Paderborn Seal January Transfer for Nigerian Striker Kennedy Okpala

Paderborn Seal January Transfer for Nigerian Striker Kennedy Okpala

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SC Paderborn 07 have agreed a transfer deal to sign Nigerian forward Kennedy Okpala from German third-division side Waldhof Mannheim, with the move set to be completed when the January 2026 transfer window opens. The 20 year old striker, who has been in impressive form this season, scored seven goals and provided three assists in […]

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Yekini Ranked 5th Best AFCON Player Ever, Okocha 8th Overall

Yekini Ranked 5th Best AFCON Player Ever, Okocha 8th Overall

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Late Nigerian legend Rashidi Yekini has been ranked fifth among the greatest Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) players of all time, while another Super Eagles icon, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, was placed eighth overall in an all-time AFCON ranking list published on Sports247 Nigeria. Yekini, Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer with 37 goals, was celebrated for his

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Ucheibe Own Goal Helps Barcelona Beat Benfica 3–1 in UWCL

Ucheibe Own Goal Helps Barcelona Beat Benfica 3–1 in UWCL

By / Women's Football /
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe was unfortunate to score an own goal as Barcelona Femení secured a 3–1 home victory over Benfica Women in their UEFA Women’s Champions League group-stage match on Wednesday night. Barcelona took an early lead through Ewa Pajor’s goal in the 29th minute, but the Portuguese visitors responded quickly after half-time,

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Leverkusen Coach: Tella Had Real Hopes After AFCON 2025 Snub

Leverkusen Coach: Tella Had Real Hopes After AFCON 2025 Snub

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Bayer Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has expressed disappointment that Nathan Tella was not included in Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Tella, 26, recently returned from a long spell out with injury and was expected by some to make the trip after earlier indications from Leverkusen sporting

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Iheanacho Eyes First Major Trophy With Celtic in Scottish Cup Final

Iheanacho Eyes First Major Trophy With Celtic in Scottish Cup Final

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Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho is targeting his first major title with Celtic as the Scottish champions prepare to face St Mirren in the 2025 Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Sunday. Iheanacho has just returned from a two month hamstring injury that sidelined him earlier in the season and played in Celtic’s 3–0

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Ola Aina Returns to Action, Plays 63 Minutes in Forest Academy’s 2–1 Win

Ola Aina Returns to Action, Plays 63 Minutes in Forest Academy’s 2–1 Win

By / Health & Fitness /
Super Eagles full-back Ola Aina took a significant step in his recovery from injury on Friday, featuring for Nottingham Forest’s academy side in their 2–1 victory over Millwall in the U21 Premier League Cup. The 29 year old, out for 94 days with a hamstring problem sustained while on Nigeria duty, played 63 minutes in

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Ex-Right 2 Win Talents Shine for Slavia Praha Youth Squad in Europe

Ex-Right 2 Win Talents Shine for Slavia Praha Youth Squad in Europe

By / Youth Development /
Two former Right 2 Win FC academy products are catching attention in Europe after being involved with SK Slavia Prague’s youth setup as part of their UEFA Youth League campaign. Right-back Chinedu Isaiah, who joined Slavia’s youth ranks on a five-year deal, has been included in the Slavia Praha U19 squad for elite youth fixtures,

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Suspended ‘Yaro Yaro’ Awaits Clarity From Kano Pillars Amid Silence Over His Future

Suspended ‘Yaro Yaro’ Awaits Clarity From Kano Pillars Amid Silence Over His Future

By / Law & Ethics /
Former Nigeria international Ahmed Garba, popularly known as Yaro Yaro, says he is still waiting for clarity from Kano Pillars over his future after being suspended as head coach nearly two months ago. The 45 year old was suspended on 19 October 2025 alongside technical adviser Evans Ogenyi following Kano Pillars’ 1–1 home draw against

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Durosinmi Helps Viktoria Plzen Grab Crucial Point in Greece

Durosinmi Helps Viktoria Plzen Grab Crucial Point in Greece

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi was instrumental as Viktoria Plzen secured a valuable 1–1 draw away to Panathinaikos in their UEFA Europa League group-stage fixture in Athens on Thursday. Plzen, who entered the game seeking to boost their credentials in a tightly-contested group, showed defensive organisation and attacking intent to earn a point on the road.

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Ex-Super Eagles Star Udeze Flags Questions Over Final AFCON 2025 Squad Selection

Ex-Super Eagles Star Udeze Flags Questions Over Final AFCON 2025 Squad Selection

By / Interviews /
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed concerns about the Super Eagles’ final 28-man roster named for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing aspects of the selection as “questionable.” The squad, announced on Thursday by head coach Eric Chelle, generated surprise in some quarters due to several high-profile omissions and unexpected

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