Osimhen Stars as Nigeria Crushes Benin 4–0 to Reach Playoffs

Osimhen Stars as Nigeria Crushes Benin 4–0 to Reach Playoffs

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Nigeria produced a statement performance, defeating Benin 4–0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo and booking a spot in the playoff phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Victor Osimhen spearheaded the victory with a commanding hat-trick. He opened the scoring in the 3rd minute from a Samuel Chukwueze assist, doubled the […]

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Sunday Oliseh Names Festus Onigbinde Worst Coach in Super Eagles History

Sunday Oliseh Names Festus Onigbinde Worst Coach in Super Eagles History

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Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sunday Oliseh has declared Festus Onigbinde the worst coach ever in charge of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Oliseh, who played more than 60 times for Nigeria and featured for top European clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Juventus, voiced the criticism during a recent Home Turf podcast. He claimed that Onigbinde, who briefly

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Chelsea & Anderlecht in Tug-of-War over Young Star Abduljelil Kamaldeen

Chelsea & Anderlecht in Tug-of-War over Young Star Abduljelil Kamaldeen

By / Youth Development /
Kwara Football Academy (KFA) has refuted claims that Flying Eagles midfielder Abduljelil Kamaldeen has sealed a move to Belgian side RSC Anderlecht. The 16 year old remains in Nigeria, according to the academy’s media officer, though Chelsea are said to be in active discussions with his representatives. The interest in Kamaldeen comes after eye-catching performances

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NPFL Matchday 8: Five Key Takeaways from 2024/25 Season

NPFL Matchday 8: Five Key Takeaways from 2024/25 Season

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Matchday 8 of the 2024/25 NPFL season delivered drama, surprises and fresh narratives. Here are five things that stood out: Finidi George Shows His Mettle: Veteran winger Finidi George made waves again. His leadership and flashes of brilliance helped his side grind out a result, reminding fans that experience still matters in challenging encounters. Relegation

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Burnley Secure Young Nigerian-Born Defender Noah Adekoya’s First Pro Contract

Burnley Secure Young Nigerian-Born Defender Noah Adekoya’s First Pro Contract

By / Transfer News /
Burnley FC have confirmed that promising centre-back Noah Adekoya has signed his first professional contract with the club. Adekoya, who has been part of Burnley’s youth setup, inked the new deal valid until summer 2026 — a milestone in his path from academy ranks to senior football. While Burnley did not disclose financial or personal

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NPFL Urged to Prioritise Players’ Welfare After Heartland Gets Transfer Ban

NPFL Urged to Prioritise Players’ Welfare After Heartland Gets Transfer Ban

By / Law & Ethics /
Moses Etu has called on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to improve the welfare of its players, complaining that it is “a shame” that FIFA must intervene to remind the league of its duties. The demand follows a transfer ban placed on Heartland FC of Owerri due to unpaid wages owed to former Ivorian

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NPFL Slaps Kano Pillars with Heavy Sanctions After Violent Clash with Shooting Stars

NPFL Slaps Kano Pillars with Heavy Sanctions After Violent Clash with Shooting Stars

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed severe penalties on Kano Pillars following the violent incidents during their Matchday 8 fixture against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The league’s disciplinary committee found the club guilty of multiple breaches, including inadequate security, failure

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Chelsea Sign Promising Nigerian Teen Defender Riley Ebho

Chelsea Sign Promising Nigerian Teen Defender Riley Ebho

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Rising Nigerian star Riley Ebho has joined Premier League side Chelsea, marking another exciting addition to the club’s youth setup. The 16 year old right-back becomes the second Nigerian defender to sign for the Blues after the recent arrival of Justin Osagie, formerly of Celtic and Peterborough United. Ebho joins Chelsea as a first-year scholar,

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AC Milan's Pursuit of Osimhen Halted by Napoli's Transfer Clause

AC Milan’s Pursuit of Osimhen Halted by Napoli’s Transfer Clause

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AC Milan’s ambitions to re-sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen have encountered a significant obstacle due to a restrictive clause in his contract with Galatasaray. Napoli, his former club, included a “No Serie A Return” clause in Osimhen’s agreement with the Turkish club, effectively preventing him from transferring to any Italian club for two seasons following

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