Crown FC Begin Super 8 Campaign in Asaba with Ambition

Crown FC Begin Super 8 Campaign in Asaba with Ambition

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Crown FC have assembled in Asaba to kick off preparations for the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs, which run from 5–12 July at Stephen Keshi Stadium. The eight teams are neck and neck, each vying for one of four promotion slots into the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for 2025/26. The Ogbomoso side secured their spot with […]

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Fulham Turn Down £21.5m Bid from Atletico Madrid for Iwobi

Fulham Turn Down £21.5m Bid from Atletico Madrid for Iwobi

By / Transfer News /
Fulham have formally rejected a £21.5 million offer from Atletico Madrid for Nigerian international Alex Iwobi, sources close to the Premier League outfit confirm. The Cottagers view the 29 year old midfielder as integral to Marco Silva’s plans for the upcoming season. The deal included a possible four year contract worth around £115,000 per week. Iwobi,

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Former Super Eagles Captain Peter Rufai Passes Away at 61

Former Super Eagles Captain Peter Rufai Passes Away at 61

By / Injuries /
Peter Rufai, the esteemed former Super Eagles goalkeeper often called “Dodo Mayana” has died at the age of 61 after a lengthy illness. The Nigerian Football Federation confirmed his passing on 3 July 2025 at a Lagos hospital. A commanding presence between the posts, Rufai earned 65 caps for Nigeria and played a pivotal role in their 1994

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Arinze Signs Five-Year Deal with FC Midtjylland

Arinze Signs Five-Year Deal with FC Midtjylland

By / Transfer News /
FC Midtjylland have officially confirmed that Nigerian midfielder James Arinze has penned a new five-year contract, keeping him at the Danish club until the summer of 2030. The announcement, made on the club’s official website, underscores Midtjylland’s commitment to nurturing young talent. The 19 year old, who joined from Nigerian club FC Ebedei in April

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Emeka Anachukam Impresses Again with Goal for Zulte Waregem

Emeka Anachukam Impresses Again with Goal for Zulte Waregem

By / Youth Development /
Nigerian trialist Emeka Anachukam has continued to make a strong impression during his trial period with Belgian club Zulte Waregem. In a recent pre-season friendly against AEK Athens, Anachukam scored once, contributing to his team’s 2-0 victory. This follows his remarkable four-goal performance in a previous match against Dutch side PSV 1820, where he netted

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Tunisia's Houij Praises Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON 2024 Opener

Tunisia’s Houij Praises Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON 2024 Opener

By / Women's Football /
Tunisia striker Mariem Houij has acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of their Group B clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The match is set to take place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Casablanca. Houij, who scored the fastest goal in WAFCON history a

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Transfer close as Preston eye Brighton defender

Transfer close as Preston eye Brighton defender

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Preston North End look set to swoop for Brighton and Hove Albion defender Odeluga “Odel” Offiah, according to journalist Richard Cawley. The 22 year old, who can play at centre‑back or right‑back, has attracted strong interest from several Championship clubs, with Preston now considered front‑runners. Offiah enjoyed a successful loan spell at Blackpool last season, making 40

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Rangers Secure Nigerian-Born Defender on Four-Year Deal

Rangers Secure Nigerian-Born Defender on Four-Year Deal

By / Transfer News /
A new chapter begins for Nigerian-born defender Clinton Nsiala, who has officially joined Scottish giants Rangers on a four year contract. The 20 year old centre-back, previously on the books at AC Milan, finalised his move after impressing during his time in Italy’s youth system. Nsiala, who stands at 6ft 4in, will bolster Rangers’ defensive

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Adebayo Set for Summer Move to Reunite with Onuachu at Trabzonspor

Adebayo Set for Summer Move to Reunite with Onuachu at Trabzonspor

By / Transfer News /
Adebayo Gbenga Adebayo, the Nigerian forward on loan in Turkey, is reportedly set to join fellow countryman Paul Onuachu at Trabzonspor ahead of the 2025–26 Super Lig season. Turkish giants have resumed negotiations for Onuachu a top scorer during his successful 2023–24 loan while also preparing to add Adebayo to their attacking ranks. Adebayo impressed

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Palace Keeper Joins Huddersfield, Rejects Flying Eagles Call

Palace Keeper Joins Huddersfield, Rejects Flying Eagles Call

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Crystal Palace young keeper Owen Goodman has joined League One side Huddersfield Town on loan for the 2025–26 season. The 21 year old, having impressed on loan at AFC Wimbledon where he kept 21 clean sheets in League Two underwent a medical this week before the move was officially confirmed. Goodman’s exceptional 2024–25 stint saw

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