McCarthy Reveals AFCON Cost Osimhen His £100m Manchester United Move

McCarthy Reveals AFCON Cost Osimhen His £100m Manchester United Move

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  Former Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has confirmed that Victor Osimhen was at the top of the club’s striker wishlist in 2023, before AFCON obligations got him scratched off entirely. Victor Osimhen came within touching distance of a move to Manchester United in the summer of 2023. He was their number one target. […]

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Okobi Back in Super Falcons After Maternity Break: 'It's a Blessing'

Okobi Back in Super Falcons After Maternity Break: ‘It’s a Blessing’

By / Women's Football /
  The Ottawa Rapid midfielder hasn’t worn the green and white since WAFCON 2022. Now she’s back, and she’s got something to say about the critics who doubted her return. Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene didn’t expect the noise. But when her name appeared in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Cameroon, social media had opinions. Some

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Super Falcons Build WAFCON Camp in Yaoundé

Super Falcons Build WAFCON Camp in Yaoundé

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  Nigeria’s women’s squad has grown to 15 players in Cameroon as coach Justine Madugu steps up preparations for two friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses on February 28 and March 3. The Super Falcons are in Yaoundé, and they mean business. Nigeria’s women’s national team officially began on-field preparations for the defence of their WAFCON

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Alebiosu on Blackburn's Loss: "It Wasn't Our Night"

Alebiosu on Blackburn’s Loss: “It Wasn’t Our Night”

By / Nigerians Abroad /
  The Super Eagles right-back played the full 90 minutes as Rovers’ mini-revival under new boss Michael O’Neill came to an abrupt halt at Ewood Park, leaving them in 20th place with 38 points from 34 games. Ryan Alebiosu didn’t mince his words. After playing every single minute of Blackburn Rovers’ 1-2 home defeat to

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MK Dons Captain Omenazu Picks Nigeria for WAFCON 2026

MK Dons Captain Omenazu Picks Nigeria for WAFCON 2026

By / Women's Football /
  The MK Dons Women captain is eligible to play for reigning European champions England, but her heart has always pointed in one direction. Nigeria. Favour Omenazu didn’t need long to answer the question. When asked whether she had considered pulling on a Nigeria jersey, the MK Dons Women captain was clear, direct, and emotional

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Osimhen ’s 13th European Goal Breaks Galatasaray Record

Osimhen ’s 13th European Goal Breaks Galatasaray Record

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  The Super Eagles striker etched his name into Istanbul’s football history on Wednesday night, even in defeat, as Galatasaray survived a Juventus fightback to reach the Champions League Round of 16. Victor Osimhen delivered when the pressure was at its most suffocating. With Galatasaray trailing 3-0 on the night and a five-goal first-leg advantage

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Amuneke Praises Heartland’s Character After Comeback Win Over Abia Comets

Amuneke Praises Heartland’s Character After Comeback Win Over Abia Comets

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Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has lauded his players’ resilience and fighting spirit after they came from behind to secure a 2–1 comeback win over Abia Comets in a Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture. Amuneke emphasised that the team’s belief and determination were key to overturning the deficit and earning all three points. The

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Kalu’s Assist Helps Botev Plovdiv Edge Ludogorets 2–1

Kalu’s Assist Helps Botev Plovdiv Edge Ludogorets 2–1

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Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu was at the centre of the action as Botev Plovdiv secured a dramatic 2–1 home win over Ludogorets Razgrad in the Bulgarian First League on 23 February 2026. Kalu provided the key assist for the opener, helping his side take control in a tight contest. The hosts broke the deadlock early

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Madugu Explains Oshoala Omission, Reaffirms WAFCON Title Defence Target

Madugu Explains Oshoala Omission, Reaffirms WAFCON Title Defence Target

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Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has explained why veteran forward Asisat Oshoala was omitted from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming double-header friendlies against Cameroon, stressing that it was a tactical decision to assess other players ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco next month. Oshoala, 31, who has been

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