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2025 Flying Eagles Invitee Nets 96th Minute Equaliser for Ipswich U21s

2025 Flying Eagles Invitee Nets 96th Minute Equaliser for Ipswich U21s

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Abube Onuchukwu, a 2025 Flying Eagles invitee, scored a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser to help Ipswich Town U21s secure a 3-3 draw against Millwall in a Professional Development League fixture at Portman Road on Tuesday night. The game saw Millwall take an early lead through a deflected goal by Sheldon Kendall, followed by a second goal

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NNL Second Stanza Kicks Off with Intense Battles and High Stakes

NNL Second Stanza Kicks Off with Intense Battles and High Stakes

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The Nigeria National League NNL, the country’s second-tier football division, is set to resume for the second half of the 2024/2025 season, promising fierce competition, strategic battles, and new faces. With 36 clubs competing, teams are fighting for different objectives some eyeing a place in the Super 8 playoffs, others battling to retain their league

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Flamingos Set to Face Algeria in Final U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Flamingos Set to Face Algeria in Final U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

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Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will battle Algeria in the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Nigerian girls secured their spot after a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa’s Bantwana, winning 3-1 in Pretoria and 2-0 in Ikenne. Algeria, on the other hand, advanced after

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Nigeria Beats South Africa to Reach U17 World Cup Qualifiers Final Round

Nigeria Beats South Africa to Reach U17 World Cup Qualifiers Final Round

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The triumph secured a 5-1 aggregate win, having previously claimed a 3-1 victory in Pretoria. The breakthrough came in the 37th minute when Chidi Harmony nodded in a well-placed cross from Shakirah Moshood, who had been expertly set up by Aishat Animashaun. South Africa responded with urgency, taking control for large portions of the first

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Striker Onuachu Shines Despite Super Eagles Omission

Striker Onuachu Shines Despite Super Eagles Omission

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In a challenging match at St Mary’s Stadium, Paul Onuachu, the towering Southampton forward, marked his presence with a crucial goal. However, it wasn’t enough to secure victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The match concluded with a 2-1 win for Wolves, anchored by Jørgen Strand Larsen’s impressive brace. Onuachu’s rebound goal in the 75th minute, following

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Ighalo Provides Assist as Al Wehda Secure Crucial Away Win

Ighalo Provides Assist as Al Wehda Secure Crucial Away Win

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Odion Ighalo played a key role in Al Wehda’s 2-0 victory over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Professional League, providing an assist as his struggling side claimed an important away win. The 35 year old former Super Eagles striker assisted Juninho Bacuna for the opening goal just two minutes into the game. Bacuna later turned

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Flamingos Ready as South Africa’s Bantwana Arrive in Lagos

Flamingos Ready as South Africa’s Bantwana Arrive in Lagos

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Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, are intensifying their preparations ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying second leg clash against South Africa’s Bantwana. The South African delegation is set to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday evening for the crucial encounter, which will take place on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in

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Rangers Edge Past Fenerbahçe to Secure Europa League Quarterfinal Spot

Rangers Edge Past Fenerbahçe to Secure Europa League Quarterfinal Spot

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Rangers, featuring Nigerian stars Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun, have advanced to the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals after a tense penalty shootout victory. Despite holding a 3-1 lead from the first leg, the Scottish side faced a determined Fenerbahçe, who overturned the deficit by winning 2-0 in Glasgow. With the aggregate score tied, extra time

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Osayi-Samuel back for Fenerbahçe’s Europa League clash vs. Rangers

Osayi-Samuel back for Fenerbahçe’s Europa League clash vs. Rangers

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Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has been included in Fenerbahçe’s squad for their crucial UEFA Europa League clash against Rangers in Scotland. The right-back’s contract situation remains unresolved, as he has yet to agree on a new deal with Fenerbahçe. Reports suggest he could leave as a free agent in the summer, with a return

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Deborah Abiodun Shines as Dallas Trinity FC Thrash Brooklyn FC 6-0

Deborah Abiodun Shines as Dallas Trinity FC Thrash Brooklyn FC 6-0

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Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun put in a commanding performance as Dallas Trinity FC secured an emphatic 6-0 victory over Brooklyn FC in a USL league match at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. Lexi Massimo added a fifth in the 78th minute, while Lucy Shepherd sealed the rout three minutes from time, capping a

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