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Cameroon’s women’s national team captain, Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné, has offered an explanation for their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria during a recent international friendly in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The experienced forward noted that the match was approached cautiously due to concerns over player injuries and the challenging weather conditions. “It was just a friendly match, and […]

Former Scotland midfielder Derek Ferguson has urged Rangers to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 season, warning against over reliance on Cyriel Dessers. Despite the Nigerian international finishing as the top scorer in the William Hill Premiership with 18 goals, Ferguson believes the squad needs more firepower to remain competitive. Speaking to Ibrox

Former Super Eagles defender Azubuike Egwuekwe has called on home-based players selected for Nigeria’s Unity Cup squad to make the most of their rare international opportunity. The ex-Warri Wolves star, who earned 35 caps for Nigeria and was part of the victorious 2013 AFCON team, said the upcoming games are a major platform for NPFL

Ghana’s head coach Otto Addo has played down the notion that the Unity Cup encounter between the Black Stars and the Super Eagles of Nigeria is just a friendly, insisting the rivalry runs far deeper than the tag suggests. The two West African powerhouses are set to face off in London as part of a

Flamingos forward Muinat Rotimi believes her side’s determination and strong team character will drive them to victory in the final of the women’s football event at the 2025 National Sports Festival, Ogun State. Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated clash against Delta State at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Rotimi highlighted the unity

Nigerian striker Gift Orban has promised to bounce back stronger following a turbulent start to life in the Bundesliga with Hoffenheim. The 22 year old, who joined from Olympique Lyon in January for €9 million (plus performance-related bonuses), experienced a mixed half-season in Germany. Orban started brightly, netting four goals in his first six appearances.

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has rallied support for his former team, Union Saint-Gilloise, as they aim to clinch the Belgian league title after a 90 year drought. The Brussels based side stands on the brink of glory, leading the Championship Playoffs by a single point ahead of reigning champions Club Brugge. Union will host

Getafe head coach Jose Bordalas has described Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche as “a fabulous kid” while praising his breakthrough campaign in La Liga. Uche, 22, has been instrumental in Getafe’s midfield this season, making 37 appearances across all competitions and contributing four goals and six assists. Speaking ahead of Getafe’s final game of the season

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has credited former Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard for turning around his career at Everton when he was struggling for form and confidence. Speaking on The Inside Scoop podcast, Iwobi opened up about a tough period following a red card at the Africa Cup of Nations and a looming

Enyimba head coach Stanley Eguma has commended the leadership of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for aligning the league’s calendar with that of the English Premier League (EPL), marking a significant milestone for the domestic game. For the first time in decades, the NPFL season will officially conclude on the same day as the