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- Official: Three-time Czech champions complete permanent deal for excellent Victor Olatunji
- Serie A: Osimhen to battle AC Milan star, World Cup champion for award
- U-20 World Cup: Top 5 Flying Eagles players to watch in anticipated clash against Argentina
- MTN unveils Soccernet.ng Editor and 19 others as Media Innovation Programme fellows
- Osimhen, Enyeama’s reign continues: 17-goal Super Eagles star falls short of Marc-Vivien Foé Prize
- Napoli to examine 10 coaches to replace Victor Osimhen’s boss Spalletti
- Football specialist warns against comparing Arokodare with Paul Onuachu
- Nigerians abroad: Osimhen draws closer to Serie A record; Awoniyi, Tijani, Olatunji on target
- Napoli’s President confirms Osimhen and manager Spalletti will not work together next season
- Rangers eyeing seven-goal Super Eagles striker
- Watch: Yakubu Aiyegbeni applauds Doucouré’s stunner that kept Everton in the Premier League
- Watch: What ‘disappointed’ Kelechi Iheanacho said after Leicester City’s relegation
- U20 WC: Nigeria v Argentina: 10 key things to note ahead of Flying Eagles’ clash with free-scoring hosts
- Best striker in the world? Balotelli gives his take on ‘unique’ Osimhen and City’s Haaland
- Nigerians abroad: Ajibade is Cup champion; Utaka, Bamigboye brace up; Sasere hits four
- A trophy like no other: Super Eagles star honoured with unique award in legendary farewell
- Official: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to play hosts Argentina in FIFA U20 World Cup Round of 16
- Barcelona target Super Eagles star as Raphinha replacement, face off against Real Madrid
- U-20 World Cup: What Brazil’s coach Ramon said after victory against Flying Eagles
- Dream Cup: Nigeria’s Future Eagles gear up to battle the United States, Japan, Netherlands
- Awoniyi breaks 18-year record as Crystal Palace force Nottingham Forest to stalemate
- Victor Osimhen: Napoli star receives fourth highest national honour in Nigeria
- Break the spell: Super Eagles star scores first Serie A goal after 73 attempts
- Transfer battle heats up: Arsenal join Real Madrid in chase for Super Eagles winger
- U-20 World Cup: Brazil 2-0 Nigeria- Player Ratings
- Victor Osimhen: Naples-based Maestros dedicates sensational song to Super Eagles striker
- 4 starts, 11 appearances: Ruben Selles discusses why Paul Onuachu had a bad season with Southampton
- U20 WC: Nigeria v Brazil – 7 key things to note ahead of Flying Eagles’ showdown with Selecao
- “A player from Naples”- African football expert raves about Real Madrid target Chukwueze
- Daniel Daga: The Flying Eagles phenomenon drawing interest from AC Milan and Liverpool
- Nigeria 0-2 Brazil: Arsenal youngster condemns unlucky Flying Eagles to first U20 World Cup loss
- U20 World Cup: Italy 0-2 Nigeria- Player Ratings
- Victor Osimhen: Napoli star spotted in Berlin amid Bayern transfer link? report reveals true event
- U-20 World Cup: Three Flying Eagles stars that might hit Ladan Bosso’s starting lineup against Brazil
- WATCH: A good heart– Argentines celebrate Flying Eagles defender Abel Ogwuche after gifting a fan his Jersey
- Nigerians abroad: Akinsanmiro, Awaziem celebrate Cup wins with Inter Milan, Hajduk Split
- Abandoned, owed: Nigeria’s Olympic bronze medalist takes on Egyptian club with FIFA’s backing
- U20 WC: Brazil set up mouthwatering clash vs Flying Eagles after 6-0 crushing of Dominican Republic
- FIFA U20 WC: Nigeria vs Italy – Five key things to note ahead of Flying Eagles’ showdown with Azzurrini
- Eberechi Eze: Super Eagles target named in England squad for Euro qualifiers
