Ola Aina Among Europe's Top Defenders for Possession Won

Ola Aina Among Europe’s Top Defenders for Possession Won

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Nottingham Forest fullback Ola Aina has established himself as one of Europe’s best defenders, ranking fifth in the top five leagues for possession won, according to statistics from WhoScored. Aina has regained 150 possessions this season, putting him alongside elite players such as Barcelona’s Pedri (161), Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo (159), Lens’ Adrien Thomasson (158), and […]

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Injured Onyedika included in UCL squad for Aston Villa clash

Injured Onyedika included in UCL squad for Aston Villa clash

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Despite struggling with injury, Raphael Onyedika has been included in Club Brugge’s matchday squad for their crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 home tie against Aston Villa. The Nigerian midfielder had been sidelined for Brugge’s last two matches after being forced off in their league clash against Standard Liège last month. His return is

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NPFL goalkeeper to get Super Eagles call up for World Cup qualifiers

NPFL goalkeeper to get Super Eagles call up for World Cup qualifiers

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A mystery goalkeeper from the NPFL has been named in the Super Eagles’ 23 man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. While the Nigeria Football Federation NFF has yet to confirm his identity, reports suggest that the candidate will serve as Nigeria’s third choice goalkeeper, behind Stanley Nwabali

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Amuneke urges Heartland to improve after 2-0 loss to Ikorodu City

Amuneke urges Heartland to improve after 2-0 loss to Ikorodu City

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Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke has vowed to improve his squad’s tactical approach following their 2-0 defeat to Ikorodu City in their latest NPFL matchday 27 encounter. The loss dropped Heartland to 12th place, while Ikorodu City climbed to sixth in the league standings. Despite the setback, Amuneke praised his players for their fighting

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Morrison urges Awoniyi to refine tactics to match Chris Wood's level

Morrison urges Awoniyi to refine tactics to match Chris Wood’s level

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Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison has advised Taiwo Awoniyi to refine his game-reading skills if he hopes to reach the level of his Nottingham Forest teammate, Chris Wood. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live while analyzing Forest’s FA Cup win over Ipswich Town, Morrison highlighted the differences between the two strikers. Taiwo Awoniyi doesn’t

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Three Nigerian youngsters train with Arsenal first team before PSV clash

Three Nigerian youngsters train with Arsenal first team before PSV clash

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta included three young players of Nigerian descent Ethan Nwaneri, Ifeoluwa Ibrahim, and Nathan Butler-Oyedeji in the first team’s final training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg clash against PSV Eindhoven. The session, held at Sobha Realty Training Centre in London Colney, provided a crucial opportunity

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Chido Obi-Martin Ruled Out of Europa League Due to Eligibility Rules

Chido Obi-Martin Ruled Out of Europa League Due to Eligibility Rules

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Manchester United have confirmed that Chido Obi-Martin, the teenage striker making waves in their academy, will not be eligible to feature in the UEFA Europa League this season. The 17 year old Danish-Nigerian forward, who has been breaking goal-scoring records at youth level, is unable to participate because he only joined United’s academy last year,

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Igho Ogbu gets Super Eagles call up as Chelle reshapes Nigeria’ defense

Igho Ogbu gets Super Eagles call up as Chelle reshapes Nigeria’ defense

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Slavia Praha defender Igho Ogbu has been invited to the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, as head coach Eric Chelle looks to restructure the team’s central defence. Ogbu, 25, is a direct replacement for Semi Ajayi, who was ruled out due to injury. Standing at 1.87

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Garba Mohammed scores first NPFL goal as Nasarawa Utd draw Abia Warriors

Garba Mohammed scores first NPFL goal as Nasarawa Utd draw Abia Warriors

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Rising talent Garba Mohammed opened his NPFL goal account in style, helping Nasarawa United earn a hard fought 1-1 draw against Abia Warriors in their Matchday 27 fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Abia Warriors, known for their attacking intensity, took the lead in the 35th minute when Sunday Megwo found the net, putting the

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Niger Tornadoes Fall to Enyimba as Missed Chances Prove Costly

Niger Tornadoes Fall to Enyimba as Missed Chances Prove Costly

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Niger Tornadoes suffered a 1-0 defeat to Enyimba in their NPFL clash, with missed opportunities in the first half proving to be their downfall. A decisive second-half goal from Joseph Atule secured the victory for Enyimba, earning them a crucial three points. The loss was particularly disappointing for Tornadoes, who were coming off a midweek

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