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- U17 AFCON: Nigeria 1-0 Zambia – Daniel fires dominant Golden Eaglets to victory
- Nigerians abroad: Kanu, Adekunle, Igbekeme, Maja on target; Ighalo caged; Simon humbled
- Flying Eagles to fine-tune World Cup preparation with fiery encounters vs. regional rivals
- Oshoala equals personal best vs Sporting de Huelva as Barcelona claim league title
- Golden Eaglets’ full-back Yahaya Lawali dedicates MOTM award to the team
- U17 AFCON: Five lessons Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets can learn from Algeria’s win over Somalia
- Watch: ‘He looks like me’- Arsenal star shares thoughts on Kanu Nwankwo
- Gent Manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck explains why he benched Gift Orban
- Two Super Eagles targets steal the show as Crystal Palace and West Ham serve up 7-goal thriller
- “We want to go all the way” – NFF boss delivers Flying Eagles message to Argentina envoy
- Premier League: Onyeka’s last-minute sting helps Brentford defeat Awoniyi’s Nottingham Forest
- Trouble in Paradise? Gift Orban lashes out at Gent manager for benching him
- Top five: Golden Eaglets’ best players at the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations
- Sunday Oliseh finds himself in Ndidi but prefers Chelsea’s Kante
- AFC final: Odion Ighalo sends a message to his Nigerian supporters
- Why I didn’t play Paul Onuachu for Southampton against Bournemouth- Ruben Selles
- Kelechi Iheanacho: Leicester City star is ruled out for a number of weeks
- Osimhen’s entourage denies agreement with Manchester United, Chelsea or PSG
- “What a formidable goalscorer” – Super Eagles striker hailed after excellent two-goal display
- “Extremely talented”- Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh blown away by Premier League manager
- Meet Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku: Golden Eaglets prodigy set to make history for Nigeria at U17 AFCON
- U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets’ birth dates and jersey number revealed
- John Utaka declares interest in Nigeria’s coaching job
- Four reasons Liverpool would be the perfect destination for Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze
- History maker: Samuel Chukwueze sets new record with 200 appearances for Villarreal
- Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea’s transfer plan receives boost as Victor Osimhen reportedly makes transfer decision
- “We will go up”- Maja confident of Bordeaux’s promotion to Ligue 1
- I’m not Alexander Isak’s replacement- Umar Sadiq
- AFCON 2023: Golden Eaglets could face disqualification if players fail MRI tests
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles to test readiness with two friendly matches
- Ultimate Showdown: Odion Ighalo set to soar as Al Hilal face Urawa RD in ACL Final first leg
- Watch: Iheanacho’s relentless effort against Leeds resulted in Vardy’s goal
- U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets’ MRI results dazzle CAF
- Meet Joel Ideho: Arsenal’s Dutch youngster set to play for Nigeria at the U20 World Cup
- Nigerians Abroad: Maja strikes twice, Eze dashes Fener’s dream, Afolabi converts crucial penalty
- The significance: Napoli’s imminent Scudetto triumph, how Osimhen restored Naples’ pride, and Maradona’s connection
- “One more step”- Real Sociedad forward Umar Sadiq hints at potential comeback date from injury
- “I do not see it as a competiton”- Real Sociedad attacker Umar Sadiq on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen
- Ex-Super Eagles star dreams to be the first African coach to win the UEFA Champions League
- Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi sponsors record-breaking football tournament
- Manchester United monitor Osimhen’s performance despite their interest in Harry Kane
- Nigerians abroad: Adediran superb; Odey stars; Ighalo, Osimhen edge toward history; Taiwo on target
- Belgium Jupiler League: Onyedika’s Club Brugge beat Gift Orban’s Gent to playoff spot; Nigerian stars to battle each other for glory
- I don’t like the weather – On-loan Nigerian midfielder gives honest assessment of stay in Poland
- Onome Ebi: Super Falcons captain finds “no reason” to quit football as she turns 40 in May
- “I don’t do such a thing” – Senegal’s Diagne knocks Super Eagles star, reignites Gala controversy
- Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets chase third AFCON title to Algeria 2023 with 26 players
- Aliko Dangote: Africa’s richest man is reportedly close to purchasing a French football club
- “We have hope”- Iheanacho optimistic that Leicester City can preserve Premier League status
- Super Eagles legend tips Osayi-Samuel’s Fenerbahçe to win the Süper Lig
- Nigerians abroad: Ordega nets brace; Olayinka, Thomas, Utaka on target; Ejuke’s return ends in defeat
- “Extraordinary” – Barcelona great hails Victor Osimhen as key to Napoli’s historic Serie A campaign
- A place in history: Chuba Akpom scoops 2022-23 EFL Player of the Season award
- “We’re not going to blame anybody”- Kelechi Iheanacho says as Leicester City fling with EPL relegation zone
- “He had an excellent career”- Super Eagles icon Okocha hails former Arsenal star
- Osimhen’s heir: AS Roma’s Abraham overtakes USG’s Boniface for Napoli – report
- “Maybe a billion” – Austin Okocha believes he’d cost more than Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández
- 24-goal hero Oshoala helps Barcelona plant one foot in UWC final with win at Chelsea
- Okocha reveals real reason he was named Muhammed Yavuz when becoming a Turkish citizen
- “A big mistake” – Standard Liège boss regrets not signing Nigerian striker linked to AC Milan
- U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles handed tough draw, face five-time champions Brazil
- “He is the manager of my dreams”- Akpom reveals how Manchester United legend has helped him
- “He wasn’t a show-off, he was a showman” – Shreeves hails Okocha as a ‘stand out’ African player
- “This is not about one name”- Ruben Selles on starting Paul Onuachu in Southampton’s last games
- “Better than Messi and Ronaldo” – Former Liverpool star lauds ‘skillful’ Okocha
- Can Osimhen’s childhood idol Drogba influence his summer move from Napoli?
