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Adelani and Olamilekan Thrilled by Nigeria Call-Up, Set Sights on CHAN Glory

Adelani and Olamilekan Thrilled by Nigeria Call-Up, Set Sights on CHAN Glory

Shola Adelani of Ikorodu City and Adedayo Olamilekan of Remo Stars have expressed immense pride after earning places in the Super Eagles B squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Both players see the call-up as a pivotal step in their careers and a chance to chase continental […]

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Tella: I Can Operate on Either Wing, Says Leverkusen Winger

Tella: I Can Operate on Either Wing, Says Leverkusen Winger

Nathan Tella, the Super Eagles forward at Bayer Leverkusen, has reaffirmed his versatility, stating that he is capable of playing effectively from either flank. While his preferred role remains as a forward or attacking winger, Tella also acknowledged his willingness to adapt when required by the team. Despite frustrations over limited game time in the

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Super Falcons Coach Speaks Out on Laser Pointer Incidents

Super Falcons Coach Speaks Out on Laser Pointer Incidents

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has condemned the use of laser pointers by Moroccan fans during Nigeria’s 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final victory. In a post-match press conference, Madugu revealed that the lasers were directed not only at the players but also at him on the sidelines. He emphasized that despite

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Troost-Ekong Names Arsenal, Barcelona Stars as Favourites; Praises Mikel

Troost-Ekong Names Arsenal, Barcelona Stars as Favourites; Praises Mikel

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has revealed some of his favourite footballers include top talents from Arsenal and Barcelona, while also commending former Nigerian captain John Obi Mikel, Ademola Lookman, and Victor Osimhen for their impact on Nigerian football. Speaking recently, Troost-Ekong highlighted the blend of skill and leadership he admires in these players. Troost-Ekong

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Okoronkwo Praises VAR After Penalty Reversal in WAFCON Final

Okoronkwo Praises VAR After Penalty Reversal in WAFCON Final

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo lauded referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa for overturning a penalty decision via VAR during Nigeria’s dramatic 3–2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. One of the most pivotal moments came in the 79th minute, when the Namibian official awarded a penalty only to

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Victor Boniface Reveals Playing League Matches Without a Contract

Victor Boniface Reveals Playing League Matches Without a Contract

Victor Boniface has shared the astonishing story of how he played in professional league matches in Europe without having signed a contract, all in a bid to prove himself during a trial. Boniface had a brief spell at Northern Cyprus KTFF Süper Lig outfit Lefke T.S.K. back in 2018, on loan from Nigerian grassroots club

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Fink Outlines Arokodare Role as Genk Season Begins

Fink Outlines Arokodare Role as Genk Season Begins

Racing Genk manager Thorsten Fink has revealed that Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare is set to begin the new campaign on the bench, with the newly signed Hyeon‑gyu Oh installed as the first-choice centre-forward. Speaking before Genk’s opening fixture against Club Brugge, Fink explained “We’ve given Oh the confidence to start the season as our

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Ndidi: Beating Ghana Was a Matter of National Pride

Ndidi: Beating Ghana Was a Matter of National Pride

Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi has opened up about Nigeria’s emotionally charged Unity Cup victory over Ghana, declaring that the team never considered losing an option. The Leicester City midfielder featured prominently in Nigeria’s run to the Unity Cup title in May, playing full matches against both Ghana and Jamaica. His leadership and composure in

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‘I Was Crying’: Onyeka Recalls Harsh Reality of First Winter Training

‘I Was Crying’: Onyeka Recalls Harsh Reality of First Winter Training

Brentford and Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has opened up about the emotional struggle of adjusting to European football, revealing how he once broke down in tears after enduring his first winter training session in Denmark. In 2016, Onyeka made the bold move from Nigeria to FC Midtjylland in Denmark at just 18 years old.

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Ex-Super Eagles Striker Ideye Recalls N7,000 Feeding Allowance at Enyimba

Ex-Super Eagles Striker Ideye Recalls N7,000 Feeding Allowance at Enyimba

Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has disclosed that his matchday feeding allowance at Enyimba FC was a mere N7,000, highlighting systemic failings in player welfare across the NPFL. He painted a bleak picture of the league’s conditions, saying “People don’t know the hardship NPFL players face. At Enyimba, my feeding money on matchdays was

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