Niger Tornadoes clinch 2-0 away win to deepen Kano Pillars’ woes

Niger Tornadoes clinch 2-0 away win to deepen Kano Pillars’ woes

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Niger Tornadoes delivered a significant blow to Kano Pillars with a 2-0 victory in their latest Nigeria Premier Football League-matchday fixture. The match remained goalless at halftime, but Tornadoes struck shortly after the restart as Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai opened the scoring in the 59th minute.  They put the result beyond doubt when Terdoo Shimagande found

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Iwobi: “A Last-Minute Winner Is a Dagger in the Heart”

Iwobi: “A Last-Minute Winner Is a Dagger in the Heart”

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Alex Iwobi expressed his disappointment following Fulham FC’s 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United. The Nigerians midfielder said: “Of course, we’re very disappointed. We knew it was going to be a hard game and a tough place to come to, but if we don’t win then we shouldn’t lose, and maintain the draw.” He added: “Unfortunately,

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Nigeria Cruise 4-0 to Knockout Stage at U17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria Cruise 4-0 to Knockout Stage at U17 Women’s World Cup

By / Women's Football /
Nigeria’s U17 Women made a commanding statement, securing a 4-0 victory over Samoa in their final Group D fixture at the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. From the outset, the hosts attacked with purpose. A first-half brace from Queen Joseph put Nigeria firmly ahead, supplemented by strikes from Rasheedat Moshood and Azeezat

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Russian-born forward eyes Super Eagles berth after treble for Kayserispor

Russian-born forward eyes Super Eagles berth after treble for Kayserispor

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German Onugkha is riding a rich vein of form for Kayserispor in the Turkish Süper Lig, having scored three goals in his last two appearances. The 29 year old opened his account as a substitute on 19 October, finding the net in a 3-1 defeat to Samsunspor after a quiet start to the campaign, in

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Auwal’s early strike secures maximum points for Katsina United

Auwal’s early strike secures maximum points for Katsina United

By / News /
Katsina United earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over El Kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 26 clash, thanks to an early goal from Abubakar Sadiq Auwal. The decisive moment came just seven minutes into the encounter, as Auwal pounced to give Katsina United the advantage. Despite pressure from El Kanemi Warriors for

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Onuachu Earns Place in Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week

Onuachu Earns Place in Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week

By / Fan Zone /
Paul Onuachu has secured a spot in the Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week after his impressive display for Trabzonspor.  The Nigerian forward provided the crucial second goal in Trabzonspor’s 2-1 away victory at İstanbul Başakşehir, underlining his growing influence in the side. Through nine league appearances this season, Onuachu has already found the

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Beyond Limits Academy secures licence for first-ever football-plus-school in Nigeria

Beyond Limits Academy secures licence for first-ever football-plus-school in Nigeria

By / Youth Development /
The youth-development arm of Remo Stars FC, Beyond Limits Football Academy (BLFA), has earned full accreditation from the Federal Ministry of Education to establish a specialised school combining secondary-level academics with elite football training. Based in Ikenne, Ogun State, the newly approved institution – to be called Beyond Limits Football College – will offer a

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Ihezuo & Okoronkwo net as Super Falcons dominate Benin in WAFCON qualifier

Ihezuo & Okoronkwo net as Super Falcons dominate Benin in WAFCON qualifier

By / Events & Tournaments /
In the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Qualifiers clash, the Super Falcons secured a commanding 2-0 away victory over the Benin Republic Women’s National Football Team at the Stade Kégué in Lomé, Togo. The opener arrived in the 24th minute, when Chinwendu Ihezuo lobbed the goalkeeper after a precise

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Sunshine Stars’ Elvis Chima proves work beats talent in NPFL rise

Sunshine Stars’ Elvis Chima proves work beats talent in NPFL rise

By / Player Profiles /
The midfield dynamo Elvis Chima of Sunshine Stars F.C. is becoming one of the most talked about players in the Nigerian Professional Football League at just 25 years old. According to reports, his rise from humble community pitches to the senior ranks of Sunshine Stars has been powered more by discipline and hard work than

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Uche makes appearance as AEK Larnaca upset Crystal Palace

Uche makes appearance as AEK Larnaca upset Crystal Palace

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The Nigerian youngster Christantus Uche featured in Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League home loss to AEK Larnaca, where the visitors secured a 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park. Uche made his first appearance in the competition by coming on as a substitute for Ismaïla Sarr in the 87th minute. Despite dominating possession and out-shooting their opponents, Palace

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