- Victor Boniface caged as Bayer Leverkusen sliced Union SG apart to reach the Europa League semi-finals
- Nigerians Abroad: Akpom makes history; Ibrahim, Tanko score; Otabor, Akintola land in trouble
- Benevento to punish forgotten Super Eagles striker for going to watch Osimhen against AC Milan
- U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles to discover opponents on Friday
- Haaland’s success at Manchester City proves why Bayern Munich should go all out for Osimhen
- Midweek must-watch matches: Osimhen faces Milan, Orban v West Ham, Boniface eyes Bayer, Moffi v Basel
- Don’t join them – Drogba warns Osimhen against signing for 2020 Champions League finalists
- Nigeria’s best in the Champions League: Victor Osimhen’s new record
- WATCH: “We’re proud of you” – Cubana and Peter PSquare celebrate Osimhen after Champions League dinner in Napoli
- Berbatov wants Man United to sign Super Eagles star ‘having an unbelievable season’
- Lookman set to miss Atalanta’s crunch tie against Roma
- Real Madrid might not sign Samuel Chukwueze for another reason aside his buyout clause
- Osimhen strikes again but Kvaratskhelia’s mistake proves costly as AC Milan dump Napoli out of Champions League
- Federation Cup draw pits NPFL champions Rivers United against Aba giants Enyimba
- Southampton sinks: Was Paul Onuachu’s January transfer a blunder?
- Nathan Tella beats Chuba Akpom to scoop Player of the Month award for March
- Nigerians abroad: Awoniyi’s NFFC slip into trouble; Tijani, Utaka, Sasere, Ebere on target in club wins
- Ibrahimovic, Origi out; Super Eagles hopeful in at AC Milan – report
- Ready for Super Eagles call-up? Coach Peseiro scouts 20-goal hero who played for only three minutes
- Four reasons why Bright Osayi-Samuel may join Brentford in the next summer transfer window
- “I put my hand in the fire for him” – Gent scout who signed Orban from Stabaek
- Olympique Marseille keeping tabs on free-scoring Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent
- “He’ll break all records” – Nigeria’s next big thing tipped to be most expensive sale in club’s history
- Uniting the dressing room? Onome Ebi sees Oshoala and others as dangers to opponents’ defences at the 2023 Women’s W’Cup
- Vincenzo Montella comes to Super Eagles star’s rescue after his club fans turned against him
- Nigerians abroad: Babajide bags brilliant brace; Monday masterclass in Spain, Iheanacho strikes vs Man City
- Why Samuel Chukwueze’s transfer to Aston Villa may not happen despite Emery’s interest
- Watch: Another Nigerian hits an overhead kick a few days after Terem Moffi did for OGC Nice
- Flying Eagles head coach invites 39 to camp ahead of 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina
- Serie A: Atalanta boss says 13-goal hero Ademola Lookman will not play against Fiorentina
- Nigeria’s oldest football competition, Federation Cup, gets April kick-off date
- Predicted XI: How Awoniyi and Dennis will line up for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
- Dutch giants Ajax celebrate Super Eagles great George Finidi’s 52nd birthday in style
- Eberechi Eze: Nigeria prospect at the double as Crystal Palace silence Aribo’s Southampton
- Unlucky! VAR, woodwork deny Chukwueze vs Real Valladolid a week after Madrid masterclass
- Future Eagles crush Galadima Academy ahead of Dream Cup Invitational Tournament in Japan
- Former Super Eagles star dies after losing battle with enlarged liver
- GOAT debate: Victor Boniface snubs Messi, C Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho for Brazilian star
- Super Dessers helps Cremonese to second consecutive victory in Serie A
- Terem Moffi: OGC Nice star claims Erling Haaland inspired his bicycle kick goal against Basel
- Moffi’s worldie named UEFA Europa Conference League GOTW
- Osimhen returns to full training at Napoli
- Victor Boniface scores a beauty to become Europa League lead scorer but Union Saint Gilloise are pegged back by Bayer Leverkusen
- Watch: Terem Moffi’s ‘Sangalo’ goal against Basel is a contender for the Europa Conference League GOTW
- Watch: Chukwueze’s stunning goal against Real Madrid got the commentator mentioning Okocha and other Nigerian heroes
