Ndidi Injury Called a Muscle Strain, Recovery Underway

Ndidi Injury Called a Muscle Strain, Recovery Underway

By / Injuries /
Besiktas have confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi picked up a thigh strain while on international duty with the Super Eagles. The 28 year old midfielder was substituted during Nigeria’s 1–1 draw with South Africa after suffering discomfort in the posterior thigh. An MRI scan in Istanbul revealed a strain and bleeding in the semimembranosus muscle, and […]

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Shooting Stars Earn Over ₦6.6 Million From Southwest Derby Ticket Sales

Shooting Stars Earn Over ₦6.6 Million From Southwest Derby Ticket Sales

By / Merch & Branding /
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) revealed that they generated ₦6,627,500 in ticket revenue from their recent Southwest derby against Ikorodu City. The match, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium, drew 8,425 spectators out of a possible 10,000, meaning only a few seats were left unsold. The ticket breakdown included 171 VVIP tickets at ₦5,000 each,

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Zakho SC Tie Down Deputy Echeta with New Deal Until 2027

Zakho SC Tie Down Deputy Echeta with New Deal Until 2027

By / Transfer News /
Zakho SC have extended Nigerian winger Deputy Echeta’s contract through the end of the 2026–27 season, following his strong performances since arriving in Iraq. The 24 year old, who joined from Rivers United, impressed with his pace and attacking contributions, prompting the Iraqi side to secure his services for an additional two years. Editorial We

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NNL Bars Akwa United, Heartland and Others Over Outstanding Debts

NNL Bars Akwa United, Heartland and Others Over Outstanding Debts

By / Law & Ethics /
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has prohibited Akwa United, Heartland FC, and several other indebted clubs from registering for the 2025–26 season. The decision follows the relegation of Akwa United and Heartland from the NPFL, and is tied to lingering financial liabilities. League administrators cited unpaid fees, outstanding fines, and unresolved contractual obligations as reasons

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Boniface Heads to Werder Bremen on Season-Long Loan from Leverkusen

Boniface Heads to Werder Bremen on Season-Long Loan from Leverkusen

By / Merch & Branding /
Victor Boniface has completed a season-long loan move from Bayer Leverkusen to Werder Bremen. The 24 year old striker underwent a medical on deadline day and will spend the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign at Bremen. The terms of the deal include Bremen covering a portion of Boniface’s salary, while the German champions retain his contract until

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Liverpool Secure First Professional Deal for Young Nigerian Defender

Liverpool Secure First Professional Deal for Young Nigerian Defender

By / Transfer News /
Liverpool FC have confirmed that Nigerian youth defender Emmanuel Airoboma has signed his first professional contract with the club. Airoboma, who joined Liverpool’s academy at age 11, impressed with his leadership last season, captaining the U18s and earning promotion to the U21 squad.  The club believes his defensive composure and maturity could see him develop

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Osimhen Declares Injury “Not Serious,” Set for Champions League Return

Osimhen Declares Injury “Not Serious,” Set for Champions League Return

By / Health & Fitness /
Victor Osimhen says the injury that forced him off during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier is merely a bruised shin, and he expects to be fit for Galatasaray’s upcoming Champions League game. The striker left the pitch early in Nigeria’s 1–0 win over Rwanda after experiencing shin discomfort. The team doctor later diagnosed a bone bruise,

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Super Eagles to Face Venezuela in Houston Friendly This November

Super Eagles to Face Venezuela in Houston Friendly This November

By / Events & Tournaments /
The Super Eagles will take on Venezuela in an international friendly at Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium on Friday, November 14. The match Nigeria’s first outing at the Houston venue serves as part of the team’s final preparations ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This will be a rematch of the sides’

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Flying Eagles Finalise Squad for 2025 U-20 World Cup

Flying Eagles Finalise Squad for 2025 U-20 World Cup

By / Youth Development /
Nigeria’s U-20 side, the Flying Eagles, have submitted their final squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The list includes Stade Reims midfielder Ibrahim Hafiz and Molde’s Daniel Daga, both expected to strengthen coach Aliyu Zubairu’s options. The team will soon depart from Abuja to begin their preparations abroad. With a blend

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Aina’s Arsenal Return in Doubt After Injury Against Bafana

Aina’s Arsenal Return in Doubt After Injury Against Bafana

By / Health & Fitness /
Nottingham Forest may be without Ola Aina for their Premier League trip to Arsenal after the Nigerian right-back was forced off early in the 1–1 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The defender pulled up with what appears to be a hamstring issue just ten minutes into the match, casting doubt over his availability for

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