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- The World Cup’s missing millions: Super Falcons’ FIFA payday still in limbo
- Transfers: Liverpool set for last-minute bid to secure Super Eagles player linked with Nottingham Forest
- Midtjylland and Slavia Prague interested in Nigerian striker likened to Tottenham target Gift Orban
- Inter Milan, Tottenham falter as Fulham agree to let Super Eagles-eligible star join Monaco
- Enyimba join Al Ahly, Esperance, Raja Casablanca for inaugural African Football League
- Transfers: Liverpool to tackle Bayern Munich for Super Eagles star
- Super Eagles and Bolton Wanderers legend Okocha to visit Nairobi with Premier League trophy
- Watch: Davido performs as Haaland, Bukayo Saka, James, Rashford, Akpom grabs PFA award
- Picture: Nigerian artiste Davido takes on Ronaldo’s iconic jersey number at Manchester United
- South Africa 2-0 Nigeria – Bafana Bafana beat Super Eagles to another player after Michael Dokunmu
- Nigeria vs. Sao Tomé and Principe: Super Eagles get September date to open camp in Uyo for AFCON qualifier
- Transfers: Fulham in talks with Premier League rival over signing of Super Eagles star
- “It is crazy” – Omeruo spits fire as NFF, Peseiro row shrouds Super Eagles’ coaching in uncertainty
- Why Orban will not join Tottenham despite Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich
- “My first Serie A experience” – Folorunsho happy for Verona chance after Mourinho’s Roma fall
- Napoli boss Rudi Garcia praises Osimhen’s penalty decision in 2-0 spanking of Sassuolo
- Udinese make offer for alienated Nottingham Forest star
- Bayern Munich or Nottingham Forest: Where should Ndidi head after leaving Leicester City?
- Oluwatosin Demehin: The sensational World Cup journey of Nigeria’s fearless youngster
- Tobenna Uchendu: Viral social media football wonderkid meets Napoli’s Victor Osimhen
- Nigerian players abroad: Boniface, Tanko, Udoh decisive; Awoniyi, Iheanacho, Ajayi impress
- Calvin Bassey sees red as Fulham hold Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates
- CAF Champions League Round-Up: Bendel Insurance triumphs, Enyimba and Remo Stars face setbacks
- Please don’t sell – Boavista coach begs club owner as RC Lens target Super Eagles star
- “Really clever”– Former English international showers praise on Nottingham’s Awoniyi after Manchester United clash
- Super Falcons star Ajibade propels Atletico Madrid to lift Women’s Cup with win over AC Milan
- AFCONQ: Slavia Prague confirm first Super Eagles call-up for former Flying Eagles star Ogbu
- Watch: Awoniyi extends scoring streak to seven EPL matches with early opener against Manchester United
- Bundesliga: Boniface’s brilliance powers Bayer Leverkusen past Borussia Monchengladbach in Rhine derby
- Turkish Super Lig: Super Eagles’ Omeruo in action as Kasimpasa secure draw against Pendikspor
- West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, and Porto locked in 3-way talks for Super Eagles ace
- Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum disagrees with Nigeria’s position on post-World Cup FIFA ranking
- Transfer: Remo Stars set to hijack Joseph Loro as negotiation stalls with Sporting Lagos
- Ligue 1: Montpellier’s Nigerian goal poacher Akor Adams targets Kylian Mbappe’s crown
- Skybet Championship: Iheanacho and Ndidi shine as Leicester claim away victory against Rotterdam
- West Ham could rival Tottenham, Lille for free-scoring Nigerian striker
- Rangers defender Balogun reveals next ambition with Super Eagles
- Confirmed: former Super Eagles star Mikel Obi makes return to Chelsea in September
- FIFA Rankings: Super Falcons get significant lift after World Cup performance
- Is Arokodare living up to expectations? Genk coach assesses Paul Onuachu’s replacement against Adana Demirspor
- Europa Conference League Q: Tolu Arokodare rescues victory in Genk vs Adana Demirspor clash
- Messi propels Inter Miami past Nwobodo’s Cincinnati to reach US Open Cup final
- Blow for Super Eagles? Alex Iwobi expected to sit out Everton’s Premier League matches for ‘few weeks’
- “I was an attacker” – Demehin, Super Falcons revelation at the World Cup, reveals Carlos Puyol inspiration
- Where do football legends Messi and Ronaldo rank among most popular athletes of all time?