- Wilfred Ndidi opens up on Leicester City’s new look under Dean Smith
- Europa Conference League: Magical Moffi scores twice to help Nice grind out important result at Basel
- Samuel Chukwueze is reportedly interested in joining Real Madrid, despite interest from Italy and England
- Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta eyeing 2021 Super Eagles invitee as Bukayo Saka’s ideal backup
- Tottenham-owned Super Eagles-eligible youngster involved in car accident
- “I saw something special”: Sensational Gift Orban better than Canada’s free-scoring Ligue 1 ace – Louwagie
- Victor Osimhen: Napoli coach Spalletti reveals Super Eagles star’s return date
- N76 billion suit: UEFA referee sued on behalf of Victor Osimhen’s Napoli after disastrous AC Milan outing
- €500k to €80m: How Villarreal’s excesses could threaten Chukwueze’s move to Real Madrid
- Victor Osimhen: Thomas Tuchel reveals stance on Bayern Munich’s interest in brilliant Napoli star
- Gent’s prodigy Gift Orban impresses in first Premier League audition against West Ham
- Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala named ‘one of the best players in the world’
- How Paystack’s Shola Akinlade bought Danish club Aarhus Fremad
- “Nothing we do will be special” – Golden Eaglets boss on AFCON and World Cup onslaught
- “The finish is world class” – American gaffer applauds Super Falcons’ second goal vs. New Zealand
- “It’s like Christmas Eve” – Spalletti reveals real reason he left Victor Osimhen out of Milan-Napoli
- For the love of Osimhen – Super Eagles coach Peseiro backs Napoli to win the Champions League
- Real Madrid President Perez has shown interest in Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze
- New Zealand 0-3 Nigeria: Echegini nets first goal as excellent Super Falcons fry feeble Ferns
- In Danish city Aarhus, fans are happy and hopeful after Nigerian tech entrepreneur’s takeover
- Samuel Chukwueze: Underrated Super Eagles winger who mesmerised Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu
- “We don’t depend on one player”- Napoli captain reacts to Osimhen’s absence ahead of AC Milan UCL clash
- Alozie, Imuran crucial to Super Falcons’ success – Five takeaways from Nigeria’s 3-0 win over New Zealand
- Nigerians abroad: Nwakaeme frustrates Ronaldo, Omeruo outshines Nwakali, Akpoguma soars
- Ajayi scores as West Brom’s promotion bid suffer setback against QPR
- Watch: Oshoala and Gift Monday show off their dance skills ahead of New Zealand friendly match
- Former Aston Villa gaffer becomes Iheanacho, Ndidi’s coach at Leicester City
- “I’m always ready” – Casa Pia’s best dribbler hungry for Super Eagles call-up
- One more! Chukwueze almost equaled Lionel Messi’s record in Villarreal’s victory over Real Madrid
- New Zealand v Nigeria: Match preview as Super Falcons perch to feed on Football Ferns in Turkey
- Nigerians abroad: Real Madrid bow to Chukwueze’s class, Moffi tastes Messi’s fury, Olatunji decisive
- In Belgium, two Nigerian youngsters Orban and Boniface are building a legacy
- Promising Nigerian star Orban scoops the GOTM & POTM for the second time in a row
- Nigeria’s most valuable free agent? Galatasaray eye potential move for 26-goal Super Eagles hopeful
- Chukwueze breaks Real Madrid jinx in style as Villarreal stun Ancelotti’s men
- “Not very good” – Mikel Obi gives blunt assessment of Napoli goal-king Victor Osimhen
- Gift Orban and Victor Boniface’s agent expects a heated summer transfer for Gent and Union SG
- “We’ll shoot his dad” – Ex-Chelsea ace shares terrifying account of father’s kidnapping in Nigeria
- How Alex Iwobi performed against Manchester United in his 130th outing for Everton
- Naija connection: Highlighting Super Eagles-eligible star’s contribution to Burnley’s Premier League promotion
- Nigerians abroad: Ighalo’s title dream snuffed, Troost-Ekong hold Milan, Ebuehi cage Inter, Sanusi returns
- “Oshoala is the big star of our team” – Waldrum heaps praise on Barcelona star
- Chelsea ‘too big’ for Graham Potter- Mikel Obi
- Leao and Theo for AC Milan or Osimhen for Napoli: Ex-Italy striker reveals who adds more value to their team
