Zubairu Targets Wins vs Norway, Saudi Arabia, Colombia for Eagles

Zubairu Targets Wins vs Norway, Saudi Arabia, Colombia for Eagles

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Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has singled out Nigeria’s group opponents—Norway, Saudi Arabia and Colombia as key matches to target during the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The U-20 side will open their campaign in Chile on 29 September against Norway, before facing Saudi Arabia three days later, and closing out group play versus […]

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Shooting Stars Still Winless After Narrow Loss to Rivers United

Shooting Stars Still Winless After Narrow Loss to Rivers United

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Shooting Stars’ search for a first victory of the 2025/26 NPFL season continued after they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The Oluyole Warriors went into the clash without a win from three games, and though they held firm in the first half, their resistance

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Boniface Sparkles with Assist on Bremen Debut in 4-0 Rout of Gladbach

Boniface Sparkles with Assist on Bremen Debut in 4-0 Rout of Gladbach

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Victor Boniface made an instant impact for Werder Bremen, coming off the bench to provide the assist for Justin Njinmah’s goal as Bremen defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 in the Bundesliga. Signed on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, the Nigerian striker was introduced in the 75th minute and quickly displayed vision and composure, threading through a pass

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Enyimba Surge Past Bayelsa United; Musa’s Strike Lifts Kano Pillars

Enyimba Surge Past Bayelsa United; Musa’s Strike Lifts Kano Pillars

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Enyimba secured a valuable away win over Bayelsa United with a strong showing on the road. Meanwhile, Kano Pillars edged a tight encounter thanks to a decisive goal from Musa. In Aba, Enyimba demonstrated composure and tactical discipline to earn all three points, silencing home fans and reaffirming their ambitions in the league. At the

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Iheanacho’s Last-Gasp Penalty Wins the Day on Celtic Debut

Iheanacho’s Last-Gasp Penalty Wins the Day on Celtic Debut

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A dream debut for Kelechi Iheanacho as the Nigerian striker converted a 96th-minute penalty to give Celtic a dramatic 2-1 win away at Kilmarnock. Signed late in the transfer window, Iheanacho came on as a substitute before stepping up in stoppage time to slot home the winner, securing all three points for the Hoops. David

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Benjamin Fredrick: Nigeria’s Young Defender Making Waves Across West Africa

Benjamin Fredrick: Nigeria’s Young Defender Making Waves Across West Africa

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A Nigerian centre-back, Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick, is turning heads across West Africa with his displays at youth and senior levels. Fredrick progressed through the Simoiben Football Academy before stints with ABS and Nasarawa United in the Nigerian domestic leagues.  In August 2023, he joined Brentford on loan, with the Premier League side later activating the

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Hull City Struggle Without Ajayi as Coach Jakirović Confirms Return

Hull City Struggle Without Ajayi as Coach Jakirović Confirms Return

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Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has provided a positive update on Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi’s recovery, indicating when the centre-back might return to action. Ajayi, who joined the Tigers on a free transfer this summer after leaving West Brom, suffered a hamstring injury following his debut in Hull’s Championship opener against Coventry City

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Chiamaka Nnadozie Faces 16 Shots in Brighton WSL Defeat to Manchester City

Chiamaka Nnadozie Faces 16 Shots in Brighton WSL Defeat to Manchester City

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Brighton & Hove Albion’s Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, was kept busy as Manchester City battled back from a 1–0 deficit to beat the Seagulls 2–1 in the Women’s Super League. Despite Brighton taking the lead through Fran Kirby’s early strike, City fought back with goals from Khadija Shaw and Yui Hasegawa to claim their first

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Tella: Leverkusen Start Fresh Under Hjulmand After Early Frustration

Tella: Leverkusen Start Fresh Under Hjulmand After Early Frustration

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Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has admitted the squad felt frustrated with their slow start to the season, telling ESPN: “As a team, I don’t want to say embarrassed but we were angry at ourselves.” The Nigerian winger insisted the arrival of new manager Kasper Hjulmand has restored confidence within the squad, helping them unlock

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Abdullahi Abdulrahman’s brace steals the show as Hobro IK win in Denmark

Abdullahi Abdulrahman’s brace steals the show as Hobro IK win in Denmark

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A young Abuja-born forward, Abdullahi Abdulrahman, lit up the Danish First Division on Sunday with a brace and a Man of the Match display as Hobro IK secured a key victory. Abdulrahman opened the scoring with a composed finish in the first half before doubling his tally after the break, guiding Hobro past their opponents

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