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Kano-Born Striker Abubakar Scores Again for Famalicão U23 Despite Defeat

Kano-Born Striker Abubakar Scores Again for Famalicão U23 Despite Defeat

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Kano State-born striker Umar Abubakar found the net once more for the Famalicão U23 side in Portugal, even though his team ultimately suffered a defeat in the Liga Revelação fixture. According to reports, Abubakar’s goal came despite the young Famalicão squad conceding more and losing the match. The forward who retains strong ties to Nigeria

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Uche features as Crystal Palace edge AZ Alkmaar in Europa Conference League

Uche features as Crystal Palace edge AZ Alkmaar in Europa Conference League

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Christantus Uche featured briefly for Crystal Palace as they secured a 3-1 victory over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The Nigerian international entered the match as a substitute in the 86th minute, replacing Jean‑Philippe Mateta. This marked Uche’s second appearance in the competition. Crystal Palace dominated the early phases of the game.

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Boniface Fires Back at Critics Amid Deepening Goal Drought

Boniface Fires Back at Critics Amid Deepening Goal Drought

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Victor Boniface has spoken out forcefully against his detractors as his goal-scoring fortunes at Werder Bremen continue to falter. According to the report, the Nigerian forward has managed only one assist in seven Bundesliga appearances since joining on loan from Bayer Leverkusen this summer. In defence of his form, Boniface argued that his overall contribution

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Sodiq Awujoola Brace Lifts Ceramica Cleopatra to League Summit

Sodiq Awujoola Brace Lifts Ceramica Cleopatra to League Summit

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Nigerian forward Sodiq Awujoola starred for Ceramica Cleopatra FC in their recent Egyptian Premier League fixture, coming off the bench to score twice and secure a 2-1 comeback win against Petrojet FC. The victory propelled Ceramica to the top of the league table, reflecting the impact of Awujoola’s late contributions. At 24 years old, the

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Gift Orban Grabs Assist Despite Hellas Verona Loss to Inter Milan

Gift Orban Grabs Assist Despite Hellas Verona Loss to Inter Milan

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Nigerian forward Gift Orban provided a key assist for Hellas Verona in their 2-1 home defeat to Inter Milan in Serie A on Sunday. Inter took the lead in the 16th minute through Piotr Zielinski’s volley after a corner from Hakan Calhanoglu. Just before half-time, Verona drew level when Giovane Nascimento finished a clever pass

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Rivers United’s Continental Run Safeguards NPFL’s Four CAF Slots

Rivers United’s Continental Run Safeguards NPFL’s Four CAF Slots

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Rivers United’s progression to the knockout stages of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup has been credited with preserving Nigeria’s entitlement to four slots in CAF club competitions for the following season. The club secured a key 2-1 victory against Ghana’s Dreams FC in Uyo, a result deemed pivotal by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)

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Tough Day for Super Eagles Stars as Uche, Arokodare and Awoniyi Taste Defeat

Tough Day for Super Eagles Stars as Uche, Arokodare and Awoniyi Taste Defeat

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A number of Nigeria internationals endured a difficult Sunday in the Premier League, as Christantus Uche, Tolu Arokodare and Taiwo Awoniyi all finished the day on the losing side. At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal claimed a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace thanks to a strike from Eberechi Eze, who scored against his former club. Uche 

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Onyeka features as Brentford stun Liverpool 3-2 in Premier League thriller

Onyeka features as Brentford stun Liverpool 3-2 in Premier League thriller

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Frank Onyeka made an appearance as Brentford FC delivered a stunning 3-2 victory over Liverpool FC in the Premier League. The match, played at Brentford’s home ground, got off to a lightning-fast start with Brentford opening the scoring within the first ten minutes via Dango Ouattara.  A second goal followed just before half-time through Kevin

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Ihezuo & Okoronkwo net as Super Falcons dominate Benin in WAFCON qualifier

Ihezuo & Okoronkwo net as Super Falcons dominate Benin in WAFCON qualifier

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In the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Qualifiers clash, the Super Falcons secured a commanding 2-0 away victory over the Benin Republic Women’s National Football Team at the Stade Kégué in Lomé, Togo. The opener arrived in the 24th minute, when Chinwendu Ihezuo lobbed the goalkeeper after a precise

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