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Sudanese Club Al Merreikh Unveil Super Eagles Goalkeeper

Sudanese Club Al Merreikh Unveil Super Eagles Goalkeeper

Nigeria goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has been officially unveiled by his new Sudanese club, Al Merreikh. The 28 year old was introduced at the club’s base in Omdurman on Tuesday and has signed a two year contract with the team. Olorunleke joins Al Merreikh after a successful three year stint with Nigerian Premier Football League champions […]

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Governor Sule Boosts Support for Nasarawa United After NPFL Promotion

Governor Sule Boosts Support for Nasarawa United After NPFL Promotion

Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule recently hosted the players and officials of Nasarawa United Football Club at his Gudi country home in Akwanga Local Government Area. The visit coincided with the Sallah celebrations and allowed the Governor to express his pride in the team’s recent promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. Governor

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Nigerian Amputee Football President Reflect on World Cup at Eid ElKabir

Nigerian Amputee Football President Reflect on World Cup at Eid ElKabir

Chief Paul Maduakor, President of the Nigerian Amputee Football Federation, extended warm wishes to Muslims and all Nigerians during the Eid El Kabir celebrations. In his message, Maduakor emphasized the importance of the festival’s lessons of sacrifice and unity, drawing parallels to the dedication shown by Nigeria’s Amputee Football team. It is another great opportunity

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Excitement Builds as AFCON 2025 Qualifying Draw Set for July 4th

Excitement Builds as AFCON 2025 Qualifying Draw Set for July 4th

The Confederation of African Football CAF has announced that the draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers will be held in Johannesburg on Thursday, July 4th. This draw will feature 48 teams, which will be divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the

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Osimhen Leads Stellar Lineup to Charity Champions Cup in Abuja

Osimhen Leads Stellar Lineup to Charity Champions Cup in Abuja

With the Charity Champions Cup just around the corner, Victor Osimhen, Africa’s Player of the Year, is gearing up to lead a stellar cast of football stars to Abuja. The event, scheduled for June 15 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, will see prominent figures like Samuel Chukwueze and Wilfred Ndidi join forces to support the

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Super Eagles Striker Success Weds Nollywood Star Caroline Igben

Super Eagles Striker Success Weds Nollywood Star Caroline Igben

Super Eagles striker Isaac Success and Nollywood actress Caroline Areoghene Igben have tied the knot in a private ceremony held in Warri, South South Nigeria, on June 8. The couple opted for a low key affair, inviting only a few close friends, including 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning defender Azubuike Egwuekwe and former Nigeria

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Heartfelt Tributes Pour in for Rangers' Legend Stanley Okoronkwo

Heartfelt Tributes Pour in for Rangers’ Legend Stanley Okoronkwo

The wave of sorrow has swept through Rangers International F.C following the death of its beloved former midfield maestro and manager, Stanley Okoronkwo. Known affectionately as ‘The Englishman,’ Okoronkwo passed away after a short illness on Monday, June 3, 2024. The club, led by Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, is deeply shaken by this loss. Victor Oko,

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Crystal Palace Goalkeeper Visits NFF President After Rejected Call Up

Crystal Palace Goalkeeper Visits NFF President After Rejected Call Up

Sixteen months after turning down a call up from the Flying Eagles, Crystal Palace goalkeeper Owen Goodman has visited Nigeria Football Federation NFF President Ibrahim Gusau. Born in England to a British father and a Nigerian mother, Goodman is eligible to play for England, Nigeria, and Canada. Goodman had previously accepted a call up to

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Isaac Success and Nollywood Actress Caroline Igben to Wed on June 8

Isaac Success and Nollywood Actress Caroline Igben to Wed on June 8

Isaac Imonichie Success, the Nigerian international footballer, is set to marry Nollywood actress Caroline Areoghene Igben on June 8, 2024. The traditional marriage ceremony will take place in Orhuwhorun Town, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, a day after the Super Eagles face South Africa in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. Success, who

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Premier League Iwobi Aims to Break Personal Record on Final Day

Premier League Iwobi Aims to Break Personal Record on Final Day

Alex Iwobi is focused on setting a new personal goals record as Fulham faces Luton Town in their final match of the 2023/24 Premier League season. The match will be held at Kenilworth Road on Sunday. Iwobi has already matched his career best tally of six goals, previously set during the 2018/19 season with Arsenal,

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