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Belgian Club Set for Another Windfall from Gift Orban Transfer

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / July 24, 2024

Belgian club KAA Gent stands to benefit financially for the second time this year if Gift Orban is transferred by Lyon this summer. Gent initially acquired Orban from the Norwegian second division for three million euros and later sold him to Lyon in January for a substantial profit, earning around ten million euros from the […]

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Lobi Stars to Host Home Games in Bauchi for 2024/2025 Season

By Kelechi Abel / News / July 24, 2024

Lobi Stars have announced that their home games for the upcoming 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season will be played at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi. This decision was made due to ongoing preparations at their original home ground in Makurdi. Last season, Lobi Stars played their home matches at the New Jos

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Super Falcons Face Brazil in Paris 2024 Olympics Opener

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / July 24, 2024

The Super Falcons will commence their campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a challenging yet promising opening group match against South American champions Brazil. The match is scheduled to take place at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux, kicking off at 6 pm. Returning to the Olympics after 16 years, the Super Falcons last

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Okoye Aims to Replace Nwabali as Super Eagles No. 1

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / July 24, 2024

Maduka Okoye has expressed his desire to become the Super Eagles’ first choice goalkeeper, aiming to displace Stanley Nwabali. In a recent interview, Okoye also discussed Victor Osimhen’s ongoing transfer saga with Paris Saint Germain. Osimhen is eager to join PSG, but negotiations have stalled, making it uncertain if he will leave Napoli this summer.

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Nasarawa United Management Dissolved By Governor Abdullahi Sule

By Kelechi Abel / News / July 24, 2024

Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule has dissolved the management team of Nasarawa United Football Club, previously led by Dr. Othman Ahmed Ibrahim. The announcement was made by Deputy Governor Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe after a high level meeting in Lafia. The decision is part of a broader effort to restructure and enhance the performance

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Gunmen Attack Benue FA Chairman’s Home, Millions in Valuables Stolen

By Kelechi Abel / News / July 23, 2024

Benue State Football Association Chairman, Chief Barr. Paul Edeh, experienced a shocking invasion of his Abuja residence by suspected assassins in the early hours of Sunday. The armed men broke into his home, stealing valuables worth millions of naira, including laptops containing important documents, and phones belonging to his wife and children. Edeh was not

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Osimhen Transfer Latest Osimhen Makes U Turn on Napoli Exit

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / July 23, 2024

Victor Osimhen may have changed his mind about leaving Napoli this summer and is expected to discuss his future with the new coach, Antonio Conte. Negotiations between PSG and Napoli for Osimhen’s transfer have cooled as neither PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani nor Ramos is close to leaving, which is crucial for Osimhen’s potential arrival. According

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Osimhen Transfer Latest Osimhen Beware of Paris Paparazzi

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / July 22, 2024

Victor Osimhen is set to face intense media scrutiny from the notorious ‘Paris Paparazzi’ if his transfer to Paris Saint Germain PSG goes through. PSG is in negotiations with Napoli, and reports suggest an agreement on a transfer fee could be reached this week. The Super Eagles striker is expected to become the new poster

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Abdullahi Isa Named Supersand Eagles Coach for AFCON Qualifiers

By Kelechi Abel / News / July 21, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appointed Abdullahi Isa, a seasoned goalkeeper and former assistant coach, as the new Head Coach of the Supersand Eagles. Isa brings extensive experience and expertise in beach soccer to his new role, aiming to lead the team to success in upcoming competitions. Joining Isa on the coaching staff are

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Super Falcons Poised for Olympic Glory Amid High Expectations

By Kelechi Abel / News / July 20, 2024

As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, Nigerian officials have high hopes for the Super Falcons and other female athletes to excel. The Super Falcons, returning to the Olympics for the first time since 2008, have been drawn into a challenging group alongside world champions Spain, Japan, and Brazil. Tunji Popoola, Secretary of the Nigeria Olympic

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