Chelsea In Advanced Talks For Ahanor, Now An Italy International

Chelsea In Advanced Talks For Ahanor, Now An Italy International

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Born in Italy to Nigerian parents, Honest Ahanor was only eligible to play for Nigeria until he turned 18 — by the time Chelsea came calling, he had already committed his international future to Italy. Chelsea are in advanced talks over a €40 million deal for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, an 18-year-old born in Italy

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Falconets Captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab Miss Out Over Visa Issues

Falconets Captain Igbokwe, Abdulwahab Miss Out Over Visa Issues

By / Women's Football /
A frustrating visa setback has forced Nigeria into a late reshuffle of its World Cup squad, just days before the Falconets’ warm up matches begin. Nigeria’s Falconets have been forced to make two changes to their squad for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after captain Joe Igbokwe and defender Faridat Abdulwahab were unable

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Nigeria To Face Mauritania Or DR Congo In U-23 AFCON Qualifiers

Nigeria To Face Mauritania Or DR Congo In U-23 AFCON Qualifiers

By / National Team News /
Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles now know their route toward the 2027 tournament, and it starts with a bye straight into the second round. Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles will face either Mauritania or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations. The draw for the qualifying competition

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Onuachu Needs Time To Rediscover Scoring Form — Trabzonspor Boss

Onuachu Needs Time To Rediscover Scoring Form — Trabzonspor Boss

By / Nigerians Abroad /
After 26 goals last season, Paul Onuachu is yet to open his account this term, but his coach isn’t worried. Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke has urged patience with Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, who is yet to score this season following a prolific 2025/26 campaign. Onuachu was one of Trabzonspor’s standout performers last term,

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Done Deal: Adebayo, Who Wants To Play For Nigeria, Joins Bristol City

Done Deal: Adebayo, Who Wants To Play For Nigeria, Joins Bristol City

By / Nigerians Abroad /
A striker who has repeatedly said his mother would be proudest to see him in green and white has found a fresh start at Ashton Gate. Bristol City have announced the signing of forward Elijah Adebayo, who has Nigerian heritage through his parents, on a free transfer following his departure from Luton Town. Adebayo joins

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Azeez Named In PFA Championship Team Of The Year

Azeez Named In PFA Championship Team Of The Year

By / Awards & Recognition /
After a season that pushed him to the edge of a Premier League move and delivered a dream Super Eagles debut, Femi Azeez has capped it off with individual recognition from his peers. Millwall winger Femi Azeez has been named in the Professional Footballers’ Association Championship Team of the Year following an outstanding 2025/26 campaign.

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Awoniyi Scores, Assists As Coventry Beat Plymouth In Carabao Cup

Awoniyi Scores, Assists As Coventry Beat Plymouth In Carabao Cup

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Three minutes in, Taiwo Awoniyi already had his first Coventry goal, and he wasn’t finished there. Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi opened his goalscoring account for Coventry City with a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win away at League One side Plymouth Argyle in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

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NPFL Opener: Rangers Battle Katsina United In Abeokuta

NPFL Opener: Rangers Battle Katsina United In Abeokuta

By / Events & Tournaments /
Nigeria’s champions kick off their title defence far from home, but with a familiar opponent from pre-season standing in their way. Reigning NPFL champions Rangers International will host Katsina United in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 season at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. Rangers have chosen the Abeokuta venue as a temporary

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Done Deal: Demehin Joins Benfica On Three Year Deal

Done Deal: Demehin Joins Benfica On Three Year Deal

By / Transfer News /
Days after confirming her Galatasaray exit, Oluwatosin Demehin has already found her next home, with a little help from a national teammate. Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin has completed her move to Portuguese champions Benfica, signing a three-year contract following her departure from Turkish giants Galatasaray. Demehin said the move gives her the chance to

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