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A tense saga nearly saw Chuba Akpom trade Ajax’s red for Saudi riches  he admits the emotional strain left him sleepless for nearly a week. There was widespread buzz that a Saudi club was prepared to meet Ajax’s demands in the summer transfer window. The striker, currently on loan in France, took to Instagram to […]

Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede has emphasised that Nigerian clubs will need at least five to ten years of sustained improvement before they can realistically compete at the level of the FIFA Club World Cup. Drawing on the historic success of Enyimba in the early 2000s, Ogunmodede acknowledged that that era should not be mistaken

Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has hailed Nigerian football icon Nwankwo Kanu as more than just an idol describing him as “a big brother and best friend” who guided him both on and off the pitch. Adebayor revealed that wearing Kanu’s iconic number 25 shirt at Arsenal and using his locker was “a huge accomplishment”. Speaking to

Nigeria’s President Federation Cup final showdown is within sight as Kwara United coaxes history into the making. Coach Tunde Sanni and chairman Kumbi Titiloye have urged the Harmony Boys to seize this moment 49 years since a Kwara team last reached the final in 1976 to lift the coveted trophy. Sanni expressed the squad’s unwavering

Genk coach Peter Croonen has confirmed that Nigerian striker Toluwalase “Tolu” Arokodare will remain with the club this summer, rejecting claims he might leave during the January transfer window. This assertion comes amid growing attention from top clubs, following Arokodare’s breakout season as Genk’s leading goalscorer. The 24 year old has been in scintillating form

Nigeria’s assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede has urged top Premier League clubs to pursue Victor Osimhen this summer, declaring “Any team that signs him is almost guaranteed to win the league title”. Ogunmodede lauded Osimhen as “currently the best number nine in the world,” citing his prolific loan spell at Galatasaray as evidence of elite quality. Napoli, Osimhen’s

Alex Iwobi has declared that Fulham remain firmly focused on clinching a European spot for next season following their recent win over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage. The Super Eagles midfielder, a key figure with seven goals and three assists so far, emphasised that the squad is approaching each game with ambition and consistency in

Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has clarified that John Obi Mikel did not personally fund the Nigeria U‑23 team’s flights to the 2016 Rio Olympics contrary to recent claims but instead had to use his own money to cover hotel and training costs when officials failed to fulfil their obligations. Mikel, the team captain

Nathan Tella says he isn’t surprised Liverpool pursued his former Bayer Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz, calling the midfielder “brilliant” and expressing hope for his happiness, regardless of where he lands. Speaking, Tella reflected on two seasons alongside Wirtz at Leverkusen: “As a player he’s brilliant… each day I could just see this guy is unbelievable…

Ghana’s head coach has warned that facing Nigeria’s Super Falcons promises to be a stern test. As both teams gear up for an anticipated friendly clash, the Black Queens coach emphasised the depth and strength of Nigeria’s squad. “The Super Falcons have consistently shown quality and resilience,” the coach said, noting their dominance in African