Iheanacho’s Last-Gasp Penalty Wins the Day on Celtic Debut

Iheanacho’s Last-Gasp Penalty Wins the Day on Celtic Debut

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A dream debut for Kelechi Iheanacho as the Nigerian striker converted a 96th-minute penalty to give Celtic a dramatic 2-1 win away at Kilmarnock. Signed late in the transfer window, Iheanacho came on as a substitute before stepping up in stoppage time to slot home the winner, securing all three points for the Hoops. David […]

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Benjamin Fredrick: Nigeria’s Young Defender Making Waves Across West Africa

Benjamin Fredrick: Nigeria’s Young Defender Making Waves Across West Africa

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A Nigerian centre-back, Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick, is turning heads across West Africa with his displays at youth and senior levels. Fredrick progressed through the Simoiben Football Academy before stints with ABS and Nasarawa United in the Nigerian domestic leagues.  In August 2023, he joined Brentford on loan, with the Premier League side later activating the

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Hull City Struggle Without Ajayi as Coach Jakirović Confirms Return

Hull City Struggle Without Ajayi as Coach Jakirović Confirms Return

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Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has provided a positive update on Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi’s recovery, indicating when the centre-back might return to action. Ajayi, who joined the Tigers on a free transfer this summer after leaving West Brom, suffered a hamstring injury following his debut in Hull’s Championship opener against Coventry City

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Chiamaka Nnadozie Faces 16 Shots in Brighton WSL Defeat to Manchester City

Chiamaka Nnadozie Faces 16 Shots in Brighton WSL Defeat to Manchester City

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Brighton & Hove Albion’s Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, was kept busy as Manchester City battled back from a 1–0 deficit to beat the Seagulls 2–1 in the Women’s Super League. Despite Brighton taking the lead through Fran Kirby’s early strike, City fought back with goals from Khadija Shaw and Yui Hasegawa to claim their first

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Tella: Leverkusen Start Fresh Under Hjulmand After Early Frustration

Tella: Leverkusen Start Fresh Under Hjulmand After Early Frustration

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Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella has admitted the squad felt frustrated with their slow start to the season, telling ESPN: “As a team, I don’t want to say embarrassed but we were angry at ourselves.” The Nigerian winger insisted the arrival of new manager Kasper Hjulmand has restored confidence within the squad, helping them unlock

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Abdullahi Abdulrahman’s brace steals the show as Hobro IK win in Denmark

Abdullahi Abdulrahman’s brace steals the show as Hobro IK win in Denmark

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A young Abuja-born forward, Abdullahi Abdulrahman, lit up the Danish First Division on Sunday with a brace and a Man of the Match display as Hobro IK secured a key victory. Abdulrahman opened the scoring with a composed finish in the first half before doubling his tally after the break, guiding Hobro past their opponents

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Watford Loans Tom Dele-Bashiru, Elder Brother of Fisayo, to Gençlerbirliği

Watford Loans Tom Dele-Bashiru, Elder Brother of Fisayo, to Gençlerbirliği

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A former Nigeria U23 international, Tom Dele-Bashiru, has been loaned out by Championship club Watford to Turkish Super Lig side Gençlerbirliği SK for the remainder of the 2025–2026 season. The deal was finalised before the close of the Turkish transfer window on Friday, 12 September. Tom is the elder brother of Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo

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Nigerian Midfielder Toyin “Deco” Joins Boluspor in Turkey

Nigerian Midfielder Toyin “Deco” Joins Boluspor in Turkey

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A promising Nigerian midfielder, Emmanuel Toyin popularly known by his nickname “Deco” — has completed a transfer to Turkish First League outfit Boluspor. Toyin made the jump from Amateur Lig I club Sapanca Kurtkoyspor, where his performances earned attention in Turkey’s competitive lower tiers. This move represents a significant step up for the Nigerian, who

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