CAFCC: Abia Warriors Tune Up on Enyimba’s Turf Before Decisive Djoliba Clash

CAFCC: Abia Warriors Tune Up on Enyimba’s Turf Before Decisive Djoliba Clash

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Abia Warriors concluded a two-day training camp on Enyimba’s astro turf in Aba on Tuesday evening, as Imama Amapakabo’s men fine-tuned preparations for their crucial CAF Confederation Cup first-round return leg against Djoliba FC of Mali this weekend in Bamako. The opening leg ended 1–1 on 21 September at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in […]

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Arokodare earns praise after netting first goal for Wolves in EFL Cup win

Arokodare earns praise after netting first goal for Wolves in EFL Cup win

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Tolu Arokodare has been showered with praise after scoring his first goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their 2-0 EFL Cup third-round win over Everton.The Nigerian forward’s late chip over Sam Johnstone in the 87th minute sealed Wolves’ progression to the fourth round. Signed from Genk on deadline day, Arokodare had been seeking a breakthrough moment

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Hull City boss giving an injury update on Semi Ajayi

Hull City boss giving an injury update on Semi Ajayi

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Hull City’s manager, Sergej Jakirović, has shared a positive update regarding defender Semi Ajayi’s recovery from a hamstring injury. Ajayi, who joined Hull as a free agent this summer after leaving West Brom, injured his hamstring shortly after helping the team earn a clean-sheet draw in their Championship opener against Coventry City. The injury forced

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Falconets Striker Goodness Osigwe Completes Move to Djurgården

Falconets Striker Goodness Osigwe Completes Move to Djurgården

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Falconets forward Goodness Osigwe has secured a permanent move to Swedish club Djurgården from former Nigeria Women Football League champions, Edo Queens. The striker was part of the Edo Queens squad that lifted the NWFL Premiership title in 2024. Djurgården’s sports director, Jean Balawo, said the club had been monitoring Osigwe since last year. “I

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“Djené: We Wanted Uche to Stay at Getafe,” Says Defender

“Djené: We Wanted Uche to Stay at Getafe,” Says Defender

By / Interviews /
Getafe defender Djené Dakonam has revealed that the club made every effort to keep Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche after several clubs expressed interest during the summer transfer window. Uche was heavily linked with moves away, but Getafe’s staff, including its captain, did not want him to go. Djené expressed pride in Uche’s performances, saying his

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Eight Future Stars Identified at Mama of Africa U17 Invitational, Set for Trials

Eight Future Stars Identified at Mama of Africa U17 Invitational, Set for Trials

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Eight standout players have emerged from the Mama of Africa U17 Scouting Invitational Tournament, and are now set for trials with leading academies across Nigeria and possibly abroad, according to tournament organisers. The Invitational, held last weekend, aimed to identify young talent aged 16-17 from various regions, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and the Northern

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Atubolu Breaks Bundesliga Record with Fifth Consecutive Penalty Save

Atubolu Breaks Bundesliga Record with Fifth Consecutive Penalty Save

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Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has made Bundesliga history with a feat rarely seen he saved his fifth consecutive penalty in matches this season. Latest stop came in the 59th minute of their 3-0 win over Werder Bremen, preserving a strong lead for his side. At just 23 years old, Atubolu’s run of consecutive penalty saves

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Samuel Kalu signs for Botev Plovdiv as winger seeks career revival

Samuel Kalu signs for Botev Plovdiv as winger seeks career revival

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Samuel Kalu, formerly of Bordeaux and Gent, has joined Bulgarian First League side Botev Plovdiv, in what is being seen as a chance for the Super Eagles winger to revive his playing career. The deal was completed with Kalu joining as a free agent, following a period without a club. bsnsports.com.ng At 26, Kalu is

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Brighton boss lauds Nnadozie after Women’s Yashin Trophy nod despite loss

Brighton boss lauds Nnadozie after Women’s Yashin Trophy nod despite loss

By / Merch & Branding /
Brighton & Hove Albion coach Dario Vidosic has spoken highly of Chiamaka Nnadozie, even though she narrowly missed out on the inaugural Women’s Yashin Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards. Nnadozie was beaten to the prize by Chelsea’s standout goalkeeper. The 24 year old Nigerian shot-stopper earned widespread praise for her performances over the

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Osimhen back in full training ahead of Galatasaray’s Konyaspor clash

Osimhen back in full training ahead of Galatasaray’s Konyaspor clash

By / Health & Fitness /
Victor Osimhen has returned to full training with Galatasaray after a short illness, making him potentially available for the upcoming match against Konyaspor. The Nigerian striker missed their Turkish Cup fixture with İstanbul Başakşehir but has now resumed group sessions. Galatasaray’s head coach, Okan Buruk, could call upon Osimhen as early as the match at

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