Troost-Ekong Among Legends For Historic AFCON 2027 Draw In Cairo

Troost-Ekong Among Legends For Historic AFCON 2027 Draw In Cairo

William Troost-Ekong has been selected by CAF as one of four African football legends who will assist with Tuesday’s AFCON 2027 qualification draw in Cairo, bringing Nigeria’s former captain into the ceremony for a tournament that will make history as the first Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by three nations. Event: AFCON 2027 Qualification Draw […]

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Coventry Make Onyeka Permanent For €8m As Premier League Era Begins

Coventry Make Onyeka Permanent For €8m As Premier League Era Begins

Coventry City have officially confirmed the permanent signing of Frank Onyeka from Brentford, with the Super Eagles midfielder’s transfer becoming effective from July 1, 2026, following the clause in his loan agreement that was triggered automatically by the club’s Premier League promotion. Frank Onyeka | Coventry City | Nigeria | Age: 28 Transfer type: Permanent

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Tella Doubtful As Leverkusen Face Do-Or-Die Hamburg UCL Showdown

Tella Doubtful As Leverkusen Face Do-Or-Die Hamburg UCL Showdown

Nathan Tella’s injury-disrupted season has delivered one final blow at the worst possible moment: the Nigerian winger is a major doubt for Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga final-day clash against Hamburg, the match on which the club’s Champions League qualification for next season depends. Nathan Tella | Bayer Leverkusen | Nigeria | Age: 26 Injury: Muscle strain

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Super Falcons Face Senegal Double-Header In Ikenne Ahead Of WAFCON Defence

Super Falcons Face Senegal Double-Header In Ikenne Ahead Of WAFCON Defence

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Senegal in back-to-back international friendlies at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State on June 5 and 8, replacing a cancelled Jamaica fixture and giving the defending WAFCON champions their first confirmed preparation programme ahead of the Morocco tournament in July. Super Falcons vs Senegal — Friendly 1: June

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Iheanacho Is A Scottish Champion: Celtic Win 56th Title In Hearts Thriller

Iheanacho Is A Scottish Champion: Celtic Win 56th Title In Hearts Thriller

Kelechi Iheanacho is a Scottish Premiership champion. Celtic came from a goal down to beat Hearts 3-1 at Celtic Park on Saturday, claiming their 56th league title on 82 points and ending Hearts’ dream of a first championship in 66 years with Iheanacho playing a part from the bench in the second half. Celtic 3-1

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Obioma: Kun Khalifat Defeat Shattered Our CAFCC Dream At The Worst Time

Obioma: Kun Khalifat Defeat Shattered Our CAFCC Dream At The Worst Time

Emeka Obioma watched Abia Warriors’ CAF Confederation Cup dream dissolve in Aba on Sunday, and the club’s leading scorer did not try to soften the blow when he reflected on a 0-2 home defeat to Kun Khalifat that ended months of continental ambition in the most abrupt and painful way possible. Abia Warriors 0-2 Kun

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Forest Honour Awoniyi At 100 Appearances As Transfer Speculation Builds

Forest Honour Awoniyi At 100 Appearances As Transfer Speculation Builds

Nottingham Forest marked Taiwo Awoniyi’s 100th appearance for the club with a commemorative shirt presentation at training, a moment that captured both the significance of what the Nigerian has contributed at the City Ground and the uncertainty about whether he will still be there next season. Taiwo Awoniyi | Nottingham Forest | Nigeria | Age:

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Ngumoha Equals Owen's Liverpool Record In 4-2 Villa Defeat

Ngumoha Equals Owen’s Liverpool Record In 4-2 Villa Defeat

Rio Ngumoha’s 18th Premier League appearance for Liverpool at Aston Villa on Friday night placed him alongside one of the most celebrated names in the club’s modern history, as the Nigerian-heritage teenager equalled Michael Owen’s record for the most top-flight matches played by a Liverpool player while still under 18. Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool |

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Chelle: NPFL Has Plenty Of Talent — Unity Cup Squad Nearly Ready

Chelle: NPFL Has Plenty Of Talent — Unity Cup Squad Nearly Ready

Eric Chelle has put to rest any suggestion that his NPFL scouting tour was symbolic, explaining that he attended league fixtures because he genuinely needed to see specific players at close range before making his final Unity Cup squad decisions, and insisting that Nigeria’s domestic league is full of real talent. Four-Nation Unity Cup |

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Nigerian-Heritage Youngster Oguntade Signs For Liverpool FC Academy

Nigerian-Heritage Youngster Oguntade Signs For Liverpool FC Academy

A young footballer of Nigerian heritage named Oguntade has officially signed for Liverpool FC’s academy at the U9 level, with proud family members present at Anfield to witness the moment he put pen to paper and became part of one of English football’s most celebrated development systems. Every great football career begins with a first

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