- Gift Orban’s Gent boss reveals why he did not sign Victor Boniface
- FIFA U20 World Cup: Land for Glory – Flying Eagles promised land prizes in Abuja
- Not satisfied! Ladan Bosso reacts to Flying Eagles victory against Italy
- Nigeria 6-0 Togo: Falconets take Togo to the cleaners, score 13 goals in two WAFU B U-20 games
- Nigeria 2-0 Italy: Flying Eagles stun Azzurrini to book FIFA U20 World Cup Round of 16 ticket
- Bizarre error: Forgotten Super Eagles striker misses two penalties in France
- Ebony Shoe: Belgian midfielder beat Gift Orban and Victor Boniface to scoop award
- U-20 World Cup: Salem Fago reveals what Nigerians should anticipate in Flying Eagles match vs Italy
- Premier League: Iheanacho and Ndidi fail to stop Leicester City’s rot as Newcastle United break 20-year debacle
- “Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen make the difference for Napoli” – Ex-Italy international
- “His run is fantastic”- Ex-Manchester United defender Gary Neville lauds red-hot Super Eagles star
- Club explains why Haliru Sarki did not perform to best at AFCON, reveal W’Cup expectations
- Samson Lawal: Flying Eagles’ rising star igniting the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina
- U20 WC: Italy overtake Nigeria’s Flying Eagles after edging five-goal thriller against Brazil
- U-20 World Cup: Coach Bosso reacts to Flying Eagles’ victory against the Dominican Republic
- Nigerians abroad: Olatunji bags brilliant brace, Akinyemi excellent, Boniface on target for USG
- Serie A giants AC Milan set sights on Super Eagles wing wizard
- Laliga: Real Sociedad boss reveals when Sadiq Umar will return to action
- What Flying Eagles will focus on ahead of Italy matchup – Ladan Bosso
- U20 W’cup: Flying Eagles star Jude Sunday sends powerful message to Nigerians ahead of Italy clash
- Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Nigerian teenager named in Inter Milan squad for Napoli
- Real Madrid contact President Fernando Roig for Super Eagles ace amidst links to England, Italy
- Farewell to a legend: Slavia unveil special contest to celebrate departing hero Peter Olayinka
- Watch: Serie A title secured, but Osimhen upset over Spalletti’s decision vs Inter Milan
- Nigeria 7-0 Niger: Esther Ajakaye masterclass lifts Falconets to excellent WAFU B U20 opener
- Nigerians abroad: Awoniyi rescues Forest; Orban, Durosinmi, Tanko, Ochowechi, Emeka on target
- FIFA U20 World Cup: Nigeria, Brazil to battle on Day 2 as Argentina, Slovakia impress on Day 1
- FIFA U20 World Cup: Five major talking points in Nigeria’s comeback 2-1 win over Dominican Rep.
- “Big player for big moments” – Union Berlin salute Awoniyi after heroics for Nottingham Forest
- “Am getting drunk” – Super Eagles star reacts to Forest beating relegation with Arsenal win
- Who makes Nigeria’s Greatest XI at the FIFA U20 World Cup? Mikel Obi in, Samson Siasia out
- Taiwo Awoniyi: The story of a historical Nottingham Forest jersey
- “I want to play for Manchester United, Manchester City, or Liverpool”- Gent goal machine Gift Orban
- Despite love for United, Liverpool, and Man City Gift Orban reveals why he might not leave Gent soon
- New champions of Africa: How can Nigeria follow the footstep of Senegal?
- Nigeria v Dominican Republic: Match preview as 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup kicks off in Argentina
- In Osimhen’s footsteps: Super Eagles star emerges as finalist for Marc-Vivien Foé Award
- Gift Orban: Manchester United target continues remarkable scoring record with 20th Gent goal
- From controversy to redemption: Will Ladan Bosso rewrite his Flying Eagles legacy in Argentina?
