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Sunshine Queens Show Solidarity with Delta Queens After Road Accident

By Kelechi Abel / Injuries / March 20, 2024

The Sunshine Queens have extended their deepest sympathies to the Delta Queens FC following a road accident involving the latter’s officials on their way to a Nigeria Women Football League match against Remo Stars Ladies. The incident, which thankfully did not result in any loss of life, has prompted a wave of support from the […]

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Christian Pyagbara Praises Shooting Stars for Prompt Salary Payments

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / March 20, 2024

Christian Pyagbara, the forward for Shooting Stars, has publicly commended the club’s management for their timely payment of players’ salaries and entitlements. Since his mid season transfer to the Ibadan based club, Pyagbara has been in excellent form, contributing significantly to the team’s success on the field. He highlighted the crucial role that timely financial

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Nigerian Stars in Goal’s 2024 Top 50 Football Wonderkids List

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / March 20, 2024

Goal.com’s annual NXGN list for 2024 has spotlighted the world’s fifty most promising young footballers born after January 1, 2005, featuring two Nigerian prodigies among its ranks. Arsenal’s attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri and Royal Antwerp’s Lagos born striker George Ilenikhena have been recognized for their exceptional talents, representing Nigeria on this prestigious global stage. Ilenikhena,

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Elijah Adebayo Sets Sights on Super Eagles Debut

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerians Abroad / March 20, 2024

Elijah Adebayo, the Luton Town striker, has expressed his eagerness to don the Super Eagles jersey, despite the stiff competition for places in Nigeria’s attack. Facing potential rivalry from established forwards like Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, and Terem Moffi, Adebayo remains confident in his ability to contribute to the three-time African champions. In an interview,

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Super Eagles Await Outstanding Bonuses Despite Presidential Approval

By Kelechi Abel / Governance / March 20, 2024

Over two months have passed since President Bola Tinubu approved a substantial 12 Billion Naira to settle outstanding bonuses and allowances for the Super Eagles, yet the players are still waiting to receive the majority of the funds owed to them. The Nigerian Football Federation NFF has only managed to pay the team for two

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Falconets Aim for Gold Against Ghana at African Games 2023

By Kelechi Abel / News / March 20, 2024

Senator John Owan Enoh, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, has rallied Nigeria’s U20 female national team, the Falconets, to secure victory against Ghana and retain their gold medal in the women’s football final at the African Games in Accra, Ghana. During his visit to the team’s camp, Minister Owan Enoh emphasized the national significance

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Finidi George Wants Full Backroom Support for Eagles’ Friendlies

By Kelechi Abel / Training & Coaching / March 20, 2024

Finidi George, the interim coach of the Super Eagles, has called upon the team’s backroom staff to provide their unwavering support for the upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali in Morocco. Finidi, a former Ajax star, has temporarily taken the helm following Jose Peseiro’s decision to step down as the Super Eagles’ coach after his

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Former Super Eagles Midfielder Uzochukwu Signs with Danish Club OKS

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerians Abroad / March 19, 2024

Odense Kammeraternes Sportsklub OKS, a Danish football club, proudly announced the signing of former Nigeria international Izunna Uzochukwu. The 33 year old midfielder will join OKS this spring and transition to an assistant coach role by the summer of 2024, while still being available as a player. Uzochukwu’s move comes after a challenging period that

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Super Eagles Update 10 Players in Morocco for Internationals

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / March 19, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the arrival of ten players in Morocco for the Super Eagles’ March international fixtures, as reported by All Nigeria Soccer. Among the early arrivals is Rangers’ striker Cyriel Dessers, marking his return to the national team after approximately fourteen months. Despite being part of the provisional squad for the

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Victor Osimhen to Miss Super Eagles’ Upcoming Friendlies

By Kelechi Abel / News / March 19, 2024

Napoli has officially announced that Victor Osimhen will not participate in the Super Eagles’ forthcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali due to injury concerns. The 25 year old striker, who was listed as a substitute for Napoli’s recent Serie A game against Inter Milan, was sidelined because of inflammation related to a previous injury, as

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