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Super Falcons Midfielder Okobi Welcomes Her First Baby

Super Falcons Midfielder Okobi Welcomes Her First Baby

Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi has joyfully welcomed her first child. The Levante Las Planas player, who married real estate agent Ahmed Okeoghene in 2017, took to Instagram to share the exciting news, expressing her gratitude with the message “Congratulations to me #godbepraised #iamamother #newmom #canadianbaby. Okobi has had an illustrious career, representing Nigeria in […]

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Eagles Will Secure AFCON Ticket with Two Wins Against Libya – Ekong

Eagles Will Secure AFCON Ticket with Two Wins Against Libya – Ekong

Super Eagles captain, William Troost Ekong, has expressed confidence that his team will secure qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two decisive victories against Libya. Ekong highlighted that the team sits at the top of their group, following a commanding 3-0 win over Benin Republic and a goalless draw against Rwanda. Reflecting

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Chippa United Chief Explains Decision Not to Sell Nwabali

Chippa United Chief Explains Decision Not to Sell Nwabali

Chippa United CEO, Chippa Mpengesi, has explained why the club did not sell Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, despite receiving interest from various clubs in South Africa, Europe, and Asia. Nwabali, who impressed at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, signed a new three-year contract with Chippa United and was named the club’s

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Benin City Born CB Among 5 Nigerians Eligible for Liverpool in PL

Benin City Born CB Among 5 Nigerians Eligible for Liverpool in PL

Liverpool has submitted its squad list for the first half of the 2024-2025 Premier League season, with five young players of Nigerian descent eligible to represent the club. These youngsters Emmanuel Airoboma 17, Louis Enahoro Marcus 18, Lucky Omoruyi 18, Rio Ngumoha 16, and Folami Onanuga 18 have all been included in the U21 roster,

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Ijaiya Praises Kumbi Titiloye for Opportunity to Coach Kwara United

Ijaiya Praises Kumbi Titiloye for Opportunity to Coach Kwara United

Lukman Ijaiya, the newly appointed assistant coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, has expressed his gratitude to Kwara United Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, for allowing him to showcase his coaching abilities. Ijaiya, who had a distinguished playing career with Kwara United and 3SC of Ibadan, transitioned into coaching after retiring from professional football. Ijaiya’s coaching journey took

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Boniface Explains Viral Celebration in Leverkusen's Win Over Hoffenheim

Boniface Explains Viral Celebration in Leverkusen’s Win Over Hoffenheim

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has explained the reason behind his unusual goal celebration during their 3-0 win over Hoffenheim, where he pulled down his shorts while facing the crowd. The 23 year old Nigerian forward revealed that the celebration was inspired by a TikTok trend, fulfilling a promise he made to a Nigerian influencer.

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Enugu Rangers Secure Win Over Sagrada Esperança in CAF Champions League

Enugu Rangers Secure Win Over Sagrada Esperança in CAF Champions League

Enugu Rangers, the Nigerian champions, returned to continental football on Friday with a narrow 1-0 win over Sagrada Esperança of Angola in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League. The match, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, saw coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side dominate the game but

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Villarreal Signs Nigerian Defender Udom from Rivers United for B Team

Villarreal Signs Nigerian Defender Udom from Rivers United for B Team

La Liga giants Villarreal have confirmed the signing of 21 year old Nigerian defender Ekerette Udom from Rivers United. Udom, known for his towering height of 1.98 meters and strength in aerial duels, joins Villarreal B, which competes in Spain’s Primera Federación Group 2. The young centre back, who can also play as a holding

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Enugu Rangers Gear Up for Champions League Clash Against Esperança

Enugu Rangers Gear Up for Champions League Clash Against Esperança

As the first leg of the second preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League between Nigeria’s League Champions, Enugu Rangers, and Angola’s G.D Sagrada Esperança draws near, the ‘Flying Antelopes’ are completing their final preparations. The match is set for Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Under the

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Randy Steps Down as Super Falcons Coach Amid Family Health Concerns

Randy Steps Down as Super Falcons Coach Amid Family Health Concerns

Randy Waldrum, the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has resigned, citing his wife’s health issues as the primary reason. In a letter dated September 12, 2024, the American coach explained that the decision came after a difficult period following the Paris 2024 Olympics, where his wife’s health became a pressing concern. Waldrum, who took

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