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Omaka thrilled to work with Fatai Osho in Benin Republic

Omaka thrilled to work with Fatai Osho in Benin Republic

Anthony Omaka, the new signing for Association Sportive de la Vallée de l’Ouémé ASVO FC, has expressed his excitement about playing under the guidance of Nigerian coach Fatai Osho in Benin Republic. Omaka, a combative midfielder, shared his confidence in helping his new team achieve success, particularly after winning the Player of the Match award […]

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Okocha Admits AFCON 2000 Final Loss Still Haunts Him

Okocha Admits AFCON 2000 Final Loss Still Haunts Him

Former Super Eagles captain Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has revealed that losing the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON final on home soil still haunts him. Reflecting on the match, where Nigeria lost to Cameroon on penalties after a 2-2 draw, Okocha expressed his frustration, especially regarding a controversial moment when Victor Ikpeba’s penalty was

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Done Deal Millwall Sign Exciting Forward Femi Azeez from Reading

Done Deal Millwall Sign Exciting Forward Femi Azeez from Reading

Millwall has confirmed the signing of Nigerian forward Femi Azeez from Reading, as announced on their official website. Azeez, who had spent five years with Reading, has now joined Millwall on a long term deal for an undisclosed fee. The forward will wear the number 11 jersey for the 2024-2025 season, making him the sixth

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New Competition for Aina as Nottingham Forest Sign Aston Villa Fullback

New Competition for Aina as Nottingham Forest Sign Aston Villa Fullback

Nottingham Forest has announced the signing of Álex Moreno from Aston Villa, bringing in competition for Super Eagles star Ola Aina. Moreno, a former Barcelona youth player, joins Nottingham Forest on loan for the rest of the season, with the club holding an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the 2024-2025

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NFF Secures Sponsor to Pay New Super Eagles Coach

NFF Secures Sponsor to Pay New Super Eagles Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has secured a sponsor to cover the salary of the new Super Eagles coach, a senior official confirmed. This development resolves concerns about payment, which had previously been a point of contention due to the NFF’s financial struggles. In the past, the NFF had difficulties meeting salary obligations, even after

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PSG Drop Pursuit of Super Eagles Forwards Lookman and Osimhen

PSG Drop Pursuit of Super Eagles Forwards Lookman and Osimhen

Paris Saint Germain PSG may no longer be pursuing Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, despite earlier reports that personal terms had been agreed upon. According to French publication L’Equipe, PSG will not be reinforcing their attack despite the injury to Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos and the uncertainty surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s future. Instead, the French club plans

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Chippa United Assistant Coach Discusses Future of Nigeria' Star Nwabali

Chippa United Assistant Coach Discusses Future of Nigeria’ Star Nwabali

Chippa United assistant coach Thambo September has addressed the uncertainty surrounding Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s future at the club amidst transfer rumours linking him to several teams, including Queens Park Rangers, Al Ettifaq, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates. Nwabali’s stock has risen since his standout performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, where

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Career Progression Dispute Hits Sports Ministry Amid Poor Olympic Games

Career Progression Dispute Hits Sports Ministry Amid Poor Olympic Games

A career progression dispute has shaken the Federal Ministry of Sports Development, compounding the Ministry’s challenges following Nigeria’s disappointing medal less performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite spending over N9 billion. The dispute centres around Mrs Amaka Ashiofu, who was demoted from her position as acting head of the Federation of Elite Athletes Department

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Bendel Insurance Praises Organizers After Preseason Final Penalty Loss

Bendel Insurance Praises Organizers After Preseason Final Penalty Loss

Bendel Insurance Football Club’s head coach, Monday Odigie, praised the organizers and sponsors of the Governor Diri Douye Preseason Football Tournament after a dramatic finale in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, on August 18, 2024. Despite a narrow 7-6 loss in the penalty shootout to Bayelsa United following a 1-1 draw in regular time, the Benin Arsenals took

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