Porto have named Nigeria international left-back Zaidu Sanusi in their 28-man squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The draw has placed Porto in Group A alongside Inter Miami (featuring Lionel Messi), Palmeiras and Al Ahly. Zaidu, now 27, has been a fixture for Porto since 2020, helping the club […]
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Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha is reportedly on the radar of Hamburger SV as he prepares to leave Belgian side Gent on a free transfer this summer. The 26 year old centre back, who has one year remaining on his contract, has also attracted interest from the Premier League and Bundesliga. Torunarigha has made 104
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Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye has secured a spot on the official list of 18 referees selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 in Morocco. This marks a significant return after Nigerian match officials were absent from major African tournaments for nearly two decades. Akintoye, lauded
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Nottingham Forest have officially extended Super Eagles full-back Ola Aina’s contract by one year, triggering the club’s option to keep him at the City Ground through June 2025. Aina has been a standout since arriving from Torino on a free transfer in 2023. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo lauded his versatility and reliability, with the defender featuring
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The much-anticipated final of the 2025 Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge will take place on Wednesday, 12 June, to coincide with star forward Victor Ikpeba’s birthday. The annual grassroots tournament returns to Surulere’s Obele Odan Community Centre, having kicked off on 31 May. Now in its fifth edition, this year’s competition is dedicated to the late
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Blessing Illivieda, recently called up to the Super Falcons squad, has opened up about her decision to join the national team’s camp just days after the tragic loss of her husband. The forward, who plays for Naija Ratels, revealed that although the moment was deeply painful, honouring the invitation to represent Nigeria felt like the
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Former Super Eagles forward Joseph Akpala has returned to Club Brugge this time in a coaching capacity as the Belgian giants announce his appointment as player development coach in their youth academy. Akpala, who starred for the club from 2008 to 2012 netting 39 goals in 105 league appearances previously joined KV Kortrijk’s coaching staff
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Stanley Nwabali, the Nigerian goalkeeper who has become a fan favourite at South Africa’s Chippa United, now has a new mentor in the dugout. The club has appointed Sinethemba Badela as their new head coach, signalling a fresh start for the squad. Badela, who assumes responsibility amidst high expectations, inherits a squad buoyed by Nwabali’s recent
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Nigerian-born forward Ugbana Kobi lit up the Motion Football Tournament in Bellaria-Igea Marina, Italy, scooping the Best Player award despite Chelsea’s Under-12 side falling at the semi-final stage. Across the three-day showpiece, the 12 year old racked up nine goals and five assists, hauling the young Blues to the last four before a narrow defeat
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The Nigeria Football Federation has shifted the grand finale of the 2025 President Federation Cup to Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, scheduled for Saturday, 29 June. Originally planned for Abuja’s MKO Abiola Stadium, the venue was reverted to Lagos in honour of the arena’s rich history hosting finals from 1945 to 1972 under various names
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