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Super Eagles Striker Sadiq Umar Competes with Mbappe for La Liga Award

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / March 20, 2025

Sadiq Umar, Nigerian international and Valencia striker, has been shortlisted for the prestigious La Liga Player of the Month award, competing against Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid, Marcos Alonso, Pedro Díaz, and Isco. In the month under review, Sadiq showcased exceptional form, scoring all four of his goals for Valencia. He was the match winner in […]

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Akwa United Assistant Coach Reveal Strategy to Survive Relegation Fight

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / March 20, 2025

Akwa United assistant coach, Ifeanyi Nwachukwu, has outlined the club’s survival strategy as they fight to avoid relegation in the 2024/2025 NPFL season. Following their vital 2-0 win over Shooting Stars in Matchday 29 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Nwachukwu emphasised the importance of securing points both at home and on the road. He noted

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2025 Flying Eagles Invitee Nets 96th Minute Equaliser for Ipswich U21s

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / March 20, 2025

Abube Onuchukwu, a 2025 Flying Eagles invitee, scored a dramatic 96th-minute equaliser to help Ipswich Town U21s secure a 3-3 draw against Millwall in a Professional Development League fixture at Portman Road on Tuesday night. The game saw Millwall take an early lead through a deflected goal by Sheldon Kendall, followed by a second goal

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Nasarawa United Defeat Flight FC to Reach President Federation Cup R32

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / March 20, 2025

The Solid Miners struck early, with Ugochukwu Leonard marking his return to the team by scoring in the 6th minute following a precise assist from John Joshua. The lead was doubled just 11 minutes later when right back Kabir Balogun converted a stunning free kick that left the Flight FC goalkeeper with no chance. Despite

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Lazio Join Leicester and Wolves in Chase for Unique Academy Graduate

By Kelechi Abel / Youth Development / March 20, 2025

Serie A side Lazio have entered the race to sign Rafiu Durosinmi, a Lagos-born forward currently playing for Viktoria Plzeň, according to reports from Radiosei. The Unique Football Academy product has been in impressive form, scoring five goals and providing two assists in 12 matches since returning from a major knee injury earlier in the

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Bayelsa Queens Beat FC Robo 3-0 to Reclaim NWFL Top Spot

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / March 20, 2025

Bayelsa Queens delivered a commanding performance, defeating FC Robo Queens 3-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium, reclaiming the top spot in NWFL Group B on goal difference. Despite a strong start from the visitors, it was Olabiyi Alaba who opened the scoring in the 21st minute, capitalising on a goalkeeper error for her third goal

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Nigerian Midfielder Solomon Udo Earns Another Armenia Call Up

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerians Abroad / March 20, 2025

Solomon Udo, a Nigerian-born footballer, has been called up once again to the Armenia national team for their crucial UEFA Nations League knockout match against Georgia later this month. Udo, who was born in Nigeria and raised in Akwa Ibom, moved to Europe to further his football career before switching international allegiance to Armenia. Since

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Gabriel Osho Set for Bright Future as He Nears New AJ Auxerre Deal

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / March 19, 2025

Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho is on the verge of securing his long-term future with AJ Auxerre, having reportedly reached an agreement to extend his stay with the French club. The 26 year old centre back, who joined Auxerre from Luton Town, originally signed a one year contract with an option for two more years.

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Super Eagles Invitee Ogbu Barred from Norway Amid Sensational Claims

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / March 19, 2025

Reports circulating in local media suggesting that Igoh Ogbu, a Slavia Prague defender, was approached by the Norwegian Football Association to represent Norway have been confirmed as completely false. Ogbu, who is part of the current Super Eagles squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, does not meet the eligibility

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Coach Shakiru Biodun Giwa Joins Inter Lagos FC for NNL Second Stanza

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / March 19, 2025

Inter Lagos FC has strengthened its technical team by appointing Coach Shakiru Biodun Giwa for the second stanza of the Nigeria National League NNL season. Renowned for his tactical discipline and player development skills, Giwa has already begun working with the squad as he aims to enhance the club’s performances in the second half of

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