Ola Aina to Stay at Nottingham Forest Despite Interest from Top Clubs

Ola Aina to Stay at Nottingham Forest Despite Interest from Top Clubs

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Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is reportedly ready to extend his stay at Nottingham Forest, despite growing interest from Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool. The 28 year old is in the final months of his current contract, but talks between Forest and his representatives have progressed positively. According to reports, Aina has […]

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Dessers Backs Raskin’s Rise Amid Potential Exit Talks at Rangers

Dessers Backs Raskin’s Rise Amid Potential Exit Talks at Rangers

By / Interviews /

Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has expressed admiration for teammate Nicolas Raskin’s growing influence at the club, acknowledging the likelihood of a future move away from Ibrox if the Belgian midfielder continues his stellar form. The 24 year old Raskin, who recently earned his senior debut for Belgium, has attracted attention from several Premier League clubs.

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Salisu Yusuf Reflects on First Defeat as Nasarawa United Suffer Setback

Salisu Yusuf Reflects on First Defeat as Nasarawa United Suffer Setback

By / Nigerian Premier League /

Nasarawa United head coach Salisu Yusuf has described his team’s 1-0 loss to Kwara United as painful, especially after an own goal handed victory to the visitors. The defeat, decided by a 64th-minute error from Emeka Onyema, ended the Solid Miners’ impressive eight-match unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Onyema failed to deal

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Samuel Okon Delighted After Dream Debut Goal for Shooting Stars

Samuel Okon Delighted After Dream Debut Goal for Shooting Stars

By / Match Previews and Reviews /

Samuel Okon couldn’t contain his joy after marking his debut for Shooting Stars with a stunning goal and a Man of the Match performance in a 3-1 win over Niger Tornadoes. The left back, who recently joined the club from Bayelsa United during the mid-season transfer window, made an immediate impact by curling home a

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SGFC GM Applauds Jagaban Cup as Key Stage for Grassroots Talent

SGFC GM Applauds Jagaban Cup as Key Stage for Grassroots Talent

By / Youth Development and Scouting /

Olatoye Olawole, General Manager of SGFC Athletics, has praised the Jagaban Cup as a leading platform for grassroots football development in Nigeria. Speaking after his team’s thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Dino sealed by a late strike from Ayodeji Abayomi on matchday two Olawole commended the tournament’s structure and its impact on youth football. Describing

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Sadiq Umar Claims LaLiga’s Goal of the Month Award for March

Sadiq Umar Claims LaLiga’s Goal of the Month Award for March

By / Fan Zone /

Nigerian forward Sadiq Umar has been awarded LaLiga’s Goal of the Month for March following his stunning backheel finish against Osasuna. The 28 year old produced a moment of brilliance that helped Valencia rescue a dramatic 3-3 draw at El Sadar. With the match slipping away, Valencia trailed 3-2 in the final minutes. Sergi Canós

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Victor Osimhen Named Super Lig’s Top Striker by Ex-PSG Star Nouma

Victor Osimhen Named Super Lig’s Top Striker by Ex-PSG Star Nouma

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Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Pascal Nouma has hailed Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen as the best striker currently playing in the Turkish Super Lig. In a recent interview with Ekol Sports, Nouma placed Osimhen at the top of a competitive list that includes Youssef En-Nesyri, Mauro Icardi, Edin Džeko, and Ciro Immobile. “The best striker in Turkey

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Flying Eagles in Limbo as Ivory Coast Pulls Out of U20 AFCON Hosting

Flying Eagles in Limbo as Ivory Coast Pulls Out of U20 AFCON Hosting

By / Events and Tournaments /

Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are facing a wave of uncertainty following Ivory Coast’s sudden withdrawal as hosts of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. The decision, announced just 30 days before the tournament was due to begin, has thrown Nigeria’s preparation plans into disarray. The Ivorian Football Federation FIF confirmed

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Falconets Stars Comfort Folorunsho and Adaobi Okah Join Banik Ostrava

Falconets Stars Comfort Folorunsho and Adaobi Okah Join Banik Ostrava

By / Transfer News /

Czech second tier side Banik Ostrava have secured the signatures of Nigerian youngsters Comfort Folorunsho and Adaobi Okah, both members of Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets. Folorunsho, a commanding defender, makes the move from Nigeria Women Premier League champions Edo Queens, with whom she lifted the league title last season. Before her stint in

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Chelle Blames Fatigue for Nigeria's Late Collapse Against Zimbabwe

Chelle Blames Fatigue for Nigeria’s Late Collapse Against Zimbabwe

By / National Team News /

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has attributed Nigeria’s late 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe to player fatigue and a lapse in focus during the closing stages. The result came as a blow after Nigeria had taken the lead through Victor Osimhen in the 74th minute, only to concede in the 90th minute when Tawanda Chirewa equalised

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