake is gradually carving out a reputation as one of Lagos’s most promising midfield talents. The 19 year old has drawn attention for his composure, vision, and ability to link defence and attack. Alake operates primarily as a deep- ying playmaker. He is praised by coaches for his
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Esther Okoronkwo has earned the AFC Toronto Player of the Month accolade for September, Completesports reports. The Nigeria international delivered an impressive showing for Marko Milanović’s side over the month. She scored four goals and provided two assists across four appearances during the period under review. Her goals came in key fixtures she netted the winner
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Maduka Okoye is set to reclaim his place in Udinese’s lineup now that his two-month suspension for betting offences has ended, All Nigeria Soccer reports. Luigi Turci, former AC Milan goalkeeping coach, has publicly expressed confidence in Okoye’s return, telling Messaggero Veneto that the Nigerian international is poised to re-enter with renewed drive. “I believe
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