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Leverkusen Coach: Tella Had Real Hopes After AFCON 2025 Snub

Leverkusen Coach: Tella Had Real Hopes After AFCON 2025 Snub

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has expressed disappointment that Nathan Tella was not included in Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Tella, 26, recently returned from a long spell out with injury and was expected by some to make the trip after earlier indications from Leverkusen sporting […]

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Ex-Super Eagles Star Udeze Flags Questions Over Final AFCON 2025 Squad Selection

Ex-Super Eagles Star Udeze Flags Questions Over Final AFCON 2025 Squad Selection

Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed concerns about the Super Eagles’ final 28-man roster named for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing aspects of the selection as “questionable.” The squad, announced on Thursday by head coach Eric Chelle, generated surprise in some quarters due to several high-profile omissions and unexpected

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Super Falcons Slip to 37th in FIFA Rankings but Still Africa’s Top Women’s Team

Super Falcons Slip to 37th in FIFA Rankings but Still Africa’s Top Women’s Team

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped one place to 37th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, according to the newest list released on Thursday. Despite this slight decline, they remain the highest-ranked women’s national team in Africa. The Falcons had held 36th position for six consecutive ranking cycles before this drop. Their most recent results

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West Ham Eye Nigerian Midfield Dynamo Nnadi in January Push

West Ham Eye Nigerian Midfield Dynamo Nnadi in January Push

West Ham United are preparing to launch a January bid for 22 year old Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi, currently plying his trade with Belgian side Zulte Waregem. Nnadi, a defensive-minded midfielder, has emerged as one of Europe’s most talked about young prospects ahead of the winter transfer window. His performances this season for Zulte Waregem

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Super Falcons Star Chioma Okafor Seals Move to North Carolina Courage

Super Falcons Star Chioma Okafor Seals Move to North Carolina Courage

Super Falcons forward Chioma Okafor has completed a move to National Women’s Soccer League side North Carolina Courage. The club announced her signing on a three-year contract, with an option for a fourth year. The 22 year old signed her first professional contract after wrapping up an impressive collegiate career at the University of Connecticut

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Sidwell Praises Chukwueze’s Impact: “Brings the Spark Fulham Needs”

Sidwell Praises Chukwueze’s Impact: “Brings the Spark Fulham Needs”

Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell has lavished praise on Samuel Chukwueze after the Nigerian winger’s performance for Fulham FC in their recent match against Crystal Palace. Chukwueze — who came on as a second-half substitute — impressed with the energy and inventiveness he injected into Fulham’s play. According to Sidwell, the former Villarreal man has

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Onyedika Confirmed in Super Eagles AFCON 2025 Squad by Club Brugge

Onyedika Confirmed in Super Eagles AFCON 2025 Squad by Club Brugge

Raphael Onyedika has been officially confirmed as a member of Super Eagles’ squad for the upcoming (AFCON 2025), as announced by his club Club Brugge. Although the national team’s head coach Eric Chelle has yet to release the final squad list officially, Club Brugge’s confirmation offers a strong hint that Onyedika will make the cut.

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Palace Decide to Retain Uche After Bright Show Against Fulham

Palace Decide to Retain Uche After Bright Show Against Fulham

Christantus Uche will remain at Crystal Palace until the end of the season after impressing in Sunday’s 2–1 win over Fulham. The 22 year old Nigerian joined the Eagles on a season-long loan from Spanish outfit Getafe.  With speculation swirling that Palace might send him back in January due to limited playing time, the decision

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Pisa Boss Confirms Akinsanmiro in Final Super Eagles Squad for AFCON 2025

Pisa Boss Confirms Akinsanmiro in Final Super Eagles Squad for AFCON 2025

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro on loan at Pisa SC from Inter Milan has been named in Nigeria’s final squad for , his manager Alberto Gilardino confirmed on Monday. Akinsanmiro’s strong form for Pisa this season earned him the selection. The 21 year old had earlier been tipped for a place in the squad for the 2026 FIFA

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Nigeria–Egypt Pre-AFCON Friendly Moved to December 16

Nigeria–Egypt Pre-AFCON Friendly Moved to December 16

The friendly match between Nigeria and Egypt, initially slated for Sunday, 14 December in Cairo, has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, 16 December. The shift comes after a directive from FIFA allowing clubs to retain their players until 15 December — a change that affected release dates for players required by national teams. With

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