Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, Paul Onuachu, and Asisat Oshoala have been nominated for The Best FIFA Awards 2024. The announcement, made by FIFA on Friday, places the Nigerian quartet among the elite in global football, with each competing in various categories for the prestigious accolade. Editorial The nomination of four Nigerian players for The Best […]
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Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in a dramatic 1-1 draw against AZ Alkmaar in a UEFA Europa League group stage match at the AFAS Stadion. AZ Alkmaar struck early in the second minute through Sven Mijnans after a defensive mishap by Galatasaray’s goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera. Osimhen levelled the score just before half-time with a peculiar
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West Ham United loanee Princess Ademiluyi, eligible to represent Nigeria, is now provisionally tied to England after her debut for the Young Lionesses in a European Women’s Under19 Championship qualifier. The Charlton Athletic striker, wearing jersey number 16, came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute during England’s 2-1 win over Turkey. Ademiluyi previously
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Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed excitement at her first Super Falcons call-up in 18 months as Nigeria prepares to face France in an international friendly in Angers this weekend. The defender, previously sidelined by injuries after her move to Saudi Arabia, last represented Nigeria in their FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16 clash against England.
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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have fallen from 36th to 44th place in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings. This significant drop reflects recent underwhelming performances and highlights the team’s need for improvement ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Editorial The Super Eagles’ drop in the FIFA rankings serves as a wake up call for Nigeria’s football authorities,
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Swedish football powerhouse IFK Göteborg has invited 16 year old Kennedy Okpaleke, a Swedish-Nigerian central defender, for a trial ahead of a potential transfer. Currently signed to Lindome GIF in Sweden’s Division 2, Okpaleke will train with the Allsvenskan club’s senior squad until the end of the month. Okpaleke, who has represented Sweden at both
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Defending champions Dino SC made an outstanding start in the 19th Lagos Supremacy Cup, defeating 36 Lion 2-0 in their opening match at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Dino SC’s Amos Amuzu netted a key goal, while Seun Lawal of 36 Lion missed a penalty opportunity. In another match, reigning Viareggio Cup champions Beyond Limits Football
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Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi has been included in FC Porto’s squad for their UEFA Europa League clash against Anderlecht, marking his potential return to competitive football after recovering from a long term ACL injury sustained in February. Sanusi, 27, recently made two appearances for Porto B, signalling his readiness for first-team action. His inclusion comes
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Olamilekan Adedayo played a key role in Remo Stars’ 2-0 victory against Shooting Stars on NPFL Matchday 14, scoring a decisive goal in the 67th minute. His timely finish, following Franck Mawuena’s header, sealed the win and propelled Remo Stars back to the top of the table. Reflecting on the match, Adedayo downplayed individual accomplishments,
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The Super Falcons of Nigeria, nine time African champions, have arrived in Angers, France, ahead of their international friendly against Les Bleues on Saturday. This marks the second ever friendly meeting between the two sides, the first being in April 2018 when the Falcons suffered an 8-0 defeat in Le Mans. Only two players, Chiamaka
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