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Son of Super Eagles Star Sets Top Target in Belgium

By Kelechi Abel / Player Profiles / September 19, 2024

Kaye Furo, the son of former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi, has set his sights on becoming the top scorer in the Belgian second division this season. The 17 year old striker, who joined Club Brugge from Antwerp seven years ago, has already made an impact, scoring four goals in as many matches for Club […]

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Moses Simon Named Player of the Month

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / September 18, 2024

Moses Simon has been named FC Nantes’ Player of the Month for August. The Super Eagles forward, who returned from injury in March, played a crucial role in his team’s success at the start of the new Ligue 1 season. Simon’s standout performances included scoring two key goals, one against AJ Auxerre and the other

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Visa Denial Force Kebbi Beach Soccer Club Out of 2024 World Winners Cup

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / September 18, 2024

Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, the champions of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League, have been forced to withdraw from the 2024 World Winners Cup in Italy due to visa denials by the Italian Embassy. Despite making efforts and communicating since August, the team’s application for visas was rejected, reportedly because of a late submission. In a

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Ighalo’s Dispute with Ex Wife Trends Again on Social Media

By Kelechi Abel / Society / September 18, 2024

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo and his ex wife Sonia are once again in the spotlight after another round of exchanges on social media. Sonia, who has previously criticized Ighalo over his personal life, posted an apology to her ex husband on Instagram, following Ighalo’s request for her to take a break from the

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Beyond Limits Academy Product Scores on UEFA Youth League Debut

By Kelechi Abel / Youth Football / September 18, 2024

Nigerian forward Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele made an impressive debut in the UEFA Youth League for Lille U19, scoring a crucial goal in their 2-2 draw against Sporting Lisbon U19 at the GD Stadium Aurelio Pereira. The 18 year old striker led Lille’s attack and played the full 90 minutes, with his second half goal restoring

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Lagos State Teams Ready for NLO Zonal Qualifiers After Super 5 League

By Kelechi Abel / Local Clubs and Academies / September 18, 2024

The Super 5 tournament, organized by the Lagos State Football Association LSFA to select representatives for the NLO 2 Under19 Zonal Qualifiers, has concluded successfully at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The five participating teams Okaka FC LDFA, Adosag FC Ikorodu DFA, Young Stars BDFA, FC Bucknor Ikeja, and Ighalo FA Epe competed in

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Iwobi Subbed On, Bassey Benched as Preston Beat Fulham on Penalties

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / September 18, 2024

Alex Iwobi came on as a substitute for Fulham in their dramatic Carabao Cup third round match against Preston North End, which ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. Preston emerged victorious after an extraordinary 16-15 penalty shootout. Iwobi converted his penalty, but teammates Jorge Cuenca and Timothy Castagne missed their spot kicks. Meanwhile, Calvin Bassey remained

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Super Falcons Star Payne Set for Everton Debut Against Brighton

By Kelechi Abel / Culture / September 18, 2024

Super Falcons star Toni Payne has expressed her excitement ahead of her official debut for Everton in the Women’s Super League. Payne, who recently joined the English club from Sevilla, admitted that she is not a fan of pre season but is eager for the season to begin. The Nigerian international joined Everton late due

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Osayi Returns to Fenerbahce Training, Ready for Galatasaray Showdown

By Kelechi Abel / Health & Fitness / September 18, 2024

Nigerian defender Bright Osayi Samuel has returned to training with Fenerbahce after recovering from an injury that kept him sidelined for several weeks. The 26 year old sustained the injury during a league match against Göztepe last month, causing him to miss Fenerbahce’s last three league fixtures, as well as Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of

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Victor Earns Bundesliga Team of the Week Spot After Stellar Performance

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / September 17, 2024

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has been named in the Bundesliga Team of the Week after a standout performance in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim. The Nigerian forward played a crucial role in the match, scoring two goals and providing an assist, which helped his team secure a commanding win at the PreZero Arena.

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