Getafe’s Christantus Uche has been named in La Liga’s Team of the Week by WhoScored following his impactful performance in a 2-1 victory against Las Palmas on Sunday. The 21 year old Nigerian midfielder, often deployed as a forward, assisted the opening goal in the match, setting up Spanish winger Coba with a perfectly timed […]
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Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq found the back of the net as Valencia secured a 2-0 victory over Ourense CF in a Copa del Rey encounter at the Estadio O Couto on Tuesday. The breakthrough came shortly after halftime, with Ourense’s Fran Carmona conceding an own goal in the 50th minute. Sadiq doubled Valencia’s advantage
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Alex Iwobi made history despite Fulham’s 3-2 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium on Tuesday. The 28 year old midfielder became the second Nigerian with the highest appearances in English Premier League history, marking his 274th game in the competition. Iwobi surpassed Nwankwo Kanu, the former two time African Footballer of the
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The Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL has embarked on a transformative journey to elevate women’s football in the country. With a renewed focus on visibility and sponsorship, the 2024/2025 NWFL Premiership kicks off on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, featuring a headline match between reigning champions Edo Queens and Abia Angels at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
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Ola Aina received high praise for his standout performance in Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool at the City Ground on Tuesday. Rated 7 out of 10 by Sky Sports, Aina was among six Forest players commended for their contributions. Aina’s highlight came in the 89th minute when he executed a crucial
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The iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre KICC in Nairobi, Kenya, will host the final draw for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship CHAN 2024 on Wednesday evening. The event, set to begin at 8:00 PM local time 5:00 PM GMT, will involve football legends Hassan Wasswa Uganda, Mrisho Ngasa Tanzania, and McDonald Mariga Kenya as
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FC Basel of Switzerland have reached an agreement with UAE club Al Wahda to secure Nigerian winger Philip Otele. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on social media, stating, “Exclusive: FC Basel have agreed a deal to sign 25 year old Nigerian winger Philip Otele from Al Wahda. Loan with an option to
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Chelsea trained midfielder Dubem Eze has committed to representing Nigeria internationally, turning down England, where he was born. Currently contracted to Bolton Wanderers until mid-2026, Eze is on loan at Chorley, a non-league side, for the remainder of the 2024–2025 season. The 20 year old spent eight years developing at Chelsea’s famed Cobham academy and
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The Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Premiership season is set to launch with a landmark event. Edo Queens, the reigning champions, will clash with Abia Angels in the highly anticipated opening match at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. In a first for the league, the game will take place under floodlights, marking a
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West Ham United are exploring the possibility of signing Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, as the club seeks to bolster its attacking options amid a series of injuries. Key forwards Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen, and Niclas Füllkrug are currently sidelined, heightening the need for reinforcements. The London club is reportedly considering a loan deal for
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