Nigerian Duo Schmidt, Debayo Help Leeds Secure Premier League Promotion

Nigerian Duo Schmidt, Debayo Help Leeds Secure Premier League Promotion

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Isaac Schmidt and James Debayo will be celebrating alongside their Leeds United teammates after the club secured promotion back to the Premier League on Monday night. The confirmation came following Burnley’s 2–1 win over Sheffield United, which ensured both Burnley and Leeds are mathematically promoted with two Championship matches to spare. Earlier in the day, […]

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Olamide Oyinlola Impresses with Commanding FK Žalgiris Debut in Lithuania

Olamide Oyinlola Impresses with Commanding FK Žalgiris Debut in Lithuania

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Teenage Nigerian defender Olamide Shakirat Oyinlola made an eye-catching debut for FK Žalgiris women’s team, helping them to a 2–0 away win against FK TransInvest in Lithuania’s A Lyga. The former Nigeria U17 international, who represented the country at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, stood tall throughout the match, delivering a performance that earned

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Iwobi Urges Fulham to Bounce Back After Derby Defeat to Chelsea

Iwobi Urges Fulham to Bounce Back After Derby Defeat to Chelsea

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Alex Iwobi has rallied his Fulham teammates to stay positive following their 2–1 home loss to Chelsea in a fiercely contested London derby at Craven Cottage. The Nigerian midfielder gave Fulham an early advantage just before the half hour mark, putting them in a promising position to complete a league double over the Blues. However,

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NLO Suspends Usman Kabir Over Dual Identity and False Registration

NLO Suspends Usman Kabir Over Dual Identity and False Registration

By / Law & Ethics /
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has suspended Usman Kabir, who previously competed under the false identity of Abbati Muhammad Gola while registered with Mumbiava FC Kano during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The suspension takes immediate effect. According to a report received by the NLO Secretariat, Kabir supplied false personal information when registering with Camp

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Awoniyi Returns as Forest Down Spurs to Strengthen UCL Push

Awoniyi Returns as Forest Down Spurs to Strengthen UCL Push

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Taiwo Awoniyi marked his return from injury with a solid late cameo as Nottingham Forest defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday night, strengthening their grip on a top three spot in the Premier League. The Nigerian forward, who had been sidelined since early April due to a hamstring injury, came

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WanAgara FC Names Abubakar Sani Interim Coach Before NLO Kickoff

WanAgara FC Names Abubakar Sani Interim Coach Before NLO Kickoff

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WanAgara FC have officially named Coach Abubakar Sani as interim head coach ahead of the upcoming Nationwide League One (NLO) season. The appointment, which takes effect immediately, was announced by Acting Chairman Dr. Iyada Viko during a post-training management meeting. Coach Sani, who previously served as the team’s assistant coach, steps into the lead role

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Liverpool Eye Ola Aina as Alexander-Arnold Replacement

Liverpool Eye Ola Aina as Alexander-Arnold Replacement

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Liverpool is reportedly considering a summer move for Nigerian international Ola Aina, with the Nottingham Forest defender approaching the end of his contract. The 28 year old could depart the City Ground as a free agent when the season concludes. Aina, who has attracted interest from several Premier League giants including Manchester City, Chelsea, and

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RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup Teams to Receive ₦100,000 Participation Fee

RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup Teams to Receive ₦100,000 Participation Fee

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Organisers of the RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup have confirmed that all participating teams will receive ₦100,000 each as a participation fee, in a move designed to support grassroots women’s football development in Nigeria. The Lagos State Football Association LSFA, serving as the event’s technical partner, announced the initiative. LSFA Chairman Hajji Gafar Liameed stated

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Reports Link Osimhen to Manchester United with €60m Deal Speculated

Reports Link Osimhen to Manchester United with €60m Deal Speculated

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Multiple reports emerging from Turkey claim that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has agreed to a move to Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window. However, these claims suggest that while personal terms may be settled, an official agreement between Napoli and the Premier League club has not yet been reached. Prominent Turkish journalist Serdar

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Serie A Suspends Easter Monday Matches Following Pope Francis’ Death

Serie A Suspends Easter Monday Matches Following Pope Francis’ Death

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The Italian Football Federation has postponed all domestic football matches scheduled for Easter Monday including Serie A, lower divisions, and amateur levels following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. The announcement, made in agreement with Italian footballing bodies, means that games involving Nigerian internationals Maduka Okoye and Fisayo

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