NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending

NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending

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/ NFF on Okonkwo: Switch Done, But Cap Still Pending FIFA approved Arthur Okonkwo’s switch to Nigeria back in December 2025, yet the NFF is still talking about “ongoing” paperwork. Here’s what’s actually happening, and why it matters ahead of the Amman tournament in March. There’s a bit of confusion around Arthur Okonkwo’s eligibility to

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Is Oshoala's WAFCON 2026 Place at Risk?

Is Oshoala’s WAFCON 2026 Place at Risk?

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Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu left Africa’s most decorated women’s footballer out of his Cameroon friendly squad, insisting it’s purely tactical. Not everyone is convinced. Oshoala Left Out, Madugu Says Don’t Panic When Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu released his 25-player squad for Nigeria’s double-header friendly against Cameroon in Yaoundé, one name stood out by

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Aina Sets Up Hudson-Odoi as Forest Reach UEL Last 16

Aina Sets Up Hudson-Odoi as Forest Reach UEL Last 16

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  Super Eagles defender Ola Aina came off the bench and delivered the assist that sealed Forest’s comeback, as Nottingham Forest advanced 4-2 on aggregate past Fenerbahce into the UEFA Europa League last 16 on Thursday, February 27, 2026. Nottingham Forest made hard work of it, but they’re through. Ola Aina came off the bench

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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’

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  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”

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  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

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  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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