Onyekuru Hits Milestone with 10th Season Goal in Al Fayha's Stalemate

Onyekuru Hits Milestone with 10th Season Goal in Al Fayha’s Stalemate

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Henry Onyekuru continued his scoring spree, netting his 10th league goal of the season in Al Fayha’s 1-1 draw at home against Al Riyadh in the Saudi Arabian top flight on Friday. This achievement comes on the heels of Onyekuru’s impressive brace in Al Fayha’s previous 3-2 victory over Al Shabab. The Nigerian international opened […]

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Dramatic Turnaround Sees Flying Eagles Bow Out After Senegal Clash

Dramatic Turnaround Sees Flying Eagles Bow Out After Senegal Clash

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In a gripping finale to their group stage campaign at the 2023 African Games, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Senegal, despite an electrifying start that saw Charles Agada netting a goal within the opening two minutes. The match, held on Friday night, was a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams and

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Kwara United's Goalie Acknowledges Team's Role in Season's Struggles

Kwara United’s Goalie Acknowledges Team’s Role in Season’s Struggles

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Adewale Adeyinka, the goalkeeper for Kwara United, has openly accepted the team’s part in their disappointing run in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL this year. In a heartfelt discussion with Naija Footballers Forum, Adeyinka admitted, As players, we acknowledge our shortcomings but believe we have the potential to excel further. The Harmony Boys, guided

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Six Nigerian-Tied Players Get England Nod, Chelsea Trio Included

Six Nigerian-Tied Players Get England Nod, Chelsea Trio Included

By / Nigerians Abroad /
In a recent announcement by the English Football Association, the Young Lions’ squads for the upcoming international fixtures have been revealed, featuring six players of Nigerian heritage. This selection highlights the growing influence of Nigerian eligible talent within English football, particularly noting the inclusion of three Chelsea prodigies. Carney Chukwuemeka, overcoming a season dominant injury,

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Super Falcons, Banyana Top Africa in FIFA Women's Rankings

Super Falcons, Banyana Top Africa in FIFA Women’s Rankings

By / National Team News /
In the latest FIFA women’s world rankings, Nigeria’s Super Falcons and South Africa’s Banyana Banyana have been recognized as the top two ranked teams in Africa. Despite a slight drop, the Super Falcons have fallen two places to 36th in the global rankings but remain the leading African team. This ranking comes after their aggregate

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Nwabali's AFCON Heroics Inspire Cadiz Goalkeeper's Stellar Performance

Nwabali’s AFCON Heroics Inspire Cadiz Goalkeeper’s Stellar Performance

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Cadiz CF, a Spanish football club, has credited the remarkable form of their goalkeeper, Jeremías Ledesma, to the inspirational performances of Stanley Nwabali during the recent Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. In a critical La Liga match against Atletico Madrid, Ledesma showcased exceptional skill, thwarting efforts from renowned strikers like Álvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann,

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Bala Abubakar Steps Down as Katsina United Head Coach

Bala Abubakar Steps Down as Katsina United Head Coach

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Bala Abubakar has resigned from his position as the head coach of Katsina United, a club competing in the Nigeria Premier Football League. His resignation follows the team’s loss to Sunshine Stars in Akure during the 25th matchday. Abubakar pointed to the unsupportive environment and the club’s failure to meet his contractual obligations as the

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Galatasaray Sets Sights on Wilfred Ndidi for Summer Transfer

Galatasaray Sets Sights on Wilfred Ndidi for Summer Transfer

By / Merch & Branding /
Galatasaray, the renowned Turkish Super Lig club, is reportedly reigniting their interest in securing the services of Nigerian international Wilfred Ndidi. After an unsuccessful attempt last summer due to Leicester City’s reluctance to sell, the Istanbul giants are poised to make another move at the season’s end. With Ndidi’s contract with Leicester City drawing to

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Lookman Ignites Atalanta's Comeback Win Against Sporting CP

Lookman Ignites Atalanta’s Comeback Win Against Sporting CP

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Ademola Lookman emerged as a pivotal figure for Atalanta in their Europa League round of 16, second leg triumph against Sporting CP at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Trailing 2-1 in the match after Pedro Gonçalves’s 33rd minute goal, Lookman’s equalizer early in the second half ignited a remarkable comeback for the Serie A club.

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Nationwide League One Lands N964M Mega Lottery Sponsorship

Nationwide League One Lands N964M Mega Lottery Sponsorship

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The Nationwide League One NLO, Nigeria’s third tier football league, has embarked on a significant journey towards the promotion and development of grassroots football with a monumental four year title sponsorship deal valued at ₦964 million. This partnership with New Year Mega Lottery was officially announced in Abuja, marking a new era for the league

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