11 Top Nigerian Players Secure New Clubs in Winter Transfer Window

11 Top Nigerian Players Secure New Clubs in Winter Transfer Window

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The 2024/25 winter transfer window witnessed several Nigerian footballers making moves to new clubs, with some seeking fresh opportunities due to limited playing time and others stepping up to bigger stages. Here’s a rundown of the 11 most notable transfers involving Nigerian players. Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla to Middlesbrough) Iheanacho returned to England on a loan […]

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Heartland Queens Coach Ogbala Confident of Team’s Revival

Heartland Queens Coach Ogbala Confident of Team’s Revival

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Heartland Queens’ technical adviser, Obi Ogbala, has reassured fans that the team will soon turn their season around in the Nigerian Women’s Football League NWFL. Despite a winless start with just one point from four matches, Ogbala remains optimistic as the team prepares to face Dannaz Ladies at home. After a strong showing last season,

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Abia Angels Set Sights on Victory Against Remo Stars Ladies in Ikenne

Abia Angels Set Sights on Victory Against Remo Stars Ladies in Ikenne

By / Women's Football /
Abia Angels are gearing up for a fierce encounter with Remo Stars Ladies in their NWFL matchday five clash, with head coach Adanna Nwaneri boldly targeting an away victory. The team’s confidence has been boosted by a commanding 3-0 win over Confluence Queens, where standout player Lucky Mary scored a hat trick. Nwaneri attributed the

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Amuneke Praises Osimhen’s Decision to Stay at Galatasaray

Amuneke Praises Osimhen’s Decision to Stay at Galatasaray

By / Interviews /
Former Nigerian international Emmanuel Amuneke has commended Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for choosing to remain with Turkish giants Galatasaray during the January transfer window. Osimhen, who joined the club from Napoli last summer, has been instrumental in Galatasaray’s success, regaining his top form and earning widespread admiration in Turkey. Speaking to Africa Foot, Amuneke

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Eric Chelle Includes Three NPFL Stars in Super Eagles Provisional Squad

Eric Chelle Includes Three NPFL Stars in Super Eagles Provisional Squad

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has named three players from the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL in his 31-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The squad will later be trimmed to 23 players before Nigeria’s crucial matches against Rwanda on March 21 and Zimbabwe on March 25. Enugu Rangers central defender

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Wemimo Matthew: Remo Stars Ladies Aim to Keep NWFL Unbeaten Run

Wemimo Matthew: Remo Stars Ladies Aim to Keep NWFL Unbeaten Run

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Remo Stars Ladies head coach Wemimo Matthew has pledged her team’s determination to maintain their winning streak and finish the 2025 NWFL season unbeaten. Following a 4-1 triumph over Heartland Queens, Remo Stars remain atop the league table, having only dropped points in a 1-1 draw against Edo Queens earlier in the season. Goals from

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Dessers Clinches Rangers’ January Goal of the Month Award

Dessers Clinches Rangers’ January Goal of the Month Award

By / Fan Zone /
Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers has been awarded Rangers’ January Goal of the Month, following his impressive strike in the club’s 2-1 UEFA Europa League defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. Dessers received the highest number of votes for his composed and skilful finish, marking his first win of the award this season. Substituted into

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Flamingos Prep for U17 Women's World Cup Qualifier vs South Africa (71)

Flamingos Prep for U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier vs South Africa (71)

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Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have kicked off their training camp at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo, ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying double header against South Africa’s Bantwana. As bronze medallists at the 2022 World Cup, the Flamingos earned a bye into the second round, while South Africa advanced

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Ndidi Returns, But Maguire’s Late Goal Sends Leicester Out of FA Cup

Ndidi Returns, But Maguire’s Late Goal Sends Leicester Out of FA Cup

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Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford, thanks to a late header from Harry Maguire. The match marked the return of Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi to Leicester’s starting lineup after recovering from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him since December

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Lookman Set for February 22 Return After Injury Layoff

Lookman Set for February 22 Return After Injury Layoff

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Ademola Lookman is expected to make his comeback for Serie A side Atalanta on February 22 after recovering from a knee injury. The Nigerian winger sustained the injury last month ahead of Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona, which kept him sidelined for the team’s last three matches across all competitions. According to Transfermarkt,

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