- Did Asake’s London concert create the perfect team bonding for Super Eagles’ Awoniyi, Moses, Bassey, Aribo, others?
- Slavia Prague eye Dynamo’s Nigerian goal-poacher, with Musa Alli tipped as his replacement
- Super Eagles star’s proposed move back to France’s Ligue 1 collapses
- Akpom ruled out of Ajax’s Europa League qualifier against Ludogorets
- UEFA Champions League playoffs: Dessers reflects on Rangers’ draw against PSV ahead of return leg
- Melvin Ukpeigbe: Bayer Leverkusen sign Nigeria-prospect from Real Madrid
- Samson Lawal: Livingston coach reveals bizzare reason for handing Flying Eagles star his debut
- ‘How do I join’ – Super Falcons star wants to try her luck with Big Brother Naija after World Cup performance
- Transfers: Fulham join Premier League rival in race to sign Gift Orban
- Nigeria’s Ucheibe, South Africa’s Kgatlana named among most outstanding stars at the World Cup
- Super Falcons outranks Italy, Germany, and Brazil in FIFA Women’s World Cup rankings
- Gift Orban: Tottenham trigger further step in signing Nigerian striker as Harry Kane’s replacement
- Nigerians abroad: Iyede, Orban, Tijani on target; Iwobi injured; Oguns, Bamgboye, Ujah impress
- Why Isaac Success did not start for Udinese against Juventus- Andrea Sottil
- Slavia Prague’s boss confesses that Tijani’s insider knowledge key to fifth-straight league win
- Chukwueze and Ikwuemesi join Osimhen and others: 6 Nigerian football stars to watch in the 2023-24 Serie A season
- CAF Champions League: Enyimba score three away goals but lose thriller to Al Ahli Benghazi
- Confirmed: Super Eagles-eligible striker dumps Granada for Atletico Madrid
- Gift Orban: Transfer guru provides update on Harry Kane’s replacement at Tottenham
- “Unbelievable”- Super Eagles-eligible teen excited with Serie A debut in big Fiorentina win
- Nigerian players abroad: Osimhen brace; Ariyo hat-trick; Boniface, Nwakali, Dessers, Gong shine
- “I didn’t like him at all” – Napoli’s Rudi Garcia knocks Osimhen after two-goal Frosinone showing
- Watch: Super Falcons striker praises Kunle Soname over facilities put in place for Remo Stars
- Osimhen’s brace sends Khvicha-less Napoli over the line in tough Serie A opener at Frosinone
- Former Osimhen’s coach replaces Roberto Mancini as Gli Azzurri coach
- Ligue 1: Adams strikes again in Montpellier’s bashing of Lyon
- Taiwo Awoniyi: The man for football’s biggest stages, solution for Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal
- “I was touched” – Nigeria’s newest scoring sensation reveals how Norwegians moved him to tears
- Forest vs Sheffield: Awoniyi’s scoring streak sets Nigerian record in Premier League history
- Bundesliga Returns: Nigerian and Nigeria-Eligible players to watch as new season kicks off
- Nigerian players abroad: Irobiso, Awoniyi, Michael, Stephen, Ighodaro score brilliant marks
- “They’re going in a completely”- Football expert Brassel shares thought on Gift Orban replacing Harry Kane deal
- Game recognizes game- Ghanaian legend snubs Arsenal’s Partey, tips Napoli star Osimhen to win CAF Footballer of the Year
- I never wanted to join PSG– Inter Miami star Lionel Messi
- Confirmed: Ex-Flying Eagles star Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi joins Serie A club Salernitana
- Twin son of Daniel Amokachi snubs Enyimba, Kano Pillars, Bendel Insurance to join Zambia’s NAPSA stars
- I’ve known Akpom was special since he was 19- Former Arsenal chief
- Why I snubbed Premier League football to play for Ajax- Nigeria striker Akpom
- “Not quite yet” – Nottingham Forest boss gives update on Awoniyi’s fitness
