Leicester City has announced its squad numbers for the upcoming 2024/2025 Premier League season, revealing that Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will switch from his iconic number 25 to number 6. This marks the first time in nine years that Ndidi will don a different jersey number. Since joining Leicester in 2017 from Racing Genk, Ndidi […]
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Antonio Nusa, the 19 year old football sensation whose father is Nigerian, has chosen to join RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, bypassing potential moves to the Premier League and Serie A. Nusa signed a five year contract with Leipzig, with the transfer estimated to have cost over 21 million euros. He is seen as a
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Cyriel Dessers and Rangers have been eliminated from the UEFA Champions League after a 2-0 defeat at home to Dynamo Kiev. This loss came after a 1-1 draw in the first leg, where Dessers secured a stoppage time equaliser. Rangers, now out of the Champions League, will drop into the UEFA Europa League for the
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Bayelsa State’s Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali, has expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing Governor Douye Diri Preseason Football Tournament in Yenagoa. Dr. Igali highlighted the well organized nature of the event, crediting the success to Governor Diri’s commitment to sports development. He emphasized that the tournament offers a valuable platform for teams
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Ademola Lookman, the dynamic Super Eagles forward, was denied another historic moment as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory in the UEFA Super Cup. Lookman, playing for Atalanta, looked sharp throughout a goalless first half, consistently posing a threat to the Spanish giants. His energy and attacking intent kept Real Madrid’s defence on high alert,
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Leo Duru, a promising 19 year old tri national footballer eligible to represent Nigeria, England, and the United States, made his senior debut for Blackburn Rovers in their emphatic 6-1 victory over Stockport County during the first round of the Carabao Cup. Although uncapped at the international level, Duru showcased his skills in defence, providing
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Thirty women coaches in Nigeria have taken another step toward earning their CAF C-License after successfully completing the second module of a three part coaching course in Abuja. The program, which is being held at the NFF/FIFA Technical Centre located in the MKO Abiola National Stadium, aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of these
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In a surprising turn of events, Comoros based football club US Zilimadjou has decided to play both legs of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie against Nigeria’s Rangers International in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The decision was made after their home stadium in Comoros failed to meet CAF’s standards, preventing them from hosting matches locally.
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Chelsea’s technical staff, led by Enzo Maresca, has reportedly given the club’s hierarchy the go ahead to pursue the signing of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Despite earlier reports suggesting reluctance from the coaching team, it has now been confirmed that the Premier League giants are keen to secure the Nigerian forward’s services. The 25 year
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Top Swiss club FC Zurich has extended a new contract offer to their central midfielder, Ifeanyi Mathew. The 27 year old Nigerian, whose current contract is set to expire next summer, has impressed the club management, leading to an offer of a new and improved three year deal. Mathew joined FC Zurich as a free
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