Events & Tournaments - Football In Nigeria

Habeeb Ogunneye Poised for Debut as Man Utd Faces Coventry in FA Cup

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 21, 2024

Manchester United’s teenage right back, Habeeb Ogunneye, is set to potentially make his senior debut in the upcoming Emirates FA Cup semifinal against Coventry City. The match is scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium this Sunday, marking a significant milestone for the 18 year old England youth international of Nigerian descent. Ogunneye, who has […]

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Gabriel Osho Returns as Luton Town Suffers Heavy Defeat to Brentford

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 20, 2024

Gabriel Osho made his comeback to Luton Town’s lineup in their Premier League encounter against Brentford, which ended in a disappointing 5-1 loss at Kenilworth Road. The match marked Osho’s first appearance since his injury in a draw with Crystal Palace, after which he was sidelined due to a knee injury that kept him out

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Ndidi Scores, Edges Leicester City Nearer to Premier League Return

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 20, 2024

Wilfred Ndidi has significantly bolstered Leicester City’s chances of achieving automatic promotion to the Premier League by scoring his third league goal of the season in a crucial 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion. Ndidi’s timely goal came 22 minutes into the game, where he adeptly finished a rebound right on the goal line. This

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Kano Pillars vs. Rangers A Premier Clash in Federation Cup Early Stages

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 19, 2024

In a thrilling draw for the Federation Cup’s Round of 64, last year’s finalists, Enugu Rangers, are set to face off against Kano Pillars, promising an electrifying showdown early in the tournament. The draw, held at the NFF Secretariat, has paired these two former champions, setting the stage for a blockbuster match. Reigning champions Bendel

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Victor Boniface Secures Nomination for Bundesliga’s Best

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 18, 2024

Victor Boniface, the dynamic forward for Bayer Leverkusen, has earned a well deserved nomination for the Bundesliga Team of the Season. Despite a challenging season marred by an adductor injury, the Nigerian striker has been pivotal in Leverkusen’s campaign, contributing significantly to their quest for the title. Boniface, at just 23 years old, has matched

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Ikpeba Believes Super Falcons Will Advance Past Olympics Group of Death

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 16, 2024

Victor Ikpeba, the former African Footballer of the Year, has confidently predicted that the Super Falcons will advance beyond the ‘Group of Death’ at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which includes formidable teams like Spain, Brazil, and Japan. Ikpeba recalls a similar scenario from the 1996 Olympics where, against all odds, the Nigerian team emerged victorious,

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Premier League Iwobi Leads Fulham to Win at West Ham

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 15, 2024

At the London Stadium on a crisp Sunday, Alex Iwobi’s exceptional performance propelled Fulham to a 2-0 victory over West Ham United. Andreas Pereira struck early, giving Fulham the lead just nine minutes into the game. Eighteen minutes from the end, Iwobi’s brilliance shone through as he set up Pereira for Fulham’s second goal. Winning

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Southampton Clinches Dramatic Win Over Watford in Championship Showdown

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 14, 2024

In an enthralling Championship match at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton edged out Watford 3-2 in a game filled with twists and turns. The home team took an early lead in the very first minute through Will Smallbone, who scored off an assist from Adam Armstrong, setting an intense pace for the match. Southampton extended their

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Arthur Okonkwo Excels as Wrexham Clinches League One Promotion

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 14, 2024

Arthur Okonkwo, the towering goalkeeper on loan from Arsenal, played a pivotal role in Wrexham’s dominant 6-0 victory over Forest Green Rovers, which clinched their promotion to the English League One. The match, held on Saturday, left Wrexham with two rounds of fixtures still to play in the season. The 22 year old Okonkwo, making

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Frank Onyeka Celebrates First Premier League Goal in Brentford Win

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 14, 2024

In a stunning display of late game heroics, Frank Onyeka, the Super Eagles midfielder, secured his first Premier League goal, propelling Brentford to a 2-0 triumph against Sheffield United on Saturday. Having participated in 25 games this season and contributed two assists, Onyeka’s inaugural goal marked a significant milestone in his career. Brentford initiated scoring

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