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WAFU U17 Golden Eaglets Floor Togo 3-0, Seal Semi Final Spot

WAFU U17 Golden Eaglets Floor Togo 3-0, Seal Semi Final Spot

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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets secured a place in the semi final of the WAFU B U17 Championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over Togo in their final Group B game. The match, initially scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed to Thursday morning due to heavy rain that rendered the University Stadium pitch unplayable. From the start, the […]

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West Brom Releases Son of Former Super Eagles Right Back

West Brom Releases Son of Former Super Eagles Right Back

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West Bromwich Albion has officially announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. Among the players released is Ruben Shakpoke, son of former Super Eagles defender Jero Shakpoke. Ruben Shakpoke joined West Brom last summer after a successful trial but will be departing the club as they opted not to

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Golden Eaglets Skipper Cletus Scoops Second Man of Match Award

Golden Eaglets Skipper Cletus Scoops Second Man of Match Award

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Golden Eaglets captain Simon Cletus has earned his second official Man of the Match Award after leading Nigeria to a 1-0 victory over Niger. Previously, he was named the best player in the opening Group B clash against Burkina Faso, which ended in a scoreless draw. The Mavlon FC attacking midfielder’s performance against Niger showcased

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Derby County in Contract Talks with Midfielder Bayo Fapetu

Derby County in Contract Talks with Midfielder Bayo Fapetu

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Newly promoted Championship club Derby County has announced their retained and released list for the 2023-2024 season. Among the key discussions is the contract negotiation with Bayo Fapetu, a former Arsenal Hale End Academy product. Fapetu joined Arsenal in 2011 and spent ten years at the club before signing a scholarship with Derby County ahead

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Ondo State Government to Invest in Sunshine Stars Youth Team

Ondo State Government to Invest in Sunshine Stars Youth Team

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The Ondo State Government has announced its plans to invest in the Sunshine Stars youth team to develop local football talent. This decision follows the Sunshine Stars U17 team’s failure to advance to the playoff stage of the inaugural NPFL Youth League. During an unexpected visit to the team’s training ground, Hon. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye,

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Sheffield Wednesday Offers Deal to Son of Former Super Eagles Striker

Sheffield Wednesday Offers Deal to Son of Former Super Eagles Striker

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Championship club Sheffield Wednesday has announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. Dominic Iorfa, son of former Super Eagles striker Dominic Iorfa Sr., is among the seven players offered new contracts. The other players include Barry Bannan, Cameron Dawson, Di’Shon Bernard, Liam Palmer, Will Vaulks, and Josh Windass. Dominic

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Golden Eaglets Captain Simon Cletus Shines as Man of the Match

Golden Eaglets Captain Simon Cletus Shines as Man of the Match

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Golden Eaglets skipper Simon Cletus was named the official Man of the Match in the goalless draw against Burkina Faso. The Mavlon FC midfielder impressed with his creativity and composed performance in midfield. As an SS1 student, Cletus created a significant opportunity for his team at the 26 minute mark, which was not converted, and

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Golden Eaglets Tackle Challenges at WAFU B U17 AFCON Qualifier

Golden Eaglets Tackle Challenges at WAFU B U17 AFCON Qualifier

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The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria face a series of challenges as they participate in the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifying tournament in Accra, Ghana. With limited preparation time following the late appointment of head coach Manu Garba, the team had to quickly adapt and get ready for the competition. Compounding their troubles, over half of

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Malaga Eyes Young Nigerian Prodigy Similar to Barcelona's Star

Malaga Eyes Young Nigerian Prodigy Similar to Barcelona’s Star

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In an exclusive update reveals that Malaga CF has shown significant interest in Emmanuel Ukeyima, a 16 year old midfield maestro from Mighty Jets. The Spanish club has been closely monitoring Ukeyima, who has been compared to Barcelona’s young talent, Lamine Yamal. Plans for his assessment in Spain were postponed due to his commitments with

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