News - Football In Nigeria

Minister N17 Billion Paid to NFF to Clear Super Eagles’ Bonuses

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / June 29, 2024

A total of 17 billion Naira has been allocated to the Nigeria Football Federation NFF to settle outstanding bonuses and allowances for the Super Eagles and other national teams, according to Sports Minister John Owan Enoh. In an interview on Eagle7 FM, Enoh explained that the intervention fund initially amounted to 12 billion Naira but […]

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Okoye I Had Sleepless Nights After AFCON 2021 Mistake

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / June 29, 2024

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed that he experienced sleepless nights after his error led to Nigeria’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. In a critical moment of the match against Tunisia, Youssef Msakni’s shot from outside the penalty area slipped through Okoye’s hands, resulting in a goal and Nigeria’s elimination

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Hibernian Signs Former Nigeria U20 International Marvin Ekpiteta

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 28, 2024

Scottish Premiership club Hibernian has officially signed Marvin Ekpiteta, a former Nigeria U20 international and England C defender, on a three year deal. Ekpiteta joined Hibs after his contract with EFL League One side Blackpool expired. The 28 year old central defender, who previously trained with the Flying Eagles in 2013 before the FIFA U20

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Valencia,Sevilla,Bologna Eye Real Sociedad’s Super Eagles Striker Sadiq

By Kelechi Abel / News / June 28, 2024

Umar Sadiq, the Super Eagles striker currently with Real Sociedad, is attracting interest from several clubs, including Valencia, Sevilla, and Bologna. Valencia has identified Sadiq as a potential target if they cannot secure Rafa Mir from Sevilla and are considering a season long loan deal. The club’s director of football, Miguel Ángel Corona, is optimistic

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Wilfred Ndidi to Extend Leicester City Contract Amid Everton Links

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 27, 2024

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has decided to extend his contract with Leicester City, putting an end to speculation about his future. Ndidi was initially set to become a free agent on July 1, 2024, but has chosen to stay at King Power Stadium despite interest from top clubs in Spain, France, Italy, and England,

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President Federation Cup Finals Match Officials Announced

By Kelechi Abel / News / June 27, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF Referee Development Committee has announced the match officials for the 2024 President Federation Cup grand finale. The finals will be held on Saturday, June 29, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Men’s Category: El Kanemi Warriors vs Abia Warriors Referee: Kassim Abdulsalam Assistant Referee 1: Abdulmajeed Usman Assistant Referee

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Rangers Partners with Green Foot Ladies for CAF Champions League

By Kelechi Abel / News / June 27, 2024

Rangers International Football Club has announced a partnership with Green Foot Ladies to comply with CAF’s requirements for participating in the Champions League next season. According to CAF regulations, clubs must have a female team or adopt an existing one to be eligible for the competition. As the reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Rangers

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NFF Denies Contact with Herve Renard for Super Eagles Coaching Job

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / June 25, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has denied reports claiming that it has reached out to Herve Renard for the vacant Super Eagles coaching position. Recent reports suggested that the NFF had initiated talks with the French coach, but a top official clarified that this information is inaccurate. This report is inaccurate. We’ve not contacted Renard

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CFR Cluj Accepts N7.3 Billion Bid for Otele from UAE Club

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / June 25, 2024

CFR Cluj has accepted an N7.3 billion bid from UAE Pro League side Al Wahda for Nigerian forward Philip Otele, despite interest from English Premier League club Brighton &amp Hove Albion. Brighton’s pursuit of Otele was disrupted following the departure of former Cluj player Roberto De Zerbi from the club at the end of the

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Bendel Insurance Saddened by Home Defeat to Bayelsa United

By Kelechi Abel / News / June 24, 2024

Bendel Insurance expressed their disappointment following a 2-0 home defeat to Bayelsa United in their final match of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The match, held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, saw Bayelsa United secure victory with goals from Okorie Ekeson and Tekena Garando. In a statement on their X formerly

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