Aina Features as Forest Drop Points in Race for Top Five Finish

Aina Features as Forest Drop Points in Race for Top Five Finish

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was in action as Nottingham Forest were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night, denting their hopes of securing a top-five finish in the Premier League. Meanwhile, compatriot Taiwo Awoniyi remained on the bench throughout the game. The hosts took the lead on […]

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Hazeem Bakre: Why Lookman’s Cousin Picked Middlesbrough Over Others

Hazeem Bakre: Why Lookman’s Cousin Picked Middlesbrough Over Others

Nigerian teenager Hazeem Bakre, cousin of Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman, has opened up on why he chose to sign for Middlesbrough despite receiving interest from Reading and Blackburn Rovers. The 19 year old striker, who signed his first professional deal with Boro ahead of the 2024/25 season, cited the club’s proven track record of

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Rashidi Yekini: Hero Who Fired Nigeria to First World Cup

Rashidi Yekini: Hero Who Fired Nigeria to First World Cup

In the high-stakes qualifiers of 1993, as Nigeria stood on the brink of World Cup history, one man rose above all Rashidi Yekini. With raw power, precision, and purpose, the “gangling” striker fired Nigeria to its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, writing his name in gold in African football lore. Yekini was more than just

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Sky Limit FC Expelled from NLO for Assault on Match Officials

Sky Limit FC Expelled from NLO for Assault on Match Officials

Sky Limit FC of Kano has been expelled from the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) season following a violent incident involving assault on match officials during their game against Dromeda FC. The league’s Secretariat confirmed the expulsion via its official social media platform, citing a breach of Article 4.13(6) of the NLO rulebook, which enforces

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Iwobi and Nwoko Nominated for Fulham’s April Goal of the Month Award

Iwobi and Nwoko Nominated for Fulham’s April Goal of the Month Award

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi and Nigerian youth prospect Chibuzo Nwoko have both earned nominations for Fulham’s April 2025 Goal of the Month award, highlighting the rising influence of Nigerian talent at the London club. Iwobi’s strike against Chelsea, his 15th goal contribution of the season, came in the 20th minute of the fiercely contested

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Rivers Angels Face Remo Stars Ladies in Federation Cup Quarters

Rivers Angels Face Remo Stars Ladies in Federation Cup Quarters

The 2025 Women’s President Federation Cup is heating up as defending champions Rivers Angels prepare for a high-stakes quarterfinal clash against newcomers Remo Stars Ladies. The showdown will headline a day of nationwide fixtures on Wednesday, May 7, with all matches kicking off simultaneously at 1:00 PM. Rivers Angels, winners of the 2024 edition, will

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Chukwu’s Spirit Inspires Rangers to Federation Cup Semifinal Berth

Chukwu’s Spirit Inspires Rangers to Federation Cup Semifinal Berth

Rangers International of Enugu are marching towards Federation Cup glory with the memory of late club legend Christian Chukwu serving as their spiritual backbone. Following a tense 1-0 quarter-final win over Plateau United, Rangers’ General Manager Amobi Ezeaku paid an emotional tribute to Chukwu, describing his passing as a source of both grief and motivation

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Kayode’s Long Throws Key in Brentford’s 4–3 Win Over Man United

Kayode’s Long Throws Key in Brentford’s 4–3 Win Over Man United

Brentford’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United had an unexpected hero Nigerian-eligible full back Michael Kayode, whose powerful long throws caused chaos throughout the match. Since joining the Bees from Fiorentina during the winter window, Kayode has reinvented himself in the Premier League, and his latest performance drew high praise from Sky Sports pundit Dan

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Odugbemi Dedicates Goal to Late Father as Osun United End Drought

Odugbemi Dedicates Goal to Late Father as Osun United End Drought

Osun United winger Naheem Odugbemi lit up the Nigeria National League with a sensational second-half goal that sealed a 2–0 victory over Godswill Akpabio FC, ending the Gladiators’ recent winless streak. The goal, Odugbemi’s first of the season, followed Samuel Udor’s 20th-minute opener and helped Osun United regain momentum in their playoff push. Udor, standing

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Onyedika Shines as Club Brugge Win Belgian Cup Over Anderlecht

Onyedika Shines as Club Brugge Win Belgian Cup Over Anderlecht

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika played a key role in Club Brugge’s 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Anderlecht in the Belgian Cup final on Sunday at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. The triumph marked Brugge’s 12th Belgian Cup title and secured their place in next season’s UEFA Europa League. Brugge’s hero on the scoresheet was

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