Veteran midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed firm belief that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have what it takes to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. Speaking ahead of Nigeria’s play-off tie with Gabon National Football Team in Rabat on 13 November, Iwobi reflected on the team’s recovery from a difficult qualifying […]
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Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for FC Nantes’ Ligue 1 encounter against FC Metz this weekend. The 28 year old centre-back, who has been a key figure in Nantes’ defensive setup this season, sustained a slight muscle discomfort during training earlier in the week. Club
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Nigeria’s forward staples Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu are once again at the centre of attention in the Turkish Süper Lig as the 2025-26 season kicks off with a distinctly Nigerian flavour. Osimhen, fresh from a sensational spell with Galatasaray that saw him finish as top scorer, has seamlessly transitioned into the new campaign. His
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Ikorodu City FC’s technical adviser Bright Ozebagbe has insisted his side will be going all out for a win in this weekend’s clash with Kun Khalifat FC in Lagos. Ozebagbe emphasised that anything less than three points would be “unacceptable” for his squad, who are keen to climb up the table following a mixed start
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Remo Stars were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after suffering a 2-0 defeat away to AS FAR of Morocco. The contest ended 3-2 on aggregate in favour of AS FAR, confirming Remo Stars’ exit at the preliminary round. After a goalless first half, AS FAR broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute through Joel
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Katsina United earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over El Kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 26 clash, thanks to an early goal from Abubakar Sadiq Auwal. The decisive moment came just seven minutes into the encounter, as Auwal pounced to give Katsina United the advantage. Despite pressure from El Kanemi Warriors for
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A move to German football may be on the horizon for Nigeria’s rising defender Benjamin Fredrick. According to recent reports, RB Leipzig are weighing up an offer of around €1.5 million, plus a 15 per cent sell-on clause, to secure the 20 year old centre-back. Fredrick, currently on loan at Belgian top-division side FCV Dender
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A bright Nigerian prospect, Udoh Victor, has sealed a move from Southampton F.C. (England) to Czech club SK Dynamo České Budějovice. The 19 year old midfielder arrives as the fourth Nigerian to sign for the club this year, signifying the side’s growing interest in Nigerian talent. Known for his sharp ball control, pace and creativity,
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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have named a strong 21-player squad ahead of their final qualification tie for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026, with one eye on the prize as they prepare to face the Benin Republic Women’s National Team. Head coach Justine Madugu has boosted the squad with key figures including captain
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German champions Bayern Munich recorded a 4-0 home victory over Club Brugge in a UEFA Champions League match, during which 17 year old forward Wisdom Mike made his European debut. Mike replaced Luis Díaz in the 81st minute of the encounter at the Allianz Arena, marking only his second senior outing for Bayern following his Bundesliga debut
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