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Super Eagles Secure Qualification as Group D Battle Intensifies

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / November 16, 2024

The Super Eagles have booked their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON in Morocco, finishing at the top of Group D with 11 points after five matches. However, the fight for the second qualification ticket remains fierce, with Benin, Rwanda, and Libya all still in contention. Benin missed a chance to strengthen […]

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Super Eagles goalie Maduka Okoye dreams of playing for Chelsea

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / November 15, 2024

Maduka Okoye, goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Udinese in Serie A, has revealed his admiration for Chelsea, naming the London club as his dream destination in the English Premier League. Okoye shared his thoughts during an interview with SportyTV, where he expressed his respect for Chelsea while remaining focused on his current role at

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Bayelsa Queens’ Coach Whyte Ogbonda Aims to Revive Team’s Fortunes

By Kelechi Abel / News / November 15, 2024

Whyte Ogbonda, the newly appointed Technical Adviser for Bayelsa Queens Football Club, has pledged to deliver positive results for the team, driven by the support and trust shown by the Bayelsa State Government. Ogbonda, received warmly by Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and other state officials, described his appointment as an honour and vowed to

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Ex goalkeeper Vanzekin blames management for Bendel Insurance struggles

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / November 14, 2024

Ambrose Vanzekin, former youth international goalkeeper, has voiced his frustration over Bendel Insurance FC’s current struggles, attributing their woes to poor management. Bendel Insurance, owned by Edo State and based in Benin City, currently sits at the bottom of the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL table with only nine points from 11 matches. A recent

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Napoli confirms clubs ready to meet Osimhen’s price; Galatasaray unable

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / November 14, 2024

Napoli has confirmed that several clubs are now prepared to meet their €75 million valuation for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray until June 2025. However, Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna disclosed that Galatasaray lacks the budget to sign Osimhen permanently despite the Turkish club’s efforts to finance a deal, including plans

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Super Eagles Complete Final Training as Osimhen, Sadiq, and Osho Shine

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / November 14, 2024

The Super Eagles wrapped up their final training session on Wednesday ahead of their crucial 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin in Abidjan. Caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen confirmed that all 23 players called up for the November internationals are fit, including Victor Osimhen, whose participation had been speculated upon due to a visible leg bandage. However,

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Chelsea mulls sale of Nigerian midfielder Carney amid Ipswich interest

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / November 14, 2024

Chelsea FC is reportedly open to transferring Nigerian midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in the upcoming January window. The Austrian born player has struggled for game time this season, making just three appearances across all competitions, none in the Premier League. Initially valued at £40 million, Chelsea is now willing to consider a reduced offer for Chukwuemeka,

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Benin’s Gernot Rohr Admits Challenge in Facing Nigeria’s Super Eagles

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / November 13, 2024

Ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier, Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has recognised the difficulty his team, the Cheetahs, will face as they prepare to play Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The game, set at Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, brings back memories of the Cheetahs’ 2-1 victory over Nigeria during the 2026 World

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Troost Ekong Reflects on Choosing Nigeria Over the Netherlands

By Kelechi Abel / News / November 13, 2024

William Troost Ekong, the Super Eagles central defender, recently shared insights into his decision to represent Nigeria internationally instead of the Netherlands, where he was born. Initially playing for Dutch youth teams, Troost Ekong’s career path shifted after a motivating phone call from the late Nigerian football icon Stephen Keshi. The call convinced him that

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Gabriel Osho Commits to Giving His All for the Super Eagles

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / November 13, 2024

Gabriel Osho, the AJ Auxerre defender, has pledged to give his utmost for the Super Eagles as he prepares for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers. Originally called up in March 2024 while playing for Luton Town in the Premier League, an injury sidelined Osho, preventing his debut for Nigeria. Now fully fit, he has rejoined the

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