Nigeria is set to challenge world champions Argentina for the services of River Plate’s prolific 17 year old striker, Jonathan Spiff Asuzu. Born in Buenos Aires to a Nigerian father, Asuzu has caught attention this season with an outstanding record of 16 goals in 18 games for River Plate’s youth team. Though eligible to play […]
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The Nigeria Football Coaches Association NFCA, Oyo State Chapter, under the leadership of Coach Akinola Olatunji, has taken decisive action to reform football coaching in the state. In a significant step towards eradicating unlicensed coaching, the NFCA distributed operational licenses to 1,394 certified coaches across all 33 Local Government Areas. This marks a new phase
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The Nigeria Football Federation NFF, through its Players Status and Arbitration Committee, has granted a three week extension for indebted clubs to settle their outstanding payments. The new deadline, set for 27th September 2024, follows the committee’s rulings delivered in May and June of 2024, which mandated clubs to resolve their financial obligations within 45
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Retired Nigerian footballer Samson Siasia has voiced concerns about the current state of the Super Eagles’ midfield. Following a goalless draw against Rwanda, Siasia emphasised the team’s need for a playmaker similar to Jay-Jay Okocha, capable of delivering decisive passes to the strikers. Although Alex Iwobi has been a regular starter for the Super Eagles,
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Former Super Eagles star Victor Moses revealed that a significant male figure in his life, Jordan Simon, the former chairman of Crystal Palace, had encouraged him to represent England at the international level. However, Moses, born in Kaduna, Nigeria, ultimately chose to play for the Nigerian national team despite Simon’s wishes. Moses, whose parents were
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Trabzonspor President Ertuฤrul Doฤan has confirmed that the Turkish club cannot afford to pay โฌ15 million N27.4 billion for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, despite their interest in signing him from Southampton. Onuachu, who impressed during a loan stint with Trabzonspor last season, was the club’s top scorer and played a key role in helping
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The impunity within the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL continues as several clubs, including Enyimba, Akwa United, Lobi Stars, and Kwara United, join Elkanemi Warriors in disregarding an order from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF concerning new signings. This comes after Elkanemi Warriors fielded new players in their match against Enugu Rangers, violating a transfer
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The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, has emerged as a potential venue for Ghana’s Black Stars’ remaining 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying matches after the Confederation of African Football CAF rejected the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. According to CAF, structural defects, flooding issues, and poor playing surfaces were among the reasons
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Rwandaโs head coach, Torsten Spittler, praised Nigeriaโs formidable attack after his side secured a hard fought 0-0 draw against the Super Eagles in their second match of the AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign. The match took place at the newly renovated Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali, where Rwanda displayed defensive resilience against a dominant Nigerian side.
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Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Secretary to the Delta State Government, has assured the public of Delta State’s full preparedness ahead of the 8th National Youth Games, set to begin on September 12, 2024, in Asaba. After inspecting various facilities designated for the event, Dr. Emu expressed satisfaction with the competition venues, accommodation, and transportation arrangements.
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