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Lazio Join Leicester and Wolves in Chase for Unique Academy Graduate

Lazio Join Leicester and Wolves in Chase for Unique Academy Graduate

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Serie A side Lazio have entered the race to sign Rafiu Durosinmi, a Lagos-born forward currently playing for Viktoria Plzeň, according to reports from Radiosei. The Unique Football Academy product has been in impressive form, scoring five goals and providing two assists in 12 matches since returning from a major knee injury earlier in the

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Granada Midfielder Obi Anthony Gets Flying Eagles Call Up for U20 AFCON

Granada Midfielder Obi Anthony Gets Flying Eagles Call Up for U20 AFCON

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Obi Anthony, a talented midfielder from Granada CF’s Juvenil A team, has been called up to the Flying Eagles squad in preparation for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations AFCON. Nigeria’s U20 head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, will closely assess the young player this month to determine his inclusion in the final squad for the

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Arsenal Midfielder Zac Shuaib on Trial at Brighton Amid Uncertain Future

Arsenal Midfielder Zac Shuaib on Trial at Brighton Amid Uncertain Future

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Talented Arsenal midfielder Zac Shuaib, who is eligible to represent Nigeria, England, Spain, and India, is currently on trial with Brighton & Hove Albion as he faces an uncertain future at the Emirates. Despite his limited game time this season due to fitness issues, Shuaib remains a promising prospect. He has made only five U18

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Emmanuel Uchegbu Joins Charlotte FC After Turning Down European Giants

Emmanuel Uchegbu Joins Charlotte FC After Turning Down European Giants

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Nigerian wonderkid Emmanuel Uchegbu has completed a move to MLS side Charlotte FC, snubbing offers from Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and KAA Gent. The 20 year old forward, previously with AS Trencin, has signed a multi year contract with Charlotte FC after passing his medicals in Europe. He is expected to travel to the United States

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Philip Divine Samuel Enadeghe set to shine at National Sports Festival

Philip Divine Samuel Enadeghe set to shine at National Sports Festival

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Lagos footballer Philip Divine Samuel Enadeghe is set to represent his state at the National Sports Festival in Ogun State this May, marking a significant step in his young career. Having previously played at the National Youth U-15 Games, Enadeghe is determined to make an even bigger impact at the festival. He described his journey

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Three Nigerian youngsters train with Arsenal first team before PSV clash

Three Nigerian youngsters train with Arsenal first team before PSV clash

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta included three young players of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri, Ifeoluwa Ibrahim, and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji in the first team’s final training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash against PSV Eindhoven. The session, held at Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, provided a crucial opportunity

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Peace Cup 2025 Promises to Be Bigger and Better, Says Dr. Kolade Kolapo

Peace Cup 2025 Promises to Be Bigger and Better, Says Dr. Kolade Kolapo

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The highly anticipated Peace Cup 2025 is set to be the most exciting edition yet, with organizers promising a grander and more competitive tournament. Powered by Sport Medical Awareness, NikkyCole, Evergreen All Stars FC, and Ottasola FC, the grassroots football competition continues to expand, attracting more recognition each year. Tournament coordinator Dr. Kolade Kolapo, a

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Top European scouts land in Ijebu Ode for mega scouting tournament

Top European scouts land in Ijebu Ode for mega scouting tournament

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Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, is set to host an elite gathering of European football scouts and club representatives as the Best Talent Football Club organizes a mega scouting tournament aimed at unearthing Nigeria’s brightest football prospects. Building on the success of last year’s event at the University of Ibadan Sports Complex, which saw several Nigerian

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36 Lion FC's Olayinka Ogunleye Earns Full Scholarship to Louisville

36 Lion FC’s Olayinka Ogunleye Earns Full Scholarship to Louisville

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layinka Ogunleye, a promising defender from 36 Lion FC, has earned a full scholarship to the University of Louisville in the United States. This achievement highlights the club’s commitment to developing young talents both academically and athletically. Standing at an imposing 1.93 meters 6 feet 4 inches, the left footed centre back has already made

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Azeez Amida Champions Flag Football Growth in Nigeria

Azeez Amida Champions Flag Football Growth in Nigeria

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Azeez Amida, President of Nigeria Showtime Flag Football, is driving a revolution in the development of flag football in Nigeria. His efforts have already led to the construction of the country’s first standard flag football stadium in Lekki, Lagos a project entirely funded through private means. Now, Amida and his team have secured the backing

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