- Unleashing the Nigerian spirit: Flying Eagles’ unforgettable landmarks at the FIFA U20 World Cup
- FIFA U20 World Cup: Spotlight on Flying Eagles’ Group D rivals – Brazil, Italy, Dominican Republic
- Gent forward Gift Orban set to get first Super Eagles call-up
- Dia offers message to NFF on how Nigerian football should improve
- Sadiq Umar to miss Barcelona clash despite recovering from injury
- Empoli’s in-form full-back could be handed a recall as AFCON Qualifiers draw closer
- 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles to know opponents in July
- Kelechi Iheanacho returns to Leicester City’s training
- Crushing defeat: Chuba Akpom’s pain evident as Middlesbrough fall short of promotion glory
- Durosinmi’s priceless impact: Viktoria Plzen invest big to retain talented Nigerian youngster
- “Good deal”- Former Arsenal striker discusses Joe Aribo’s summer return to Rangers
- Swift Osimhen return: Super Eagles striker makes rapid recovery from flu
- Napoli line up ex-Chelsea coach as next manager if Osimhen’s boss leaves
- After Manchester City humiliation, Real Madrid wishlist should include Victor Osimhen
- I don’t know the country – Jordan Torunarigha finally reveals motivation behind Nigeria’s World Cup snub
- Watch: Former Manchester United star dazzles with Rema’s Calm Down song
- Victor Osimhen suffers illness, misses Napoli training
- Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen draws comparisons to Chelsea’s ‘greatest ever player’
- Anderlecht, Gent, Lyon and Sevilla ready to battle Barcelona for hot Golden Eaglet star
- Nigerians abroad: Ebuehi brilliant; Said outshines Kehinde, Boniface on target
- “They have a future”- Eguavoen reveals NFF’s plans for Golden Eaglets
- Christian Vieri drops transfer bombshell: Victor Osimhen to reject Europe’s giants?
- “Osimhen was locked in a hotel for three days” – Costi revealed how Napoli beat Liverpool to Super Eagles striker
- Six months out: Super Eagles hopeful to miss Nigeria’s crucial Afcon qualifier v Sierra Leone
- Taiwo Awoniyi named in the EPL Team of the Week again in May
- WATCH: Sadiq Umar returns to full training at Real Sociedad after eight months layoff
- The End for Ndidi and Iheanacho? Manchester United legend rules out Leicester’s EPL hope
- “A Premier League lifeline”- Ex-Tottenham star thrilled by Taiwo Awoniyi’s performance for Forest
- NFF prepare potential replacements for Super Eagles boss Jose Peseiro
- Villarreal celebrate Chukwueze after reaching landmark
- Nigeria 3-3 Colombia: Flying Eagles battle back from the dead to draw last pre-World Cup friendly
- FIFA U17 World Cup-winning coach identifies what went wrong for Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets in Algeria
- Barcelona join race for Golden Eaglets’ best player at the U17 AFCON
- CAF hands Golden Eaglets another award despite quarterfinals elimination
- Excellent Nigerians in Italy: Serie A nominates Osimhen, two others in Team of the Season
- Bundesliga’s Werder Bremen target Nigerian goalscoring machine with six goals in six games
- Transfer: Real Madrid are interested in Napoli attacker Victor Osimhen as backup for Karim Benzema
- Oshoala celebrates Barcelona after claiming first title in four years
- Nigerians abroad: Orban, Awoniyi, Taiwo excel; Awaziem, Durosinmi, Olatunji shine in goalfest
- Blow for Chelsea as Napoli aim to break salary structure to retain Victor Osimhen
- “The hattrick was not enough for me” – Free-scoring Orban says after leading Gent to big win
- Who are Nigeria’s top 10 all-time top scorers of Serie A? Napoli’s Victor Osimhen leads the way
- First career back-to-back braces earn brilliant Awoniyi MOTM award against Chelsea
