After Barnsley’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United in the second round of the Carabao Cup, manager Darrell Clarke explained why summer signing Kelechi Nwakali did not make his debut. The Nigerian international, who joined Barnsley on August 12, was not included in the first five games due to delays in obtaining his visa and international […]
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Former Super Eagles captain Jay Jay Okocha and Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Enoh played pivotal roles in the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Nigerian national football team. Okocha, who previously played in the German Bundesliga for Eintracht Frankfurt, where Labbadia also had a successful playing career, is one of
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Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo is facing an uncertain future at Ipswich Town following the club’s recent signing of Lagos born Chiedozie Ogbene from Luton Town. Ogbene, a Republic of Ireland international, becomes the fifth forward to join Ipswich this summer, following Omari Hutchinson, Liam Delap, Jack Clarke, and Sammie Szmodics. Ogbene, who made
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Chukwuebuka Enyiazu’s remarkable journey from the cassava fields of Umuahia North to the football fields of Europe is a true testament to perseverance and determination. Growing up in a small Nigerian village, Chukwuebuka helped his father on the family farm, never imagining that one day he would become a professional footballer. His journey began when
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Udinese Calcio has officially terminated the contract of former Super Eagles striker Isaac Success by mutual agreement. The Serie A club announced the decision on their social media platform X, thanking Success for his contributions over the past three years and wishing him well in his future endeavours. During his time at Udinese, the 28
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The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has announced a 23-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The roster features a balanced mix of seasoned players and rising talents as Nigeria aims to secure a spot in the tournament. The goalkeepers include Stanley Nwabali, who was outstanding in
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Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi scored his first goal of the season in Leicester City’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The match, held at the King Power Stadium, saw Ndidi donning the number 6 jersey for the first time after switching from his previous number 25.
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Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala found the back of the net against her former team, Barcelona Femeni, during a friendly match where her current club, Bay FC, lost 5-2. Oshoala opened the scoring for Bay FC in the 17th minute with a precise low shot but showed restraint in her celebration out of respect for
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Heartland FC Technical Manager, Emmanuel Amuneke, expressed his deep sorrow over the untimely death of the club’s former coach, Christian Obi. Obi tragically lost his life in a road accident on August 23, 2024, as Heartland FC’s team bus was en route to the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/SELECT Preseason Tournament in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Amuneke, who
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Several Super Eagles players who contributed to Nigeria’s qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON have expressed their frustration over being excluded from a share of the prize money. Nigeria finished as runners up in the tournament, securing $4 million after losing 2-1 to Cote d’Ivoire in the final. While each player in
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