Belgian league leaders Genk have ambitious plans to transfer their top scorer, Tolu Arokodare, to the Premier League next summer after rejecting a €10 million offer from Turkish side Trabzonspor. Genk, who acquired Arokodare from French club Amiens for €5 million in January 2023, turned down the Turkish bid as they aim to secure a […]
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Nigeria’s interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has backtracked on his earlier commitment to include Cyriel Dessers, Rangers’ dual national striker, in the squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Despite previously promising Dessers’ inclusion, Eguavoen has instead opted for Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq, despite Sadiq’s recent lack of form
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Former Golden Eaglets defender Kingsley Udoh has revealed that his treasured gold medal from Nigeria’s victory at the 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup has gone missing. In a recent radio interview, Udoh shared that the medal, which had been in his father’s possession, was misplaced following his father’s passing. The 2007 Golden Eaglets famously triumphed
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Victor Collins, the physically imposing centre-back from Nasarawa United, has been making waves during the CHAN Eagles’ training camp ahead of their decisive qualifying match against Ghana. Known for his strength and left footed precision, Collins has showcased his defensive prowess through his aerial dominance and solid ball distribution, attributes that have caught the attention
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Aliyu Zubairu, the head coach of Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying Eagles, has commended Augustine Eguavoen, the NFF’s technical director, for his efforts in establishing a comprehensive player database that supports smooth transitions from the U17 Golden Eaglets to the U20 squad. The praise came on the heels of the Flying Eagles’ victory in the
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Victor Osimhen has issued a bold statement regarding his future in football, making it clear that the next step in his career will be his decision alone. Currently on a season long loan with Galatasaray, the Nigerian striker appears to be eyeing options beyond Napoli, where his long term position remains uncertain. Napoli president Aurelio
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Nwankwo Kanu, the two-time African Player of the Year, has voiced his support for Ademola Lookman, calling him a prime candidate for this year’s CAF Player of the Year. The awards ceremony is set for December 16 in Marrakech, Morocco, and Lookman has already been shortlisted in the top 10, alongside Nigerian defender William Ekong.
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Liverpool has been warned to keep a close eye on Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, ahead of their UEFA Champions League matchup. The caution comes from German football journalist Tobias Nordmann, who highlighted Boniface’s capabilities following his match winning goal against AC Milan on matchday two. Leverkusen’s impressive away record this season includes seven
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The CHAN Eagles have been strengthened with new call-ups ahead of their crucial Jollof Derby against Ghana, which is the final playoff for the 2025 African Nations Championship CHAN to be hosted in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The first leg is set to take place between December 20 and 22, 2024, in Ghana, with the
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Victor Osimhen has returned to full training with Galatasaray ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 7. The Nigerian forward was seen participating in team exercises at the Florya Metin Oktay Facilities after recovering from a minor injury. This development brings relief to Nigeria’s interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, who had
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