18 Year Old Nigerian Right Back Named in Man Utd's Squad for Fenerbahce

18 Year Old Nigerian Right Back Named in Man Utd’s Squad for Fenerbahce

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Talented 18 year old right back of Nigerian descent, Habeeb Ogunneye, has been named in Manchester United’s squad for their Europa League clash against Fenerbahce. Erik ten Hag will include the promising player, along with fellow teenagers Ethan Wheatley and Harry Amass, in the team travelling to Istanbul for the match at the Ülker Stadyumu […]

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Shehu Dikko Appointed Chairman of National Sports Commission

Shehu Dikko Appointed Chairman of National Sports Commission

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Shehu Dikko, former chairman of the defunct League Management Company LMC, has been appointed as the Chairman of the newly restored National Sports Commission NSC. This comes after President Bola Tinubu decides to dissolve the Ministry of Sports Development and replace it with the NSC, as part of a broader government reshuffle. The move is

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Celtic Missed Out on Signing Ademola Lookman, Reveals Brendan Rodgers

Celtic Missed Out on Signing Ademola Lookman, Reveals Brendan Rodgers

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Ahead of Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League clash with Celtic, manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed just how close Celtic came to signing Ademola Lookman before his rise to stardom in Serie A. Rodgers explained that Lookman was excited about the possibility of joining Celtic, and the club did all they could to secure the transfer. However,

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Renowned Referee Chukwudi Chukwujekwu Joins NNL Pre-Season Seminar

Renowned Referee Chukwudi Chukwujekwu Joins NNL Pre-Season Seminar

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
As the Nigerian National League NNL prepares for the 2024/2025 season, a pre season seminar has been scheduled from October 28th to 30th, 2024, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. The seminar aims to offer participants top notch insights, with notable figures like retired FIFA referee Chukwudi Chukwujekwu joining the lineup of

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Red Bull Salzburg Loanee Confirms Eligibility to Represent Super Eagles

Red Bull Salzburg Loanee Confirms Eligibility to Represent Super Eagles

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Lawrence Agyekum, currently on loan at Cercle Brugge from Red Bull Salzburg, has confirmed that he is eligible to play for the Super Eagles, thanks to his Nigerian mother. The 20 year old midfielder, born in Ghana, revealed that he can represent either Ghana or Nigeria at the international level as he has yet to

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Congratulates ABS Ilorin FC’s Director of Football, Chief Chukwuemeka

Congratulates ABS Ilorin FC’s Director of Football, Chief Chukwuemeka

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Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, has congratulated Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, the Director of Football at ABS Ilorin Football Club, for obtaining a Master’s degree in Peace and Strategic Studies from the University of Ilorin. In a letter from the Office of Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, signed by Chairman Prince Ajide Olayioye, Agu

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Five Key Takeaways from Flamingos' 1-0 Victory Over Dominican Republic

Five Key Takeaways from Flamingos’ 1-0 Victory Over Dominican Republic

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Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 1-0 victory over the Dominican Republic in the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, thanks to an 89th minute goal from Shakirat Moshood. This win, held at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez, ensured Nigeria’s perfect record in the group stage, advancing them to the knockout rounds with three consecutive victories. The

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Flying Eagles Striker Praised for Returning to Action After 15 Month

Flying Eagles Striker Praised for Returning to Action After 15 Month

By / Culture /
Former Flying Eagles striker Suleiman Abdullahi has been lauded for his return to action after 15 months on the sidelines due to injury problems. Abdullahi, who plays for Swedish club IFK Goteborg, made his comeback as an 83rd minute substitute in their recent match against AIK. He contributed to the build up for Goteborg’s equaliser,

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