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Chido Obi Reflects on Senior Debut for Manchester United

Chido Obi Reflects on Senior Debut for Manchester United

Danish-Nigerian forward Chido Obi has shared his excitement after making his senior debut for Manchester United in their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. The 17 year old, wearing the number 56 jersey, was introduced in the closing minutes, replacing Casemiro as United searched for an equaliser. Obi, who joined Manchester United last summer after turning […]

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Pundit Urges Clubs to Consider Barnsley’s Kelechi Nwakali

Pundit Urges Clubs to Consider Barnsley’s Kelechi Nwakali

Despite recording just one goal and one assist in 16 appearances across all competitions this season, Symcox believes Nwakali offers much more than his statistics suggest. Speaking to Football League World, he described the 26 year old as an “outstanding talent” who deserves greater recognition. Nwakali, who joined Barnsley on a three year deal, remains

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Balogun Dismisses Retirement Rumours, Eyes Super Eagles Return

Balogun Dismisses Retirement Rumours, Eyes Super Eagles Return

Balogun, who debuted for Nigeria in 2014 against Mexico, has been a mainstay in the Super Eagles’ defence, forming a strong partnership with William Troost-Ekong. He played a key role in Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and their third-place finish at the 2019 AFCON. Though he last featured for Nigeria in 2022

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Iheanacho Reflects on Career Lessons from Vardy, Touré, Mikel Obi

Iheanacho Reflects on Career Lessons from Vardy, Touré, Mikel Obi

Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, currently on loan at Middlesbrough from Sevilla, has credited several football legends for shaping his professional journey. Speaking with Middlesbrough’s media team, the 28-year-old forward highlighted the impact of Jamie Vardy, Yaya Touré, and John Mikel Obi, among others, on his career development. Iheanacho acknowledged former Manchester City managers Manuel Pellegrini

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Chippa United Coach Accepts Blame for Fielding Grieving Nwabali

Chippa United Coach Accepts Blame for Fielding Grieving Nwabali

Chippa United’s head coach, Thabo September, has accepted responsibility for the team’s 1-0 defeat against TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership, attributing the loss to his decision to play goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. The Nigerian shot-stopper, who recently lost both his parents, had requested to sit out the match due to emotional distress. Despite Nwabali’s plea,

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Amuneke Praises Osimhen’s Decision to Stay at Galatasaray

Amuneke Praises Osimhen’s Decision to Stay at Galatasaray

Former Nigerian international Emmanuel Amuneke has commended Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for choosing to remain with Turkish giants Galatasaray during the January transfer window. Osimhen, who joined the club from Napoli last summer, has been instrumental in Galatasaray’s success, regaining his top form and earning widespread admiration in Turkey. Speaking to Africa Foot, Amuneke

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Wemimo Matthew: Remo Stars Ladies Aim to Keep NWFL Unbeaten Run

Wemimo Matthew: Remo Stars Ladies Aim to Keep NWFL Unbeaten Run

Remo Stars Ladies head coach Wemimo Matthew has pledged her team’s determination to maintain their winning streak and finish the 2025 NWFL season unbeaten. Following a 4-1 triumph over Heartland Queens, Remo Stars remain atop the league table, having only dropped points in a 1-1 draw against Edo Queens earlier in the season. Goals from

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Hoffenheim Coach Praises Gift Orban’s “Exceptional Potential”

Hoffenheim Coach Praises Gift Orban’s “Exceptional Potential”

Hoffenheim head coach Christian Ilzer has expressed excitement over the potential of Nigerian striker Gift Orban, who joined the Bundesliga club during the January transfer window from Lyon. Speaking to Liga Insider, Ilzer highlighted Orban’s promising future at the club, emphasizing the progress made in integrating him into the team. “We’re working on his integration

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Heartland Queens’ Matthew Confident of Revival Against Remo Stars

Heartland Queens’ Matthew Confident of Revival Against Remo Stars

Monica Matthew, Heartland Queens’ influential midfielder, has expressed confidence that her team is ready to turn their season around when they face Remo Stars Ladies in a crucial NWFL Premiership Matchday 4 encounter on Wednesday. The match will be played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. Heartland Queens have endured a poor

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Odegbami backs Morocco for AFCON 2025, doubts Nigeria's chances

Odegbami backs Morocco for AFCON 2025, doubts Nigeria’s chances

From December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, with 24 teams competing for continental glory. Legendary Nigerian footballer Segun Odegbami has shared his thoughts on the tournament, casting doubts on Nigeria’s chances while tipping Morocco to potentially lift the trophy. While acknowledging that Nigeria can advance

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