Nottingham Forest’s manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, has shared that Ola Aina, the club’s defender, valiantly played through the 2023 African Cup of Nations AFCON final despite suffering from an injury. This revelation came during Nuno’s press briefing before their upcoming match against Aston Villa. Aina, who had been a pivotal figure for the Super Eagles […]
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Victor Ikepba, a celebrated figure in Nigerian football, has recently lauded the 2023 African Cup of Nations AFCON as one of the most memorable tournaments to date. At 50, Ikepba praised the unparalleled dedication and resilience displayed by the teams involved. The tournament was marked by unexpected outcomes, making it a historic event in the
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In a recent update from Chelsea’s official website, the club has announced a setback ahead of their highly anticipated Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at London’s National Stadium. The team will be without two players of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu, due to injuries, leaving fans and the squad alike feeling the absence
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The Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL has taken decisive action by banning Umuahia Township Stadium and Dan Anyiam Stadium from hosting matches due to substandard pitch conditions. This move affects Abia Warriors and Heartland FC, respectively, compelling both clubs to seek alternative venues for their upcoming matchday 19 fixtures. The league has recommended Aba, Enugu,
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Christian Obodo, a former Nigerian international, has made a heartfelt plea for an end to the scapegoating and cyber bullying of athletes. This appeal comes in the wake of Sadiq Umar facing online harassment, prompting him to address the negative comments on Instagram. Obodo emphasizes the emotional toll such actions take on players, who, like
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In a surprising turn of events, Antonio Nusa’s highly anticipated move to Premier League side Brentford has been called off. The deal, which would have seen Nusa become the most expensive player to leave Belgium, with a transfer fee of 37 million Euros, was aborted following a failed medical examination. The Norwegian winger, born to
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In a thrilling Bundesliga match on Friday night, Nathan Tella took to the field for Bayer Leverkusen, contributing to a hard earned 2-1 victory over Mainz. Entering the game in the 83rd minute, Tella’s performance was pivotal in ensuring Leverkusen secured the win and the vital three points. Unfortunately, Tella’s Nigerian teammate, Victor Boniface, was
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In a gripping Olympic third round qualifier, Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Cameroon’s Lionesses battled to a goalless draw, leaving fans in suspense as neither team could secure a win. Despite the lack of goals, the match was not without its highlights and lowlights, as certain players rose to the occasion while others fell short of
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The Nigeria National League NNL has announced a shift in the commencement date for the second half of the 2023/24 season, moving it from the initially planned February 16, 2024, to March 1, 2024. This decision, made to grant clubs more time for mid season registrations and to facilitate medical assessments for new signings, underscores
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Victor Osimhen, currently celebrated as the CAF Player of the Year with a market value of 110 million Euros, once faced rejection from three Belgian clubs in 2018, a story that now serves as a testament to his resilience and determination. Zulte Waregem, then competing in Belgium’s top flight, was the first to pass on
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