Nigerian goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso has officially signed with Chornomorets FC, a team competing in the Ukrainian Premier League. The 20 year old, known for his time with the Nigerian U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, is expected to strengthen the club’s goalkeeping department and provide a solid presence in defence. Aniagboso’s move to Chornomorets FC […]
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Nigerian born footballer Nicole Ojukwu played a pivotal role in Austria’s 2-1 victory against Ghana in their opening match at the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Bogotá, Colombia. Austria took the lead through a goal by Hannah Fankhauser, marking the first ever goal scored by an Austrian women’s national team at the World
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Football League clubs Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers are both showing interest in signing Sylvester Jasper, a forward who was raised at Fulham’s academy. Born in London to a Nigerian father and Bulgarian mother, Jasper is eligible to represent three countries and is provisionally tied to Bulgaria, having played in a European U21 Championship qualifier
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As the 8th National Youth Games kicks off in Asaba, Delta State, with over 3,000 young athletes competing, a pressing issue has come to the fore many state governors have yet to release the necessary funds to support their athletes. These delays have caused logistical challenges for teams, affecting accommodations, transportation, and essential sports gear.
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Leicester City’s central defender, Caleb Okoli, remains eligible to represent the Super Eagles despite being on the bench during Italy’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Israel. If Okoli had played even a single minute in the match, he would have been permanently tied to Italy. However, he did not feature, leaving his eligibility to
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The 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig is shaping up to be an exciting season, with 12 Nigerian players ready to shine. These Super Eagles stars, from seasoned veterans to emerging talents, are set to leave a mark in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues. Victor Osimhen has joined reigning champions Galatasaray on a year-long loan, following
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The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL kicked off grandly on Sunday, 8th September 2024, with eight exciting matches following the season opener between defending champions Enugu Rangers and newcomers Elkanemi, which ended in a goalless draw. Football fans were kept waiting for over a week before finally witnessing the first goal of the season.
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Super Falcons striker Ifeoma Onumonu has made history by becoming the first Nigerian player to sign with Montpellier HSC, a French Première Ligue club. Onumonu joined Montpellier as a free agent after mutually parting ways with National Women’s Soccer League NWSL side Utah Royals. The 30 year old striker was brought in to bolster Montpellier’s
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John Obi Mikel, former Super Eagles captain and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner, has revealed details about Victor Osimhen’s failed transfer to Chelsea during the recent transfer window. According to Mikel, the 25 year old striker was eager to join the Premier League side but was left disappointed when the move did not materialize.
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In a thrilling start to the Nigerian Premier Football League NPFL season, Enyimba’s 32 year old coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, led his team to a remarkable 3-1 comeback victory against Heartland FC, managed by Super Eagles legend Emmanuel Amuneke. The Southeast derby, held in Owerri, saw Heartland take the lead through Lawal Suraju in the 53rd
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