Arokodare, Onyedika Shortlisted for Belgium’s Ebony Shoe Award

Arokodare, Onyedika Shortlisted for Belgium’s Ebony Shoe Award

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Super Eagles duo Tolu Arokodare and Raphael Onyedika have been nominated for the prestigious Ebony Shoe award, which honours the best African player or player of African descent in the Belgian Pro League. Arokodare has been outstanding for KRC Genk this season, netting 20 goals and providing five assists in 35 league matches under manager

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Ben Akwuegbu FC Flying High in NLO Playoffs, Targeting NNL Promotion

Ben Akwuegbu FC Flying High in NLO Playoffs, Targeting NNL Promotion

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Former Super Eagles striker Benedict Akwuegbu is optimistic about his club, Ben Akwuegbu FC, securing a spot in the Nigeria National League NNL following their perfect start in the ongoing Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs in Jos. The “Austria Bomber,” who serves as the club’s President and main financier, has seen his team dominate the

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Dele-Bashiru Backs His Box-to-Box Skills as He Eyes Lazio Breakthrough

Dele-Bashiru Backs His Box-to-Box Skills as He Eyes Lazio Breakthrough

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Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has revealed his preferred role on the pitch, stating he thrives as a box-to-box midfielder who can both attack and defend effectively. The Nigerian international, who joined Lazio last summer, has faced a challenging debut season, registering three goals and one assist in 19 Serie A appearances. In an interview with

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Remo Stars One Win from Historic NPFL Title After Rivers Slip

Remo Stars One Win from Historic NPFL Title After Rivers Slip

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Remo Stars FC are on the cusp of making history, needing just one more victory to clinch their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title. The Ikenne-based club’s path to glory was cleared further on Friday after Rivers United fell 2–0 to Kano Pillars, thanks to goals from Super Eagles veteran Ahmed Musa and club

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Ogunneye Leads Manchester United U21s to 4–2 Comeback Win Over Everton

Ogunneye Leads Manchester United U21s to 4–2 Comeback Win Over Everton

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Nigeria-eligible right back Habeeb Ogunneye captained Manchester United U21s to a thrilling 4–2 victory over Everton in the Premier League 2 playoffs on Friday night at Leigh Sports Village. Ogunneye, who played the full 90 minutes, marshalled a spirited comeback after United twice fell behind to goals from Everton’s Martin Sherif. Ethan Wheatley equalised on

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Flamingos Reach FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with 4–0 Win Over Algeria

Flamingos Reach FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with 4–0 Win Over Algeria

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Despite the cold conditions in Blida, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, secured qualification for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup after a goalless draw against Algeria on Friday night. Holding a commanding 4–0 lead from the first leg in Ikenne, Bankole Olowookere’s girls remained composed, absorbed pressure, and ensured there were no slip-ups. Though

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Obafemi Martins: “No Coach Can Perform Magic With Super Eagles”

Obafemi Martins: “No Coach Can Perform Magic With Super Eagles”

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Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has delivered a blunt assessment of the Super Eagles’ struggles, insisting that coaching changes alone cannot fix the team’s woes. In an interview , Martins argued that the team’s fate in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers lies more in player commitment and effort than in managerial adjustments. The ex-striker, who

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Atubolu to Miss Wolfsburg Game After Freiburg Clean Sheet Record

Atubolu to Miss Wolfsburg Game After Freiburg Clean Sheet Record

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Record breaking SC Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu will not be part of the squad facing VfL Wolfsburg this weekend due to an ongoing shoulder injury. Freiburg manager Julian Schuster confirmed the 22 year old is recovering well, but the match has come too soon for a return to action. Before his injury, Atubolu set a

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NWFL Mandates Simultaneous Kick-Offs to Ensure Fairness on Final Day

NWFL Mandates Simultaneous Kick-Offs to Ensure Fairness on Final Day

By / Women's Football /
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has confirmed that two key fixtures on the final day of the regular season will kick off simultaneously to ensure competitive integrity. Matches between Naija Ratels and Bayelsa Queens in Abuja, and FC Robo Queens versus Delta Queens in Lagos, will now both begin at 3:00 PM on Wednesday,

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