Super Eagles Stars Back Ademola Lookman for 2024 CAF Player of the Year

Super Eagles Stars Back Ademola Lookman for 2024 CAF Player of the Year

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Several Super Eagles legends, including Victor Ikpeba, the 1997 CAF Player of the Year, have voiced their support for Ademola Lookman to follow Victor Osimhen’s footsteps and become Africa’s top footballer at the CAF Awards in Morocco next month. Lookman’s remarkable achievements, notably his hat trick for Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League and his […]

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Awoniyi Still Valued at Nottingham Forest Despite Wood’s Current Form

Awoniyi Still Valued at Nottingham Forest Despite Wood’s Current Form

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Nottingham Forest legend Lewis McGugan has emphasized that Taiwo Awoniyi remains an important part of the club’s strategy, even as New Zealand international Chris Wood currently leads the attack with impressive form. Awoniyi, limited to two starts across all competitions this season, has not scored since February’s goal against West Ham United. Wood’s seven goals

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Toni Payne Embraces Heritage with Meaningful Nigerian Tattoo

Toni Payne Embraces Heritage with Meaningful Nigerian Tattoo

By / Women's Football /
Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has opened up about the deep significance of her tattoo depicting the map of Nigeria on her right arm. Payne, born in the United States, revealed that she didn’t always feel connected to her Nigerian roots growing up. However, her involvement with Nigeria’s national team and frequent visits have helped

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Samuel Umor Guides Dino SC to Hard Fought 2-0 Win Over Iganmu Tigers

Samuel Umor Guides Dino SC to Hard Fought 2-0 Win Over Iganmu Tigers

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Dino Sporting Club secured a determined 2-0 win against Iganmu Tigers in a TCC League Cup match. This victory marked a significant turnaround for Dino SC, who had only managed one win in their last three games. The first half was marked by defensive play from both sides, resulting in a stalemate. However, Dino SC

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Super Eagles Suffer Injury Blow as Semi Ajayi Ruled Out for Four Months

Super Eagles Suffer Injury Blow as Semi Ajayi Ruled Out for Four Months

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Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi will be sidelined for about four months due to a significant hamstring injury sustained during a Championship match against Cardiff City at The Hawthorns. This setback will see Ajayi miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against Benin and Rwanda and sideline him for the remainder

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Troost Ekong Plans to End Career in Saudi Arabia After Strong Start

Troost Ekong Plans to End Career in Saudi Arabia After Strong Start

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Super Eagles captain William Troost Ekong, currently playing for Al Khalood FC in Saudi Arabia, appears poised to end his career in the Middle Eastern country. After moving from PAOK Salonika in Greece, Troost Ekong has settled seamlessly, finding success and stability that has eluded him during his itinerant club career. The 31 year old,

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Premier League Clubs Compete for Getafe's Rising Star Chrisantus Uche

Premier League Clubs Compete for Getafe’s Rising Star Chrisantus Uche

By / Transfer News /
Getafe midfielder Chrisantus Uche, only 21 years old, has drawn significant attention from Premier League clubs in his debut La Liga season. Aston Villa and Newcastle United are reportedly the latest teams interested in securing Uche’s signature, following initial interest from Chelsea. Uche, who transferred from the Spanish third division for €500,000 last summer, has

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Okoye Ranks as 8th Most Valuable African Goalkeeper, Valued at €7.5M

Okoye Ranks as 8th Most Valuable African Goalkeeper, Valued at €7.5M

By / Merch & Branding /
Maduka Okoye, the Nigerian goalkeeper playing for Udinese, has been ranked the eighth most expensive African goalkeeper, valued at €7.5 million approximately ₦13.3 billion. This marks him as the second most valuable Nigerian goalkeeper, just behind Noah Atubolu of SC Freiburg. Okoye’s valuation nearly doubled after he signed a new contract with Udinese, extending until

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NFF’s Sanusi Commends Flamingos, Calls for Continued Support

NFF’s Sanusi Commends Flamingos, Calls for Continued Support

By / Women's Football /
Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, has expressed pride in the Flamingos’ performance at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. Despite their 0-2 quarter final loss to the USA, Sanusi highlighted the team’s impressive group stage achievements, where they won all three matches, scoring nine

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Kelechi Iheanacho Net Brace to Open Sevilla Account in Copa del Rey Win

Kelechi Iheanacho Net Brace to Open Sevilla Account in Copa del Rey Win

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goals for Sevilla in a commanding 3-0 win over Las Rozas in the first round of the Copa del Rey. The Nigerian forward, who joined Sevilla as a free agent this summer, found the net in the 61st and 79th minutes, helping secure a comfortable victory on the road. This

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