Rangers Coach Ilechukwu Defends Bold Attack After Red Card in Abia Warriors Draw

Rangers Coach Ilechukwu Defends Bold Attack After Red Card in Abia Warriors Draw

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Rangers International head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu explained his decision to keep his side attacking despite being reduced to 10 men in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 25 draw with Abia Warriors at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes earned a valuable point in a tough away contest. The Oriental

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Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium Set to Return to Action as Ozalla FC Choose Nnewi Base

Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium Set to Return to Action as Ozalla FC Choose Nnewi Base

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The Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium in Nnewi is poised to host competitive football again ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) season, with Ozalla Football Academy opting to use the venue as their home ground under the league’s new home and away format. The decision marks a revival for the Ozubulu Road facility, which

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Dele-Bashiru Subbed Off as Lazio Play Out 2–2 Serie A Draw With Juventus

Dele-Bashiru Subbed Off as Lazio Play Out 2–2 Serie A Draw With Juventus

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Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru featured for Lazio in their entertaining 2–2 Serie A draw with Juventus but was substituted at halftime after an active first-half showing at the Allianz Stadium. The draw keeps both sides competitive in the Italian top flight. Dele-Bashiru, making his 11th league appearance this season, had one opportunity to extend

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Lookman Features in La Liga Debut as Atletico Madrid Fall 1–0 to Real Betis

Lookman Features in La Liga Debut as Atletico Madrid Fall 1–0 to Real Betis

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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman made his La Liga debut for Atletico Madrid but could not prevent a disappointing 1–0 home loss to Real Betis at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday. The Nigerian international was involved throughout the match in Atletico’s attacking play, though his side ultimately came up short. Antony’s strike midway through the

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Sadiq Features as Real Madrid Edge Valencia 2–0 in La Liga

Sadiq Features as Real Madrid Edge Valencia 2–0 in La Liga

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Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq appeared as a second half substitute for Valencia but could not prevent his side from falling 2–0 to Real Madrid in their La Liga clash at the Mestalla Stadium on Sunday. Real remained firmly in the title hunt with the victory. Goals from Álvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappé secured the

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Finidi Reflects on Rivers United’s Heavy CAF Champions League Loss to Pyramids FC

Finidi Reflects on Rivers United’s Heavy CAF Champions League Loss to Pyramids FC

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Rivers United head coach Finidi George admitted his side were outplayed after a 4–1 defeat to defending champions Pyramids FC in their CAF Champions League Group A clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Nigerian champions found themselves on the wrong end of a second half onslaught, leaving their continental hopes all

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Iwobi and Chukwueze Feature as Fulham Lose Late 2–1 Home Defeat to Everton

Iwobi and Chukwueze Feature as Fulham Lose Late 2–1 Home Defeat to Everton

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Super Eagles midfielders Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze both featured for Fulham as the Cottagers suffered a late 2–1 home defeat to Everton in their English Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Fulham dominated much of the match but conceded twice in the second half to lose ground in the race for European

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Awaziem Remains on Bench as Lyon Edge Nantes 1–0 in Ligue 1

Awaziem Remains on Bench as Lyon Edge Nantes 1–0 in Ligue 1

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Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem was an unused substitute as FC Nantes suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais in their French Ligue 1 meeting at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday. The Nigerian international watched the full match from the bench as Nantes missed several chances to level. Lyon’s decisive goal came

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Ebuehi Scores Off the Bench in Palermo Thriller But Empoli Lose 3–2

Ebuehi Scores Off the Bench in Palermo Thriller But Empoli Lose 3–2

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Super Eagles defender Tyronne Ebuehi came off the bench to score for Empoli in their Serie B clash at Palermo, but his goal was not enough to prevent a 3–2 defeat on Saturday at the Stadio Renzo Barbera. The Nigerian’s strike briefly brought Empoli level before the hosts regained the lead late on. Empoli fell

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Marco Silva Explains Why Calvin Bassey Has Been Benched Since AFCON Return

Marco Silva Explains Why Calvin Bassey Has Been Benched Since AFCON Return

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Fulham head coach Marco Silva has revealed why Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has not started matches since returning from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Silva explained that his decision is linked to the form and consistency of Bassey’s replacement, rather than any issue with the Nigerian international himself. Bassey, a key performer

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