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Controversy Surrounds Sadiq Umar’s Recall to the Super Eagles

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / November 8, 2024

Coach Augustine Eguavoen’s latest Super Eagles squad list has sparked debate, particularly regarding the inclusion of Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar. Despite his prolonged goal drought having failed to score in eight appearances this season Umar has been recalled for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. This decision has raised questions about the […]

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Arsenal Legend Criticizes Arteta’ Late Substitution in Inter Milan Lost

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / November 7, 2024

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has questioned manager Mikel Arteta’s decision to introduce young talent Ethan Nwaneri late in their 1-0 loss against Inter Milan at the San Siro. The game’s sole goal came just before halftime when Inter’s Hakan Calhanoglu converted a penalty, awarded after Arsenal’s Mikel Merino was penalized for a handball. During the

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Edo Queens Pursue Record Prize in CAF Women’s Champions League

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / November 7, 2024

Edo Queens FC, one of Nigeria’s premier women’s football teams, is competing in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, aiming for the grand prize of $600,000. With CAF increasing the tournament’s prize fund to $2.35 million, the stakes have never been higher, and Edo Queens see this as a potential turning point for

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Lagos Supremacy Cup 2024 Encourages Players to See Beyond the Game

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / November 7, 2024

As the 19th Lagos Supremacy Cup approaches, Chief Convener Hajji Gafar Liameed is urging participants to view the tournament as more than just a competition but a pathway to professional growth and opportunity. Scheduled for November 27-30 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, the tournament will host Nigeria’s finest talents and attract scouts from top clubs

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Genk Eyes Premier League Transfer for Arokodare Amid Super Eagles Snub

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / November 7, 2024

Belgian league leaders Genk have ambitious plans to transfer their top scorer, Tolu Arokodare, to the Premier League next summer after rejecting a €10 million offer from Turkish side Trabzonspor. Genk, who acquired Arokodare from French club Amiens for €5 million in January 2023, turned down the Turkish bid as they aim to secure a

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Eguavoen Reverses Decision, Omits Cyriel Dessers from Nigeria’s Squad

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / November 7, 2024

Nigeria’s interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has backtracked on his earlier commitment to include Cyriel Dessers, Rangers’ dual national striker, in the squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Despite previously promising Dessers’ inclusion, Eguavoen has instead opted for Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq, despite Sadiq’s recent lack of form

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Ex Golden Eaglets Star Kingsley Reports 2007 World Cup Medal Missing

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / November 7, 2024

Former Golden Eaglets defender Kingsley Udoh has revealed that his treasured gold medal from Nigeria’s victory at the 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup has gone missing. In a recent radio interview, Udoh shared that the medal, which had been in his father’s possession, was misplaced following his father’s passing. The 2007 Golden Eaglets famously triumphed

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Trabzonspor Plans January Move for Discontented Paul Onuachu

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / November 7, 2024

Turkish club Trabzonspor is preparing a fresh bid to acquire Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu from Southampton during the January transfer window. Struggling to find the net consistently this season, Trabzonspor is eager to bolster their attack, and Onuachu, who is reportedly dissatisfied with his limited game time in the Premier League, has emerged as a

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Gift Orban Returns to Lyon’s Squad Following Social Media Controversy

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / November 7, 2024

After a brief absence due to a social media-related disciplinary issue, Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban has rejoined Olympique Lyon’s matchday squad for their upcoming Europa League clash against Hoffenheim. The 22 year old was left out of Lyon’s lineup in a recent match against Lille after a controversy erupted over his post, where he

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Rasheedat Ajibade Sponsors 11 Coaches for NIS Certification Course

By Kelechi Abel / Training & Coaching / November 7, 2024

Rasheedat Ajibade, the Nigerian international forward currently playing for Atletico Madrid Feminino, has expanded her charitable efforts by sponsoring 11 football coaches for a coaching certification course organized by the NIS and Lagos State Football Association LSFA. Known on the pitch as ‘The Girl With The Blue Hair’, Ajibade’s impact off the field has been

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