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Super Falcons Goalkeeper Yewande Balogun Retires from Football

Super Falcons Goalkeeper Yewande Balogun Retires from Football

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Super Falcons goalkeeper Yewande Balogun has officially retired from professional football. The 34 year old announced her decision on Instagram, reflecting on her journey through the highs and lows of her career. Balogun shared her gratitude for being able to return to football after undergoing knee cartilage replacement surgery earlier in her life. She described

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Stanley Nwabali Mourns Mother’s Passing Weeks After Father’s Demise

Stanley Nwabali Mourns Mother’s Passing Weeks After Father’s Demise

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Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is grieving the loss of his mother, a devastating tragedy that comes less than two months after the death of his father. The South Africa based player announced the heartbreaking news on social media on New Year’s Day. “RIP mom, worst year of my life already,” Nwabali

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Gabriel Osho Credits Coach for His Career Progress

Gabriel Osho Credits Coach for His Career Progress

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Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho has attributed his footballing progress to the guidance and support of Luton Town’s head coach, Rob Edwards. Osho, now with Auxerre FC, recently earned his long awaited Super Eagles debut during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, 16 months after being first approached by the Nigeria Football Federation. Osho

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Osimhen Treats Himself to a ₦500 Million Lamborghini for Christmas

Osimhen Treats Himself to a ₦500 Million Lamborghini for Christmas

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen celebrated the festive season in style by gifting himself a luxurious Lamborghini Aventador, valued at approximately ₦500 million. The Napoli forward, who has had an exceptional year, shared the news of his new purchase on social media, much to the admiration of his fans. Osimhen’s acquisition of the high performance

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Gabriel Osho Reflects on Journey to Super Eagles and International Debut

Gabriel Osho Reflects on Journey to Super Eagles and International Debut

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English-born central defender Gabriel Osho has shared details about his invitation to the Nigerian national team, revealing that the Nigeria Football Federation NFF first contacted him after Luton Town’s promotion to the Premier League in 2023. Osho, who now plays for Auxerre in France, became officially cap-tied to Nigeria in November 2024 during the Africa

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Alex Iwobi Emerges as Super Eagles' Most Valuable Premier League Player

Alex Iwobi Emerges as Super Eagles’ Most Valuable Premier League Player

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Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named the most valuable Nigerian player in the Premier League with a market value of €25 million, according to the latest figures from Transfermarkt. This valuation, while impressive, is below his career-high valuation of €32 million. Iwobi’s stellar form this season includes five goals and three assists in 16

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Arokodare Optimistic About the New Year After Stellar Season with Genk

Arokodare Optimistic About the New Year After Stellar Season with Genk

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Tolu Arokodare, the Nigerian striker currently playing for Belgian club Genk, is looking forward to a promising new year after a remarkable season. He scored 10 goals and made four assists in 17 matches, earning praise for his contributions to the team. Reflecting on his journey, Arokodare expressed gratitude for the rewards of his hard

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Leon Balogun, at 36, Shines in Scottish Premiership Team of the Week

Leon Balogun, at 36, Shines in Scottish Premiership Team of the Week

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Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun continues to prove his class, earning a spot in Whoscored.com’s Scottish Premiership Team of the Week following Rangers’ dominant 3-0 victory over Ross County on Sunday. Balogun played the full 90 minutes, delivering a commanding performance at the heart of the defence. Rangers took an early lead through Hamza Igamane

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Arsenal U21 Captain Confirms Eligibility for 9 Time African Champions

Arsenal U21 Captain Confirms Eligibility for 9 Time African Champions

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Omotara Junaid, Arsenal Women’s U21 captain, has confirmed her eligibility to represent Nigeria’s Super Falcons. The 17 year old midfielder, born in the United States to a Nigerian father and an English mother, has already represented England at youth levels, including the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. However, she would need a one time

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