Nigerian striker John Junior Igbarumah has left Swedish club Sandvikens IF to join FC Sogdiana in Uzbekistan. The 32 year old, who first joined Sandvikens in 2015 and returned in 2021 after a three season stint away, contributed eight goals and five assists in the Swedish Superettan last season. In an emotional farewell message posted […]
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Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has described winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON with Nigeria as the pinnacle of his illustrious football career. The Super Eagles defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final, with Mikel playing a crucial role throughout the tournament. Having won prestigious club titles, including the UEFA Champions League,
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Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence that players from the CHAN Eagles can transition to the senior national team. Eguavoen believes that the 2024 CHAN tournament, delayed to February, will serve as a platform for showcasing talent from Nigeria’s domestic league. Speaking in an interview on Kennis FM Radio, Eguavoen stated, โQualification
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Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom is reportedly seeking a loan move away from Ajax due to dissatisfaction with his current role at the Dutch club. According to Foot Mercato, Akpom, who was signed for โฌ12.3 million from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2023, prefers playing as a striker but has often been utilized as an attacking
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Nkechi Obi, Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL, delivered an inspiring Christmas message, celebrating the league’s achievements in 2024 while expressing hope for the future of womenโs football in Nigeria. โWith love, unity, and hope as the core of Christmas, we draw parallels to the spirit that drives our league forward,โ Obi said.
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Arsenal are reportedly considering Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze as a short term solution to cover for Bukayo Saka, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Saka sustained the injury during Arsenalโs recent Premier League victory over Crystal Palace and is expected to be out for several weeks, with his return timeline ranging from February to
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Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is reportedly seeking a move away from Real Sociedad in the upcoming January transfer window. According to Spanish outlet AS, his agent has initiated talks with Sevilla, Getafe, and Valencia to secure his exit. Sadiq, who joined Sociedad in 2022, has struggled for game time this season, with only two
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As the year 2024 draws to a close, Tijani Babangida, President of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria PFAN, has called for harmony among various players’ unions in the country. Babangida emphasized the importance of presenting a unified front to effectively advocate for the rights and interests of Nigerian footballers. โIt is high time we
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Beลiktaล presidential hopeful Serdal Adalฤฑ has expressed interest in bringing Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu to the club, should he win the upcoming elections. According to Turkish media reports, Adalฤฑ has initiated talks with Southampton over a potential transfer for the Super Eagles forward, aiming to strengthen the squad during the January window. Onuachu, who impressed
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Former Italy midfielder Roberto Rambaudi has suggested that Lazio coach Marco Baroni deploy Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in a pivotal role during their upcoming Serie A clash with Atalanta. Dele-Bashiru, who joined Lazio from Hatayspor in the summer, has shown glimpses of brilliance in the UEFA Europa League but has struggled for consistent starts in
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