Ibrahim Abolade, 11, Shines Bright at Karim Adeyemi U15 Cup Final

Ibrahim Abolade, 11, Shines Bright at Karim Adeyemi U15 Cup Final

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Ibrahim Abolade, an 11 year old attacking midfielder, emerged as the star of this year’s Karim Adeyemi U15 Cup held in Ibadan. Representing FC Peridot, Abolade claimed both the Most Valuable Player MVP and Highest Goal Scorer awards at the tournament organized by the Karim Adeyemi Foundation, established by Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, whose […]

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Buruj Academy Sends Seven Rising Stars to European Clubs in January 2025

Buruj Academy Sends Seven Rising Stars to European Clubs in January 2025

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Buruj Sports Academy continues to progress in player development, with seven top talents set to join European clubs in January 2025. This milestone underscores the academy’s commitment to nurturing young footballers for international success. Notable Transfers: Ubong Samson: A prolific striker heading to Spanish side Berja CF on January 7th. Peace Chukwuemeka Ogwu: A versatile

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Mikel Obi Reflects on 2013 AFCON Win as Career Highlight

Mikel Obi Reflects on 2013 AFCON Win as Career Highlight

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Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has described winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON with Nigeria as the pinnacle of his illustrious football career. The Super Eagles defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final, with Mikel playing a crucial role throughout the tournament. Having won prestigious club titles, including the UEFA Champions League,

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Augustine Eguavoen on CHAN Eagles’ Path to Super Eagles Integration

Augustine Eguavoen on CHAN Eagles’ Path to Super Eagles Integration

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Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence that players from the CHAN Eagles can transition to the senior national team. Eguavoen believes that the 2024 CHAN tournament, delayed to February, will serve as a platform for showcasing talent from Nigeria’s domestic league. Speaking in an interview on Kennis FM Radio, Eguavoen stated, “Qualification

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Injured Super Eagles Midfielder Raphael Onyedika Misses Another Game

Injured Super Eagles Midfielder Raphael Onyedika Misses Another Game

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Raphael Onyedika, the Nigerian midfielder for Club Brugge, will not feature in the team’s final game of 2024 against Westerlo, despite initial optimism from head coach Nicky Hayen. The coach had expressed hope that Onyedika would recover from a minor injury in time for the Belgian league fixture. However, Onyedika has been excluded from the

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Awujoola Scores in Pyramids FC’s Christmas Day Victory

Awujoola Scores in Pyramids FC’s Christmas Day Victory

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Former Shooting Stars winger Sodiq Awujoola shone brightly on Christmas Day, scoring a crucial goal in Pyramids FC’s 3-0 win over Pharco FC in the Egyptian Premier League. Awujoola found the back of the net in the 53rd minute, doubling his team’s lead in a dominant performance. This marked Awujoola’s third goal in six games

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Chuba Akpom Seeks Loan Move from Ajax to Reclaim Striker Role

Chuba Akpom Seeks Loan Move from Ajax to Reclaim Striker Role

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Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom is reportedly seeking a loan move away from Ajax due to dissatisfaction with his current role at the Dutch club. According to Foot Mercato, Akpom, who was signed for €12.3 million from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2023, prefers playing as a striker but has often been utilized as an attacking

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Nkechi Obi Shares Gratitude and Optimism for Nigerian Women’s Football

Nkechi Obi Shares Gratitude and Optimism for Nigerian Women’s Football

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Nkechi Obi, Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL, delivered an inspiring Christmas message, celebrating the league’s achievements in 2024 while expressing hope for the future of women’s football in Nigeria. “With love, unity, and hope as the core of Christmas, we draw parallels to the spirit that drives our league forward,” Obi said.

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Arsenal Eyeing Samuel Chukwueze as Saka Replacement

Arsenal Eyeing Samuel Chukwueze as Saka Replacement

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Arsenal are reportedly considering Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze as a short term solution to cover for Bukayo Saka, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Saka sustained the injury during Arsenal’s recent Premier League victory over Crystal Palace and is expected to be out for several weeks, with his return timeline ranging from February to

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