Last night, Terem Moffi scored his eleventh goal of the Ligue 1 season for OGC Nice in a 2-2 draw against Olympique Marseille. Moffi, striking early, scored just 13 minutes into the game, giving the visitors an early lead. This draw helps solidify OGC Nice’s position at fifth in the league standings as they seek […]
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Former Nigerian international, Ike Shorunmu, has advised the Super Falcons that only a heightened performance will secure their advance from the challenging ‘group of death’ at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The team finds itself in a formidable group that includes Brazil, Spain, and Japan. Shorunmu shared his insights in a discussion with the News
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Kwara United Football Club has faced a heavy penalty of N6 million imposed by the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL for manipulating fixture schedules under false pretences, which resulted in a significant disruption of the planned live television broadcast. The incident concerned Matchday 31, where Kwara United’s game against Akwa United was shifted from its
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At Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Manchester United triumphed over their city rivals, Manchester City, clinching the U18 Premier League Cup, with Wayne Rooney and his wife, Coleen Rooney, witnessing the event from a private box. The iconic Manchester United scorer, who has tallied 253 goals across 559 matches, watched as two talented teenagers of Nigerian
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Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, has recently visited key Super Eagles players who are recuperating from injuries in Europe. The visits come as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June. During his tour, Gusau met with William Troost
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In a significant move aimed at addressing internal challenges, the Ondo State Government has suspended Tunde Ogunja, the general manager of the Sunshine Stars football club. The announcement was made by Hon. Sara Yusuf Ogunleye, the State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, highlighting the government’s commitment to restructure and improve the club’s management. Yusuf
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Rangers legend Ally McCoist has praised the indelible impact of Super Eagles players Leon Balogun and Cyril Dessers, declaring them virtually untouchable in the team’s starting lineup. Following their stellar performances in recent matches in the Scottish League, it has become increasingly difficult to envision the lineup without them. In recent games, Balogun has been
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Chelsea FC has affirmed its commitment to retaining Super Eagles eligible winger Noni Madueke, dismissing rumours of his potential exit this summer. Despite challenges with form and consistency, the Stamford Bridge club views Madueke as a valuable asset for future seasons. Madueke, who has been struggling to find his best form since joining Chelsea, has
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Finidi George, the head coach of Enyimba, has reiterated the team’s strong commitment to defending their league title this season. This declaration followed a challenging 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars in Akure, a result that kept Enyimba in second place in the league standings, just two points behind the leaders, Rangers. The match featured a
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Wilfred Ndidi has once again proven crucial for Leicester City, scoring for the second consecutive game in the English Championship, as they routed Southampton 5-0. This victory strengthens Leicester’s campaign to secure a return to the Premier League. Ndidi’s header in the 62nd minute marked his fourth goal of the season and highlighted his significant
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