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Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has expressed his enthusiasm ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly double-header against Cameroon, seeing the matches as vital for fine-tuning the squad ahead of the upcoming Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON). The two fixtures will be staged in Ikenne and Abeokuta, both located in Ogun State. Madugu believes the […]

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has admitted he’s content with life at FC Nantes but won’t turn down a chance to join the English Premier League if the right offer comes. Simon was instrumental for Nantes in the 2024/25 campaign, notching eight goals and ten assists in 32 matches. Despite growing transfer speculation, he remains

Nigerian youth international Benjamin Fredrick has been voted Brentford U21s Players’ Player of the Year after a standout campaign with the English Premier League club’s development squad. The 19 year old central defender, who joined Brentford permanently from Nigerian side Simoiben FC in the summer of 2023, signed a four year deal that could extend

After leading Bayelsa Queens to victory in the 2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super-6, captain Blessing Ilivieda has set her sights on winning the CAF Women’s Champions League. Speaking shortly after lifting the trophy at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, Ilivieda expressed her excitement but insisted that celebrations would be short lived

Bayelsa Queens coach, Ogbonda Whyte, has acknowledged that even a dominant victory over Naija Ratels may not be sufficient for his team to secure the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super-6 title. Heading into the final matchday, Bayelsa Queens are level on seven points with defending champions Edo Queens and Remo Ladies, while Nasarawa Amazons

Ademola Lookman’s cousin, Hazeem Bakre, has praised Kelechi Iheanacho, describing him as “a great player” following the conclusion of his loan spell at Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough confirmed that Iheanacho will be returning to his parent club, Sevilla, alongside four other players. The Nigerian international joined Boro in January in search of regular playing time, featuring in

Algeria’s head coach, Farid Benstiti, has described Nigeria’s Super Falcons as the benchmark in African women’s football ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON Group B competition. Speaking in an exclusive interview with CAF Online, Benstiti acknowledged Nigeria’s dominance on the continent, praising their consistency and global stature. He also highlighted

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has voiced his frustration with manager Nuno Espirito Santo over the recurring injuries sustained by Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi. The issue came to a head during Forest’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City in the Premier League, where Awoniyi, brought on as a late substitute, crashed into the far post

Former England midfielder Lee Hendrie has expressed doubts over Leicester City’s ability to retain Wilfred Ndidi this summer. Despite the club’s relegation from the Premier League, Ndidi remains one of their standout performers, drawing interest from various European clubs. Speaking , Hendrie highlighted Ndidi’s qualities and the likelihood of a £9 million bid being enough

Alex Iwobi has called for immediate improvements in Fulham’s performances following a string of disappointing results. The Nigerian international delivered an honest assessment of the team’s recent form, stressing the need for unity and tactical adjustments to restore momentum in their Premier League campaign. Speaking after Fulham’s latest setback, Iwobi did not shy away from