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Chelle Addresses Osimhen & Lookman Incident After Mozambique Clash

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / January 6, 2026

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has spoken about the brief on-field clash between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The altercation occurred in the 64th minute with Nigeria comfortably ahead, when Osimhen appeared to […]

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TECNO & Lagos State Launch Babajide Sanwo-Olu Mini Stadium at Sura

By Kelechi Abel / Stadiums & Facilities / January 6, 2026

TECNO, in partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission, has officially unveiled the Babajide Sanwo-Olu Mini Stadium at Sura on Lagos Island. The facility forms part of a broader initiative to boost grassroots football infrastructure and provide quality sporting spaces for youth and communities in underserved areas. The mini stadium an eight a side AstroTurf

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Super Eagles Hammer Mozambique 4–0 to Reach AFCON Quarter-Finals

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 6, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles stormed into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 match at the Complexe Sportif de Fès in Morocco. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Victor Osimhen doubled the lead just five minutes later, reacting fastest from

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Olamide’s Winner Seals Victory in Bahrain Premier League

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / January 5, 2026

Nigerian forward Habeeb Olamide Yusuf was the match‑winner as he delivered a decisive performance in the Bahrain Premier League, helping his side to a crucial victory in the top tier of Bahraini football. His goal scored in a key moment of the contest — proved enough to secure all three points as his team continued

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Osimhen Linked With Bayern Move as Galatasaray Poised to Cash In

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 5, 2026

Galatasaray’s star striker Victor Osimhen has entered the transfer radar of German giants Bayern Munich, with the Turkish club reportedly open to selling the Nigerian forward at the end of this season, according to reports. Sources indicate that Osimhen’s representatives have been sounded out about a possible move to Bayern, though talk of a transfer

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NNL: Akwa United Edge Stormers 2–0 as Paulinus & Akano Score

By Kelechi Abel / Local Clubs and Academies / January 5, 2026

Akwa United got their Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign off to a positive start with a 2–0 home win against Abeokuta Stormers at the Nest of Champions in Uyo. In a well-executed performance, Paulinus opened the scoring for Akwa United before Akano doubled their advantage, securing all three points for the Uyo-based side. The victory

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NPFL to Hit TV Screens in January — Elegbeleye Confirms

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / January 5, 2026

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will begin to have its matches aired on television from the second week of January, the league’s Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye has announced. Elegbeleye shared the update in an exclusive interview with Sports247, revealing that the league had managed operations without government funding or a title sponsor, yet still achieved

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Moffi Should Leave Nice After Fan Attack – Zenke Urges January Move

By Kelechi Abel / Merch & Branding / January 5, 2026

Former Nigerian international Simon Zenke has urged Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi to seek a January transfer away from OGC Nice, citing his personal and sporting interests after a distressing incident involving the player. Zenke pointed to the violent assault Moffi endured from angry Ultras following Nice’s 3–1 defeat at Lorient late last year an

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AFCON 2025: Chukwueze Says Super Eagles Ready to Chase Title

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / January 5, 2026

Samuel Chukwueze has declared that the Super Eagles are fully prepared to push for victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Fulham winger, who provided two assists in Nigeria’s 3–1 Group C win over Uganda, spoke to journalists during training ahead of their Round of 16 clash with Mozambique in Fes.

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Serie A Beckons: Nigerian Striker Durosinmi to Join Pisa in €9m Deal

By Kelechi Abel / Transfer News / January 5, 2026

Serie A side Pisa are on the brink of securing the signing of Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi from Czech club Viktoria Plzeň in a €9 million deal plus performance-related add-ons, according to reports. The 23 year old centre-forward has attracted interest from several European clubs, including West Ham United, Benfica and VfB Stuttgart, but is

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