- FC Köln boss reveals why Victor Boniface is a better addition to Bundesliga than Harry Kane
- “He reminds me of Victor Moses” – Neil Warnock likens Malian talent to former Chelsea midfielder
- Victor Osimhen: Napoli coach underlines major similarity between Super Eagles star and Real Madrid Legend Ronaldo
- Mathias Oyewusi sees red as Zalgiris suffer Europa League obliteration
- Bosun Lawal: Celtic sign Nigeria prospect to contract extension until 2026
- Transfers: Tottenham begin talks to sign promising Nigerian talent to replace Harry Kane
- Confirmed: Akpom tows Oliseh, Kanu’s path, completes transfer to Eredivisie giants Ajax
- ‘I’m exactly where I’m meant to be’ – Super Falcons star holds no regrets making best decision on her journey
- Nigerian striker’s vanishing act fuels transfer fire as Besiktas lurk around for Cremonese star
- Tottenham agree on personal terms with Orban, but wantaway Chelsea star remains first choice
- First lady of Nigeria host Waldrum’s Super Falcons after impressive outing at World Cup
- Al Hilal’s decision to part ways with Ighalo: A missed goal-scoring opportunity with Neymar, Neves, Koulibaly signing
- Austin Okocha: FIFA, CAF, NFF and PSG celebrate Nigeria’s most gifted player at 50
- “He proved us wrong” – Retired French defender lauds Adams after equalling Osimhen, Okocha record
- NFF president Ibrahim Gusau assures timely payment of Super Falcons’ World Cup earnings
- “I’m not really happy” – Record-equalling Nigerian striker reveals frustration despite TOTW display
- Meet Samu Omorodion: Granada’s rising star set to take over La Liga after Samu Chukwueze’s departure to AC Milan
- Watch: South Sudan U-20 star Joseph Loro spotted in Lagos ahead of transfer deal with Sporting Lagos
- Akpom to get iconic Ajax jersey worn by Barcelona great Johan Cruyff
- Kanu launches new foundation to sponsor girl child to USA
- Austin Okocha: Celebrating Nigeria’s most gifted footballer at 50
- NPFL unveils new kickoff dates amidst App development and stadium trials
- Chuba Akpom: Middlesbrough accept Ajax bid for Nigeria striker
- Ligue 1: Zakarian unhappy with defensive flaws that undermine Akor Adams’ brace for Montpellier
- Nigerians abroad: Chukwueze, Adams, Oguns, Okpara, Nuradeen, Onuegbu unleash brilliance
- Ligue 1: Akor Adams announces presence with big performance in Montpellier’s opener against Le Havre
- ‘We need to discuss with the player’- Italian manager gives verdict on Iheanacho’s links with Everton and Nottingham Forest
- WATCH: Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu at Emirates watching Saka, Aina and Awoniyi in Arsenal Vs Nott’m Forest game
- Watch: ‘I’m with my guy’– Nottingham Forest’s Emmanuel Dennis spotted with Otedola’s daughter
- Nigerians abroad: Boniface, Dele-Bashiru strike gold in Germany, Turkey; Iwobi, Awoniyi dazzle in defeats
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The silent danger that took Samuel Okwaraji and Marc-Vivien Foé, a symptom of Eriksen’s incident
- Watch: Video of Barcelona Femeni forward Oshoala ‘training in Mushin’ with Atletico Madrid jersey goes viral
- Nigerians abroad: Osimhen, Ujah, Olayinka hit targets in Italy, Germany, Serbia; Moffi, Ogude shine
- Lens, Middlesbrough reach N11 billion agreement for award-winning Super Eagles prospect
- Nigerian players abroad: Iwobi denied by Fulham; Boniface opens Leverkusen goal account
- We want him – Director of Saudi League, Emenalo asks Osimhen to quit Napoli for Al-Hilal
- ‘He went through a stormy development’ – former Oranje captain reflects on Bassey’s unsuccessful time at Ajax
- ‘He and his team’- Could Vrancken’s regular talks with Southampton’s Onuachu bring him back to Genk?
