As the Nigeria National League NNL prepares to resume on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Prostar Sports International, a key sponsor and official provider of match balls, has sent a New Year message to teams, officials, and fans. In the message, Managing Director and CEO, Ambassador Paul Maduakor, highlighted the league’s pivotal role in grassroots football […]
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Norwegian club Fredrikstad FK has announced the signing of 16 year old Swedish-Nigerian central defender Kennedy Okpaleke, beating top teams from Italy, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany to secure his signature. Okpaleke joins Fredrikstad on a contract running until 2027, leaving Swedish fourth-tier club Lindome GIF. Okpaleke had trials with clubs such as IFK Göteborg, Empoli,
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Brown Ideye made his debut for Enyimba as a substitute in their goalless draw against Bendel Insurance at the Aba International Stadium on Tuesday. This match also marked Stanley Eguma’s first game in charge of the “People’s Elephant.” Ideye, who was recently signed, replaced Ifeanyi Ihemekwele in the 86th minute. Despite his introduction, Enyimba extended
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Premier League clubs Southampton, Bournemouth, and Ipswich Town have expressed interest in signing Nigerian forward Josh Maja. The West Bromwich Albion striker has been in fine form this season, scoring 10 goals and providing two assists in 24 appearances in the Sky Bet Championship. The three English clubs are reportedly preparing to make a move
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Enugu Rangers striker Bashir Usman has been named the NPFL Player of the Week for Matchday 19 after scoring the decisive goal in his team’s 1-0 victory over his former club, Niger Tornadoes. The match winning strike came in the 33rd minute and marked Usman’s first goal for the “Flying Antelopes.” Out of respect for
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Newcastle United forward William Osula has reaffirmed his commitment to representing Denmark at the international level, despite being eligible to play for Nigeria through his father. Born in Aarhus to a Danish mother, Osula has expressed pride in his Danish heritage and feels strongly connected to the country where he was raised. Osula, who joined
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Alexander Isak matched Shola Ameobi’s Premier League goal tally for Newcastle United as he found the net in their 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night. The Swedish striker opened the scoring in the fourth minute by calmly slotting home Lewis Hall’s deflected cross, leaving United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana helpless. Joelinton
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Rivers United missed the chance to end 2024 as Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL leaders following a dramatic 1-1 draw against Plateau United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The match saw coach Finidi George sent off in the 80th minute after tensions boiled over. Plateau United initially thought they had taken the
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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been a standout performer for Fulham this season, thriving under the guidance of manager Marco Silva. Fulham’s strong campaign sees them sitting in eighth place after 19 matches, just two points behind Manchester City a remarkable achievement by their standards. Iwobi, formerly of Arsenal, has already contributed five goals
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Olympique Lyon have turned down offers from RC Lens and TSG Hoffenheim for Nigerian forward Gift Orban. Reports indicate that Orban, who has been excluded from the squad for several weeks, is likely to depart Lyon in the January transfer window. French club Lens submitted an €8 million bid for the striker, which was rejected,
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