Ndidi: “Red card cost us win” in Besiktas’ defeat to Fenerbahce

Ndidi: “Red card cost us win” in Besiktas’ defeat to Fenerbahce

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Wilfred Ndidi has attributed Beşiktaş J.K.’s 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahçe S.K. in Sunday’s Istanbul derby to the team being reduced to ten men for over an hour. Beşiktaş had surged into a commanding 2-0 lead through goals by El Bilal Touré and Emirhan Topçu before the game turned. In the 25th minute, a foul by

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Simon’s strike downs Monaco as Paris FC claim 1-0 win

Simon’s strike downs Monaco as Paris FC claim 1-0 win

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Nigeria international winger Moses Simon was on target as Paris FC secured a 1-0 away victory over AS Monaco in the French Ligue 1 on Saturday. The decisive goal came in the 53rd minute after French midfielder Maxime López surged through the midfield and delivered a perfect pass into the six-yard box, where Simon was

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Ajayi Praised After Key Change Sparks Hull City Victory at Norwich

Ajayi Praised After Key Change Sparks Hull City Victory at Norwich

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Semi Ajayi was singled out by his manager Sergej Jakirović for his impressive contribution to Hull City’s 2-0 win over Norwich City at Carrow Road. Ajayi came on at half‐time and helped bring much-needed stability to the defence after Hull City had struggled in the first half. Jakirović said: “Semi gave us stability … When

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Rivers United’s Continental Run Safeguards NPFL’s Four CAF Slots

Rivers United’s Continental Run Safeguards NPFL’s Four CAF Slots

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Rivers United’s progression to the knockout stages of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup has been credited with preserving Nigeria’s entitlement to four slots in CAF club competitions for the following season. The club secured a key 2-1 victory against Ghana’s Dreams FC in Uyo, a result deemed pivotal by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)

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Okoye Keeps First Clean Sheet of Season, Reminds Chelle of His Case

Okoye Keeps First Clean Sheet of Season, Reminds Chelle of His Case

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Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye secured his first clean sheet of the 2025-26 season as Udinese Calcio held Atalanta BC to a 1-0 win. Okoye was rarely troubled in the match all five of Atalanta’s shots on target failed to test him meaningfully. The victory was Udinese’s second consecutive home win, courtesy of a strike from Nicolò Zaniolo

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Zubairu Set to Join Egyptian Club Telecom SC After Flying Eagles Tenure

Zubairu Set to Join Egyptian Club Telecom SC After Flying Eagles Tenure

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Nigeria U-20 head coach Aliyu Zubairu is reportedly set to join the Egyptian side Telecom SC (also known as We SC) after his role with the Flying Eagles. Sources indicate that Zubairu will leave his post with Nigeria’s U-20 national team and take up a new assignment with the Cairo-based club, which competes in the

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Record-breaking Nigerian Striker Makes Senior Debut for Southampton

Record-breaking Nigerian Striker Makes Senior Debut for Southampton

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Teenage sensation Nicholas Oyekunle has made his long-awaited senior debut for Southampton F.C. in their 2-0 home defeat by Preston North End F.C..  The 18 year old forward entered the match in the 86th minute, replacing full-back Mads Roerslev as Southampton sought a late equaliser. Oyekunle has already made headlines in the youth ranks, recording

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Alozie Embraces Heritage: “I Want to Link with My Culture”

Alozie Embraces Heritage: “I Want to Link with My Culture”

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Michelle Alozie, the defender for the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the Houston Dash in the US, has spoken openly about her ambition to deepen her connection with Nigerian culture following her decision to represent the country internationally. Born and raised in the United States to Nigerian parents, Alozie revealed that although she grew up

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Chukwueze Earns “Very Good” Rating After Impactful Cameo in Fulham’s 3-0 Win

Chukwueze Earns “Very Good” Rating After Impactful Cameo in Fulham’s 3-0 Win

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Samuel Chukwueze received a 7/10 rating from Sky Sports for his performance in Fulham F.C.’s 3-0 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.. The Nigerian winger entered the match as a substitute in the 77th minute, marking his third league appearance for Fulham this season.  Almost immediately, he nearly made a decisive contribution when his

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