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Aina Sets Up Hudson-Odoi as Forest Reach UEL Last 16

Aina Sets Up Hudson-Odoi as Forest Reach UEL Last 16

  Super Eagles defender Ola Aina came off the bench and delivered the assist that sealed Forest’s comeback, as Nottingham Forest advanced 4-2 on aggregate past Fenerbahce into the UEFA Europa League last 16 on Thursday, February 27, 2026. Nottingham Forest made hard work of it, but they’re through. Ola Aina came off the bench

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McCarthy Reveals AFCON Cost Osimhen His £100m Manchester United Move

McCarthy Reveals AFCON Cost Osimhen His £100m Manchester United Move

  Former Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has confirmed that Victor Osimhen was at the top of the club’s striker wishlist in 2023, before AFCON obligations got him scratched off entirely. Victor Osimhen came within touching distance of a move to Manchester United in the summer of 2023. He was their number one target.

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Alebiosu on Blackburn's Loss: "It Wasn't Our Night"

Alebiosu on Blackburn’s Loss: “It Wasn’t Our Night”

  The Super Eagles right-back played the full 90 minutes as Rovers’ mini-revival under new boss Michael O’Neill came to an abrupt halt at Ewood Park, leaving them in 20th place with 38 points from 34 games. Ryan Alebiosu didn’t mince his words. After playing every single minute of Blackburn Rovers’ 1-2 home defeat to

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Osimhen ’s 13th European Goal Breaks Galatasaray Record

Osimhen ’s 13th European Goal Breaks Galatasaray Record

  The Super Eagles striker etched his name into Istanbul’s football history on Wednesday night, even in defeat, as Galatasaray survived a Juventus fightback to reach the Champions League Round of 16. Victor Osimhen delivered when the pressure was at its most suffocating. With Galatasaray trailing 3-0 on the night and a five-goal first-leg advantage

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Arsenal Teen Emerson Nwaneri Becomes Fifth‑Youngest U18 Scorer in Club History

Arsenal Teen Emerson Nwaneri Becomes Fifth‑Youngest U18 Scorer in Club History

Arsenal academy prospect Emerson Nwaneri has made history by becoming the fifth youngest goalscorer for the club’s Under‑18s after netting in a recent U18 Premier League match for Arsenal FC. The goal was scored against Tottenham Hotspur U18s, despite the Gunners losing 4–1. At just 15 years, five months and 30 days old, Nwaneri’s achievement

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Moses Simon’s Club Agree Deal to Sign Burnley’s Super Eagles-Eligible Forward

Moses Simon’s Club Agree Deal to Sign Burnley’s Super Eagles-Eligible Forward

Paris FC have reached an agreement to sign Luca Koleosho, a Super Eagles-eligible forward currently on Burnley’s books, according to transfer reports. The French Ligue 1 club — where Super Eagles winger Moses Simon also plays are set to complete a permanent transfer for the 21 year old attacker, bringing an end to his stint

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Nigeria Welcomes Okonkwo After FIFA Clears His Switch to Super Eagles

Nigeria Welcomes Okonkwo After FIFA Clears His Switch to Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has voiced its delight after FIFA approved Arthur Okonkwo’s international allegiance switch from England to Nigeria. Born in England to Nigerian parents, Okonkwo represented England at youth levels turning out for the U15, U16, U17 and U18 sides between 2015 and 2018. FIFA’s clearance, which came in December, paves the way

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Abia‑Born Prodigy Zina Adiele Making His Mark in England’s Youth Game

Abia‑Born Prodigy Zina Adiele Making His Mark in England’s Youth Game

Abia State‑born youngster Zina Adiele is steadily carving out a reputation as one of the most exciting Nigerian prospects emerging from England’s youth football system, with his performances attracting growing attention across development circles. Adiele, who relocated to England at a young age, has impressed with his technical quality, intelligence on the ball and maturity

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