1xCup 2025: 12 Teams Advance as Wild Card Battles Loom

1xCup 2025: 12 Teams Advance as Wild Card Battles Loom

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The group stage of the 1xCup 2025, Nigeria’s premier amateur football tournament, has concluded, with 12 teams advancing to the knockout rounds. The final matchday last Tuesday brought drama, goals, and a clearer picture of the road to the trophy. None of last year’s top four teams managed to top their groups, reflecting increasing parity

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Atalanta to assess Lookman’s fitness ahead of Lecce clash

Atalanta to assess Lookman’s fitness ahead of Lecce clash

By / Training & Coaching /
Atalanta coach Ivan Jurić will evaluate Ademola Lookman’s fitness over the coming days to determine whether the Nigeria international can make his season debut in Sunday’s Serie A game against Lecce, Yohaig NG reports. Lookman has not featured this season, following a fallout with the club amid the collapse of his summer transfer to Inter

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Onyeka Ready to Help Brentford Halt Chelsea’s Unbeaten Run

Onyeka Ready to Help Brentford Halt Chelsea’s Unbeaten Run

By / Interviews /
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka says he’s fully focused on helping Brentford end Chelsea’s unbeaten streak when the west London sides meet this weekend. Onyeka, a mainstay in Brentford’s midfield, believes the Bees have the mental strength and tactical edge to challenge the Blues. Reflecting on a previous 2–2 draw with Chelsea in March 2024,

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Dutch-Born Forward Emegha Commits to Chelsea, Snubs Nigeria

Dutch-Born Forward Emegha Commits to Chelsea, Snubs Nigeria

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Dutch striker Emanuel Emegha is set to join Chelsea in 2026 on a long-term seven year contract, having been signed from Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg. The 22 year old enjoyed a breakthrough season in France, scoring 14 goals and contributing three assists in 27 league appearances, which drew interest from multiple top clubs. Born

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Adeleke Oluwatobi Seals Move to Greek Side Makedonikos

Adeleke Oluwatobi Seals Move to Greek Side Makedonikos

By / Transfer News /
Prince Kazeem Eletu FC’s rising star, Adeleke Oluwatobi, has signed with Greek second-tier side Makedonikos, joining from Czech club FK Varnsdorf. The move comes just two days after fellow Prince Kazeem Eletu product, Lawal Sulaimon, also secured a switch to the same Greek outfit, underlining the academy’s growing reputation for grooming players ready for Europe.

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Aribo “Not Leaving Southampton Yet” — Club Coach Clarifies

Aribo “Not Leaving Southampton Yet” — Club Coach Clarifies

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Southampton head coach Will Still insists Joe Aribo is still part of the squad despite widespread transfer rumours. Aribo has been linked with a number of clubs this summer following Southampton’s relegation, but the Saints boss stated that the Nigerian midfielder remains available for selection. “He is not gone,” Still said, underscoring that there has

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Akpom Backs Ipswich Town as Stronger Side Than Middlesbrough

Akpom Backs Ipswich Town as Stronger Side Than Middlesbrough

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Chuba Akpom has hailed the quality of Ipswich Town’s squad, claiming they are “definitely better” than his former club Middlesbrough. The Nigerian striker made the switch to Ipswich in the summer transfer window and has quickly integrated into the team. Speaking about the differences between both sides, Akpom emphasised that Ipswich’s depth and overall quality

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36 Lion, Beyond Limits and Others Ready for 2025 Lagos Supremacy Cup

36 Lion, Beyond Limits and Others Ready for 2025 Lagos Supremacy Cup

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Six academy teams including Beyond Limits Football Academy and 36 Lion FC are set to compete in the 2025 Lagos Supremacy Cup, a showdown billed as a major “battle for Lagos supremacy,”. The event also features Broad City FC, Dino SC, Charlesann FC, and Ikorodu City, all promising to bring exciting young talent to the

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Uche Poised for Crystal Palace Debut vs Sunderland

Uche Poised for Crystal Palace Debut vs Sunderland

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Nigeria international Chrisantus Uche could make his first appearance for Crystal Palace when they face newly promoted Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed the possibility during his pre-match press conference on Friday. He revealed that while the game will come too soon for injured trio Adam Wharton, Ismaïla Sarr, and

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