Ekiti Queens’ standout midfielder Salaudeen Rashidat has revealed her ambition to play for Nigeria and pursue a professional career abroad, even as her team faces slim chances of making the Super Six playoffs in the NWFL Premiership. Known for her calm presence on the pitch and her hijab clad appearance, Rashidat popularly called “Rashey Baller” […]
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Athletic Bilbao head coach Ernesto Valverde has identified Cyriel Dessers and Vaclav Cerny as key dangermen ahead of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final showdown with Rangers. Valverde praised Rangers’ attacking qualities and dynamic play, noting their ability to compete with any side left in the competition. “They’ve got a good team. They move well across
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Felix Ifeanyi Nwosu, better known as Coach Abacha, has expressed deep satisfaction with the strides made by the Rangers U19 team, applauding their rapid development and commitment to excellence in youth football. The Enugu Rangers U19 boss described the project as one of Nigeria’s finest youth setups. “Our job is all about development,” he said.
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Paul Onuachu is in a race against time to feature for Southampton in their upcoming home fixture against Aston Villa, with interim manager Simon Rusk confirming the striker’s fitness will be assessed closer to kick-off. Onuachu, who has scored in consecutive home games at St Mary’s, missed Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Tottenham due to an
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Odion Ighalo played a pivotal role in Al Wehda’s 1-0 victory over Damac, providing the assist that secured three precious points in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday. The former Super Eagles striker teed up Juninho Bacuna for the game’s only goal in the 52nd minute, helping the struggling side snap a losing streak. The
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Three of the Nigeria Women Football League’s heavyweights Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, and Rivers Angels have officially clinched their places in the 2024/25 NWFL Premiership Super Six after Matchday 11 concluded on April 9. Edo Queens continued their dominant run by defeating Remo Stars Ladies 1-0 in a top-tier Group A clash in Ikenne. Kafayat
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Victor Udoh’s rising trajectory has taken a harsh turn following a serious ankle injury, raising uncertainty over his availability for next month’s Unity Cup in London. The 20 year old Southampton forward, who was being closely monitored by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, picked up the injury during a Premier League 2 clash against
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Chuba Akpom may not have secured a regular spot in Lille’s starting lineup just yet, but teammate Mitchel Bakker remains confident the forward will prove his worth in time. Having joined the French side last summer from Ajax, Akpom’s first season has been anything but smooth. Limited minutes on the pitch have made it challenging
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Under the lights at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Ikorodu City FC delivered a performance that will echo through the annals of Nigerian football. Their emphatic 6-0 victory over Katsina United wasn’t just a win it was a spectacle, a symphony of dominance played to a roaring Lagos crowd. The fireworks began just 11 minutes in, as
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Former Nigeria U20 coach Manu Garba has identified Kelechi Iheanacho’s ideal role on the pitch, backing the forward to thrive as a support striker rather than a central striker or midfielder. The insight comes as Iheanacho finds form at Middlesbrough, where he is currently on loan from Sevilla. After a quiet start to life at
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