Uche Sent Off as Getafe Lose to Espanyol in Tight La Liga Clash

Uche Sent Off as Getafe Lose to Espanyol in Tight La Liga Clash

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Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche was at the centre of controversy on Friday night after receiving a straight red card in Getafe’s 1-0 defeat to Espanyol in La Liga. The 21 year old was dismissed in the 60th minute for a reckless challenge on Espanyol winger Jofre. Initially shown a yellow card by referee Ricardo de […]

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Orban in Contention for Freiburg Clash, Says Hoffenheim Boss Ilzer

Orban in Contention for Freiburg Clash, Says Hoffenheim Boss Ilzer

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Hoffenheim manager Christian Ilzer has confirmed that Nigerian forward Gift Orban could return to action in today’s Bundesliga match against Freiburg. The 21 year old was an unused substitute in the previous game against Mainz but has impressed in training during the week. Orban, who joined Hoffenheim from Lyon, has scored four goals in 12

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Francisca Ordega Wins March Player of the Month in Saudi Women’ League

Francisca Ordega Wins March Player of the Month in Saudi Women’ League

By / Fan Zone /
Super Falcons winger Francisca Ordega has been named the Saudi Women’s Premier League Player of the Month for March after a stellar run of form for Al Ittihad. The 31 year old outshone fellow Nigerian Ashleigh Plumptre and Congo’s Naomie Kabakaba to scoop the prestigious award. Ordega delivered four goals and three assists in just

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Tella Cleared for St. Pauli Clash After Dizziness Scare

Tella Cleared for St. Pauli Clash After Dizziness Scare

By / Health & Fitness /
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Nigerian winger Nathan Tella is fit and available for Sunday’s Bundesliga encounter against St. Pauli. Tella, 25, was substituted at half-time in the goalless draw against Union Berlin last weekend after reportedly feeling dizzy. He was taken to hospital for precautionary checks but returned to training

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Fan Jailed for Attacking Plateau United Player After NPFL Match

Fan Jailed for Attacking Plateau United Player After NPFL Match

By / Law & Ethics /
A Nasarawa United fan, Bashir Bala, has been sentenced to three months in prison or an optional fine by a Chief Magistrate Court in Lafia after physically attacking Plateau United player Vincent Temitope. The assault took place on April 17, 2025, following an NPFL match in which Nasarawa United defeated Plateau United 3–2 at Lafia

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West Ham, Fulham Target Bremen’s Agu Amid Super Eagles Interest

West Ham, Fulham Target Bremen’s Agu Amid Super Eagles Interest

By / Transfer News /
Werder Bremen left back Felix Agu is attracting serious interest from Premier League sides Fulham and West Ham United, while also emerging as a key dual-national target for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the Unity Cup in England this May. Agu, 25, was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and remains eligible

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Ikenne to Host NWFL Super Six as Title Showdown Moves to Ogun State

Ikenne to Host NWFL Super Six as Title Showdown Moves to Ogun State

By / Women's Football /
The Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne has been confirmed as the host venue for the 2025 Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Super Six Playoffs. Scheduled to take place in May, the highly anticipated tournament will determine the league champions and Nigeria’s sole representative at the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League. Defending champions Edo Queens have

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Onuachu Doubtful for West Ham Clash After Ankle Knock Against Villa

Onuachu Doubtful for West Ham Clash After Ankle Knock Against Villa

By / Health & Fitness /
Paul Onuachu is in a race against time to be fit for Southampton’s weekend fixture against West Ham United, following an ankle injury sustained in their 3–0 home defeat to Aston Villa. The Nigerian striker was substituted at halftime and replaced by Tyler Dibling. Interim manager Simon Rusk offered an update ahead of the match,

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Akanni’s Absence Continues as Kwara United Prepare for Heartland Clash

Akanni’s Absence Continues as Kwara United Prepare for Heartland Clash

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Kwara United midfielder Akeem Akanni is set to miss his fifth straight Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match due to fatigue related issues, despite returning to light training. The Afonja Warriors face Heartland FC this Sunday in Matchday 34 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Coach Tunde Sanni has been cautious with Akanni’s return,

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Arsenal’s Cam’ron Ismail Dropped from Egypt U20 AFCON Squad

Arsenal’s Cam’ron Ismail Dropped from Egypt U20 AFCON Squad

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Egypt have announced their final 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, and Arsenal’s Nigeria eligible left-back, Cam’ron Ismail, has been left out. Despite previously training with Egypt’s U19 team a move that suggested a commitment to the North African nation Ismail will not feature at the tournament hosted on home soil

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