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Aina Set to Return for Nottingham Forest Against Aston Villa

Aina Set to Return for Nottingham Forest Against Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina could make his long-awaited return from injury for the club’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Villa Park. Aina has been sidelined since suffering a serious hamstring problem in September 2025 while on international duty with Nigeria, an injury that required […]

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Uche Features as Palace Share Spoils With Fulham in EPL Draw

Uche Features as Palace Share Spoils With Fulham in EPL Draw

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche appeared as a substitute for Crystal Palace in their 1–1 Premier League draw with Fulham at Selhurst Park on New Year’s Day. The 22 year old Nigerian came off the bench in the 82nd minute for Yéremy Pino and added energy to Palace’s midfield during the late stages of the

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Lookman Slams CAF’s Move to Make AFCON a Four‑Year Tournament

Lookman Slams CAF’s Move to Make AFCON a Four‑Year Tournament

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to change the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a biennial to a four‑year cycle. The Atalanta forward described the reform as “a shame” and “a disappointment” for both players and fans across the continent. CAF president Patrice

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Katsina United Edge Kun Khalifat FC to Seal Second Away Win

Katsina United Edge Kun Khalifat FC to Seal Second Away Win

Katsina United clinched a hard-fought 1–0 away victory over Kun Khalifat FC in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 20 encounter, marking their second away win of the season. The lone goal of the game came from Ibrahim Musa in the 70th minute, handing Katsina United all three points in a contest dominated by

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Enyimba End Year on High with 3–0 Derby Win Over Shooting Stars

Enyimba End Year on High with 3–0 Derby Win Over Shooting Stars

Enyimba FC wrapped up the first half of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season in commanding fashion, cruising to a 3–0 victory over Shooting Stars SC at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Matchday 19. Goals from Chinedu Ufere, Adelowo Gbolagade, and Eddidiong Ezekiel either side of halftime secured all three points

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AFCON 2025: Ajayi & Lookman On Target as Super Eagles Beat Tanzania 2–1

AFCON 2025: Ajayi & Lookman On Target as Super Eagles Beat Tanzania 2–1

The Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania in their Group C opener at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco.  Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman were on target to secure all three points for Nigeria. After dominating early proceedings, Nigeria broke the deadlock

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EPL: Uche Features as Crystal Palace Crash 4-1 at Leeds United

EPL: Uche Features as Crystal Palace Crash 4-1 at Leeds United

Crystal Palace suffered a heavy 4–1 defeat to Leeds United in a Premier League clash at Elland Road, with Christantus Uche featuring as a second-half substitute as the Eagles struggled to cope with their opponents’ intensity. Leeds dominated through set pieces and clinical finishing to record a convincing victory. Leeds took control of the match

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CAF Announces Major Increase in AFCON 2025 Prize Money

CAF Announces Major Increase in AFCON 2025 Prize Money

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has significantly increased the prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions, part of wider changes unveiled ahead of the tournament in Morocco. CAF’s Executive Committee announced that the winning team will receive USD 10 million, up from USD 7 million at the 2023 edition — a

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Davido Set to Ignite AFCON 2025 Opening Concert in Rabat

Davido Set to Ignite AFCON 2025 Opening Concert in Rabat

Afrobeats superstar Davido has been confirmed as one of the headline acts for the official opening concert of the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco, scheduled for Saturday. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the announcement on Thursday, revealing a star-studded lineup that also includes French Montana, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui,

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Al-Arabi Stars Iwuala & John Propel Team to 2-1 Win at Al-Qadsia

Al-Arabi Stars Iwuala & John Propel Team to 2-1 Win at Al-Qadsia

Nigeria duo Anayo Iwuala and Christopher John played key roles as Al-Arabi secured a hard-fought 2–1 away victory over Al-Qadsia in the Kuwait Premier League, boosting their challenge near the top of the table. The visitors produced a composed performance on the road to claim maximum points on Matchday 9, moving Al-Arabi into second place

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