News - Football In Nigeria

Tunisian Club CS Sfaxien Secures Top NPFL Striker

By Kelechi / News / July 16, 2024

Tunisian club CS Sfaxien has successfully reached an agreement to sign Plateau United’s star striker, Albert Hilary. The club has agreed on a transfer fee with Plateau United and has offered Hilary a three year contract. The 19 year old striker was one of the top scorers in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL last […]

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Shortlisted New Super Eagles Coach Praises Peseiro’s AFCON Tactics

By Kelechi / National Team News / July 15, 2024

Jose Peseiro has been commended for his tactical approach that led the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. Despite criticism from fans regarding the style of play, Peseiro’s strategy focused on organizing a compact defence, which proved effective in getting the team to within one game of their

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Super Falcons Eligible Forward Signs New Deal at West Ham United

By Kelechi / Transfer News / July 15, 2024

West Ham United has announced that Princess Ademiluyi, eligible to play for the Super Falcons, has signed her first professional contract with the Women’s Super League team. The announcement came a day after the 2006 born forward celebrated her 18th birthday. Ademiluyi joined West Ham at the age of twelve and progressed through the youth

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NFF Unveil Strategy for Reviving Nigeria’s Youth Football, Majekodunmi

By Kelechi / News / July 15, 2024

The youth committee of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF is preparing to announce its strategy for reviving youth football in the country. Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, chairman of the committee and NFF board member, revealed that they aim to return to traditional methods of developing young talent, reminiscent of the successful strategies used in the past.

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FIFA Ranking Super Eagles Drop Again

By Kelechi / National Team News / July 15, 2024

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to drop a spot in the upcoming FIFA ranking, falling to 39th in the world and fourth in Africa, behind Senegal, Egypt, and Côte d’Ivoire. This decline follows a previous drop from 30th to 38th place last month, attributed to indifferent results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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Super Eagles Full 2025 AFCON Qualifying Schedule Announced

By Kelechi / National Team News / July 14, 2024

The complete schedule for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying matches has been released. The Nigerian national team will begin their campaign in September with a home game against West African rivals Benin, followed by an away match against Rwanda. In October, the Super Eagles will face a double header against

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New Napoli Coach Comments on Osimhen Transfer Situation

By Kelechi / Interviews / July 14, 2024

New Napoli coach Antonio Conte has addressed the ongoing transfer situation involving striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen has expressed his desire to leave the Italian club this summer, and Napoli is open to his departure. However, the club has not yet received a formal bid for the player. Conte emphasized that while Osimhen’s situation remains unchanged,

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NFF Calls for Applications for Supersand Eagles Head Coach

By Kelechi / National Team News / July 13, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has announced an open call for applications for the position of Head Coach for the Beach Soccer National Team, known as the Supersand Eagles. The announcement, made via the NFF’s official website, outlines the specific qualifications required for the role. Candidates must have attended at least one beach soccer refresher

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Iheanacho a ‘No Brainer’ for West Ham – McAvennie

By Kelechi / Interviews / July 12, 2024

Former West Ham United and Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has urged his former club to sign Kelechi Iheanacho, who recently ended his contract with Leicester City. Iheanacho, a 27 year old Super Eagles forward, has been linked with Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United. Iheanacho is well acquainted with the English Premier League,

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Challenges Facing NPFL Players by Nelson Abiam

By Kelechi / News / July 11, 2024

Nelson Abiam, a defender for Doma United, has raised concerns over the inadequate pay and poor structure in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL, highlighting these issues as key reasons for players seeking opportunities abroad. In an interview with Brila Media, Abiam discussed the significant difficulties NPFL players face, particularly the long travel distances for

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