Ethan Nwaneri delivered an electrifying performance to earn Player of the Match as Arsenal secured a 2-1 comeback win against Girona on UEFA Champions League matchday 8. Nwaneri, at just 17 years and 314 days, became the second-youngest Englishman to score in the competition, following Jude Bellingham’s record at 17 years and 289 days. Girona […]
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As the Confederation of African Football CAF elections draw closer, the official list of candidates for various leadership positions has been released. Among the high profile names confirmed for the FIFA Council is former Nigeria Football Federation NFF president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick. Pinnick will be contesting for a seat alongside other notable African football administrators,
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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have received a major boost in their quest to qualify for the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON after the Confederation of African Football CAF announced the expansion of the tournament from 12 to 16 teams. This change increases Nigeria’s chances of securing a spot in the competition, set to take
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Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria’s only FIFA/CAF approved venue for international football matches, is undergoing restoration work following growing concerns over the poor state of its pitch. The stadium, commonly known as the Nest of Champions, has been a crucial host for the Super Eagles, Akwa United, and top Nigerian clubs like Rivers United,
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French Ligue 1 club RC Lens have officially signed Swedish winger of Nigerian descent, Jeremy Agbonifo, on loan from BK Häcken with an option to buy. The 19 year old has been making headlines in Sweden’s Allsvenskan league and is currently a youth international for Sweden at the U21 level. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Agbonifo
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Belgian champions Club Brugge have confirmed their 23-man squad for their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City, with newly signed Nigerian defender Vince Osuji left out of the travelling team. The 18 year old central defender, regarded as a long-term investment by the club, will not be part of the squad as Brugge
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Defending champions of the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL, Edo Queens, are set to continue their strong start to the 2024/25 season as they take on Remo Stars Ladies in a matchday 3 encounter. The highly anticipated clash will be played under the floodlights at the Dr Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, kicking off
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Italian Serie A club Hellas Verona has completed the signing of former Arsenal academy defender Daniel Oyegoke from Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian. The transfer, confirmed through official channels, is subject to Scottish FA approval and international clearance. Oyegoke, who was born in Barnet, England, to Nigerian parents, has signed a three and a
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Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is in discussions to leave the club and join Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr during the current transfer window. Reports from Sky Germany suggest that the deal could be worth over €50 million £44 million, a significant profit for Leverkusen, who signed him
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Rivers Angels head coach, Tosan Blankson, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for their crucial NWFL Group B clash against league leaders FC Robo Queens. With Robo Queens sitting at the top of the table with six points, Blankson acknowledges the strength of the opposition but remains optimistic about his side’s chances of securing
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