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Barcelona Chief Admits Challenge in Signing Spanish-Nigerian Omorodion

Barcelona Chief Admits Challenge in Signing Spanish-Nigerian Omorodion

Barcelona sporting director Deco has revealed that signing Spanish-Nigerian striker Samuel Omorodion was difficult due to complications in a failed move to Chelsea. Omorodion, a 2024 Olympics gold medalist and Super Eagles eligible player, ultimately completed a transfer to Porto from Atlético de Madrid. Chelsea had been on the verge of signing Omorodion after the […]

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Chukwudi Cap Tied to Faroe Islands After Nations League Appearance

Chukwudi Cap Tied to Faroe Islands After Nations League Appearance

Talented central defender of Nigerian descent, Samuel Johansen Chukwudi, has officially been cap tied to the Faroe Islands after featuring in their UEFA Nations League match against North Macedonia on September 7, 2024. This appearance makes him ineligible to play for the Super Eagles in the future. Chukwudi, born in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, was eligible

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Nigeria Competes with Argentina for River Plate Star Striker Asuzu

Nigeria Competes with Argentina for River Plate Star Striker Asuzu

Nigeria is set to challenge world champions Argentina for the services of River Plate’s prolific 17 year old striker, Jonathan Spiff Asuzu. Born in Buenos Aires to a Nigerian father, Asuzu has caught attention this season with an outstanding record of 16 goals in 18 games for River Plate’s youth team. Though eligible to play

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Super Falcons Eligible Named Arsenal U21 Captain After Senior Debut

Super Falcons Eligible Named Arsenal U21 Captain After Senior Debut

Omotara Junaid, a Super Falcons eligible midfielder, has been appointed as the new captain of Arsenal Women’s U21 team for the 2024-2025 season. The 16 year old, who is also an England U17 international, signed a new two year deal with Arsenal before being promoted to the U21 squad. She was invited to train with

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Ghana Laments as Nigeria's Nicole Ojukwu Secures Austria 3 Points

Ghana Laments as Nigeria’s Nicole Ojukwu Secures Austria 3 Points

Nigerian born footballer Nicole Ojukwu played a pivotal role in Austria’s 2-1 victory against Ghana in their opening match at the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Bogotá, Colombia. Austria took the lead through a goal by Hannah Fankhauser, marking the first ever goal scored by an Austrian women’s national team at the World

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12 Super Eagles Stars to Watch in 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig

12 Super Eagles Stars to Watch in 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig

The 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig is shaping up to be an exciting season, with 12 Nigerian players ready to shine. These Super Eagles stars, from seasoned veterans to emerging talents, are set to leave a mark in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues. Victor Osimhen has joined reigning champions Galatasaray on a year-long loan, following

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Chelsea eyed Super Eagles eligible LB who scored at his Denmark debut

Chelsea eyed Super Eagles eligible LB who scored at his Denmark debut

Patrick Dorgu, a talented left back eligible to play for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, recently caught the attention of top Premier League clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. The 19 year old Lecce player, who made an impressive debut for Denmark by scoring 47 seconds after coming off the bench in a UEFA Nations League match against

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Ebube Duru shines in Denmark with debut victory

Ebube Duru shines in Denmark with debut victory

Super Eagles defender Ebube Duru made a spectacular debut for Sønderjyske, helping his team to a dominant 7-0 victory over Solroed FC in a Denmark Pokalen match. Duru, who previously played for NPFL club Rivers United, moved to Europe in 2023 after signing a three year contract with Sønderjyske Fodbold following a successful trial. The

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FC Copenhagen striker eyes Super Eagles after rejecting Russia call up

FC Copenhagen striker eyes Super Eagles after rejecting Russia call up

German Onugkha, FC Copenhagen’s deadline day signing, has announced his intention to apply for a Nigerian passport and possibly represent the Super Eagles after turning down a call up from the Russian national team. The forward, who was initially named in Russia’s squad for friendly matches against Thailand and Vietnam, withdrew to focus on his

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Bayern Winger Olise Explains Choosing Les Bleus Over Nigeria & England

Bayern Winger Olise Explains Choosing Les Bleus Over Nigeria & England

Michael Olise, Bayern Munich winger, is set to make his debut for France in a UEFA Nations League match against Italy on September 6, at the iconic Parc des Princes, Paris. Born in London to a Franco-Algerian mother and a Nigerian father, Olise is eligible to play for Nigeria, England, and Algeria. However, his selection

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