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Flamingos Set for FIFA U17 Women’ World Cup with Strong 21 Player Squad

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / October 1, 2024

The head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has officially revealed the 21-woman Flamingos’ squad for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in the Dominican Republic. Key players like team captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong feature prominently. Harmony Chidi, in particular, has been a standout, scoring 13 goals […]

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Sam Sodje Condemns Prevalence of Paedophiles Among Coaches in Nigeria

By Kelechi Abel / News / October 1, 2024

Former Super Eagles and Premier League football star Sam Sodje has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of paedophilia among youth coaches in Delta State and across Nigeria. Sodje, who splits his time between London and Delta State, revealed that many youth coaches are abusing their positions by sexually exploiting children under their care.

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Ogbus Signs New Freiburg Deal Amid Interest from N’Forest and Leeds Utd

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / October 1, 2024

SC Freiburg has announced that dual-national central defender Bruno Ogbus has signed a new contract with the club, although the duration of the deal was not disclosed. Ogbus, a Swiss U20 international of Nigerian descent, had garnered interest from Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, as well as Serie A’s AC Milan, but

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Ex Super Eagles Ace Etebo Reveals He Was Close to Joining Galatasaray

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / September 30, 2024

Former Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has disclosed that he was close to signing for Besiktas before ultimately joining their Turkish rivals Galatasaray. Etebo played for Galatasaray on loan from Stoke City during the 2020/2021 season, where he made 29 appearances. Etebo expressed his surprise at how quickly the decision changed, but he eventually completed

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Oshoala Again the Match Winner for Bay FC

By Kelechi Abel / News / September 30, 2024

Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons striker, scored her sixth goal of the season to secure a 1-0 win for Bay FC over Seattle Reign in the NWSL. Oshoala converted a penalty in the 27th minute after being brought down in the box. This goal marked her third in four games, cementing her status as Bay

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Odegbami Advocates for Siasia and Eguavoen Partnership to Lead Eagles

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / September 28, 2024

With Nigeria’s Super Eagles set to face Libya in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers, former Nigerian football star Segun Odegbami has suggested a strategic coaching partnership between Augustine Eguavoen and Samson Siasia. Odegbami believes that, given Eguavoen’s current role as head of the Technical Department of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, it is imperative to reinforce

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Napoli Secure the Signing of Olamide Adugbe from NWFL Premiership

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / September 28, 2024

Napoli have officially confirmed the signing of promising Nigerian forward Olamide Adugbe from NWFL Premiership side Rivers Angels. Adugbe, who had been on loan at Rivers Angels from her parent club Naija Ratels, is joining the Italian Serie A Femminile side for a one-year deal, with options to extend for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons.

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Victor Boniface Unmoved by Premier League Hype Despite Chelsea Interest

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / September 28, 2024

Victor Boniface, the Bayer Leverkusen striker recently linked with a potential move to Chelsea, has revealed that he has never been a fan of the Premier League. Speaking to SportyTV, Boniface shared his preference for both the Bundesliga and La Liga over England’s top-flight competition. The Nigerian striker explained that his passion for German and

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Eguavoen Fired Up to Silence Doubters as Super Eagles Coach

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / September 28, 2024

After initial hesitation, Augustine Eguavoen is now fully motivated to make the most of his temporary role as Super Eagles coach and prove his critics wrong. The Nigerian Football Federation NFF has thrown its full support behind the technical director, despite his earlier reluctance to return for a fourth stint as head coach. Eguavoen’s appointment

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Chido Obi Martin Joins Manchester United After Leaving Arsenal

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / September 27, 2024

Danish born Nigerian forward, Chido Obi Martin, has officially moved to Manchester United after departing Arsenal this summer. According to the club’s academy expert, the dual national centre forward is now a part of Manchester United’s youth setup. The Red Devils have confirmed the completion of the Premier League’s formal approval process regarding the transfer

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