In a heartwarming display of pride for his Nigerian roots, Manchester City’s stalwart defender, Manuel Akanji, has become the centre of attention for his on field prowess and the striking tattoo of the Super Eagles logo adorning his arm. The 27 years old, born in Neftenbach, Switzerland, to a Swiss mother and Nigerian father, has […]
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In a surprising turn of events, Fulham’s midfield dynamo, Alex Iwobi, expressed his astonishment upon learning that Liverpool’s Curtis Jones could potentially don the Super Eagles’ jersey. This revelation came to light during a casual conversation captured in a widely circulated social media video. Iwobi, a key figure in Nigeria’s recent African Cup of Nations
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In a significant move for Norwegian football, Lillestrom SK has secured the services of the young and talented midfielder Efe Lucky, who has been likened to the club’s former stars Innocent Bonke and Ifeanyi Mathew. Simon Mesfin, the sports director of Lillestrom, expressed his excitement over the new signing, highlighting Lucky’s potential and the successful
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Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has expressed his admiration for Chelsea’s defensive performance in the first half of their 1-1 draw against Manchester City. The match, which took place on Saturday evening at the Etihad Stadium, saw Chelsea, despite being the underdogs, holding their own against the reigning champions. Chelsea had not secured a
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Stanley Nwabali, the standout goalkeeper for the Super Eagles and Chippa United, has been awarded the Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State, the second highest honour in the state, following his exceptional performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. This accolade comes as a testament to Nwabali’s significant contributions to
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In a recent dialogue with FIVE, hosted by Rio Ferdinand, the esteemed Portuguese tactician, Jose Mourinho, opened up about his experiences working with African footballers throughout his illustrious coaching career. Mourinho, who has managed top clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur, reminisced about his time with African talents like John Obi Mikel, Victor
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In an exciting development for soccer fans, Nigerian American goalkeeper Chituru Odunze has recently made a significant move to Major League Soccer MLS, signing with Charlotte FC. The 21 year old, who boasts an impressive height of 6ft 7 inches, has previously honed his skills with top English clubs Chelsea and Leicester City before making
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In a significant career move, Nigerian striker Victory Beniangba is on the verge of leaving Belgian club Genk to sign with the prominent Serbian team, Red Star Belgrade. This club is renowned for its competitive spirit and is home to Super Eagles star Peter Olayinka. Reports from Het Belang van Limburg reveal that Beniangba has
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In a significant ruling by FIFA, Aswan FC, an Egyptian football club, has been slapped with a transfer ban after losing a legal battle against Raphael Ayagwa, the Nigerian midfielder formerly associated with Lobi Stars and Plateau United. The dispute arose following Ayagwa’s departure from the club, which he joined in 2022 on a free
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Following an impressive performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have achieved their highest FIFA Ranking in 11 years, now positioned 28th globally and third on the African continent. This marks a significant leap from their previous standing, moving up 14 places from being the 42nd ranked team
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