- Victor Osimhen: Chelsea take first major step towards signing Napoli’s goal-king
- Bolton Wanderers icon Okocha gives two reasons why he snubbed coaching after retirement
- AC Milan wonderkid joins Nigeria’s Flying Eagles for FIFA U20 World Cup challenge
- Kennedy Boboye: Ex-Akwa United handler bags UEFA coaching badge, reveals Super Eagles ambition
- “I was in the wrong club” – Okocha admits money was the reason he did not win the POTY award
- Ex-Manchester United man Odion Ighalo tastes glory as Al Hilal lift King’s Cup
- Only one Golden Eaglets star makes CAF’s Best XI of the U17 AFCON group phase
- Nigerians abroad: Ejuke’s Hertha hit rock-bottom; Thompson bags brace; Adams, Yakubu brilliant
- Emmanuel Dennis: Nottingham Forest forward ‘not available’ for Chelsea showdown
- U-17 AFCON: U-17 AFCON: Why Golden Eaglets lost to Burkina Faso- Nduka Ugbade
- Nigeria 1-2 Burkina Faso: Golden Eaglets throw away World Cup ticket with narrow defeat
- U-17 AFCON: Senegalese top scorer snubs Liverpool hero Mane, aims to be like Napoli star Osimhen
- U-17 AFCON: Nigeria 1-2 Burkina Faso – Player ratings
- Sevilla, Barcelona and other European clubs show interest in Golden Eaglets ‘new Daniel Amokachi’
- Solskjaer endorses Chuba Akpom’s dream manager as future Manchester United boss
- U-17 AFCON: Five Golden Eaglets to count on against Burkina Faso
- “Haaland and Osimhen are similar” – Former AC Milan and England coach
- Sanwo-Olu joins two prominent African personalities in honouring Victor Osimhen
- Charles Agada: Son of a hunter and farmer who reminds everyone of Daniel Amokachi
- Victor Osimhen’s historic goal makes famous Italian actor walk the street naked
- Nigerians abroad: Otabor, Ebuehi outstanding; Iwobi, Awoniyi excel; Oguns scores in Venezuela
- Awoniyi hits new high as Nottingham Forest defeat Southampton in seven-goal thriller
- “I’m rooting for you Victor”- AC Milan hero-now Liberia President sends heartfelt message to Osimhen
- Nigerian talent worth €20 million is named in Premier League’s team of the week
- “I saw the goal”- Liverpool legend likens Taiwo Awoniyi for Chelsea’s Didier Drogba
- Serie A top scorer award: Spalletti pledges Napoli support for Osimhen
- “It’s so special” – Atletico Madrid’s beautiful surprise unites Rasheedat Ajibade and her mother
- “From the streets,” says ex-Chelsea star Drogba in response to Osimhen’s Serie A victory
- Joseph Paintsil: Ghanaian star makes point on Paul Onuachu’s move to Southampton
- “Biggest inspiration”- Super Eagles-eligible star idolizes Thierry Henry
- Mike Onyemachara: Former Nigeria defender dies at 53
- Nigeria 3-2 South Africa: Golden Eaglets edge thriller, take step closer to FIFA World Cup ticket
- Nigerians abroad: Moffi, Boniface net winners; Tijani unstoppable; Maja, Orban decisive; Oshoala red hot
- Nigerians abroad: Moffi, Boniface net winners; Tijani unstoppable; Maja decisive; Oshoala red hot
- Victor Osimhen: Napoli forward reacts to the Golden Eaglets’ success in the 2023 AFCON U-17
- How we defeated South Africa- Golden Eaglets boss Nduka Ugbade
- Victor Osimhen honoured with stunning mural in Castel Volturno
- U-17 AFCON: “We will score goals” – Golden Eaglets coach Ugbade fires warning at South Africa
- Odion Ighalo loses another major trophy as Urawa Red Diamonds are crowned Asian champions
- Nigeria vs. South Africa U17 AFCON showdown: 10 important things to note
- Europe’s most efficient strikers: Osimhen outshines Mbappe, Benzema; chases Haaland
- Manchester United ready to splash €60 million to sign Victor Osimhen’s Napoli teammate
- U-17 AFCON: Ugbade! What must Olowoporoku do to secure a starting berth for the Golden Eaglets vs South Africa?
