Month: December 2023
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Super Eagles
‘ It is an Insult ‘ – Abia Warriors defender slams Super Eagles handlers for not inviting NPFL out-field players for 2023 AFCON
Abia Warriors defender Ifeanyi Anaemena has slammed Super Eagles handlers over the omission of outfield players from the NPFL in…
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9ja Flavour
Salawudeen strikes late to secure Sporting Lagos a draw against Bayelsa United
Sporting Lagos FC central defender, Aliu Salawudeen, struck a last-minute equalizing goal to salvage a 1-1 draw at home against…
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NEWS
Tragic bus crash claims lives of Footballer, Coach in Algeria
In a tragic incident, a bus crash in Algeria resulted in the loss of lives of a footballer and coach…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles maintain 42nd position in FIFA Year-End rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have concluded the year 2023 in the 42nd position in the Federation of International Football…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Rangers International receives NPFL approval to return to Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu
Rangers International FC have been granted approval by the NPFL board to return to their home ground, the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Akwa United held at home by Sunshine Stars in first Post-Osho era game
Akwa United FC were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Sunshine Stars in the first game since the…
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Super Eagles
Kelechi Nwakali: Nigeria can win 2023 AFCON title
Chavez of Portugal midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali, believes that the Super Eagles have the potential to secure victory in the upcoming…
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Off the Pitch
Samuel Eto’o faces legal battle over child maintenance allegations
Former Barcelona and Inter Milan forward, Samuel Eto’o, is currently entangled in a legal dispute with his 21-year-old daughter, Annie,…
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Transfer
Real Madrid eyes Raphael Varane for defensive reinforcement
Real Madrid is reportedly considering a move for Manchester United’s Raphael Varane as they seek to strengthen their defense following…
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AFCON
Kanu Nwankwo reflects on how 2004 AFCON participation affected his game time at Arsenal
Former Super Eagles forward, Kanu Nwankwo, recently shared insights into how his participation in the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen in pole position to finish 2023 as top-Scoring Nigerian player, Orban, Ighalo in close chase
Napoli’s prolific striker, Victor Osimhen, is on course to end the year as the highest-scoring Nigerian player of 2023. With…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nnadozie brilliant again, as Paris FC defeat Real Madrid in Women’s Champions League
Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was brilliant again as Paris FC secured a 1-0 victory against Real Madrid in Spain during…
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Super Eagles
‘We are not giving NPFL players opportunity to prove their worth in the Super Eagles’ – Adeboye Onigbinde
Veteran coach Adeboye Onigbinde says Nigeria Premier Football League [NPFL] players are not getting enough opportunity to prove their worth…
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Football
Carabao cup semi-final draws announced
The Carabao Cup semi-final matchups have been determined, with Liverpool set to face Fulham, while Middlesbrough will take on Chelsea.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Moffi shakes off injury concern to fire Nice to victory over Lens
Terem Moffi shook off injury concern to fire OGC Nice to a 2-0 French Ligue 1 win over Lens on…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Boniface celebrates fifth Bundesliga Rookie award with goal in Leverkusen win over Bochum
Victor Boniface continued his impressive run by celebrating his fifth consecutive Rookie of the month award with a goal for…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Rivers United stumble to 3-0 loss to Club Africain in CAF Confederation cup clash
Rivers United FC of Nigeria stumbled to a 3-0 loss to Club Africain in a 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup group…
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Falconets
Colombia 2024 Race: Nigeria U-20 Women’s Coach, Danjuma calls Folorunsho, Olise, Afolabi, 22 others to camp
Head Coach of Nigeria U-20 Women’s team, Christopher Musa Danjuma has invited goalkeepers Anderlin Mgbechi and Shukurat Bakare, defenders Oluchi…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Akwa United accept Fatai Osho resignation, announce Abdullahi Umar will lead the team post-osho era
Days after Fatai Osho reportedly resigned as it’s head coach, Akwa United FC has accepted the decision and announced Abdullahi…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Onuachu goal sparks fresh controversy in Turkish Super Lig as Istanbulspor abandon game
A goal scored for Trabzonspor by Paul Onuachu sparked fresh controversy in the Turkish Super Lig, as Istanbulspor abandoned the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Awoniyi thanks Cooper for ‘making his dream come true’
Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who was brought to Nottingham Forest by Cooper from Union Berlin during the 2022 summer…
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AFCON
‘Osimhen and other stars make Super Eagles of Nigeria a big team’ – Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba, the former Ivorian international, still believes that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are a big team with the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Iwobi makes Goodison Park return as Fulham FC defeat Everton to reach Carabao Cup semi-final
Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi made a return to Goodison Park for the Carabao Cup quarter-final clash between Everton and Fulham.…
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Chelsea
Chelsea secures Carabao Cup semi-final spot with penalty shoot-out win over Newcastle
Chelsea secured a spot in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup after a dramatic encounter against Newcastle United at Stamford…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Rivers United set for key clash with Club Africain in CAF Confederation Cup
As the CAF Confederation Cup resumes, Rivers United faces a crucial clash with Club Africain, with both teams vying for…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nottingham Forest sacks Head Coach Steve Cooper; Super Eagles duo to work under new manager
Premier League club Nottingham Forest has announced the departure of head coach Steve Cooper on Tuesday, December 19. SportsRation reports.…
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Man City
Manchester City ease into Club World Cup final with 3-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds
Manchester City secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds, advancing to the final of the Club…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Blanc names Osimhen in category of Napoli stars that can hurt Barcelona in UCL last-16 clash
Former French national team Coach, Laurent Blanc has expressed his admiration for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, stating that the Nigerian…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Fatai Osho sends message to Akwa United Chairman following resignation from Promise Keepers coaching role
Fatai Osho has sent a heart-warming message to Akwa United FC chairman, Elder Paul Bassey after resigning his role as…
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Nigeria National League
Abia Comets FC gets new Technical Adviser
Abia Comets FC of Umuahia, a Nigeria National League (NNL ) side, has officially appointed Tony Ogharanduku as the new…
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