Celtic Among Contenders as Dennis Set to Pick Best Playing Option

Celtic Among Contenders as Dennis Set to Pick Best Playing Option

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Emmanuel Dennis, the Super Eagles forward formerly of Nottingham Forest, is assessing his options and will choose the path that offers him the most game time. The 27 year old, surplus to requirements at Forest, is desperate to reignite his career after months of inactivity. He has received interest from several Sky Bet Championship clubs, […]

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Balanced Optimism as World Cup Qualification Hangs by a Thread

Balanced Optimism as World Cup Qualification Hangs by a Thread

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo insists Nigeria’s World Cup dreams remain alive despite a 1–1 draw with South Africa. The result in Bloemfontein has left Nigeria in a precarious position in Group C. With two games remaining, the Super Eagles sit on 11 points six behind leaders South Africa, who have 17 and level

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Loanee’s Switzerland Debut Ends Nigeria Hopes

Loanee’s Switzerland Debut Ends Nigeria Hopes

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Isaac Schmidt, the versatile Leeds United loanee, is no longer eligible for the Super Eagles after making a cap-tying appearance for Switzerland in their World Cup qualifier against Slovenia. Born to a Swiss-German father and Nigerian mother in Lausanne, Schmidt could previously have chosen to represent Nigeria or Germany. His replacement of Silvan Widmer in

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Forest Part Ways with Nuno as Postecoglou Emerges as Leading Candidate

Forest Part Ways with Nuno as Postecoglou Emerges as Leading Candidate

By / Training & Coaching /
Nottingham Forest have sacked head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, while rumours grow that Ange Postecoglou is poised to take over. Despite guiding Forest to their best league finish in 30 years a seventh place in 2024–25 and Europa League qualification strained relations with owner Evangelos Marinakis culminated in the Portuguese manager’s dismissal. The fallout included

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Enyimba’s Strikers Silent as Goal Drought Persists

Enyimba’s Strikers Silent as Goal Drought Persists

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Enyimba’s long-awaited return to scoring form remains elusive, fuelling growing discontent among NPFL fans. The nine-time league champions ended 2024 without a win, extending their winless run to 13 consecutive matches across all competitions, their worst in history . Their Matchday 19 encounter against Bendel Insurance finished goalless, underlining their inability to dig themselves out

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Flying Eagles Skipper Completes Move to Slovenian Side

Flying Eagles Skipper Completes Move to Slovenian Side

By / Transfer News /
Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi has signed a three-year contract with Slovenian club ND Primorje Ajdovščina after leaving Abuja’s Yum-Yum FC . The 19 year old defender’s switch was confirmed by the club, with officials praising both his talent and leadership qualities. ND Primorje president Bojan Adžić said: “We believe Bameyi’s work ethic and professionalism

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196 Year Old Tortoise Tips Nigeria to Score Twice Against South Africa

196 Year Old Tortoise Tips Nigeria to Score Twice Against South Africa

By / Events & Tournaments /
A legendary 196 year old giant tortoise from Zanzibar’s Prison Island has captured attention by predicting Nigeria will score two goals against South Africa in their World Cup qualifier. The giant reptile, believed to be one of the oldest living creatures on earth, is famed for its symbolic role in local culture and is often

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Engaging Error Costs Bayelsa United in Tight Away Clash

Engaging Error Costs Bayelsa United in Tight Away Clash

By / NPFL /
Bayelsa United’s head coach Monday Odigie admitted his side’s 1-0 loss to Niger Tornadoes was the result of a critical defensive slip in their Sunday NPFL Matchday 3 outing at Minna’s Bako Kontagora Stadium, according to. Ismaila Sarki’s 27th-minute header proved decisive and snapped Bayelsa’s two-match unbeaten streak. Odigie, a former Golden Eaglets coach, pinpointed

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Engaging Brighton Debut Earns High Praise from Head Coach

Engaging Brighton Debut Earns High Praise from Head Coach

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidosic lavished praise on Chiamaka Nnadozie following the goalkeeper’s commanding debut. Nnadozie joined the Seagulls in July after leaving the French D’Arkema side Paris FC. She starred in Brighton’s 0–0 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday and was named Player of the Match. Vidosic commended her performance, saying:

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South Africa Could Face Three-Point Deduction Over Ineligible Player in WCQ

South Africa Could Face Three-Point Deduction Over Ineligible Player in WCQ

By / Law & Ethics /
South Africa’s path in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers may be in jeopardy after they fielded ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena during their 2–0 win over Lesotho. Mokoena had already received two yellow cards in earlier Group C matches against Benin Republic and Zimbabwe making him automatically ineligible to feature in the Lesotho game under FIFA

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