Heartland coach Charles Uzor: "NPFL title race still wide open"

Heartland coach Charles Uzor: “NPFL title race still wide open”

By / Nigerian Premier League /

Heartland FC assistant coach, Charles Uzor, insists that the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL title race is still very much undecided. Speaking on behalf of head coach Emmanuel Amuneke, Uzor made the remarks following Heartland’s 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, during matchday 17. Despite conceding a late equaliser […]

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Mary Onyali praises Ademola Lookman: "Deserving, Proud Nigerian"

Mary Onyali praises Ademola Lookman: “Deserving, Proud Nigerian”

By / Interviews /

Nigerian sprint legend Mary Onyali expressed deep pride after meeting and celebrating Ademola Lookman, who was recently named the CAF Men’s Player of the Year 2024 at the prestigious awards ceremony in Marrakech. Onyali, a five time Olympian and a celebrated figure in Nigerian athletics, took to social media to share her joy, posting a

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Flying Eagles to Compete in Côte d'Ivoire for U20 AFCON

Flying Eagles to Compete in Côte d’Ivoire for U20 AFCON

By / Youth Football /

The Flying Eagles are set to compete in Côte d’Ivoire for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, a key tournament for qualification to the U20 World Cup in Chile. Previously, South Africa was named as the host country, but CAF has officially reassigned the tournament to Côte d’Ivoire. Rumours had suggested Egypt, which

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Crawley Town's Adeyemo Named in League One Team of the Week

Crawley Town’s Adeyemo Named in League One Team of the Week

By / International Nigerian Footballers /

Nigerian forward Ade Adeyemo has earned a spot in the League One Team of the Week by WhoScored.com following his exceptional performance for Crawley Town in their recent match against Peterborough United. Despite Crawley’s 4-3 loss, Adeyemo was a standout performer, scoring one goal and excelling in multiple areas. Adeyemo reduced the deficit in the

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Chiamaka Nnadozie Retains CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award

Chiamaka Nnadozie Retains CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award

By / Fan Zone /

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has once again been crowned CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, retaining the title she first won last year. Her impressive performances for both Nigeria and her club Paris FC earned her the prestigious award. Nnadozie’s heroics in goal were pivotal in helping the Super Falcons qualify for the Olympics

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Chidi's Hat Trick Sends Flamingos to WAFU U17 Girls’ Semi Final

Chidi’s Hat Trick Sends Flamingos to WAFU U17 Girls’ Semi Final

By / Events and Tournaments /

Harmony Chidi delivered a stunning hat trick as Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, edged Côte d’Ivoire 3-2 in their second match of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup in Accra, Ghana. Chidi’s brilliance ensured Nigeria finished top of Group B with six points from two matches, following their earlier 9-0 demolition of Niger Republic. Nigeria

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Ademola Lookman Wins Prestigious African Player of the Year Award

Ademola Lookman Wins Prestigious African Player of the Year Award

By / Fan Zone /

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been crowned African Player of the Year, beating fellow nominees Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, and Ronwen Williams. The award recognises Lookman’s stellar 2023/2024 season, during which he netted 17 goals for Atalanta, including a remarkable hat-trick in the Europa League final that secured the title against Bayer

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Dele-Bashiru Aims for Starting Role in Lazio’s Clash with Inter Milan

Dele-Bashiru Aims for Starting Role in Lazio’s Clash with Inter Milan

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Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is pushing for a starting spot as Lazio host reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. The Nigerian international impressed with a goal in Lazio’s recent 3-1 Europa League victory over Ajax, hoping his performance caught the attention of manager Marco Baroni. Inter Milan, aiming to extend

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African Youngsters Begin Journey to FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

African Youngsters Begin Journey to FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

By / Women's Football /

The Confederation of African Football CAF has officially drawn the qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Morocco. The tournament will mark Africa’s first time hosting this prestigious event, scheduled for October 17 to November 8, 2025. Twenty eight African nations will compete for four spots alongside host

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Rangers manager reveals why Dessers skipped penalty in Celtic shootout

Rangers manager reveals why Dessers skipped penalty in Celtic shootout

By / Match Previews and Reviews /

Rangers manager Philippe Clement revealed why Cyriel Dessers did not participate in the penalty shootout during their Scottish League Cup final loss to Celtic. Despite being listed as the sixth penalty taker, Dessers wasn’t called up as the shootout ended before reaching his turn. Rangers lost 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in regulation

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