Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed his readiness to compete with Stanley Nwabali for the starting role in the national team ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After a long absence from the squad, Okoye has returned following his resurgence in form at Serie A club Udinese, where he helped […]
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Unicorns Football Academy starlet, Taiye Abdulateef, has made a dream move to Olympiacos, the reigning UEFA Conference League champions. The 18 year old Nigerian forward signed a four year deal with the Greek giants and joined their Under 19 squad. According to Victor Awoniyi, CEO of Unicorns Academy, Abdulateef’s impressive pace, skill, and goal scoring
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Muhydeen Kayode Okunlola, Founder of MOK Foundation, recently encouraged early exposure of youths to sports during a meeting with players and officials of Olalomi Royal Volleyball Club. Okunlola, who also heads Luxiar Construction Limited, reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment through sports like football and volleyball. He believes that sports provide young people with the
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Victor Osimhen, although a marquee signing for Galatasaray, will face a tough competition for a first-team spot against Mauro Icardi. The Argentine striker took to Instagram, urging for less noise around the situation. Quoting an adage, Icardi said, “The lion dominates in silence, while the dogs bark to get attention,” along with a fierce image
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Aston Villa has officially announced the signing of Owen Asemota, a promising young goalkeeper with Nigerian heritage, who has joined their academy. Asemota, who previously played for Arsenal, rejected a contract extension from the North London club in favour of this new opportunity. He has signed a scholarship deal and is expected to secure a
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been shortlisted for the 2024 Ballon d’Or after a phenomenal 2023/24 season. At 26, he stands as the only African player nominated for the prestigious award, capping off a remarkable year with both club and country. Lookman was a standout player for Nigeria, helping the Super Eagles reach the
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Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Germany in a crucial World Cup group match held early Thursday in Bogota, Colombia. Despite several chances, the Nigerian side struggled to convert opportunities into goals, leaving them vulnerable to a more clinical German team. Germany scored in the 17th minute after Nigeria failed
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Michael Olise, Bayern Munich winger, is set to make his debut for France in a UEFA Nations League match against Italy on September 6, at the iconic Parc des Princes, Paris. Born in London to a Franco-Algerian mother and a Nigerian father, Olise is eligible to play for Nigeria, England, and Algeria. However, his selection
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In a remarkable achievement, Nigerian athlete Esther Ogechi Nworgu secured a silver medal in the Women’s up to 41kg powerlifting category at the Paris Paralympic Games. Nworgu’s outstanding performance not only earned her a podium finish but also saw her set two new Paralympic records. She narrowly missed out on the gold medal, which was
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Former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani has once again been sent out on loan by Austrian club RB Salzburg. The 22 year old defensive midfielder will now play for Norwegian side Fredrikstad on loan until December. Since joining RB Salzburg in 2020, Tijani has struggled to break into the first team. As a result, he
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