Alhassan Yusuf Earns Praise from New England Revolution Coach

Alhassan Yusuf Earns Praise from New England Revolution Coach

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
New England Revolution assistant coach, Pablo Moreira, has praised Nigerian midfielder Alhassan Yusuf for his outstanding performance in their 1-0 victory over Nashville SC. Yusuf, who recently joined the Major League Soccer club from Royal Antwerp, showcased his work ethic, composure, and exceptional passing ability during the match. The coach also urged doubters to review […]

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NFF Unveils Monthly Football Awards to Celebrate Nigerian Talent

NFF Unveils Monthly Football Awards to Celebrate Nigerian Talent

By / Youth Development /
The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has announced the launch of the NFF Monthly Awards, aimed at recognizing the outstanding achievements of Nigerian football players across various leagues, including the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. These awards are set to honour brilliance, passion, and dedication in the sport. The categories for the awards include Player of

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Lookman Shines as Man of the Match in Atalanta's Champions League Win

Lookman Shines as Man of the Match in Atalanta’s Champions League Win

By / Events & Tournaments /
Ademola Lookman was named Player of the Match after an outstanding performance in Atalanta’s 3-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League. The Super Eagles star contributed significantly, providing an assist for the opening goal in the 21st minute and scoring his first ever Champions League goal just before halftime, in the 44th

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Eguavoen Lists Conditions for Taking Permanent Super Eagles Role

Eguavoen Lists Conditions for Taking Permanent Super Eagles Role

By / National Team News /
Augustine Eguavoen, the current caretaker coach of the Super Eagles, has outlined his conditions for taking on the role full time. The NFF technical director stated that he would require a long term contract, along with patience and support, to succeed in the position. If I were to switch to the role permanently, it’s something

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Plateau United Queens Claim 2nd Spot in Women's Football Tournament

Plateau United Queens Claim 2nd Spot in Women’s Football Tournament

By / News /
Plateau United Queens delivered an impressive performance, claiming the runner-up position in the inaugural Girls Play Sports Football Tournament. The tournament, which featured 61 teams from across Nigeria, showcased the emerging talent in women’s football, with 40 teams representing the Southern Conference and 21 from the Northern Conference. The final saw Plateau United Queens face

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Ayodele Shines Again in UYL, Scores Against Real Madrid

Ayodele Shines Again in UYL, Scores Against Real Madrid

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Nigerian forward Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele continued his impressive start to European football by scoring in Lille’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Youth League. This marks Ayodele’s second goal in as many European matches, following his earlier strike in a 2-2 draw with Sporting Lisbon. Ayodele scored Lille’s second goal just before halftime,

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Why Mourinho Dropped Osayi Samuel from Fenerbahce Squad

Why Mourinho Dropped Osayi Samuel from Fenerbahce Squad

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Jose Mourinho, the manager of Fenerbahce, has excluded Nigerian fullback Bright Osayi Samuel from the squad for the upcoming Europa League clash against Twente, despite his participation in training. The decision to leave Osayi Samuel out was not due to injury concerns, as some had speculated, but rather because the player is serving a suspension.

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A Controversy Unfolds in Ekiti Referees Council Over Gender Fraud

A Controversy Unfolds in Ekiti Referees Council Over Gender Fraud

By / Law & Ethics /
A major scandal has rocked the Ekiti State Football Referees Council following accusations that Acting Chairman Onilearo Kayode and Secretary Adegoke Olusola fraudulently registered a male referee for a female only slot. This alleged misconduct has triggered demands for an in-depth investigation and appropriate penalties. Reports reveal that Adegoke Marvelous Ayokunle, a referee who passed

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Chrisantus’ Rise from Owerri to the Super Eagles Earns AFCON Call Up

Chrisantus’ Rise from Owerri to the Super Eagles Earns AFCON Call Up

By / National Team News /
Uche Chrisantus, a 21 year old Nigerian footballer, has been named in the provisional squad for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya. This is a significant step in his career, as only a year ago, he was playing in Nigeria before moving to Spain’s third division. Now, Chrisantus plays in

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