George Ilenikhena is among eight Nigeria-eligible players in a CIES study of under-21s who outperform their team-mates, with MFK Skalica's Philip Onyedika on top.
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Guinea-Bissau drew 1-1 with Madagascar in their AFCON 2027 qualifier, leaving the Group L leaders on seven points before Nigeria...
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Kano Pillars, fourth in the NPFL after seven draws in 12 games, host 17th-placed Ranchers Bees in Kano on Saturday,...
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