Manu Garba Vows Improvement After Eaglets’ Draw with Burkina Faso

Manu Garba Vows Improvement After Eaglets’ Draw with Burkina Faso

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Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has vowed that his side will perform better following their goalless draw against Burkina Faso in their WAFU B U-17 Championship opener. Nigeria dominated much of the match but failed to convert chances, leading Garba to lament inadequate preparation. Speaking after the match, Garba said, “The match against Burkina Faso

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Nwabali’s Late Penalty Save Denies Chippa United Defeat

Nwabali’s Late Penalty Save Denies Chippa United Defeat

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Chippa United, producing a dramatic 92nd-minute penalty save to preserve a point and prevent defeat. Social media videos and club posts show Nwabali diving to his left and blocking the spot kick after the referee pointed to the spot in injury time. The match had been

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Rodgers heaps praise on Iheanacho after goal-sparked turnaround in Belgrade

Rodgers heaps praise on Iheanacho after goal-sparked turnaround in Belgrade

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has lavished praise on Kelechi Iheanacho following his impressive performance in their Europa League tie against Red Star Belgrade. Iheanacho, introduced at half-time, scored in the 55th minute to give Celtic the lead in a match that ended 1-1 in Belgrade. Rodgers said Iheanacho provided much needed “reference at the top

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Oluwaseyi nets maiden La Liga strike in Villarreal’s 2–1 win

Oluwaseyi nets maiden La Liga strike in Villarreal’s 2–1 win

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Tani Oluwaseyi scored his first La Liga goal for Villarreal during their 2–1 victory over Sevilla, marking a milestone for the forward in Spain’s top flight. Oluwaseyi started the match and broke the deadlock early connecting with a cut-back from the left to slot home with a composed finish. His performance was lively, combining direct runs,

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CAFCC: Abia Warriors Tune Up on Enyimba’s Turf Before Decisive Djoliba Clash

CAFCC: Abia Warriors Tune Up on Enyimba’s Turf Before Decisive Djoliba Clash

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Abia Warriors concluded a two-day training camp on Enyimba’s astro turf in Aba on Tuesday evening, as Imama Amapakabo’s men fine-tuned preparations for their crucial CAF Confederation Cup first-round return leg against Djoliba FC of Mali this weekend in Bamako. The opening leg ended 1–1 on 21 September at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in

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Arokodare earns praise after netting first goal for Wolves in EFL Cup win

Arokodare earns praise after netting first goal for Wolves in EFL Cup win

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Tolu Arokodare has been showered with praise after scoring his first goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their 2-0 EFL Cup third-round win over Everton.The Nigerian forward’s late chip over Sam Johnstone in the 87th minute sealed Wolves’ progression to the fourth round. Signed from Genk on deadline day, Arokodare had been seeking a breakthrough moment

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Hull City boss giving an injury update on Semi Ajayi

Hull City boss giving an injury update on Semi Ajayi

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Hull City’s manager, Sergej Jakirović, has shared a positive update regarding defender Semi Ajayi’s recovery from a hamstring injury. Ajayi, who joined Hull as a free agent this summer after leaving West Brom, injured his hamstring shortly after helping the team earn a clean-sheet draw in their Championship opener against Coventry City. The injury forced

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Falconets Striker Goodness Osigwe Completes Move to Djurgården

Falconets Striker Goodness Osigwe Completes Move to Djurgården

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Falconets forward Goodness Osigwe has secured a permanent move to Swedish club Djurgården from former Nigeria Women Football League champions, Edo Queens. The striker was part of the Edo Queens squad that lifted the NWFL Premiership title in 2024. Djurgården’s sports director, Jean Balawo, said the club had been monitoring Osigwe since last year. “I

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“Djené: We Wanted Uche to Stay at Getafe,” Says Defender

“Djené: We Wanted Uche to Stay at Getafe,” Says Defender

By / Interviews /
Getafe defender Djené Dakonam has revealed that the club made every effort to keep Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche after several clubs expressed interest during the summer transfer window. Uche was heavily linked with moves away, but Getafe’s staff, including its captain, did not want him to go. Djené expressed pride in Uche’s performances, saying his

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Eight Future Stars Identified at Mama of Africa U17 Invitational, Set for Trials

Eight Future Stars Identified at Mama of Africa U17 Invitational, Set for Trials

By / Youth Development /
Eight standout players have emerged from the Mama of Africa U17 Scouting Invitational Tournament, and are now set for trials with leading academies across Nigeria and possibly abroad, according to tournament organisers. The Invitational, held last weekend, aimed to identify young talent aged 16-17 from various regions, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and the Northern

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