Football In Nigeria

Fitness Delays Golden Boy Abdulrazak’s Debut for Swedish Side Varnamo

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / April 15, 2025

Former Golden Eaglets star Ishaq Abdulrazak is yet to feature for IFK Varnamo in Sweden as he continues to recover from lingering fitness issues, following a turbulent spell at Belgian giants Anderlecht. The club’s sports director, Jorgen Petersson, has confirmed that the 22 year old midfielder is undergoing a carefully restructured rehabilitation process to regain […]

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New Contractor Assigned for Agege Stadium, Completion Set for Sept 2025

By Kelechi Abel / Stadiums and Facilities / April 15, 2025

After prolonged delays, the long neglected renovation project at Agege Stadium has received a lifeline as a new contractor has officially been engaged. The contractor is expected to mobilise to the site immediately, with a firm deadline of September 2025 for full completion. Sources close to the project revealed that construction work is set to

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Utaka Urges Super Eagles to Stay Focused in 2026 World Cup Race

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / April 15, 2025

Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has encouraged the Nigerian national team to remain positive and committed as they continue their quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Nigeria currently sitting fourth in Group C of the qualifiers with seven points, the road to qualification is steep but still possible. South

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Onyedika Scores Winner as Arokodare Struggles in Belgian Clash

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews and Reviews / April 15, 2025

Raphael Onyedika emerged victorious in a hotly contested Belgian Jupiler League championship playoff clash, as Club Brugge snatched a dramatic late win over rivals Genk. The encounter, which pitted two Super Eagles stars against each other, saw Tolu Arokodare fire blanks despite entering the match with an impressive 18 goals this season. Arokodare was closely

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Osho Sits Out as Lyon Power Past Auxerre in 3-1 Victory

By Kelechi Abel / Player Health and Injuries / April 15, 2025

Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho was absent from the matchday squad as Auxerre suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lyon in their latest Ligue 1 outing. The match played on Sunday, saw Lyon bounce back from a goal down to secure a confident win and leave Auxerre with more questions than answers. Auxerre opened the scoring

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Onyemaechi Shines as Olympiacos Clinch Historic Greek League Title

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / April 15, 2025

Bruno Onyemaechi has capped off a dream start to life in Greece by winning the Greek Super League title with Olympiacos. The Super Eagles left-back played the full 90 minutes in Sunday’s 1-0 win over AEK Athens, a result that secured Olympiacos’ 48th top-flight crown the most in Greek football history. The vital win, sealed

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Red Cards, Chaos and Hamidu’s Winner Light Up Fiery Clash in Adamawa

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerian Football News / April 14, 2025

Makwada Stadium in Numan, Adamawa State, witnessed one of the season’s most explosive encounters as FC Basira edged the Baffa Boys 1-0 in a heated match brimming with drama, discipline issues and passionate fan reactions. Hafiz Hamidu netted the game’s only goal in the 70th minute, securing a crucial win that keeps FC Basira firmly

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Osayi-Samuel Dismisses Transfer Talk, Focuses on Fenerbahçe Title

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / April 14, 2025

Bright Osayi-Samuel has broken his silence on the speculation surrounding his future at Fenerbahçe, as the defender’s contract with the Turkish club nears its end. Despite media reports suggesting a contract standoff, the Super Eagles star has dismissed claims that he rejected a new deal, clarifying that no final decision has been made. The fullback,

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Carrick Stands by Decision to Bench Iheanacho Amid Boro’s Struggles

By Kelechi Abel / Football Training and Coaching / April 14, 2025

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has clarified his decision to leave Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho out of the starting lineup in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Millwall. The call has sparked debate among fans, many of whom had expected Iheanacho to play a leading role after his recent uptick in form. Iheanacho, currently on loan from Sevilla,

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Anas Yusuf Strikes Again as NPFL Title Race Tightens Dramatically

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerian Premier League / April 14, 2025

As the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL barrels towards its dramatic finale, matchday action delivered upsets, comebacks, and shifting positions in the league table. Nasarawa United’s Anas Yusuf added another chapter to his stellar season by netting his 15th goal in a thrilling 3-2 win over Plateau United. Heartland FC, battling relegation and weighed by

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