News - Football In Nigeria

Morocco Beat Ghana in Friendly Ahead of Flying Eagles Clash

By Kelechi / News / March 22, 2025

Morocco’s U-20 national team has boosted their confidence ahead of the upcoming Africa U-20 Cup of Nations AFCON with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ghana on Thursday night. The match formed part of both teams’ preparations for the tournament, which will be hosted in Côte d’Ivoire from April 26 to May 18, 2025. Morocco, placed […]

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Remo Stars’ Keeper Kayode Bankole Cherishes Time in Super Eagles Camp

By Kelechi / National Team News / March 21, 2025

Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has described his current time in the Super Eagles camp as nothing short of amazing. The young shot-stopper is revelling in the experience of training alongside Nigeria’s top football talents as the team prepares for a critical World Cup qualifier. Bankole, who has earned back to back best goalkeeper awards

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Lobi Stars’ Lapse in Focus Cost Us Against Bayelsa United – Bulus

By Kelechi / Interviews / March 21, 2025

Lobi Stars head coach Tony Bulus has attributed his team’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Bayelsa United in Yenagoa to a lapse in concentration. The decisive moment came ten minutes into the second half, with Magbise Wisdom scoring the only goal of the match. Despite creating chances of their own, Lobi Stars failed to capitalise, leaving

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Lazio Join Race to Sign Nigerian Striker

By Kelechi / Transfer News / March 21, 2025

Italian Serie A giants Lazio have officially joined the race to sign Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi from Viktoria Plzeň. The 22 year old forward, a product of Unique Football Academy, has already attracted attention from Premier League clubs Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Scouts from both English clubs reportedly watched Durosinmi in action during Viktoria

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Troost-Ekong Says Coach Eric Chelle Gave Instructions for Rwanda Clash

By Kelechi / National Team News / March 21, 2025

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has urged his teammates not to underestimate Rwanda ahead of Friday’s pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kigali. The experienced defender acknowledged Nigeria’s recent struggles against the Amavubi and stressed the need to secure all three points to revive their qualification hopes. In an interview with NFF TV, Troost-Ekong

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Gabriel Osho Set for Bright Future as He Nears New AJ Auxerre Deal

By Kelechi / Transfer News / March 19, 2025

Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho is on the verge of securing his long-term future with AJ Auxerre, having reportedly reached an agreement to extend his stay with the French club. The 26 year old centre back, who joined Auxerre from Luton Town, originally signed a one year contract with an option for two more years.

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Coach Shakiru Biodun Giwa Joins Inter Lagos FC for NNL Second Stanza

By Kelechi / Transfer News / March 19, 2025

Inter Lagos FC has strengthened its technical team by appointing Coach Shakiru Biodun Giwa for the second stanza of the Nigeria National League NNL season. Renowned for his tactical discipline and player development skills, Giwa has already begun working with the squad as he aims to enhance the club’s performances in the second half of

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Papa Daniel Vows to Prove Himself on Unexpected Super Eagles Debut

By Kelechi / National Team News / March 19, 2025

Papa Daniel, a midfielder for Niger Tornadoes, has expressed his surprise and joy after being included in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. Speaking to the NFF media team, Daniel admitted that his call up came as a shock: “I never expected it. I was just doing

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Tolu Arokodare Reveals Lifelong Dream to Wear Super Eagles Jersey

By Kelechi / Interviews / March 19, 2025

Tolu Arokodare, RKC Genk’s current top scorer, has expressed his joy and excitement at receiving a call-up to the Super Eagles, revealing that wearing the national team jersey has been a lifelong ambition. The 24 year old striker, born in FESTAC Town, Lagos, never played professionally in Nigeria before moving abroad in 2019. His journey

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Sparta Prague Punishes Victor Olatunji for Lateness with Squad Exclusion

By Kelechi / Interviews / March 18, 2025

Victor Olatunji, Nigerian striker for Sparta Prague, was left out of the squad during their recent 1-0 defeat to Slovan Liberec in the Chance League, not due to injury but as a result of disciplinary action. Head coach Lars Friis confirmed after the match that Olatunji’s omission was because he arrived late to training sessions.

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