Osun United reignited their promotion campaign with a commanding 2-0 win over Godswill Akpabio FC in a Matchday 16 clash of the Nigeria National League (NNL) at the Lanreleke Sports Complex in Ile-Ogbo. The victory snapped a disappointing run of form and restored belief among the Gladiators’ faithful. The breakthrough came early in the 20th […]
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Nigerian striker Blessing Nkor has credited Super Falcons stars Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade as major influences in her football career. Currently playing for Deportivo La Coruña’s women’s team in Spain, the 21 year old forward shared how watching her two role models has shaped her style of play and ambitions. “Asisat and Rasheedat are
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Radio personality Shola Ayegbajeje has publicly apologised after making unfounded allegations of match-fixing against Nigeria Premier Football League side Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC). The apology followed significant backlash from fans, stakeholders, and the Ibadan-based club, which threatened legal action over the damaging remarks. In a formal statement titled “My Sincerest Apology,” released on May
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English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have reignited interest in Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface following his exceptional debut season with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. The 24 year old Nigerian has emerged as one of the hottest properties in Europe, contributing 21 goals and nine assists across 34 matches and playing a vital role in
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Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was criticised by former Manchester City coach Stuart Pearce and Champions League winner Owen Hargreaves following Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 defeat to Brentford on Thursday night in the Premier League. Aina’s costly error was directly linked to Brentford’s opening goal, which came just before half-time at the City Ground. Returning from
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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman could be heading back to the Premier League as Arsenal and Manchester United intensify efforts to secure his signature. Both clubs are reportedly eager to bolster their left-wing options following underwhelming performances from Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal, and inconsistent wing play at Old Trafford. According to sources
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Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has praised his team’s cohesion and well-implemented football philosophy for their strong showing this season in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). Despite personnel changes mid-season, Aduku highlighted the players’ adaptability and understanding of the club’s playing style as crucial to maintaining momentum. Speaking on the team’s consistency, Aduku
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Veteran defender Ifeanyi Anaemena has expressed immense joy after helping Remo Stars secure their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, marking the third domestic crown of his career. The Ikenne based club clinched the 2024/2025 championship following a narrow 1–0 victory over Niger Tornadoes in a Matchday 35 fixture. With three games left to
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Flying Eagles midfielder Auwal Ibrahim, fondly nicknamed ‘Germany’, has been named Man of the Match by CAF after his decisive goal handed Nigeria a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B fixture at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Akwa United starlet calmly finished in the first half to
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has named Argentine playmaker Paulo Dybala as the most difficult opponent he has faced since moving to Italy’s top flight. The Udinese shot-stopper highlighted Dybala’s instant impact off the bench in a particular game as a moment that has stayed with him. Speaking in a recent interview, Okoye shared his
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