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Iheanacho’s Last-Gasp Penalty Wins the Day on Celtic Debut

Iheanacho’s Last-Gasp Penalty Wins the Day on Celtic Debut

A dream debut for Kelechi Iheanacho as the Nigerian striker converted a 96th-minute penalty to give Celtic a dramatic 2-1 win away at Kilmarnock. Signed late in the transfer window, Iheanacho came on as a substitute before stepping up in stoppage time to slot home the winner, securing all three points for the Hoops. David […]

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Chiamaka Nnadozie Faces 16 Shots in Brighton WSL Defeat to Manchester City

Chiamaka Nnadozie Faces 16 Shots in Brighton WSL Defeat to Manchester City

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, was kept busy as Manchester City battled back from a 1–0 deficit to beat the Seagulls 2–1 in the Women’s Super League. Despite Brighton taking the lead through Fran Kirby’s early strike, City fought back with goals from Khadija Shaw and Yui Hasegawa to claim their first

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Abdullahi Abdulrahman’s brace steals the show as Hobro IK win in Denmark

Abdullahi Abdulrahman’s brace steals the show as Hobro IK win in Denmark

A young Abuja-born forward, Abdullahi Abdulrahman, lit up the Danish First Division on Sunday with a brace and a Man of the Match display as Hobro IK secured a key victory. Abdulrahman opened the scoring with a composed finish in the first half before doubling his tally after the break, guiding Hobro past their opponents

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Ex-Bafana Bafana Boss Slams Bassey’s Equaliser as Handball

Ex-Bafana Bafana Boss Slams Bassey’s Equaliser as Handball

South Africa coach Hugo Broos was adamant that Calvin Bassey’s equalising goal in the Super Eagles’ latest World Cup qualifier should have been ruled out for handball. The Fulham defender restored parity for Nigeria just before the interval, heading home from a cross but Broos insisted the ball struck Bassey’s arm en route to the

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Balanced Optimism as World Cup Qualification Hangs by a Thread

Balanced Optimism as World Cup Qualification Hangs by a Thread

Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo insists Nigeria’s World Cup dreams remain alive despite a 1–1 draw with South Africa. The result in Bloemfontein has left Nigeria in a precarious position in Group C. With two games remaining, the Super Eagles sit on 11 points six behind leaders South Africa, who have 17 and level

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Engaging Brighton Debut Earns High Praise from Head Coach

Engaging Brighton Debut Earns High Praise from Head Coach

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidosic lavished praise on Chiamaka Nnadozie following the goalkeeper’s commanding debut. Nnadozie joined the Seagulls in July after leaving the French D’Arkema side Paris FC. She starred in Brighton’s 0–0 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday and was named Player of the Match. Vidosic commended her performance, saying:

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Orji Nelson Hits the Ground Running at Muangthong United

Orji Nelson Hits the Ground Running at Muangthong United

Nigerian defender Orji Nelson Chukwuma has made an immediate positive impact since signing for Thai giants Muangthong United for the 2025–26 season. The 23 year old centre-back, a product of FC Porto’s youth system with prior spells in Hungary, Slovenia, and at Atlanta United 2, joined the Thai club from Slovenia’s NK Brežice 1919 and

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Hoffenheim Sign Nigerian Forward Precious Benjamin for Bundesliga Push

Hoffenheim Sign Nigerian Forward Precious Benjamin for Bundesliga Push

Nigeria U-20 forward Precious Benjamin continues to blaze a trail in Europe, starring in TSG Hoffenheim II’s 4-2 friendly win over Karlsruher SC with a goal and an assist. The 18 year old’s journey has been rapid. From his early exploits in Nigeria’s Prosperity Cup and grassroots tournaments, he sealed a February 2025 move from

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Remo Stars recover to beat debutants Kun Khalifat 2-1 away

Remo Stars recover to beat debutants Kun Khalifat 2-1 away

Remo Stars, the reigning NPFL champions, came from behind to beat newly promoted Kun Khalifat 2-1 in a delayed Matchday 2 fixture played at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. The hosts drew first blood when Henry Ezeonye converted a penalty in the 16th minute it was Kun Khalifat’s first-ever goal in Nigeria’s top flight.

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Ilechukwu vows Rangers will rebound after slow start in 2025–26 NPFL

Ilechukwu vows Rangers will rebound after slow start in 2025–26 NPFL

Rangers International coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has reassured fans that the Flying Antelopes are finding their rhythm and will soon turn the tide in the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League season. He described the squad as a “work in progress” after a goalless home draw with newcomers Kun Khalifat FC at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on

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