Negotiations between Turkish club Trabzonspor and Premier League side Southampton have hit a snag over the transfer fee for striker Paul Onuachu. Southampton, who signed Onuachu for 13 million euros in January 2023, are demanding 10 million euros for his transfer. In contrast, Trabzonspor offered 6 million euros plus a 25% sell-on clause for the […]
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Becoming a top tier football referee in Nigeria requires more than just a passion for the game it demands intellectual rigour and thorough preparation, particularly for the annual NRA Nigeria Referees Association examinations that determine promotions to higher grades. The journey begins with the Referee in Training RIT to Grade 3 exam, a critical foundation
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Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi missed Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 pre season victory over Chesterfield at the SMH Group Stadium on Saturday. Goals from Chris Wood, Josh Bowler, and Ibrahim Sangaré secured the win for Nuno Espírito Santo’s side. According to NottinghamshireLive, Awoniyi’s absence was due to personal reasons, not injury related. Although he picked up
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TikiTaka Nigeria emerged victorious in the 2024 Cup No 1 in Denmark, defeating Store Bergan of Norway 4-1 in the final. This marks their second win in this prestigious invitational tournament, having first clinched the title in 2019. Store Bergan, the runners up from last year, was unable to overcome the Nigerian team. Striker Mahmood
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Dennis Adeniran, formerly of Fulham and Everton, has signed with Scottish Premiership club St Mirren. The club announced the signing on their official website, stating that Adeniran, a former England U19 international of Nigerian descent, has agreed to a one year contract, pending clearance. His contract includes the possibility of an additional year if he
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Semiat Mustapha Opeyemi has emerged as a standout figure during the Nigerian Women League Super Six held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Despite her youth, Semiat’s commanding presence and exceptional refereeing skills in high profile matches have highlighted her promising future in football officiating. As an undergraduate at the University of
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Rangers Technical Adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has acknowledged the difficulties of defending the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL title after leading the Flying Antelopes to their eighth NPFL championship last season. In a recent statement to Rangers media, Ilechukwu expressed his commitment to preparing a strong team for the new season, focusing on both the NPFL
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Tobi Oluwayemi, the London born Nigerian goalkeeper, is likely to face a setback in his standing at Celtic as the Scottish Premiership champions are reportedly eyeing a move for 105 cap Denmark international, Kasper Schmeichel. This interest follows the retirement of ex England star Joe Hart at the end of the 2023-2024 season. Celtic manager
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Michael Nsien, who recently declined an offer to serve as an assistant coach for the Super Eagles, has been selected to lead the USA squad at the 2024 CONCACAF U20 Championship. The tournament will take place from July 18 to August 4 in Celaya and Irapuato, Mexico. The U.S. Under20 Men’s Youth National Team aims
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Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah found the net for Orlando Pirates in their 2-2 draw against English side Plymouth Argyle during a pre season friendly at the Banús Football Centre in Marbella on Friday night. The match marked a historic first meeting between the two teams on Spain’s south coast. The Buccaneers took the lead
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