PSG, Leverkusen and Leeds in scramble to sign Nigerian defender Nwaiwu

PSG, Leverkusen and Leeds in scramble to sign Nigerian defender Nwaiwu

By / Merch & Branding /
Chibuike Nwaiwu the Nigerian defender currently at Wolfsberger AC, has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought‑after young defenders, drawing interest from several major clubs across Ligue 1, Bundesliga and the Premier League. According to reports from French outlet Top Mercato, the French heavyweights Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) and Olympique de Marseille are among those pursuing Nwaiwu’s […]

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Rising Star Adegbuyi Eyes Super‑6 Spot with Robo Queens

Rising Star Adegbuyi Eyes Super‑6 Spot with Robo Queens

By / Youth Development /
Kemi Adegbuyi, the young forward for FC Robo Queens, has declared her ambition, this season’s priority is to secure a place for her club in the NWFL Super Six. Adegbuyi emphasized that everything from her efforts to those of her teammates will be geared towards achieving that goal.  She also acknowledged the difficulties the team

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Fierce Resolve: Kanu Vows to Return and Help Nigeria Win WAFCON

Fierce Resolve: Kanu Vows to Return and Help Nigeria Win WAFCON

By / Interviews /
Uchenna Kanu has sent a defiant message amid her omission from the current WAFCON squad insisting she’s “not done yet” and remains determined to return and help Super Falcons reclaim Africa’s crown. Speaking publicly, Kanu said she still has plenty to offer and is fighting to earn her place back in the team. Her words

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Rivers United Coach Blames Mental Fatigue for Sluggish Show vs Kano Pillars

Rivers United Coach Blames Mental Fatigue for Sluggish Show vs Kano Pillars

By / Training & Coaching /
Finidi George has admitted that his Rivers United side’s lacklustre first-half showing in their 1–0 win over Kano Pillars was down to psychological strain stemming from their recent continental defeat. The narrow victory came courtesy of a late 88th-minute header from Boluwaji Sholumade. In a post-match comment, Finidi conceded: “Coming from that defeat (to RS

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Forest Boss Gives Fitness Update on Taiwo and Aina

Forest Boss Gives Fitness Update on Taiwo and Aina

By / Injuries /
Sean Dyche, boss of Nottingham Forest, has provided a fresh fitness update on his Nigerian contingent  Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi — as the club prepares for their return to Premier League action. Dyche revealed that Aina, sidelined by a hamstring injury since September during international duty, remains out of first-team training: “He is on

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Tomori: “They Never Called Me” — Why I Never Played for Nigeria

Tomori: “They Never Called Me” — Why I Never Played for Nigeria

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Fikayo Tomori has explained why, despite being eligible, he never represented Super Eagles at senior level. The AC Milan defender, born in Calgary to Nigerian parents and raised in England, revealed on the Filthy Fellas Podcast that he never received a call-up from Nigeria. Tomori, 27, recounted that after playing for Canada’s U-20 side, he

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William Troost‑Ekong Calls Time on International Career

William Troost‑Ekong Calls Time on International Career

By / Player Profiles /
William Troost‑Ekong has announced his retirement from international football, drawing a curtain on a decade-long spell with Super Eagles after 83 caps. Posting on his X account on Thursday, he wrote: “HONOURED. GRATEFUL. FOREVER A SUPER EAGLE. Playing for Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life. The journey may end here, but my

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Obasogie Pledges Commitment After Earning AFCON Call‑Up

Obasogie Pledges Commitment After Earning AFCON Call‑Up

By / National Team News /
Goalkeeper Amas Obasogie is delighted to have been included in the provisional squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and says he does not take the opportunity “for granted.” Now plying his trade with Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars, Obasogie will compete with several other top‑flight goalkeepers — including Maduka Okoye, Stanley

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Rivers Angels Edge Naija Ratels in Tight NWFL Premiership Contest

Rivers Angels Edge Naija Ratels in Tight NWFL Premiership Contest

By / Women's Football /
Rivers Angels secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Naija Ratels on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, collecting three valuable points in their NWFL Premiership campaign. The match was tightly contested, with the decisive moment coming after the break when Rivers Angels scored the only goal, giving them the edge in a game that neither side dominated

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