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Prince Davidson Owumi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL, has extended his congratulations to Enyimba International FC’s goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke and Stanley Nwabali for their commendable representation of the domestic league in the Super Eagles during the recent AFCON 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire. Despite the Super Eagles’ narrow 2-1 defeat […]

In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, a promising 2023 Flying Eagles invitee, made his much anticipated Serie A debut with the Italian football powerhouse, Inter Milan. This significant milestone occurred during a triumphant 4-0 victory against Lecce, marking a new chapter in Akinsanmiro’s burgeoning career. The young midfielder, who has been

Nottingham Forest’s manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, has shared that Ola Aina, the club’s defender, valiantly played through the 2023 African Cup of Nations AFCON final despite suffering from an injury. This revelation came during Nuno’s press briefing before their upcoming match against Aston Villa. Aina, who had been a pivotal figure for the Super Eagles

In the bustling world of German football, where Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak has captured widespread attention, the story of Werder Bremen’s Justin Gideon Njinmah emerges as a beacon of emerging talent amidst the shadows of more celebrated narratives. While Leverkusen’s squad, including Victor Boniface and Granit Xhaka, basks in the limelight, Njinmah’s journey at Bremen

In a candid revelation, South Africa’s goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, shared his psychological strategy against Nigeria’s penalty takers during the intense semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on February 7. The match, held at Le Stade de la Paix de Bouaké, saw Jose Peseiro’s team, the Super Eagles, nearly achieving a record of five

In a revealing conversation with CNN World Sport’s Amanda Davies, William Troost Ekong, the Super Eagles’ assistant captain, shared insights into Nigeria’s strategy during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON final against Ivory Coast. Despite opening the scoring with a commanding header, Nigeria succumbed to a 2-1 defeat, with Ivory Coast’s Franck Kessie and

The eagerly anticipated friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Argentina is set to proceed as planned, albeit with a change in venue to the United States of America, following a cancellation by the original host, China. The decision came after a dispute involving Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and his non participation in

In a heartwarming display of pride for his Nigerian roots, Manchester City’s stalwart defender, Manuel Akanji, has become the centre of attention for his on field prowess and the striking tattoo of the Super Eagles logo adorning his arm. The 27 years old, born in Neftenbach, Switzerland, to a Swiss mother and Nigerian father, has

Stanley Nwabali, the standout goalkeeper for the Super Eagles and Chippa United, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State, the second highest honour in the state, following his exceptional performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. This accolade comes as a testament to Nwabali’s significant contributions to

Following an impressive performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have achieved their highest FIFA Ranking in 11 years, now positioned 28th globally and third on the African continent. This marks a significant leap from their previous standing, moving up 14 places from being the 42nd ranked team