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Kparobo Arierhi's goal sends Flying Eagles to U20 AFCON semifinals

Kparobo Arierhi’s goal sends Flying Eagles to U20 AFCON semifinals

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured a place in the semifinals of the WAFU B U20 Championship with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. The match at the Municipal Stadium in Lome saw Nigeria overcome a second half deficit to clinch the win. Coach Aliyu Zubairu made strategic changes to the lineup, with Ebenezer Harcourt […]

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18 Year Old Nigerian Right Back Named in Man Utd's Squad for Fenerbahce

18 Year Old Nigerian Right Back Named in Man Utd’s Squad for Fenerbahce

Talented 18 year old right back of Nigerian descent, Habeeb Ogunneye, has been named in Manchester United’s squad for their Europa League clash against Fenerbahce. Erik ten Hag will include the promising player, along with fellow teenagers Ethan Wheatley and Harry Amass, in the team travelling to Istanbul for the match at the Ülker Stadyumu

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Celtic Missed Out on Signing Ademola Lookman, Reveals Brendan Rodgers

Celtic Missed Out on Signing Ademola Lookman, Reveals Brendan Rodgers

Ahead of Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League clash with Celtic, manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed just how close Celtic came to signing Ademola Lookman before his rise to stardom in Serie A. Rodgers explained that Lookman was excited about the possibility of joining Celtic, and the club did all they could to secure the transfer. However,

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Five Key Takeaways from Flamingos' 1-0 Victory Over Dominican Republic

Five Key Takeaways from Flamingos’ 1-0 Victory Over Dominican Republic

Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 1-0 victory over the Dominican Republic in the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, thanks to an 89th minute goal from Shakirat Moshood. This win, held at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez, ensured Nigeria’s perfect record in the group stage, advancing them to the knockout rounds with three consecutive victories. The

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Burna Boy and Davido Bring Glitz and Glamour to NPFL All Stars Game

Burna Boy and Davido Bring Glitz and Glamour to NPFL All Stars Game

World renowned music stars Burna Boy and Davido are set to bring extra excitement to the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL All Stars game at the end of the season, according to the event’s organisers. The All Stars event will feature top players from the league, with each player selected for the game earning one

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Arokodare Leads Belgium Scoring Charts but Yet to Fully Impress

Arokodare Leads Belgium Scoring Charts but Yet to Fully Impress

Tolu Arokodare is currently the top scorer in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League and has caught the attention of the Super Eagles. However, opinions remain divided about his overall quality. Over the weekend, Arokodare netted his seventh league goal for Genk in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Saint Truiden. In addition to his goal, he

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Flamingos Ready to Face USA Again for World Cup Semifinal Ticket

Flamingos Ready to Face USA Again for World Cup Semifinal Ticket

The Flamingos of Nigeria are set to face the USA once again in a highly anticipated battle for a semifinal spot in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, currently being held in the Dominican Republic. This matchup brings back memories of their previous clash in the same stage of the competition two years ago in

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Osimhen Backs His Wonder Strike for FIFA Puskas Award Consideration

Osimhen Backs His Wonder Strike for FIFA Puskas Award Consideration

Victor Osimhen is backing his remarkable overhead kick in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Antalyaspor to be a contender for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award. The Puskás Award is presented to the player judged to have scored the most beautiful goal of the year, named after legendary Real Madrid striker Ferenc Puskás. Despite coming off the

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Boniface Misses First Penalty but Redeems Himself with Game Winner

Boniface Misses First Penalty but Redeems Himself with Game Winner

Victor Boniface experienced mixed emotions in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. In the early stages of the match, Boniface missed his first career penalty after a foul on Amine Adli was confirmed by VAR. His attempt was saved by Kevin Trapp, marking the first time he failed to convert from

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Nigeria 0-1 Burkina Faso – Flying Eagles Fall to Young Stallions

Nigeria 0-1 Burkina Faso – Flying Eagles Fall to Young Stallions

The Flying Eagles began their defence of the WAFU B U20 Championship with a 1-0 loss to Burkina Faso in their opening match at the Municipal Stadium. Despite creating some early chances, Nigeria struggled to convert their opportunities, with Kparobo Arierhi missing a key chance early in the game. Goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu made several important

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