- Nigeria 2-1 Haiti: Barcelona ace Oshoala shines on international return as Super Falcons soar
- Why I did not join Arsenal – Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze
- Oshoala is indispensable and four other takeaways from Super Falcons’ fine win over Haiti
- FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles drop five places after Guinea-Bissau slip, World Champions Argentina displace Brazil
- “Always welcome”- Victor Osimhen reacts to Baloteli’s hypothetical move to Napoli
- The Nigerian Invasion: 7 players make top 10 list of Africa’s most prolific goalscorers
- Report- Napoli star Osimhen desires to play against Lecce amid injury worries
- Southampton boss hints on Onuachu’s role against Manchester City
- “I stand a chance to surpass him”- Victor Osimhen challenges ex-Man City player’s record
- Nigerians abroad: Ighalo masterclass leaves Ronaldo chasing; Moses crashes; Dennis impresses
- Playoff boost: Genk’s Nigerian striker Tolu returns to running training after five-week absence
- March Marvel: Two Super Eagles-eligible stars make Championship Team of the Month
- 2023 World Cup: Barcelona and Atletico Madrid stars hit Super Falcons camp as training begins ahead of preparatory games
- “Some players will get a bit offended” – Iwobi reveals the secret to Saka’s success at Arsenal
- Dennis impresses again but Nottingham Forest succumb to painful defeat against Aston Villa
- Al Hilal looking to link Messi and Ighalo, renew Ronaldo rivalry – report
- “Football was Plan B” – says Super Eagles star with over 100 career goals
- “Zazu”- Super Falcons players Nnadozie and Gift Monday vibe with Portable’s trending lines
- Golden Eaglets watch: FIFA withdraws Peru’s World Cup hosting rights
- “Grown up in the B team” – Porto boss reveals why talented Nigerian lad made his first-team debut
- Gift Orban: Nigeria’s newest goalscoring sensation deserves better than Leeds United – opinion
- Osimhen-less Napoli bow to rampant AC Milan
- CAF sends inspection team as Nigeria-Benin Republic look to beat Morocco, Zambia, Algeria to AFCON 2025 hosting rights
- Hit or Miss? Nigeria Super Falcons unveils 2023 FIFA Womens W’Cup jersey
- AC Milan demolish Napoli in Osimhen’s absence – explaining Nigerian striker’s importance ahead of Champions League clash
- A new fate for Ndidi and Iheanacho? Benitez tipped to replace Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City
- The Return of King Folo, the Nigerian leading Bari’s charge towards Serie A
- Fenerbahce’s “embarrassing” defeat to Besiktas displease Super Eagles star Osayi-Samuel
- “That’s the only way he can become a great player” – Gift Orban receives success tips from Sven Kums
- Hit or Miss? Nigeria Super Falcons unveils 2023 FIFA Womens W’Cup jersey
- Official: Ndidi and Iheanacho will no longer be coached by Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City
- Nigerians abroad: Orban unstoppable; Lookman, Ajibade, Ighalo excellent in wins
- Unstoppable! Super Ighalo powers Al Hilal to victory against Al Khaleej
- I want to coach the Super Eagles – Flying Eagles boss sees World Cup as springboard to ultimate target
- AC Milan target Boniface declares his preferred league to play in amid transfer rumours
- “Don’t worry” – Napoli star Osimhen calms fears amid injury scare
- Super Eagles stars Omeruo and William Troost-Ekong vibe to Davido’s Timeless album
- EPL: Super Eagles star’s classy chip vs. Newcastle earns best goal of March nomination
- “Nigeria go suffer you upon say you win” – Ex-Arsenal youngster recalls World Cup triumph
- Watch out Osimhen! Lookman ends barren run as Atalanta claim big result at Cremonese
- “We’ll do the country proud” – Golden Eaglets coach reveals state of readiness for U17 AFCON
- Red-hot Gift Orban’s Woldie nominated for Jupiler Pro League GOTM
- The Drogba Lever: Chelsea’s secret strategy to beat Man United to Napoli’s Osimhen revealed
- Coaching the disabled: Super Eagles star serves punishment for his offensive gesture
- “I’m desperate to get called up!” – Ex-Netherlands youth international hungry to play for Nigeria