Buruj FC thrashes Bright Future Lion FA as Anjaoluwa scores brace

Buruj FC thrashes Bright Future Lion FA as Anjaoluwa scores brace

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Buruj Football Club kicked off the 2024/2025 season in style, delivering a 3-0 victory over Bright Future Lions Football Academy. Anjolaoluwa Idowu was the standout performer, scoring twice and proving instrumental in Buruj FC’s commanding display at their home ground in Ogolonto Ikorodu. His brace underscored his recent contract extension, showcasing his growth as a […]

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Fenerbahce coach Mourinho reacts to Osayi red card penalty incident

Fenerbahce coach Mourinho reacts to Osayi red card penalty incident

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho reacted to a controversial penalty incident involving Nigerian international Bright Osayi Samuel during Fenerbahce’s 1-1 Europa League draw with Manchester United. The game saw Osayi Samuel fall in the box following minimal contact from United’s Manuel Ugarte, which led Mourinho to contest the call and eventually receive a red card. Osayi

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U17 WWC: England boosted as Arsenal midfielder's ban reduced by FIFA

U17 WWC: England boosted as Arsenal midfielder’s ban reduced by FIFA

By / Women's Football /
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, may soon face England’s Young Lionesses in the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup semifinals, provided both teams win their next knockout games. The possibility of this matchup has intensified after FIFA reduced a suspension for Arsenal and England midfielder Omotara Junaid, who received a red card in

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2024 CAF Player of Year Lookman, Ekong nominated Boniface absent

2024 CAF Player of Year Lookman, Ekong nominated Boniface absent

By / Culture /
Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and William Troost Ekong have been nominated for the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year award for 2024. The nomination highlights the strong performances of both players, with Lookman and Ekong among the 10 finalists announced by CAF. Surprisingly, Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface, despite his standout contributions to a

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Kparobo Arierhi's goal sends Flying Eagles to U20 AFCON semifinals

Kparobo Arierhi’s goal sends Flying Eagles to U20 AFCON semifinals

By / Events & Tournaments /
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria secured a place in the semifinals of the WAFU B U20 Championship with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. The match at the Municipal Stadium in Lome saw Nigeria overcome a second half deficit to clinch the win. Coach Aliyu Zubairu made strategic changes to the lineup, with Ebenezer Harcourt

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Coach Madugu Super Falcons must rebound after poor Olympics performance

Coach Madugu Super Falcons must rebound after poor Olympics performance

By / National Team News /
Interim coach of the Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, has expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver a “masterclass performance” in their upcoming friendlies against Algeria, aiming to bounce back after a disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Nigerian team, nine time African champions, lost all three of their group games during the

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Arsenal legend urges Arteta to play Nwaneri amid Odegaard's injury

Arsenal legend urges Arteta to play Nwaneri amid Odegaard’s injury

By / Training & Coaching /
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged manager Mikel Arteta to give more playing time to promising young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, following Arsenal’s recent performances. The Gunners recently suffered a 2-0 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth and narrowly edged out Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League. Wright highlighted the need for creativity in Arsenal’s

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Super Eagles rise in FIFA rankings despite canceled AFCON qualifier

Super Eagles rise in FIFA rankings despite canceled AFCON qualifier

By / National Team News /
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed three places in the latest FIFA rankings, now sitting as the 36th best team in the world, despite a disrupted 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier against Libya. Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over Libya in Uyo but could not play the reverse fixture after being held

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Rangers join UN's Football For The Goals FFTG initiative

Rangers join UN’s Football For The Goals FFTG initiative

By / Merch & Branding /
Rangers International F.C., the Nigerian Premier Football League champions, has officially joined the United Nations’ Football for the Goals FFTG initiative. This membership recognizes the club’s commitment to making a positive social impact through football and aligns its strategies with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals SDGs. As a member of FFTG, Rangers International F.C.

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Super Eagles' Onyedika faces 3match ban after Champions League red card

Super Eagles’ Onyedika faces 3match ban after Champions League red card

By / Law & Ethics /
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika is facing a potential three match suspension in the UEFA Champions League after receiving a red card during Club Brugge’s 3-1 defeat to AC Milan at the San Siro. Onyedika was sent off in the first half for a dangerous tackle, which has sparked discussions about the severity of the

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