WAFCON Winner Babajide Pays Tribute to Late Liverpool Coach Beard

WAFCON Winner Babajide Pays Tribute to Late Liverpool Coach Beard

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Rinsola Babajide, the forward who helped Nigeria to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, has paid tribute to former Liverpool Women coach Matt Beard, following his passing at age 47. Babajide, who spent four years under Beard at Liverpool before moving permanently to Real Betis, shared her condolences via social media. Beard first […]

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Mubarak Suleiman Becomes First Nigeria-Based Player in UEFA Youth League

Mubarak Suleiman Becomes First Nigeria-Based Player in UEFA Youth League

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Mubarak Emmanuel Suleiman has made history by becoming the first player based in Nigeria to feature in the UEFA Youth League. He earned the distinction after signing with Slavia Prague and being included in the matchday squad for their U19/Youth League fixture. At 18 years old, Suleiman made the move from Right2Win Academy in Nigeria

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Nigeria’s Clubs Begin CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup Campaigns

Nigeria’s Clubs Begin CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup Campaigns

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Nigerian clubs kick off their continental battles this weekend in the CAF Champions League (CAFCL) and CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC). Remo Stars and Rivers United will represent in the Champions League, while Abia Warriors and Kwara United compete in the Confederation Cup. Rivers United begin their campaign with a preliminary-round first leg against FC Les Aigles

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Teen Forward Benjamin Onyekachi Signs First Pro Deal with JS Kairouan

Teen Forward Benjamin Onyekachi Signs First Pro Deal with JS Kairouan

By / Transfer News /
Benjamin Onyekachi, a promising Nigerian teenager, has inked his first professional contract with Tunisian side JS Kairouan, the deal confirmed earlier this week. This marks a major step for the young forward, moving from youth or amateur status to full professional ranks. Though the length and financial details of the contract were not disclosed, sources

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Calabar Rovers name Okonkwo as new head coach ahead of NNL return

Calabar Rovers name Okonkwo as new head coach ahead of NNL return

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A fresh leadership era has begun at Rovers FC of Calabar, the Nigeria National League side, with the club announcing the appointment of Okonkwo as their new head coach. Okonkwo takes over at a time when Rovers aim to consolidate their status and push for promotion. Okonkwo assumes the reins following the departure of Caleb

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Aluko, Nwoko, Sowunmi & Akachukwu shine in PL2 goals on Friday

Aluko, Nwoko, Sowunmi & Akachukwu shine in PL2 goals on Friday

By / Youth Development /
Four young players eligible for Nigeria found the net in Friday’s Premier League 2 action, All Nigeria Soccer reports. Olabade Aluko captained Leicester City in their tough 6-3 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, getting his side’s first goal by weaving past two defenders before slotting home from a tight angle in the 21st minute. Chibuzo Nwoko

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Akor Adams & Ejuke return to Sevilla squad for Alavés La Liga tie

Akor Adams & Ejuke return to Sevilla squad for Alavés La Liga tie

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Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda has welcomed back Nigerian forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke ahead of their La Liga meeting with Deportivo Alavés. Both players had been sidelined with muscle injuries but are now fit to make the matchday squad. Adams missed Sevilla’s last two games after sustaining a thigh issue, while Ejuke was forced

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Governor Funds Kwara United Ahead of Asante Kotoko Clash in CAF Confed Cup

Governor Funds Kwara United Ahead of Asante Kotoko Clash in CAF Confed Cup

By / Governance /
A major boost has come for Kwara United as Governor AbdulRazaq throws his full support behind the club ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round match against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. The backing includes financing for the team’s travel, accommodation, and even the media delegation. The Ilorin-based side have officially departed for Accra, and

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Falconets Coach Aduku Vows Full Throttle for Rwanda U-20 Clash

Falconets Coach Aduku Vows Full Throttle for Rwanda U-20 Clash

By / Women's Football /
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, are going all-out against Rwanda in their upcoming World Cup qualifying tie, according to coach Moses Aduku. Aduku has summoned 35 players to camp in Abuja beginning 10 August as part of preparations for the second-round fixtures. The first leg of the qualifier takes place in Kigali on Sunday

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Barça Legends to face Jay-Jay Okocha-led Africa XI in Abuja on October 25

Barça Legends to face Jay-Jay Okocha-led Africa XI in Abuja on October 25

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Abuja is set to play host to a spectacular legends football clash as Barça Legends, featuring Ronaldinho among others, gear up to face Africa Legends led by Jay-Jay Okocha. The match is scheduled for Saturday, 25 October 2025 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, with kick-off at 3:00 p.m. local time. The Barça side will

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