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U17 AFCONQ Youbah Coulibaly’s Goal Ends Nigeria’s Clean Sheet Streak

By Kelechi Abel / News / May 26, 2024

The Golden Eaglets’ impressive run of clean sheets came to an end as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in the semifinals of the 2024 WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers at the University of Ghana Stadium. Ivory Coast’s Youbah Coulibaly scored the decisive goal in the 55th minute, breaking through Nigeria’s defence and […]

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Derby County Trials Former Chelsea Youth Goalkeeper Prince Adegoke

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / May 25, 2024

Championship newcomers Derby County have offered a trial to Nigerian goalkeeper Prince Adegoke, with a view to signing him. Adegoke, who was previously on the books at Charlton Athletic, is seeking a new club after being released. Adegoke, along with four other Nigerian players, was let go by Charlton Athletic. Despite not making a senior

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Dayo Israel Applauds Special Eagles Triumph and World Cup Qualification

By Kelechi Abel / News / May 25, 2024

Honourable Dayo Israel, National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress APC, has praised the Nigerian Amputee Football National Team, known as the Special Eagles, for their impressive performance in the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt. The Special Eagles reached the semi-finals after a 2-1 victory over Liberia, securing their place

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Chelsea Nearing Deal for Nigerian Striker Hafiz Umar

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / May 25, 2024

Chelsea is close to signing promising Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar, who shares an agent with Belgian international Roméo Lavia. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea is finalizing an agreement with Ojodu City Academy for Umar’s transfer. There is an ongoing debate within Chelsea’s management about whether Umar should join the Academy or be

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Leicester City Missed Out on Signing Lookman, Says Rodgers

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / May 25, 2024

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has disclosed that he almost brought Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman to Leicester City. Lookman, who recently scored a hat trick in Atalanta’s 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League Final, has been praised for his dedication and professionalism. Rodgers, in an interview with talkSPORT, highlighted Lookman’s commitment to

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Finidi George Strategically Prepares for South Africa Match

By Kelechi Abel / News / May 24, 2024

Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has strategically prepared for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against South Africa. The match, scheduled for June 7 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, has seen George utilize comprehensive analysis to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Bafana Bafana team. During a recent media

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Ekpolo Joins AEK Larnaca

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / May 24, 2024

Godswill Ekpolo has signed a two year contract with AEK Larnaca following the end of his tenure with Apollon Limassol. The new deal, which includes an option for an additional year, secures Ekpolo’s stay at Larnaca until 2026. The 29 year old defender had a productive season, scoring two goals and providing two assists in

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Special Eagles Secure Semi Final 2-1 Win Over Liberia in Amputee Cup

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

The Special Eagles of Nigeria have advanced to the semi finals of the Africa Amputee Football Cup of Nations in Cairo, Egypt, following a hard fought 2-1 victory over Liberia. Nigeria initially took the lead, but Liberia equalized before the Special Eagles netted the winning goal. This victory not only propelled them into the semi

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We Will Build A Strong National Team Super Eagles Assistant Coach James

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / May 23, 2024

Benjamin James is optimistic about the prospects of the new Super Eagles technical crew under head coach Finidi George. James, along with Daniel Amokachi, will serve as assistants, with Amokachi being the first assistant and James as the second assistant. The former Shooting Stars player emphasized the collaborative effort among the coaching staff to build

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Newcastle United Nearing Deal for Nigerian Defender Linked to Chelsea

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / May 23, 2024

Newcastle United are making significant strides in their pursuit of Nigerian central defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who has attracted interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Newcastle is close to finalizing a deal for the 26 year old, along with Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly. With long term injuries to key defenders

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