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Osimhen Nets 50th Galatasaray Goal in 3–1 Win Over Karagümrük

Osimhen Nets 50th Galatasaray Goal in 3–1 Win Over Karagümrük

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen continued his remarkable scoring form by finding the net in Galatasaray’s 3–1 Süper Lig victory over Fatih Karagümrük on Saturday. The Nigerian forward’s goal was especially significant — it marked his 50th goal for Galatasaray since joining the Turkish giants. The match at the Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadium was a competitive

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Onuachu Scores, Nwakaeme Assists as Trabzonspor Edge Kasimpasa 2–1

Onuachu Scores, Nwakaeme Assists as Trabzonspor Edge Kasimpasa 2–1

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Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu was again decisive for Trabzonspor, scoring in their 2–1 home win over Kasimpasa in Round 19 of the Turkish Süper Lig on Friday night at Papara Park. Onuachu, returning from AFCON 2025 duty, came off the bench just after the break and needed only five minutes to open the scoring, finishing

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Finidi George Warns of Tough CAF Champions League Clash With Power Dynamos

Finidi George Warns of Tough CAF Champions League Clash With Power Dynamos

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Rivers United head coach Finidi George has sounded a note of caution ahead of his team’s CAF Champions League Group A meeting with Power Dynamos of Zambia, describing the encounter as a “tough duel” as they chase their first win in the group stage. The Group A fixture takes place at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium

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Osimhen, Lookman & Bassey Named in 2025 AFCON Best XI

Osimhen, Lookman & Bassey Named in 2025 AFCON Best XI

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Three Super Eagles stars — Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey — have been included in the Official Best XI following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced. The selections were part of the Team of the Tournament unveiled by CAF’s Technical Study Group

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Osimhen Proud of Galatasaray’s Effort After 1–1 Atletico Madrid Draw

Osimhen Proud of Galatasaray’s Effort After 1–1 Atletico Madrid Draw

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Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has praised his teammates after the Turkish champions earned a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League group-stage clash on Wednesday. Osimhen, who played all 90 minutes in the match, said Galatasaray knew they were facing a “strong opponent” and was pleased with the

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Igoh Ogbu Returns From AFCON for Slavia vs Barcelona UCL

Igoh Ogbu Returns From AFCON for Slavia vs Barcelona UCL

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Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has returned from Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign and is back in training with SK Slavia Prague ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against FC Barcelona on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The centre-back — who featured for Nigeria in multiple matches during their third-place finish in Morocco had been away

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Dele-Bashiru Delighted With Super Eagles’ AFCON Bronze Despite Penalty Miss

Dele-Bashiru Delighted With Super Eagles’ AFCON Bronze Despite Penalty Miss

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Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has expressed his delight after Nigeria secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, even though he missed the team’s first penalty in the decisive shootout against Egypt. The match, played in Casablanca, ended 0–0 in normal time before Nigeria prevailed 4–2 on penalties to claim the bronze

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Chelle Says Super Eagles Will Keep Improving After AFCON 2025 Campaign

Chelle Says Super Eagles Will Keep Improving After AFCON 2025 Campaign

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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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Orban on Target as Verona Hold Napoli to 2–2 Serie A Draw

Orban on Target as Verona Hold Napoli to 2–2 Serie A Draw

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Nigerian forward Gift Orban scored for Hellas Verona as they stunned Napoli with a 2–2 draw in Serie A on Wednesday in Naples. The visitors raced into a two-goal lead, with Orban converting a penalty for Verona’s second before Napoli rallied in the second half. Verona’s opener came through Martin Frese’s back-heel finish, and Orban

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Olamide’s Winner Seals Victory in Bahrain Premier League

Olamide’s Winner Seals Victory in Bahrain Premier League

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Nigerian forward Habeeb Olamide Yusuf was the match‑winner as he delivered a decisive performance in the Bahrain Premier League, helping his side to a crucial victory in the top tier of Bahraini football. His goal scored in a key moment of the contest — proved enough to secure all three points as his team continued

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