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Bewene's Debut Puts Jos Back in the Nigerian Football Spotlight

Bewene’s Debut Puts Jos Back in the Nigerian Football Spotlight

When Abdullahi Bewene pulled on the green and white of the Super Eagles against Poland in Warsaw on Wednesday, he became the latest name in a long and remarkable list of senior Nigerian internationals who learned the game on the streets and pitches of Jos, Plateau State. Abdullahi Ibrahim Bewene, known in football circles as […]

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Olise Beats Mbappe to Best French Player Abroad Award

Olise Beats Mbappe to Best French Player Abroad Award

Twenty-two goals. Twenty-eight assists. Best passer in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Michael Olise has just beaten Kylian Mbappe to be named the best French player playing abroad. And Nigeria has a quiet claim on him. Michael Olise has been voted the best French player playing abroad after an extraordinary debut season at Bayern

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Eagles Legends Launch Goldberg Fan Campaign

Eagles Legends Launch Goldberg Fan Campaign

Former Super Eagles stars turned out in force at the Lagos launch of Goldberg Lager Beer’s “Back to Bars” football consumer campaign, reinforcing just how deeply football culture is woven into everyday Nigerian life. Several former Nigeria internationals including Friday Elahor, Victor Agali, Ifeanyi Udeze, Jonathan Akpoborie, Precious Dede and Ebi Onome gathered at the

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Midtjylland Bring Back Nigerian Goalkeeper Ugboh After CD Mafra Spell

Midtjylland Bring Back Nigerian Goalkeeper Ugboh After CD Mafra Spell

FC Midtjylland have confirmed the return of Nigerian goalkeeper Mark Ugboh, who was re-signed from Portuguese second-tier side CD Mafra. Ugboh had earlier made the move to Mafra from Midtjylland but is now back in Denmark after the clubs agreed on a contract buyout. The 20 year old shot-stopper had joined Mafra in 2023, and

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Onyedika Returns to Club Brugge Pre‑Season Amid Transfer Speculation

Onyedika Returns to Club Brugge Pre‑Season Amid Transfer Speculation

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has reported for Club Brugge’s pre‑season training ahead of the 2025–26 campaign, despite growing speculation over a summer move. The 24 year old central pivot joined his teammates earlier this week, positioning himself for the club’s upcoming friendly fixtures and training camps. Onyedika, signed in 2022 from FC Midtjylland for

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FC Copenhagen Look to Offload Two Out of Favour Nigerian Forwards

FC Copenhagen Look to Offload Two Out of Favour Nigerian Forwards

FC Copenhagen are preparing to offload two Nigerian forwards Paul Mukairu and German Onugkha after both found opportunities limited in the Danish Superliga this season. Mukairu, 25, initially joined on loan in 2022 and has since spent two spells away first at Reading in England’s League One, then at Turkish side Boluspor to seek more

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Chinwike Okoli Released by Millwall, Set to Explore New Opportunities

Chinwike Okoli Released by Millwall, Set to Explore New Opportunities

Millwall have confirmed the release of Nigerian centre-back Chinwike Okoli as part of their retained and released list for the 2024–2025 season. Okoli, 21, exits the Championship side without a first-team appearance but leaves behind a strong legacy at youth level. The towering defender captained Millwall’s U18 side in 2021–2022 and went on to lead

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