Akwa United head coach, Muhammed Baba Ganaru, expressed his satisfaction with his team’s goalless draw against Lobi Stars in their opening match of the 2024/2025 NPFL season. The match, held at the Lafia City Stadium, saw Akwa United secure a valuable point away from home, despite the team’s initial hopes of taking all three points, […]
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Eke Light, the talented number 10 for Collins Edwin SC, shared his joy and reflections after his team secured a spot in the quarter finals of the 1X Bet Community Cup. Following a 1-1 draw against Dosu Joseph’s team, Collins Edwin SC advanced on penalties, with Eke scoring a crucial goal before being substituted at
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Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, commended his players for their resilience in securing a crucial point in their opening fixture of the 2024/2025 NPFL season. The match, held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, ended in a goalless draw against Bendel Insurance despite Rivers United being reduced to ten men after goalkeeper Bamidele Adeniyi was
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Nigerian goalkeeper Chijioke Aniagboso has officially signed with Chornomorets FC, a team competing in the Ukrainian Premier League. The 20 year old, known for his time with the Nigerian U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, is expected to strengthen the club’s goalkeeping department and provide a solid presence in defence. Aniagboso’s move to Chornomorets FC
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Nigerian born footballer Nicole Ojukwu played a pivotal role in Austria’s 2-1 victory against Ghana in their opening match at the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Bogotá, Colombia. Austria took the lead through a goal by Hannah Fankhauser, marking the first ever goal scored by an Austrian women’s national team at the World
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Football League clubs Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers are both showing interest in signing Sylvester Jasper, a forward who was raised at Fulham’s academy. Born in London to a Nigerian father and Bulgarian mother, Jasper is eligible to represent three countries and is provisionally tied to Bulgaria, having played in a European U21 Championship qualifier
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As the 8th National Youth Games kicks off in Asaba, Delta State, with over 3,000 young athletes competing, a pressing issue has come to the fore many state governors have yet to release the necessary funds to support their athletes. These delays have caused logistical challenges for teams, affecting accommodations, transportation, and essential sports gear.
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Leicester City’s central defender, Caleb Okoli, remains eligible to represent the Super Eagles despite being on the bench during Italy’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Israel. If Okoli had played even a single minute in the match, he would have been permanently tied to Italy. However, he did not feature, leaving his eligibility to
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The 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig is shaping up to be an exciting season, with 12 Nigerian players ready to shine. These Super Eagles stars, from seasoned veterans to emerging talents, are set to leave a mark in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues. Victor Osimhen has joined reigning champions Galatasaray on a year-long loan, following
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The 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL kicked off grandly on Sunday, 8th September 2024, with eight exciting matches following the season opener between defending champions Enugu Rangers and newcomers Elkanemi, which ended in a goalless draw. Football fans were kept waiting for over a week before finally witnessing the first goal of the season.
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