Dortmund to Talk to Nmecha Over Crown Goal Celebration

Dortmund to Talk to Nmecha Over Crown Goal Celebration

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The German international with Nigerian roots has defended the gesture, while the club says it respects religious freedom but will address supporters’ concerns. Borussia Dortmund will hold talks with midfielder Felix Nmecha after supporters’ representatives criticised his goal celebration, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The gesture is linked to a Christian campaign called “The King’s Return”. Nmecha,

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Edo Queens Sign Rivers Angels Midfielder Taiwo Afolabi

Edo Queens Sign Rivers Angels Midfielder Taiwo Afolabi

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The reigning NWFL Premiership champions add a creative passer from Port Harcourt as they build for the new season. Edo Queens have signed midfielder Taiwo Afolabi, popularly known as “Pocket Pass”, from Rivers Angels, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The Benin City club announced the deal this week. The move brings a creative passer to a club

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Olympic Eagles Arrive in Lubumbashi for DR Congo First Leg

Olympic Eagles Arrive in Lubumbashi for DR Congo First Leg

By / National Team News /
With assistant coach Deniran Ortega in charge, the Olympic Eagles are in Lubumbashi for a two legged tie that leads to the final round of U-23 AFCON qualifying. Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have arrived in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, for the first leg of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifier, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports.

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Abia Warriors Apologise to Fans After Six Games Without Win

Abia Warriors Apologise to Fans After Six Games Without Win

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The Umuahia club says its position near the bottom of the NPFL table is unacceptable and promises action as the relegation fight tightens. Abia Warriors have apologised to their fans after a poor run of results in the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The club said the team’s current position is unacceptable

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Senate Pledges ₦100m Reward for Flamingos After Triumph

Senate Pledges ₦100m Reward for Flamingos After Triumph

By / Women's Football /
Senators praised Nigeria’s first African U-17 Women’s World Cup winners and asked the federal government and the NFF to do more for the players. The Senate has pledged ₦100 million to the Flamingos in recognition of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. Senators also urged the federal government to reward the

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Kasongo: Taifa Stars Not Scared of Super Eagles in Uyo

Kasongo: Taifa Stars Not Scared of Super Eagles in Uyo

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The co-hosts have already qualified for AFCON 2027, but Tanzania say they will fight for a result against a Nigeria side that badly needs the win. Tanzania Football Federation official Almasi Kasongo has insisted that the Taifa Stars are not intimidated by the Super Eagles, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The two sides meet in a Group

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Ajibade Named in FIFA Player Impact Programme Cohort

Ajibade Named in FIFA Player Impact Programme Cohort

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The Super Falcons captain joins a 13-player global group using football to drive social change, with her own health education project at the centre of her selection. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been selected for the second cohort of FIFA’s Player Impact Programme, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. She is one of 13 footballers from 13

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Chelle Names Oche to Olympic Eagles Squad for DR Congo Tie

Chelle Names Oche to Olympic Eagles Squad for DR Congo Tie

By / Nigerian Football News /
An injury to Al-Qudsiah’s Suleiman Sani forces a late change as the Olympic Eagles prepare for a two-legged tie with DR Congo, with assistant coach Deniran Ortega in charge. Nasarawa United striker Prince Bawa Oche has been called into the Olympic Eagles squad as a late replacement for injured forward Suleiman Sani, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports.

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Ihejirika Hits Hat-Trick as Šamorín Win 5-3 at Malženice

Ihejirika Hits Hat-Trick as Šamorín Win 5-3 at Malženice

By / Nigerians Abroad /
The 22 year old Nigerian striker scored three times as the table topping Slovak side came from behind to win a thrilling eight goal game. Nigerian forward Onyebuchi Ihejirika scored a hat trick as Šamorín beat Dynamo Malženice 5-3 on Saturday in Slovakia’s second tier, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The win keeps Šamorín at the top

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