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Abdulssalam Magashy has expressed his satisfaction with the smooth transition he has experienced since his move from AIK to Kalmar FF, another top league Swedish football club. The 26 year old midfielder, who faced challenges in securing adequate playtime last season at AIK, feels rejuvenated at his new club. Joining Kalmar FF felt like coming […]

In the aftermath of AC Milan’s disappointing exit from the Europa League, Samuel Chukwueze and his teammates faced the ire of their own supporters. The encounter occurred immediately following Milan’s 2-1 defeat to Roma, which sealed their tournament fate with a 3-1 aggregate loss. Chukwueze, who entered the match in the second half, and his

Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, in a recent dialogue with The Athletic, shared his preference for the Premier League, citing its pace, technicality, and physicality as better suited to his style compared to Serie A. The Nigerian international, set to feature for Atalanta in their upcoming UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg against Liverpool,

In a cosy tavern setting in early December, Chidera Ejuke shared his journey from his early days in Zaria and Kaduna to his current success in Antwerp, ahead of a highly anticipated match against Barcelona. The Nigerian winger, now a staple in the starting lineup, reminisced about his youth and his eagerness to return home

In an enchanting revelation, Tijjani Reijnders, the prodigious midfielder making waves at AC Milan, has shared the unique story behind his first name, tracing it back to Nigerian football legend Tijani Babangida. The connection stems from his parent’s admiration for Babangida during his spellbinding tenure at Ajax in the late 90s and early 2000s. Babangida,

In a thrilling international friendly match held in Marrakesh, Morocco, the senior national team of Nigeria, the Super Eagles, clinched a well deserved 2-1 victory against their long standing rivals, Ghana. Under the guidance of caretaker coach Finidi George, the Super Eagles showcased their prowess and determination from the start. The match saw Nigeria taking

In a decisive move, Belgian football club Genk has involved the police to identify fans responsible for racially abusing striker Tolu Arokodare after his missed penalty in a match against Club Brugge. The incident occurred during a home game that saw Genk defeated 3-0 by Club Brugge, with Arokodare’s penalty miss at the 18-minute mark

Yakubu Aiyegbeni, the former Nigerian international, has sparked conversation by placing Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and Didier Drogba, along with Yaya Toure, above Mohamed Salah in his list of world class players. Aiyegbeni expressed his view that Salah, despite his impressive goal tally of 154 goals in 252 appearances, does not meet his criteria for

Football analyst Segun Odegbami scrutinized the goalkeeper selections made by Coach Peseiro for the upcoming 2023 AFCON. Odegbami raised questions regarding the rationale behind the choices and expressed curiosity about the strategic considerations behind the goalkeeping lineup. In his analysis, Odegbami delved into the strengths and weaknesses of the selected goalkeepers, comparing their recent performances.

Nigerian football star Ahmed Musa has taken a heartfelt stance, advocating for peace in Plateau State amidst ongoing unrest. In a recent statement, Musa expressed concern over the situation, emphasizing the need for unity and understanding to overcome the challenges the region is facing. Musa, who hails from Jos in Plateau State, urged citizens to