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'25 Goals in 30 Games' — Martinez Puts Nigeria on Notice About a 41-Year-Old Ronaldo

’25 Goals in 30 Games’ — Martinez Puts Nigeria on Notice About a 41-Year-Old Ronaldo

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Roberto Martinez has made the case for Ronaldo in the clearest possible terms ahead of Wednesday’s game in Leiria and the numbers behind his argument leave very little room for the Super Eagles’ defence to feel comfortable about what is coming. Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has delivered a pointed pre-match assessment of Cristiano Ronaldo

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Durosinmi Leaves Eagles Camp for Wedding — Chelle Gives His Blessing Before Portugal Tie

Durosinmi Leaves Eagles Camp for Wedding — Chelle Gives His Blessing Before Portugal Tie

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The NFF initially described his departure from camp as “personal matters” but the real reason is as wholesome as football stories get: Rafiu Durosinmi left Nigeria’s training base in Leiria to get married. Pisa striker Rafiu Durosinmi has left the Super Eagles camp ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Portugal in Leiria to attend his wedding,

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Payne Ends Five-Year Super Falcons Goal Drought: 'Really Good to Do It Here in Nigeria'

Payne Ends Five-Year Super Falcons Goal Drought: ‘Really Good to Do It Here in Nigeria’

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The Everton midfielder, the only Nigerian currently playing in the Women’s Super League, scored her first Super Falcons goal since 2021 as Nigeria warmed up for a WAFCON campaign that carries a direct path to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Toni Payne has broken a goal drought that stretched back almost five years

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Done Deal: Yohanna Signs for Brighton on Five-Year Contract

Done Deal: Yohanna Signs for Brighton on Five-Year Contract

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The teenager from Bauchi State, who left Nigeria for Sweden less than 12 months ago and became one of the most watched players in the Allsvenskan, has beaten off competition from Newcastle United and Chelsea to land at one of English football’s most respected player development clubs. Brighton and Hove Albion have officially announced the

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Done Deal: Ogbelu Leaves Esperance for Libyan Giants Al-Ittihad SC

Done Deal: Ogbelu Leaves Esperance for Libyan Giants Al-Ittihad SC

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The 23 year old defensive midfielder, a product of the Fosla Academy in Abuja and a former NPFL standout with Nasarawa United, has penned a three-year contract and becomes Al-Ittihad’s fifth summer recruit. Nigerian defensive midfielder Onuche Ogbelu has completed his move to Libyan Premier League giants Al-Ittihad SC, signing a three-year contract with the

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From Lagos to Europe's Transfer Radar: Akpe Victory and the €5m Battle Brewing

From Lagos to Europe’s Transfer Radar: Akpe Victory and the €5m Battle Brewing

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The 19 year old centre back has made 18 appearances for Hungarian side Zalaegerszegi since arriving in January 2026 and adapted so quickly to European football that clubs from seven countries are now competing for his signature. Nigerian centre back Akpe Victory is at the centre of one of the most competitive transfer races involving

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Marseille €18m Bid Falls Short — Sevilla Want €25m for Akor Adams

Marseille €18m Bid Falls Short — Sevilla Want €25m for Akor Adams

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The Super Eagles striker is Sevilla’s top scorer in 2025/26 and currently in Portugal with Nigeria’s squad ahead of Wednesday’s friendly, while French transfer outlet Fichajes reports Marseille have identified him as a summer priority target. Olympique Marseille have placed Akor Adams on their summer transfer shortlist and are prepared to submit an €18 million

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Trabzonspor Reject €11m Saudi Bid for Onuachu — But Door Is Open

Trabzonspor Reject €11m Saudi Bid for Onuachu — But Door Is Open

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The bid is the second Saudi offer for the 32 year old this calendar year, following Al-Ahli’s rejected approach in January, and Trabzonspor’s head coach has made no secret of the fact that he would prefer a different profile of striker next season. Trabzonspor have knocked back a €11 million offer from a Saudi Arabian

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