The Nigerian U17 women’s team, known as the Flamingos, is set to kick off their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign tonight with a match against New Zealand. Scheduled for 9 pm Nigeria time at the Cibao Stadium in the Dominican Republic, this Group A fixture sees Nigeria aiming for a strong start. The […]
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Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah has been ruled out for the remainder of the year after suffering a tibia fracture. The 26 year old, who plays for Orlando Pirates in South Africa, sustained the injury during a PSL game against Polokwane City, which also caused him to miss Nigeria’s recent AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya
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As Serie A resumes post international break, Juventus is set to host Lazio at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Juventus remains the only unbeaten team in Italy this season but has faced challenges with recent form, drawing four of their last five matches, which sees them currently in third place with 13 points, three points
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Swedish club Kalmar FF has confirmed substantial interest from top European clubs in their young centre back, Vince Osuji. Kalmar’s sports director, Jorgen Petersson, acknowledged the strong demand for the 18 year old Nigerian defender, describing the interested parties as big clubs willing to pay between two and three million euros for his transfer. This
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Nigerian U17 women’s national team defender Jumai Adebayo has named Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as her role model ahead of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup opener. Adebayo, who played a crucial role as a centre back in the Flamingos’ qualification campaign, will be looking to bring the same level of defensive strength
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The Lagos State Football Association LSFA has announced the launch of the Lagos Elite Football tournament, set to begin on January 4, 2025. Taking place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, and the Legacy Pitch at the National Stadium Surulere, the tournament will feature top Lagos based clubs in a competitive yet friendly environment. Clubs
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Shola Ogundana, the Nigerian-born talent currently with Brazilian club Flamengo, has given back to his roots by supporting grassroots football development in Ekiti State. Partnering with Beyond Limits Football Academy, Ogundana donated footballs, educational materials, and funds to the Ekiti State Football Association and all 16 local football councils. The donation took place at the
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Barcelona has reportedly decided against pursuing Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in the upcoming January transfer window. Initially, Barcelona’s director, Deco, had shown interest in bringing the 20 year old Anglo-Nigerian to the club to bolster the midfield. However, head coach Hansi Flick appears satisfied with the current options, including Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and
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The Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL faces mounting pressure to enforce sanctions on clubs with outstanding debts, following the expiration of an extended grace period. Clubs including Enyimba FC, Heartland FC, Lobi Stars, and others are reportedly indebted to former players and coaches for unlawfully terminated contracts and overdue payments, as ruled by the Nigeria
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Coach Aliyu Zubairu is set to rely on the strength of the Flying Eagles’ midfield as they aim to excel in the WAFU B U20 AFCON qualifying tournament in Togo. With an emphasis on an expansive passing game, Zubairu has assembled a 20 man squad featuring seven midfielders, including Nasiru Salihu and Suleyman Alabi from
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