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Rivers United Plot Mass Foreign Signings for CAF Push

Rivers United Plot Mass Foreign Signings for CAF Push

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Rivers United have a CAF Champions League ticket and a blunt diagnosis of why Nigerian clubs keep underperforming on the continent, and the club’s chairman wants government backing to do something about it. Rivers United chairman Barrister Chris Green has confirmed the club intends to recruit quality players from outside Nigeria as part of a

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Maikaba Warns Flying Eagles May Go to Ivory Coast Without Foreign-Based Players

Maikaba Warns Flying Eagles May Go to Ivory Coast Without Foreign-Based Players

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Abdu Maikaba has been building the Flying Eagles quietly all season, but a scheduling clash between European pre-season and the WAFU B U-20 Championship means he may have to take on West Africa’s best with a squad built almost entirely around players from the domestic league. The Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has issued

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Ogunmodede Bags UEFA B Licence Through Scottish FA

Ogunmodede Bags UEFA B Licence Through Scottish FA

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Daniel Ogunmodede, one of the most highly regarded young coaches in Nigeria, has completed his UEFA B coaching licence through the Scottish FA — a qualification that strengthens both his personal profile and the Super Eagles technical department. Daniel Ogunmodede announced his achievement on Thursday, sharing the news of his UEFA B coaching licence completion

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Amuneke Praises Heartland’s Character After Comeback Win Over Abia Comets

Amuneke Praises Heartland’s Character After Comeback Win Over Abia Comets

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Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has lauded his players’ resilience and fighting spirit after they came from behind to secure a 2–1 comeback win over Abia Comets in a Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture. Amuneke emphasised that the team’s belief and determination were key to overturning the deficit and earning all three points. The

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Madugu Explains Oshoala Omission, Reaffirms WAFCON Title Defence Target

Madugu Explains Oshoala Omission, Reaffirms WAFCON Title Defence Target

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Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has explained why veteran forward Asisat Oshoala was omitted from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming double-header friendlies against Cameroon, stressing that it was a tactical decision to assess other players ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco next month. Oshoala, 31, who has been

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Farioli Says Terem Moffi Is Close to Earning Porto Starting Spot

Farioli Says Terem Moffi Is Close to Earning Porto Starting Spot

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FC Porto manager Francesco Farioli has revealed that Nigerian international Terem Moffi is nearing readiness to start matches for the Portuguese club, with the forward pushing for a first-team role as Porto prepare for upcoming Primeira Liga fixtures. Moffi, who arrived on loan from OGC Nice, made his debut as a substitute recently and has

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Deutsch Unveiled as Enyimba Adviser After Ayeni Exit

Deutsch Unveiled as Enyimba Adviser After Ayeni Exit

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Enyimba FC have moved to restore stability at the club after a prolonged internal power struggle by officially unveiling Emmanuel Deutsch Detchoua Gustave as the new Technical Adviser, while Deji Ayeni has been dropped from his coaching role. The changes were announced on Wednesday at a ceremony in Aba. The People’s Elephant also confirmed the

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Warri Wolves Suspend Head Coach Napoleon Aluma Again After Poor Run

Warri Wolves Suspend Head Coach Napoleon Aluma Again After Poor Run

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Warri Wolves FC have directed their head coach Napoleon Aluma to step aside for the second time this season, following a string of disappointing results in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The directive comes less than 24 hours after the club’s 4–2 home loss to Shooting Stars SC. The decision to suspend Aluma was

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Aina, Awoniyi to Play Under New Forest Boss Vitor Pereira

Aina, Awoniyi to Play Under New Forest Boss Vitor Pereira

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Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi will now work under a new manager at Nottingham Forest following the club’s decision to appoint Vítor Pereira as head coach on an 18 month contract until 2027. Pereira replaces Sean Dyche, who was dismissed after just 114 days in charge, making him Forest’s fourth permanent manager

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