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Akwa United Blocks 17 Year Old Suleimans World Cup Qualifier Invitation

Akwa United Blocks 17 Year Old Suleimans World Cup Qualifier Invitation

Akwa United has blocked the potential invitation of their 17 year old star player, Sani Suleiman, to the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and Benin’s Cheetahs. The decision was influenced by the club’s current involvement in a relegation battle with five matches remaining in the […]

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Amokachi Hails African Football as CAF Schools Championship Begins

Amokachi Hails African Football as CAF Schools Championship Begins

Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi, expressed his enthusiasm for the future of African football with the commencement of the CAF African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar. The championship, which began on Tuesday, involves over 800,000 learners from across Africa, promising an exciting showcase of young talent. Amokachi highlighted the significance of the

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Klopp's Aide to Coach Nigerian Trio at Red Bull Salzburg

Klopp’s Aide to Coach Nigerian Trio at Red Bull Salzburg

Red Bull Salzburg, one of the titans of the Austrian Bundesliga, has officially appointed Pepijn Lijnders as their new coach, a statement confirmed on their website. Lijnders, aged 41 and hailing from the Netherlands, has served as Jürgen Klopp’s assistant at Liverpool, participating in their recent UEFA Champions League and Premier League triumphs. He will

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Chelsea U18 Wins Premier League South Under Coach Sulaiman

Chelsea U18 Wins Premier League South Under Coach Sulaiman

In a remarkable triumph, Chelsea’s under 18 team, led by the visionary Nigerian coach Hassan Sulaiman, captured the U18 Premier League South title for the first time since 2018. The decisive match saw Chelsea emerge victorious with a 2-1 win over Southampton at the Staplewood Training Ground, marking an iconic moment in the club’s history.

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Calvin Bassey Praises Silva After Fulham's 10th Clean Sheet

Calvin Bassey Praises Silva After Fulham’s 10th Clean Sheet

Fulham’s defensive solidity was on full display as they recorded their 10th clean sheet of the season in a goalless draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi contributed significantly to this achievement, with central defender Tosin Adarabioyo notably absent due to contract issues. The draw has ensured

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Daniel Amokachi Eyed for U23 Leadership Role After Super Eagles Setback

Daniel Amokachi Eyed for U23 Leadership Role After Super Eagles Setback

Former Nigerian football star Daniel Amokachi could soon take the helm of the U23 national team, following developments that he may not join Finidi George’s coaching staff for the Super Eagles. Despite some influential backing to assist George, it is understood that George prefers to select his assistants, leaving Amokachi off the list. Amokachi, affectionately

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Super Falcons' Deborah Abiodun Gears Up for Olympic Qualifier Showdown

Super Falcons’ Deborah Abiodun Gears Up for Olympic Qualifier Showdown

In a significant boost for the Super Falcons, midfield dynamo Deborah Abiodun has made a full return to training, dispelling any concerns over her fitness ahead of the eagerly anticipated Olympic qualifier return leg against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The 20 year old’s participation in the team’s recovery session on Saturday and full training on

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Manu Garba Leads Golden Eaglets, Ugbade & Nikyu Assist

Manu Garba Leads Golden Eaglets, Ugbade & Nikyu Assist

The Nigeria Football Federation is poised to announce Manu Garba as the new head coach of the Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U17 national team, in a strategic move aimed at nurturing young talent for international success. Garba, whose coaching credentials include a CAF B License, is no stranger to the world of youth football, having previously

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UK Based Coach Akuneto Eyes Golden Eaglets' Top Job

UK Based Coach Akuneto Eyes Golden Eaglets’ Top Job

Chuks Akuneto, a UK based Nigerian coach, has confidently expressed his qualifications for leading the Nigeria U17 team, the Golden Eaglets. Holding a UEFA A license, Akuneto boasts a rich coaching background in India and England, transitioning into coaching after a 15 year playing career across five countries. Akuneto, who has applied for the head

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Finidi George Wants Full Backroom Support for Eagles' Friendlies

Finidi George Wants Full Backroom Support for Eagles’ Friendlies

Finidi George, the interim coach of the Super Eagles, has called upon the team’s backroom staff to provide their unwavering support for the upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali in Morocco. Finidi, a former Ajax star, has temporarily taken the helm following Jose Peseiro’s decision to step down as the Super Eagles’ coach after his

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