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Three Premier League clubs eye Super Eagles defender

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / November 12, 2024

Bright Osayi Samuel, the versatile Super Eagles defender, has attracted interest from at least three Premier League clubs as his contract with Fenerbahçe nears its end. Aston Villa, Everton, and Crystal Palace are reportedly eager to sign the Nigerian international, who has indicated a desire to return to England. Osayi-Samuel’s return is also motivated by […]

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Full Super Eagles squad, only Nwabali and Sadiq Umar yet to arrive

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / November 12, 2024

The Super Eagles training camp in Abidjan is nearly complete, with only goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and striker Sadiq Umar yet to join. Umar’s selection has stirred controversy, as some fans believe players like Tolu Arokodare, Josh Maja, or Cyriel Dessers were more deserving. Today, most of the squad arrived, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Ola

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Reading Prospect Arrives in Abidjan for Potential Cap-Tying Match for Nigeria

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / November 12, 2024

Gabriel Osho, a defender nurtured at Reading, has arrived in Abidjan ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin’s Cheetahs, set for this week at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium. Osho, who has previously been called up but missed out due to injury, is eager for a potential cap tying debut with the

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Genk Striker Arokodare Shares Who Convinced Him to Snub Trabzonspor

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / November 10, 2024

Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has revealed that he nearly joined Turkish club Trabzonspor last summer after feeling undervalued at Genk, despite his strong form with eight goals and three assists in 13 games. The Nigerian forward was drawn to the financial incentives from Trabzonspor, but a conversation with Genk coach Thorsten Fink ultimately changed his

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Former Super Eagles Striker Richard Reflects on Advice from Mourinho

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / November 9, 2024

Former Super Eagles striker Richard Owubokiri, widely known as Ricky, shared insights into his relationship with Jose Mourinho, revealing that the Portuguese coach predicted he would one day become one of the world’s top coaches. Mourinho, who has since managed elite clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, remarked when he was just 27,

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Cardiff City Manager Holds Talks with Collins Over Limited Game Time

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / November 9, 2024

Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has had discussions with Super Eagles defender Jamilu Collins, who has been struggling for game time at both club and international levels. Collins, who has dealt with injuries and competition from teammates, has not featured in Cardiff’s last five out of six matches, with Callum O’Dowda and Joel Bagan currently

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Nigerian Forward Ade Adeyemo Extends Contract with Crawley Town

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / November 9, 2024

Crawley Town has confirmed that Nigerian forward Ade Adeyemo has signed a contract extension, keeping him with the club until the end of the 2025-2026 season. Adeyemo, a Millwall academy graduate, joined Crawley Town in the summer of 2023 following spells at non league clubs including Fisher, Beckenham Town, Hayes &amp Yeading United, and Cray

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Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON Qualifiers Against Benin and Rwanda

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / November 9, 2024

The Super Eagles are set to face Benin and Rwanda in their final qualifying matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, with coach Augustine Eguavoen stressing the importance of securing maximum points. Currently, Nigeria tops Group D with 10 points from four matches and requires at least one point to guarantee their place

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NNL Imposes Transfer Ban on Gombe Utd, Dakkada FC, and Wikki Tourists

By Kelechi Abel / News / November 8, 2024

The Nigeria National League NNL has imposed a transfer ban on Gombe United FC, Dakkada FC, and Wikki Tourists due to outstanding debts to former players. This action, confirmed in a letter from Dr Ayo AbdulRahman on 7th November 2024, prevents these clubs from registering new players for the 2024/2025 season until they settle their

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Controversy Surrounds Sadiq Umar’s Recall to the Super Eagles

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / November 8, 2024

Coach Augustine Eguavoen’s latest Super Eagles squad list has sparked debate, particularly regarding the inclusion of Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar. Despite his prolonged goal drought having failed to score in eight appearances this season Umar has been recalled for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This decision has raised questions about the

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