- Scudetto in the bag, but Osimhen has to be wary of Lautaro Martinez in Capocannoniere race
- Watch: ‘You still don’t know what you did’- Ex-Manchester City star chats with Osimhen after winning Scudetto for Napoli
- Dean Smith provides Kelechi Iheanacho’s injury update
- Juventus Legend Del Piero points out what makes Osimhen excellent for Napoli this year
- Sunday Oliseh reacts to Osimhen’s scudetto victory for Napoli, predicts his ‘next step’
- Osimhen’s goal hands Napoli their third Italian Scudetto after 33 years
- Osimhen: Napoli star equals George Weah’s 23-year-old Serie A record, eclipses Eto’o’s mark
- PSG want 2021 Super Eagles invitee to replace Lionel Messi
- “I scored the Scudetto goal” – Victor Osimhen’s first words after inspiring Napoli to historic win
- “A grave mistake” – Bosso knocks Olympic Eagles, explains what Flying Eagles have done better
- Nigerians abroad: Ogbu is a champion in Czech, Okereke knocks Milan, Ebere on target in Uruguay
- “The right reward” – Spalletti issues first praise of Victor Osimhen after Scudetto triumph
- U17 AFCON: Nduka Ugbade reveals Golden Eaglets’ game plan for South Africa clash
- “A grave mistake” – Bosso knocks Olympic Eagles, explains what Flying Eagles have done better
- U17 AFCON: Nigeria 0-1 Morocco – Wasteful Eaglets succumb to sucker-punch from stubborn Atlas Cubs
- Ighalo, Osimhen, Ahmed Musa, Onyekuru and others congratulates Asisat Oshoala
- “I learned to play football in the military barracks”- Hot Nigerian striker Victor Boniface
- U17 AFCON: Excellent Lawali named best player again despite Nigeria’s narrow loss to Morocco
- Di Natale’s remarkable comparison: Napoli’s Osimhen similar to World Cup winner Iaquinta
- U17 AFCON: Nigeria Vs Morocco – Player ratings
- Nigerians abroad: Taiwo stars in Cup final; Adams brilliant; Akpeyi outstanding; Eze nets winner
- Iheanacho and Ndidi’s fate: Manchester United veteran forecasts Leicester’s future in relegation battle
- Richarlison: Tottenham star endorses Alex Iwobi following Everton’s draw against Leicester City
- Report: Italian giant set eyes on Nigerian star Kelechi Iheanacho
- Wilson Oruma reveals true health status
- “They’d have killed us” – Rojo reveals how his goal vs Nigeria saved Argentina WC embarrassment
- U17 AFCON: Nigeria U17 vs Morocco U17 match preview: Team news, head-to-head, lineups, and predictions
- Nigerians abroad: Bonke’s Lorient stun Messi’s PSG; Okereke nets solo goal; Bassey loses Cup
- Golden Eaglets’ defender explains why they defeated Zambia
- Why I didn’t play Paul Onuachu against Newcastle- Ruben Selles
- Man United’s pursuit of £70 million-priced Inter Milan player could hamper their efforts to get Victor Osimhen
- Meet Charles Agada: The new Golden Eaglets goalscoring sensation destined for football greatness
- Meet Yahaya Lawali: Golden Eaglets’ best player in Nigeria’s win over Zambia at U17 AFCON
- U17 AFCON: Algeria’s two-goal hero reveals admiration for Super Eagles star with 107 career goals
- Brazil’s Flamengo make international splash with signing of Nigerian wonderkid