Nigeria’s Rofiat Imuran was instrumental as London City Lionesses secured a 1–0 win over West Ham United in a Women’s Super League (WSL) clash on Sunday. The 21 year old defender, who has quickly become a key figure for the newly promoted side, did not play the full 90 minutes — she was substituted later […]
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Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has warned that the 2026 World Cup playoff will present a formidable challenge for the Super Eagles. Nigeria sealed their place in the playoff round after dismantling Benin Republic 4–0 in their final Group C fixture at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday night. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen bagged
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Edna Imade delivered a standout performance, netting two goals for Real Sociedad in a 2–2 draw away to her former side, Granada. The forward opened the scoring for Sociedad before halftime and then struck again in the second half to level the match after Granada had taken the lead. Her brace continues an impressive run
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Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has publicly responded to an Instagram user who attempted to diminish women’s football with a sexist remark. The incident unfolded beneath a post by the official Saudi Women’s Premier League account, which celebrated Plumptre and her Al-Ittihad Ladies teammate Lina Boussaha’s impressive displays in the Saudi top flight. The post
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Nigeria produced a statement performance, defeating Benin 4–0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo and booking a spot in the playoff phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Victor Osimhen spearheaded the victory with a commanding hat-trick. He opened the scoring in the 3rd minute from a Samuel Chukwueze assist, doubled the
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Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sunday Oliseh has declared Festus Onigbinde the worst coach ever in charge of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Oliseh, who played more than 60 times for Nigeria and featured for top European clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Juventus, voiced the criticism during a recent Home Turf podcast. He claimed that Onigbinde, who briefly
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Kwara Football Academy (KFA) has refuted claims that Flying Eagles midfielder Abduljelil Kamaldeen has sealed a move to Belgian side RSC Anderlecht. The 16 year old remains in Nigeria, according to the academy’s media officer, though Chelsea are said to be in active discussions with his representatives. The interest in Kamaldeen comes after eye-catching performances
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Matchday 8 of the 2024/25 NPFL season delivered drama, surprises and fresh narratives. Here are five things that stood out: Finidi George Shows His Mettle: Veteran winger Finidi George made waves again. His leadership and flashes of brilliance helped his side grind out a result, reminding fans that experience still matters in challenging encounters. Relegation
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Burnley FC have confirmed that promising centre-back Noah Adekoya has signed his first professional contract with the club. Adekoya, who has been part of Burnley’s youth setup, inked the new deal valid until summer 2026 — a milestone in his path from academy ranks to senior football. While Burnley did not disclose financial or personal
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Moses Etu has called on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to improve the welfare of its players, complaining that it is “a shame” that FIFA must intervene to remind the league of its duties. The demand follows a transfer ban placed on Heartland FC of Owerri due to unpaid wages owed to former Ivorian
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