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Football League’ Red Devils Sign Super Eagles Defender Tanimu for N1.4b

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / September 2, 2024

Crawley Town, a newly promoted League One team, has officially announced the signing of Nigerian international Benjamin Tanimu from Tanzanian Premier League club Singida Black Stars. The transfer was completed for an estimated fee of $850,000 approximately N1.4 billion in Nigerian currency. Singida Black Stars confirmed the deal on England’s transfer deadline day, including a […]

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Aina, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Lookman, Ndah, Bashiru, Awoniyi Land in Uyo

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / September 2, 2024

Seven Super Eagles players have arrived in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin’s Cheetahs. The players who landed in Uyo at 10 am include Nottingham Forest duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina, Lazio’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, William Troost Ekong, West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi, Olisa Ndah, and Atalanta

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Leverkusen’s Boniface Should’ve Seen Red for Overhead Kick Attempt

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / September 2, 2024

Former Bundesliga coach Armin Veh has voiced his opinion that Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface should have received a red card during the team’s 3-2 loss to RB Leipzig on matchday two of the German Bundesliga. The incident in question occurred in the 12th minute when Boniface attempted an overhead kick, which inadvertently struck Leipzig’s midfielder

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Delta Queens Player Seeks Help After Threats From Club CEO

By Kelechi Abel / News / September 2, 2024

Favour Damaris, a player for Delta Queens Football Club, has publicly appealed for assistance, raising serious allegations against the club’s management, particularly its CEO, Henrietta Ehiabor. Damaris claims that her contract with the club was fraudulently extended from two years to three years without her consent and that she has not received her salary since

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Ibom Angels Extend Unbeaten Run with 2-1 Win Over Delta Babes

By Kelechi Abel / News / September 1, 2024

Ibom Angels extended their unbeaten streak in the 2024 Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL Championship with a determined 2-1 victory over Delta Babes on Matchday 2 in Calabar. This win strengthens their campaign for one of the two sought after promotion spots. The match saw Ibom Angels take control just before halftime. Ugobest Osuji opened

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Ighalo Rallies Support for ‘Pained’ Osimhen

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / September 1, 2024

Nigerian footballer Odion Ighalo has called on fellow Nigerians to stand by Victor Osimhen during a challenging period in the young striker’s career. Ighalo expressed his dismay at some of the harsh comments directed at Osimhen, who has faced criticism from his compatriots. No human being is perfect, and we have all made mistakes in

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Crystal Palace Ozoh Scores First Senior Goal for Loan Club Derby County

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / September 1, 2024

David Ozoh, a Nigerian midfielder currently on loan at Derby County from Crystal Palace, scored his first senior goal as Derby County defeated Bristol City 3-0 in their EFL Championship match on Saturday. This milestone comes 588 days after Ozoh made history as the youngest player to ever feature for Crystal Palace in the Premier

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Eguavoen to Lead Super Eagles as German Tax Laws Derail Labbadia Deal

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

Stringent German tax regulations have derailed the agreement between the Nigeria Football Federation NFF and Coach Bruno Labbadia, which would have seen Labbadia take charge as the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The NFF, after reaching an agreement in principle with Labbadia, was unable to finalize the deal due to the tax obligations imposed

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Ibrahim Hafiz Umar Seals Move to Stade de Reims After Chelsea Opts Out

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / August 31, 2024

Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar has completed a transfer to French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims after Chelsea decided not to sign him. Despite undergoing trials with Chelsea earlier this year, the club ultimately deemed him unsuitable for their recruitment strategy. Umar, who previously impressed during a trial with Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt and won

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Young Football Talent Chooses Italy Over Nigeria

By Kelechi Abel / News / August 31, 2024

A young footballer with Nigerian roots, Victor Olamide Bajowa, has officially signed with Venezia Calcio in Italy but has opted to play for the Italian national team instead of Nigeria. Despite his father, Kunle Bajowa’s efforts to convince him to represent Nigeria, the 10 year old has set his sights on Italy, believing that it

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