Tella Evaluates Ten Hag as Leverkusen Name Alonso Successor

Tella Evaluates Ten Hag as Leverkusen Name Alonso Successor

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Premier League pundit Nathan Tella has weighed in on Erik ten Hag’s appointment as Bayer Leverkusen head coach, following Xabi Alonso’s departure to Real Madrid. Ten Hag, who officially signed a contract until 2027, replaces Alonso as part of Leverkusen’s next chapter. Tella praised Ten Hag’s track record, stating “They forget how brilliant he was” […]

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Zaidu Sanusi Included in Porto Squad for Club World Cup – Messi May Await

Zaidu Sanusi Included in Porto Squad for Club World Cup – Messi May Await

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Porto have named Nigeria international left-back Zaidu Sanusi in their 28-man squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The draw has placed Porto in Group A alongside Inter Miami (featuring Lionel Messi), Palmeiras and Al Ahly. Zaidu, now 27, has been a fixture for Porto since 2020, helping the club

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Yemisi Akintoye Named Among 18 WAFCON 2025 Referees for Morocco

Yemisi Akintoye Named Among 18 WAFCON 2025 Referees for Morocco

By / Law & Ethics /
Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye has secured a spot on the official list of 18 referees selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 in Morocco. This marks a significant return after Nigerian match officials were absent from major African tournaments for nearly two decades. Akintoye, lauded

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Nottingham Forest Activate Extension for Super Eagles Defender Ola Aina

Nottingham Forest Activate Extension for Super Eagles Defender Ola Aina

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Nottingham Forest have officially extended Super Eagles full-back Ola Aina’s contract by one year, triggering the club’s option to keep him at the City Ground through June 2025. Aina has been a standout since arriving from Torino on a free transfer in 2023. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo lauded his versatility and reliability, with the defender featuring

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Victor Ikpeba Challenge Final Returns June 12 in Lagos

Victor Ikpeba Challenge Final Returns June 12 in Lagos

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The much-anticipated final of the 2025 Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge will take place on Wednesday, 12 June, to coincide with star forward Victor Ikpeba’s birthday. The annual grassroots tournament returns to Surulere’s Obele Odan Community Centre, having kicked off on 31 May. Now in its fifth edition, this year’s competition is dedicated to the late

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Illivieda Reflects on Joining Super Falcons Camp After Husband’s Passing

Illivieda Reflects on Joining Super Falcons Camp After Husband’s Passing

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Blessing Illivieda, recently called up to the Super Falcons squad, has opened up about her decision to join the national team’s camp just days after the tragic loss of her husband. The forward, who plays for Naija Ratels, revealed that although the moment was deeply painful, honouring the invitation to represent Nigeria felt like the

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Ex-Super Eagles Striker Joseph Akpala Joins Club Brugge as Coach

Ex-Super Eagles Striker Joseph Akpala Joins Club Brugge as Coach

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Former Super Eagles forward Joseph Akpala has returned to Club Brugge this time in a coaching capacity as the Belgian giants announce his appointment as player development coach in their youth academy. Akpala, who starred for the club from 2008 to 2012 netting 39 goals in 105 league appearances previously joined KV Kortrijk’s coaching staff

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Super Eagles Keeper Nwabali Welcomes Coach Badela at Chippa United

Super Eagles Keeper Nwabali Welcomes Coach Badela at Chippa United

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Stanley Nwabali, the Nigerian goalkeeper who has become a fan favourite at South Africa’s Chippa United, now has a new mentor in the dugout. The club has appointed Sinethemba Badela as their new head coach, signalling a fresh start for the squad. Badela, who assumes responsibility amidst high expectations, inherits a squad buoyed by Nwabali’s recent

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Chelsea’s U-12 Gem Ugbana Kobi Wins MVP at Italian Motion Cup

Chelsea’s U-12 Gem Ugbana Kobi Wins MVP at Italian Motion Cup

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Nigerian-born forward Ugbana Kobi lit up the Motion Football Tournament in Bellaria-Igea Marina, Italy, scooping the Best Player award despite Chelsea’s Under-12 side falling at the semi-final stage. Across the three-day showpiece, the 12 year old racked up nine goals and five assists, hauling the young Blues to the last four before a narrow defeat

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