Muhammed Tijani salvages draw for Plymouth with equalizer vs Cardiff

Muhammed Tijani salvages draw for Plymouth with equalizer vs Cardiff

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Plymouth Argyle’s fight for Championship survival received a major boost as Nigerian forward Muhammed Tijani came off the bench to score a crucial equalizer in their 1-1 home draw against Cardiff City. The towering striker, making his return from a lengthy injury layoff, was introduced in the 63rd minute for Hami Adil. Just four minutes […]

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Semi Ajayi suffers injury scare after limping off vs Oxford United

Semi Ajayi suffers injury scare after limping off vs Oxford United

By / Injuries /
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has suffered another injury setback after limping off during West Bromwich Albion’s match against Oxford United in the 41st minute. The centre back, who only recently returned from a hamstring injury, appeared to feel discomfort in the same area before being substituted just before halftime. Medical tests and scans will

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Josh Ogunnaike Makes Arsenal U21 Debut After Training with First Team

Josh Ogunnaike Makes Arsenal U21 Debut After Training with First Team

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Sixteen year old fullback Josh Ogunnaike made his competitive debut for Arsenal’s U21 side in their 5-1 Premier League 2 victory over Newcastle United at Meadow Park. The highly rated youngster, who has been training with Mikel Arteta’s first team, was introduced in the 71st minute as a substitute for fellow Nigerian-descended fullback Josh Nichols.

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Chido Obi impresses in second Man United first team outing

Chido Obi impresses in second Man United first team outing

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Danish football pundit Lasse Vøge has praised Manchester United’s teenage forward, Chido Obi, for his physical presence and goal scoring instincts following his second senior team appearance. Obi, a Denmark youth international of Nigerian descent, was introduced in the 70th minute as United came down two goals to secure a draw against Everton at Goodison

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Six Goalkeepers Eric Chelle Should Consider for the Super Eagles

Six Goalkeepers Eric Chelle Should Consider for the Super Eagles

By / Nigerians Abroad /
With Nigeria struggling in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, head coach Eric Chelle faces the task of strengthening key positions, particularly in goal. While Stanley Nwabali has emerged as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, there is a pressing need for more competition and depth in the squad. Several goalkeepers of Nigerian descent, playing across Europe

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Bayelsa United's late equalizer denies Nasarawa United away win

Bayelsa United’s late equalizer denies Nasarawa United away win

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Bayelsa United salvaged a dramatic 2-2 draw against Nasarawa United in a thrilling NPFL Matchday 25 encounter at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. The visitors were moments away from securing their second away victory of the season when Ogba Ifeanyi struck deep into stoppage time to deny them all three points. Nasarawa United got off

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Junior Nduka hails NPFL’s Prostar ball, urges earlier introduction

Junior Nduka hails NPFL’s Prostar ball, urges earlier introduction

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Remo Stars captain Junior Nduka has commended the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL for introducing the Prostar Evolution Ball as the official match ball for the season but suggested that it should have been implemented earlier to allow players time to adjust. Nduka acknowledged the ball’s quality and uniqueness, expressing his pride in the league

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Moses Simon back in training ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement

Moses Simon back in training ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement

By / Health & Fitness /
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has received a significant boost as Moses Simon has resumed full training with Nantes, just weeks before Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Simon, who had struggled with a heel injury earlier in the week, was confirmed fit by Nantes manager Antoine Kombouaré and was

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Abia Angels edge Ekiti Queens 1-0 in NWFL Week 6

Abia Angels edge Ekiti Queens 1-0 in NWFL Week 6

By / Women's Football /
Abia Angels clinched a narrow 1-0 victory over Ekiti Queens in their NWFL Premiership Week 6 fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium. The crucial goal came in the 21st minute when young forward Chiamaka Ojialor calmly converted a swift counterattack. Lucky Mary displayed an impressive pace to outmanoeuvre her markers before setting up Ojialor for

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Durosinmi shines for Viktoria Plzeň with goal, assist in Europa League

Durosinmi shines for Viktoria Plzeň with goal, assist in Europa League

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Viktoria Plzeň forward Rafiu Durosinmi delivered a standout performance in the UEFA Europa League, contributing a goal and an assist to help his team secure a 3-0 victory over Ferencváros. His impressive display played a crucial role in Plzeň’s progression to the knockout stages, drawing praise from head coach Miroslav Koubek. Durosinmi’s impact was felt

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