News - Football In Nigeria

Sanusi Becomes Latest Arrival in Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Camp in Egypt

By Kelechi / National Team News / December 15, 2025

Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi has arrived in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, joining his teammates as preparations intensify for the tournament in Morocco. His arrival brings the number of players assembled in camp to eleven, with more expected to join in the coming hours. Sanusi, who plays his club […]

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Mojeed Brace Fires Crown FC to 3–0 Win Over Edel FC in NNL Thriller

By Kelechi / News / December 14, 2025

Crown FC extended their strong form in the Nigeria National League (NNL) on Saturday, securing a convincing 3–0 home victory against Edel FC at Soun Stadium in Oyo State. Nigerian forward Adekunle Mojeed was the standout performer, scoring a brace to help his side claim all three points in their Matchday 6 clash. The hosts

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Gusau Explains Bonus Row, World Cup Failure & NFF Stance on Eagles Issues

By Kelechi / News / December 14, 2025

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Musa Gusau has addressed the controversy surrounding the Super Eagles’ bonus dispute during the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs and spoken candidly about the team’s failure to qualify for the tournament. Gusau clarified that the dispute, which saw players and staff boycott training ahead of the playoff semi-final

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Shearer Predicts Arokodare’s Wolves Will Fall to Arsenal

By Kelechi / Interviews / December 13, 2025

Former England striker Alan Shearer has predicted that Tolu Arokodare’s Wolverhampton Wanderers will suffer defeat when they face Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend. Shearer, speaking on Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage, cited Arsenal’s recent attacking form and Wolves’ defensive vulnerabilities as key factors influencing his prediction. “Arsenal are in great shape, scoring goals

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Paderborn Seal January Transfer for Nigerian Striker Kennedy Okpala

By Kelechi / Transfer News / December 13, 2025

SC Paderborn 07 have agreed a transfer deal to sign Nigerian forward Kennedy Okpala from German third-division side Waldhof Mannheim, with the move set to be completed when the January 2026 transfer window opens. The 20 year old striker, who has been in impressive form this season, scored seven goals and provided three assists in

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Yekini Ranked 5th Best AFCON Player Ever, Okocha 8th Overall

By Kelechi / National Team News / December 13, 2025

Late Nigerian legend Rashidi Yekini has been ranked fifth among the greatest Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) players of all time, while another Super Eagles icon, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, was placed eighth overall in an all-time AFCON ranking list published on Sports247 Nigeria. Yekini, Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer with 37 goals, was celebrated for his

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Leverkusen Coach: Tella Had Real Hopes After AFCON 2025 Snub

By Kelechi / Interviews / December 13, 2025

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

By Kelechi / Interviews / December 12, 2025

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

By Kelechi / National Team News / December 12, 2025

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

By Kelechi / Transfer News / December 11, 2025

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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