Exciting VAR Plans: NFF Eyes Cote d’Ivoire for Equipment Importation

Exciting VAR Plans: NFF Eyes Cote d’Ivoire for Equipment Importation

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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has swung into action, setting wheels in motion to import Video Assistant Referee (VAR) equipment from Côte d’Ivoire. The move is part of a broader initiative to upgrade officiating standards across domestic competitions, according to football pundit Chukwujekwu. President Ibrahim Musa Gusau recently confirmed that training referees in VAR has […]

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Wikki Tourists Boss Maikaba Confident of Promotion Playoffs Success

Wikki Tourists Boss Maikaba Confident of Promotion Playoffs Success

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Wikki Tourists head coach, Abdu Maikaba, has expressed strong confidence in his team’s preparation and chances ahead of the Nigeria National League (NNL) promotion playoffs in Enugu. Maikaba, who previously managed Rangers and Akwa United, spoke with journalists following his team’s final training session in Bauchi before their journey to Enugu. He highlighted the squad’s

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Onyemechi Targets Breakthrough Year at CA Bizertin in Tunisia

Onyemechi Targets Breakthrough Year at CA Bizertin in Tunisia

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Nigerian forward Adegbile Favor Onyemechi is aiming for a standout season with Club Athlétique Bizertin as the team ramps up preparations for the 2025/26 campaign in Tunisia’s top flight, Ligue Professionnelle 1. Having gradually worked his way into the squad, Onyemechi is now determined to assert himself as a key figure for the Bizerte-based outfit.

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Ajax Set to Offload Chuba Akpom After Lille Loan Spell

Ajax Set to Offload Chuba Akpom After Lille Loan Spell

By / Merch & Branding /
Dutch giants Ajax are open to offers for Nigerian‑born striker Chuba Akpom this summer. The 29 year old spent the second half of last season on loan at French side Lille, scoring three goals in 14 Ligue 1 fixtures. Akpom is among seven first‑team players whose futures at the former European champions are uncertain, part of

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Iheanacho’s Sevilla Future Depends on Ex-Nigerian 1996 Olympian

Iheanacho’s Sevilla Future Depends on Ex-Nigerian 1996 Olympian

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Sevilla’s handling of striker Kelechi Iheanacho is now shaping his future possibly influenced by the legacy of a former midfielder who faced Nigeria in the 1996 Olympic final. Sevilla head coach García Pimienta has acknowledged that Iheanacho is “free to leave” amid growing interest from England, Greece, France and Turkey, following a spell of underwhelming

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Abiodun Revels in Super Falcons’ 3–1 Victory Against Ghana

Abiodun Revels in Super Falcons’ 3–1 Victory Against Ghana

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a confident 3–1 win over Ghana’s Black Queens in a friendly match, with midfielder Deborah Abiodun playing a pivotal role. The 21 year old commander of the midfield expressed her delight at the team’s collective performance. Abiodun commented, “I am fulfilled, I am super excited and super grateful for this opportunity.

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Osun United Chair Ololade Eyes Super 8 Spot in Southern Conference

Osun United Chair Ololade Eyes Super 8 Spot in Southern Conference

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Osun United chairman Ololade has described the Southern Conference NNL Super 8 promotion play‑offs as a “wide‑open” contest following his club’s qualification for next month’s finals in Asaba. The Omoluabi Giants secured their place with a convincing 3–1 victory over First Bank FC, finishing second in Group B with 36 points from 20 matches. Ololade pointed

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Premier League Tug‑Of‑War Heats Up for Raphael Onyedika

Premier League Tug‑Of‑War Heats Up for Raphael Onyedika

By / Transfer News /
A fierce transfer battle has erupted in the Premier League as West Ham United and Everton vie for Club Brugge’s Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Both clubs are said to have made concrete contact over a potential summer move. Onyedika, 24, joined Brugge in August 2022 on a five‑year contract and has since made nearly 140 appearances,

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Falode Applauds Growth of Women’s Football After Cup Finale

Falode Applauds Growth of Women’s Football After Cup Finale

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Organisers of the Nigeria Women’s Cup witnessed a riveting final as Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons battled to a draw before Rivers Angels clinched the trophy on penalties, securing a record‑breaking 10th title. The chair of the Nigerian Women’s Football League board, Aisha Falode, commended both teams for the quality of play and growth in

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Iwobi crowns Jay‑Jay Okocha his GOAT and crafts his dream midfielder

Iwobi crowns Jay‑Jay Okocha his GOAT and crafts his dream midfielder

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ALEX IWOBI has revealed that his uncle and Super Eagles legend Jay‑Jay Okocha remains his greatest footballer of all time – both on and off the pitch. Speaking on the “Is This Seat Taken” podcast, Iwobi said: “In the sport? Forever my uncle, Jay Jay Okocha. I have to shout him out all the time.” Iwobi,

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