Nigerian forward Abdulrafiu Owolabi made a thunderous impression in his first starting appearance for Akonangui FC of Equatorial Guinea, scoring twice in a 3-1 victory over Dragon. The former Rovers FC man, deployed as a winger, found the net in both halves to guide his new team to a commanding win. Owolabi opened the scoring […]
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Moses Simon has etched his name into FC Nantes’ history books by becoming the club’s all time leading assist provider. The Super Eagles winger recorded his 41st assist during a vital 2-1 away victory against OGC Nice, further cementing his legacy in French football. This season marks his most productive campaign yet, having directly contributed
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Two young players of Nigerian heritage Rayan Oyebade and Lanre Awesu have signed their first professional contracts with Premier League club West Ham United, marking a significant step in their footballing careers. Defender Rayan Oyebade has been part of the Hammers’ setup since the U14 level after impressing during a trial, having previously played at
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The Nigeria Football Federation has named Danlami Alanana as the new Chief Operating Officer COO of the Nigeria National League NNL, following the redeployment of Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman to oversee Inter-Club Competitions. Alanana brings considerable experience to the position. He previously served as the first Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL and
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Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman ahead of the summer transfer window. The Atalanta star has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, but it appears United are leading the race to secure his signature. Lookman, 27, is reportedly keen on a return to England, where he was born
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As the Nigeria Premier Football League enters Matchday 32, the intensity of the season reaches new heights. One of the weekend’s standout ties sees Remo Stars travel to Port Harcourt to face Rivers United in a top of the table encounter that could reshape the title race. Rivers United, currently trailing by eight points, will
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Flying Eagles star Benjamin Fredrick is on the cusp of a breakthrough moment, as he nears his Premier League debut for Brentford FC. The 19 year old defender has fully recovered from a pre-season injury and was recently included on the bench in Brentford’s 2–1 away victory against Bournemouth. Fredrick, who has noticeably bulked up
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Olanrewaju Yemi Daniel, popularly known as Coach Yema and a former head coach of Enyimba FC, has taken a pivotal step in his coaching career. He has travelled to South Africa to complete the final phase of the UEFA B coaching license, further cementing his position among Nigeria’s most forward-thinking young football tacticians. As part
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Chidera Ejuke may be on the brink of another return to the Super Eagles squad, following a period on the sidelines due to injury. The Sevilla winger had previously been shortlisted for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, but was ultimately left out as Nathan Tella of Bayer Leverkusen and Samuel
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Faustino Anjorin has made the pivotal decision to pledge his international future to Nigeria, marking a significant win for the Nigeria Football Federation. The Chelsea academy graduate, now playing for Italian side Empoli, has opted to represent the Super Eagles instead of England, for whom he was once tipped to become a standout player. Having
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