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Petković: ‘My Players Are Devastated’ After Algeria’s AFCON Exit

Petković: ‘My Players Are Devastated’ After Algeria’s AFCON Exit

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković has described his squad as “disappointed and devastated” following their 2–0 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final loss to Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Marrakech. Petković acknowledged that his players had given their all in the tournament and were hurt by elimination, but stressed the need to keep their heads high […]

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AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Adams Score as Eagles Beat Algeria

AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Adams Score as Eagles Beat Algeria

Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals at the Stade de Marrakech, booking their place in the semi-finals of the tournament. The win sets up a mouth-watering clash with hosts Morocco in Rabat later this week. The match was tight in the first half,

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Son of 2000 AFCON Star Set for Brentford Move

Son of 2000 AFCON Star Set for Brentford Move

Kaye Furo Joins Brentford: Nigeria’s Next Star? Kaye Furo, the 19-year-old son of former Super Eagles defender Iyenemi Furo, has completed a £8.7 million move from Club Brugge to Brentford, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract. The Belgian-born Nigerian-heritage forward remains eligible for Nigeria’s senior team, and his international future is one of the most intriguing sub-plots

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Adaramola Returns to Palace as Okoronkwo Heads to Doncaster Rovers

Adaramola Returns to Palace as Okoronkwo Heads to Doncaster Rovers

Nigerian-born defender Tayo Adaramola has returned to Crystal Palace after his loan at Leyton Orient was cut short, ending his spell with the League One side midway through the 2025/26 season. His temporary deal with Orient — which began in July  was terminated by mutual agreement, bringing him back to his parent club ahead of

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Emmanuel Godwin Thrilled to Take Next Step After Quitting Sweden

Emmanuel Godwin Thrilled to Take Next Step After Quitting Sweden

Nigerian defender Emmanuel Godwin has expressed delight after recently completing a move from Swedish second-division side Trelleborgs FF to Czech club FK Pardubice, describing it as the right time to take the next step in his career. The 20 year old opted for a new challenge in the Czech Republic’s Fortuna Liga, signing a long-term

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Nottingham Forest Interested in Dele-Bashiru

Nottingham Forest Interested in Dele-Bashiru

Nottingham Forest have expressed interest in signing Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru from Italian Serie A club Lazio during the ongoing winter transfer window. The Premier League side has made exploratory enquiries about the 24 year old’s availability, according to Italian reports. Lazio are understood to value Dele-Bashiru at around €15 million plus bonuses, and initial

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Ndidi Offers to Pay Super Eagles’ Unpaid Bonuses if Authorities Fail

Ndidi Offers to Pay Super Eagles’ Unpaid Bonuses if Authorities Fail

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has stepped into the ongoing AFCON 2025 bonus row, pledging to personally pay both players and coaching staff their outstanding match bonuses if the Federal Government and relevant authorities fail to settle the money before Nigeria’s quarter-final clash with Algeria on Saturday. The issue arose amid reports that the squad

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‘I’m the Happiest Guy in the World’: Sadiq Umar on Valencia Return

‘I’m the Happiest Guy in the World’: Sadiq Umar on Valencia Return

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has described his permanent return to Valencia CF as a dream come true, calling himself “the happiest guy in the world” following the completion of his transfer from Real Sociedad and signing a contract through June 2028. Speaking after his unveiling, Sadiq said he had been waiting since last summer

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Okeke Set to Face Huddersfield After Return to Stockport From Walsall

Okeke Set to Face Huddersfield After Return to Stockport From Walsall

Nigerian-born defender Jid Okeke is poised to go straight into the starting lineup for Stockport County in their English League One clash against Huddersfield Town this weekend following his recall from a loan spell at Walsall FC. The 21 year old, who was born in Germany to Nigerian parents, had been gaining valuable match experience

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NWFL Fines Ibom Angels ₦2.5m, Bans Fans After Crowd Violence

NWFL Fines Ibom Angels ₦2.5m, Bans Fans After Crowd Violence

The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has fined Ibom Angels FC ₦2.5 million and ordered the club to play their next three home matches behind closed doors following crowd violence and the assault of Bayelsa Queens players and officials after their Matchday 5 Premiership game in Uyo on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. The sanctions, confirmed

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