Nigerian forward Sadiq Umar has been awarded LaLigaโs Goal of the Month for March following his stunning backheel finish against Osasuna. The 28 year old produced a moment of brilliance that helped Valencia rescue a dramatic 3-3 draw at El Sadar. With the match slipping away, Valencia trailed 3-2 in the final minutes. Sergi Canรณs […]
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Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Pascal Nouma has hailed Nigeriaโs Victor Osimhen as the best striker currently playing in the Turkish Super Lig. In a recent interview with Ekol Sports, Nouma placed Osimhen at the top of a competitive list that includes Youssef En-Nesyri, Mauro Icardi, Edin Dลพeko, and Ciro Immobile. โThe best striker in Turkey
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Nigeriaโs U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are facing a wave of uncertainty following Ivory Coastโs sudden withdrawal as hosts of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. The decision, announced just 30 days before the tournament was due to begin, has thrown Nigeriaโs preparation plans into disarray. The Ivorian Football Federation FIF confirmed
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Czech second tier side Banik Ostrava have secured the signatures of Nigerian youngsters Comfort Folorunsho and Adaobi Okah, both members of Nigeriaโs U20 womenโs team, the Falconets. Folorunsho, a commanding defender, makes the move from Nigeria Women Premier League champions Edo Queens, with whom she lifted the league title last season. Before her stint in
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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has attributed Nigeriaโs late 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe to player fatigue and a lapse in focus during the closing stages. The result came as a blow after Nigeria had taken the lead through Victor Osimhen in the 74th minute, only to concede in the 90th minute when Tawanda Chirewa equalised
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Enyimba centre back Afolayan Peters is set to bolster the squad ahead of their high-stakes encounter with table toppers Remo Stars in Ikenne on Thursday. The former Heartland captain re-enters the matchday squad after serving a one-match suspension for a red card received during their Matchday 27 clash with Niger Tornadoes. Peters, who joined the
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Sunshine Stars have been cleared by the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL to play their remaining home fixtures this season at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode. The approval marks a return to familiar territory after the team had been forced to play home matches at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne due
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Super Falcons striker Gift Monday has completed a transfer to Major League Soccer side Washington Spirit. The Nigerian forward has signed a three year deal, with an option for an extra year, after leaving Spanish Liga F team UD Tenerife. Speaking to the clubโs official site, the 23 year old expressed excitement about this new
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A thrilling night of football in Uyo saw Nigeria share points with Zimbabwe in a 1-1 World Cup qualifier. Victor Osimhenโs powerful header had put the Super Eagles ahead, only for Zimbabweโs Tawanda Chirewa to snatch a late equaliser and silence the home crowd at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The first half was a cagey
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President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Torch of Unity for the 22nd National Sports Festival, reaffirming his governmentโs commitment to sports development across Nigeria. At the event held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu described sports as a powerful tool for youth engagement, national unity, and economic growth. He called on both public
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