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Super Eagles Torunarigha avoids red card twice in Gent’ draw vs. Brugge

By Kelechi Abel / Football Law and Ethics / March 5, 2025

Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha was fortunate to avoid two red cards during Gent’s 1-1 draw with Club Brugge, according to analysts and commentators. Belgian football pundit Filip Joos criticized the defender’s actions, stating: “It was just revenge from him. It was over the top.” Joos further described the incident, saying Torunarigha completely ignored the […]

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Bayelsa Queens coach urges better sponsorship for women’s football

By Kelechi Abel / Merchandising and Branding / March 5, 2025

Bayelsa Queens head coach Ogbonda Whyte has called for major infrastructure improvements and increased sponsorship to strengthen the Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL as it enters its second phase. Speaking on women’s football challenges, Whyte emphasized that poor playing surfaces and lack of financial support are key obstacles to the sport’s growth in Nigeria. “Most

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Akor, Dessers, and Tella make Super Eagles provisional squad for WCQ

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / March 5, 2025

Sevilla striker Jerome Akor, Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers, and Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella have been included in the Super Eagles’ provisional 39 man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month. This will be the first set of matches under new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle,

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Gift Monday Named Liga F Player of the Month for February 2025

By Kelechi Abel / International Nigerian Footballers / March 4, 2025

Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has been crowned the Liga F Player of the Month for February, following her outstanding performances for UDG Tenerife in Spain’s top-tier women’s league. The 23 year old Nigerian beat competition from some of the league’s biggest stars, including Real Madrid’s Alba Redondo, Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen, and Deportivo’s Ainhoa

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Ola Aina Among Europe’s Top Defenders for Possession Won

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / March 4, 2025

Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has established himself as one of Europe’s best defenders, ranking fifth in the top five leagues for possession won, according to statistics from WhoScored. Aina has regained 150 possessions this season, putting him alongside elite players such as Barcelona’s Pedri (161), Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo (159), Lens’ Adrien Thomasson (158), and

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Injured Onyedika included in UCL squad for Aston Villa clash

By Kelechi Abel / Health and Fitness / March 4, 2025

Despite struggling with injury, Raphael Onyedika has been included in Club Brugge’s matchday squad for their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 home tie against Aston Villa. The Nigerian midfielder had been sidelined for Brugge’s last two matches after being forced off in their league clash against Standard Liège last month. His return is

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NPFL goalkeeper to get Super Eagles call up for World Cup qualifiers

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / March 4, 2025

A mystery goalkeeper from the NPFL has been named in the Super Eagles’ 23 man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. While the Nigeria Football Federation NFF has yet to confirm his identity, reports suggest that the candidate will serve as Nigeria’s third choice goalkeeper, behind Stanley Nwabali

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Amuneke urges Heartland to improve after 2-0 loss to Ikorodu City

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerian Premier League / March 4, 2025

Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has vowed to improve his squad’s tactical approach following their 2-0 defeat to Ikorodu City in their latest NPFL matchday 27 encounter. The loss dropped Heartland to 12th place, while Ikorodu City climbed to sixth in the league standings. Despite the setback, Amuneke praised his players for their fighting

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Morrison urges Awoniyi to refine tactics to match Chris Wood’s level

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / March 4, 2025

Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison has advised Taiwo Awoniyi to refine his game-reading skills if he hopes to reach the level of his Nottingham Forest teammate, Chris Wood. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live while analyzing Forest’s FA Cup win over Ipswich Town, Morrison highlighted the differences between the two strikers. Taiwo Awoniyi doesn’t

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Three Nigerian youngsters train with Arsenal first team before PSV clash

By Kelechi Abel / Youth Development and Scouting / March 4, 2025

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta included three young players of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri, Ifeoluwa Ibrahim, and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji in the first team’s final training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash against PSV Eindhoven. The session, held at Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, provided a crucial opportunity

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