Amapakabo Snubs Kano Pillars, Commits to Abia Warriors for 2025–26

Amapakabo Snubs Kano Pillars, Commits to Abia Warriors for 2025–26

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Imama Amapakabo will remain at the helm of Abia Warriors for the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, dismissing interest from Kano Pillars. Although Kano Pillars reportedly approached him, the club’s media director Solomon Igwe described their overture as an attempt to poach the tactician. “He’s with us. He didn’t join Kano Pillars as alleged. […]

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Key Falcon Doubtful for Final as Echegini Awaits Scan

Key Falcon Doubtful for Final as Echegini Awaits Scan

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Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has revealed that young midfielder Jennifer Echegini, who came through Arsenal’s academy, picked up a knock in the semi‑final win over South Africa and now faces a medical assessment before Nigeria’s WAFCON final. Echegini had to be substituted in the second half and was replaced by Christy Ucheibe, leaving her availability in serious

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Okoye Suspended for Two Months After Illegal Betting Offence

Okoye Suspended for Two Months After Illegal Betting Offence

By / Law & Ethics /
Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been handed a two-month ban by the Italian Football Federation after it emerged he placed bets predicting he would receive a yellow card during Udinese’s 2–1 Serie A win over Lazio on 11 March 2024. The surge in suspicious betting activity reportedly generating over €120,000 at 8/1

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Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo Visits Nigeria, Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up

Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo Visits Nigeria, Eyes Super Eagles Call-Up

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo recently returned to Nigeria following his triumph in the FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea, where they defeated Paris Saint-Germain in a thrilling final. The centre-back, born in London to Nigerian parents, has been generating buzz over his potential switch in international allegiance as the Super Eagles monitor his situation ahead

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Alozie’s Injury‑Time Strike Sends Super Falcons into WAFCON Final

Alozie’s Injury‑Time Strike Sends Super Falcons into WAFCON Final

By / Events & Tournaments /
Michelle Alozie scored deep into stoppage time to give Nigeria a dramatic 2–1 win over holders South Africa in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi‑final in Casablanca. The Houston Dash forward dazzled with a long‑range effort in the 94th minute, securing a place in the final and energising the Super Falcons’ “Mission X” for a

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Forest’s Aina urges club to aim higher after Europa League qualification

Forest’s Aina urges club to aim higher after Europa League qualification

By / Interviews /
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has called on Nottingham Forest to maintain momentum from their standout campaign as they prepare for the 2025–26 season. The defender, instrumental in their successful qualifying push, made 35 Premier League appearances last term scoring twice and providing one assist as Forest secured a coveted spot in the UEFA Europa

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Slavia Brace as Ogbu Awaits MRI After Groin Injury in Season Opener

Slavia Brace as Ogbu Awaits MRI After Groin Injury in Season Opener

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Slavia Prague are awaiting MRI results after Nigerian centre-back Igoh Ogbu suffered a suspected adductor muscle tear during their season opener. The 25 year old was withdrawn from the matchday squad against FK Dukla Prague following his return from the recent Super Eagles camp. Coach Jindrich Trpisovsky disclosed that Ogbu would undergo scans to determine

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Tomori says Milan becoming more aggressive as Allegri fine-tunes tactics

Tomori says Milan becoming more aggressive as Allegri fine-tunes tactics

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Fikayo Tomori has confirmed that AC Milan are adapting to Massimiliano Allegri’s tactical blueprint, emphasising greater aggressiveness and compactness at the back. Speaking ahead of the Udinese match, he explained that the system has added a third centre‑back but retained its core defensive principles staying aggressive and maintaining a high defensive line. With Tomori paired

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Sevilla Set to Register Nigerian Striker Following Juanlu Exit

Sevilla Set to Register Nigerian Striker Following Juanlu Exit

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Sevilla are preparing to register former Nigeria U20 international Akor Adams for the 2025–26 season after academy graduate Juanlu Sánchez edged closer to a transfer to Napoli. Adams, who arrived during the winter window, endured a disrupted second half of the season due to injury and was unable to make an impact. Now fully fit, he has

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Athletes Face Hardship as Nigeria Fails to Offer Post-Sport Support

Athletes Face Hardship as Nigeria Fails to Offer Post-Sport Support

By / News /
Many Nigerian sportspeople who once brought pride to the nation now face an abrupt fall from grace, as they retire with minimal preparation for life beyond the field. There is no systematic transition programme, no reliable pension scheme and virtually no healthcare provision for former athletes. What support exists is often symbolic short‑lived initiatives or

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