Nottingham Forest secured their biggest ever Premier League victory with a 7-0 demolition of Brighton at the City Ground. Ola Aina played the full match, while fellow Nigerian Taiwo Awoniyi came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute. The emphatic response came just a week after Forest’s 5-0 loss to Bournemouth, helping them maintain […]
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Paul Onuachu displayed his aerial dominance during Southampton’s crucial 2-1 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The Nigerian striker won 16 out of 24 aerial duels, nearly matching Ipswich’s team total of 17 aerial duels across 90 minutes. His ability to control the airspace proved pivotal, as he played a key role
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Golden Eaglets head coach, Manu Garba OON, has been inducted into the Nigeria Institute of Sports NIS Hall of Fame in recognition of his exceptional contributions to football development in Nigeria. The induction ceremony celebrated Garba’s role in shaping the future of Nigerian football and mentoring several players who have gone on to become key
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Nigerian striker Akor Adams is set to make his debut for Sevilla this Saturday against Getafe, having been officially registered in La Liga. The 25 year old joined Sevilla from Montpellier in a €6 million deal and has been training with his new teammates since Thursday. Head coach García Pimienta confirmed Adams’ inclusion in the
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The UEFA Champions League playoff draw has set up an exciting clash between Nigerian internationals as Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta faces Raphael Onyedika’s Club Brugge. The two leg encounter kicks off on February 11 or 12 at the Jan Breydel Stadium, with the return leg in Bergamo on February 18 or 19. Lookman, who has four
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Kebbi United has appointed Muhammad Bashiru as their new head coach for the 2024/25 Nigeria National League season. Equipped with a UEFA Tactical and Strategic Management certificate, Bashiru is expected to bring an innovative, modern approach to the team. His appointment marks a new chapter as the club seeks to build on past successes and
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From December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, with 24 teams competing for continental glory. Legendary Nigerian footballer Segun Odegbami has shared his thoughts on the tournament, casting doubts on Nigeria’s chances while tipping Morocco to potentially lift the trophy. While acknowledging that Nigeria can advance
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Crystal Palace’s rising star Asher Agbinone has confirmed his eligibility to represent Nigeria internationally through his Nigerian father, alongside England and the Republic of the Congo through his mother. Despite being uncapped at any level, the 19 year old remains a promising prospect for the Super Eagles. Agbinone, who joined Palace’s youth academy at the
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The Edo State Football Association Edo FA has entered a strategic partnership with the Football Coaches Association for African Nations FCAAN and the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Edo Chapter. The collaboration aims to raise coaching standards and advance youth football development within the state. Through this initiative, coaches involved in Edo FA’s youth leagues will
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Franck Mawuena’s match-winning header for Remo Stars earned him the NPFL Player of the Week award for Matchday 21. The 32 year old Togo international powered in a decisive header to complete Remo Stars’ comeback from 2-0 down against Abia Warriors, securing a crucial 3-2 home victory. This marked Mawuena’s third goal of the season.
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