Adebayor: Kanu Is My Idol, God of Football

Adebayor: Kanu Is My Idol, God of Football

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Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has hailed Nigerian football icon Nwankwo Kanu as more than just an idol describing him as “a big brother and best friend” who guided him both on and off the pitch. Adebayor revealed that wearing Kanu’s iconic number 25 shirt at Arsenal and using his locker was “a huge accomplishment”. Speaking to […]

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Iwobi Opens Up on Music, Mental Health, and Making a Difference

Iwobi Opens Up on Music, Mental Health, and Making a Difference

By / Fan Zone /
Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed his passion for music and mental health advocacy, emphasising his desire to inspire young people beyond the football pitch. Under the pseudonym “17”, Iwobi dropped his debut single “Don’t Shoot” in June 2024 a reflection of his East London upbringing and a plea for youth to

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Super Falcons Arrive in Casablanca for WAFCON 2024 Prep

Super Falcons Arrive in Casablanca for WAFCON 2024 Prep

By / Women's Football /
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have touched down in Casablanca to begin their final preparations for WAFCON 2024 in Morocco, following a training camp in Lisbon that included a goalless friendly with Portugal. A group of seven players arrived earlier this week Asisat Oshoala, Michelle Alozie, Deborah Abiodun, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Folashade Ijamilusi, Esther Okoronkwo and Chioma Okafor

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2025 CWC: Ogbelu Features as Chelsea Beat Esperance, Reach R16

2025 CWC: Ogbelu Features as Chelsea Beat Esperance, Reach R16

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu featured for the full 90 minutes as Chelsea defeated Espérance de Tunis 3–0 in their final Group D fixture at the Club World Cup in Philadelphia. This marked his third appearance of the tournament, underlining his growing influence. Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, and a late strike by Tyrique George secured

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AC Milan Eye Youngest Nigerian from 2024–25 Europe’s Big 5

AC Milan Eye Youngest Nigerian from 2024–25 Europe’s Big 5

By / Transfer News /
Serie A giants AC Milan are among the front-runners in the race to sign Raphael Onyedika, the Super Eagles midfielder who has starred for Club Brugge, PUNCH Sports Extra report. The Belgian club, fresh off another Pro League title, values the 24 year old at around €20 million a sum Milan appear prepared to match. Onyedika, a standout performer in Brugge’s

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Hearts of Oak, 2 Others Confirmed for Eko Cup Pre-Season Tourney

Hearts of Oak, 2 Others Confirmed for Eko Cup Pre-Season Tourney

By / Events & Tournaments /
Organisers of the Eko International Cup (EIC), a prestigious pre‑season tournament in Lagos, have confirmed that Accra Hearts of Oak will join Enyimba, Remo Stars, Shooting Stars, Ikorodu City, FC Kallon (Sierra Leone), SuperSport United (South Africa), and Dadje FC (Benin Republic) for the 2025 edition, scheduled for 6–13 July at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in

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Okoye Appointed Enugu State Sports Ambassador

Okoye Appointed Enugu State Sports Ambassador

By / Fan Zone /
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been named Enugu State Sports Ambassador by Governor Peter Mbah, recognising his rising stature in both national and international football. Okoye, who currently guards the net for Udinese in Serie A and stands at an imposing 1.98 m, has earned 16 caps for Nigeria and built a reputation for commanding performances. During

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Former MLSer Offor Joins Russian Premier League's FC Baltika

Former MLSer Offor Joins Russian Premier League’s FC Baltika

By / Transfer News /
Nigerian goalkeeper Samuel James delivered an outstanding performance in Finland’s Ykkösliiga, recording a remarkable 10 saves during SJK Seinäjoki II’s narrow 2–1 defeat to PK-35. Despite the loss, James’s efforts were widely praised, with fans and analysts alike highlighting his crucial interventions that kept his team in contention throughout the match. The 18 year old,

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Benin Midfielder Vows to Defeat Super Eagles After Nigeria Snub

Benin Midfielder Vows to Defeat Super Eagles After Nigeria Snub

By / Events & Tournaments /
Nigerian midfielder Junior Olaitan has issued a bold challenge to the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifier in October, declaring that the Benin national team will “sink” Nigeria when they meet in Uyo. Born in Porto-Novo to a Beninese mother and Nigerian father, Olaitan was eligible to represent Nigeria but chose to

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Nigerian GK Samuel James Makes 10 Saves in Finland Despite Loss

Nigerian GK Samuel James Makes 10 Saves in Finland Despite Loss

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Nigerian goalkeeper Samuel James delivered a superb performance in Finland’s Ykkösliiga, registering an impressive 10 saves for SJK Seinäjoki II despite the team falling short in a 2–1 defeat to PK‑35. The 18 year old shot‑stopper, who joined from Abuja’s Mavlon FC earlier this year, has quickly become known as “The Nigerian Wall” following a

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