Katsina United Host Enyimba in NPFL Friday Night Clash

Katsina United Host Enyimba in NPFL Friday Night Clash

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The Chanji Boys are winless in two, but Emmanuel Deutsch’s Enyimba arrive unbeaten in three as Friday night football returns. Friday night in Katsina Katsina United host Enyimba in an NPFL Matchday 8 game at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Friday. It will be the second Friday night fixture of the 2026/27 season. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports

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Edokpolor Relishes Scoring on Super Eagles Debut vs Russia

Edokpolor Relishes Scoring on Super Eagles Debut vs Russia

By / National Team News /
The Benfica forward came off the bench, scored within eight minutes and joined a long list of Nigerian debut scorers. A debut to remember Peter Edokpolor says he is relishing the stunning goal that brought Nigeria back into Tuesday’s friendly against Russia. The Benfica forward scored eight minutes after replacing Moses Simon, making it 3-2

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Harmony Chidi Captains Flamingos at U-17 World Cup

Harmony Chidi Captains Flamingos at U-17 World Cup

By / Women's Football /
The Bayelsa Queens forward will wear the armband after a prolific qualifying campaign and a strong WAFU-B Cup. Chidi takes the armband Harmony Chidi will captain the Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. She is one of 21 players picked by coach Akeem Busari for the tournament. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that

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Super Eagles Fall to 30th in October FIFA Rankings

Super Eagles Fall to 30th in October FIFA Rankings

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Chelle’s side lost four places after a win, a heavy defeat and a 3-3 draw, and now trail five African nations. Nigeria slip to 30th The Super Eagles have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, released on Wednesday. They were previously 26th. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that Eric Chelle’s side also

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Eguavoen Plays Down Falcons Withdrawals Before Comoros Tie

Eguavoen Plays Down Falcons Withdrawals Before Comoros Tie

By / Women's Football /
Four notable players are out, but the interim coach says a full camp and a late call up leave the Falcons ready for Friday’s first leg. Four withdrawals, one late call-up Super Falcons interim coach Augustine Eguavoen says the withdrawals of key players will not affect his side against Comoros. Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh Plumptre, Oluwatosin

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Stephen Michael Proud of Super Eagles Debut Against Russia

Stephen Michael Proud of Super Eagles Debut Against Russia

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The 19 year old Vendsyssel midfielder started and played 45 minutes in Nizhny Novgorod, and he wants plenty more caps. Michael’s proud debut Stephen Michael says his Super Eagles debut was a proud moment after he started the 3-3 friendly draw with Russia. The 19 year old Vendsyssel midfielder was one of several newcomers Eric

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Broadfoot Calls Fernandez an All-Round Athlete

Broadfoot Calls Fernandez an All-Round Athlete

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Kirk Broadfoot says keeping the Nigerian defender was one of Rangers’ smartest moves, even as his Kilmarnock side prepares to face him. Broadfoot’s praise Former Scotland and Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has described Emmanuel Fernandez as a supreme, all-round athlete. He says the Super Eagles centre-back has become indispensable at Ibrox. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that Broadfoot

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