- Montpellier new boy Adams speaks on comparison with Chelsea target, admiration for Super Eagles legend
- Rising through challenges: 26 key facts about Nottingham and Super Eagles’ Taiwo Awoniyi
- Samuel Okwaraji: What you never knew about the gifted Nigerian footballer
- ‘If he was my own brother’- Ogenyi Onazi offers clear advice on Osimhen’s transfer to Al-Hilal from Napoli
- Nottingham Forest: Steve Cooper explains why Taiwo Awoniyi didn’t start against Arsenal
- Big money move: Onyekuru dumps Adana Demirspor to join Saudi Arabian club
- Transfers: Odion Ighalo is set to square off against Mane, Ronaldo, Benzema, others in Saudi league return
- 24-year-old Super Eagles winger joins Al Arabi
- Michelle Alozie’s mismatched boots: How Super Falcons defender draws inspiration from ex-Manchester City forward
- Michelle Alozie: Molecular Biologist turn Super Falcons star reveals crush on Everton star
- “This never lies”- Chelsea’s Didier Drogba delivers powerful message to young Nigerians who wants to emulate Osimhen, Okocha, Kanu, others
- Joseph Loro: Sporting Lagos target set to arrive in Lagos to complete transfer
- Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen’s family leans towards Al-Hilal’s record-breaking deal
- Victor Osimhen: Chelsea, PSG and Man United target reveals music rituals that inspire his winning mindset
- New songs for ritual: Olamide who ‘inspires’ Napoli’s Osimhen celebrates Al Hilal target in new ‘Unruly’ album
- Sporting Lagos set to beat RB Salzburg to sign 19-year-old South Sudanese midfielder
- Ola Aina pokes fun at AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori for snubbing Nigeria to play for England
- How to spot fake agents in football
- Orban gives Tottenham reason to hasten bid after perfect hattrick performance for five-star Gent
- Watch: Waldrum’s Falcons depart Australia following FIFA Women’s World Cup exit
- Gift Orban benched in Vanhaezebrouck’s squad rotation raises eyebrows amid Tottenham links
- The Gift Orban conundrum: Will KAA Gent relent or will the Nigerian prodigy prevail?
- Transfer: One-time Ligue 1 champions make £8m bid to tempt Chuba Akpom away from Middlesbrough
- Report: Osimhen could return for Napoli’s Serie A opener against Frosinone
- “He’s very expensive” – Genk’s director weighs prospects of move for free-scoring Super Eagles star
- Solomon Agbalaka: Nigeria Under-20 World Cup star joins top Russian club despite UEFA ban
- Samuel Chukwueze: Super Eagles star reveals real reason he chose Milan despite Arsenal, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich interest
- FUS Rabat: Moroccan side secure the services of twenty-year-old Nigerian defender
- Victor Osimhen: Why Super Eagles star might miss Napoli’s first game against Frosinone revealed
- FIFA Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons star defends Chelsea forward James after Red Card saga
- “I promise to learn”- Reece James’ sister reacts to Alozie’s Red card saga in England’s World Cup victory over Nigeria
- ‘Pay them’- Ighalo, Osimhen, Anichebe rally behind Super Falcons over NFF’s payment saga
- Transfers: Leicester’s Ndidi seeks advice from ex-Super Eagles stars on Fenerbahce’s interest
- Ola Aina: Nottingham Forest full back speaks on life in Italy and playing against Cristiano Ronaldo
- Nigeria-eligible defender: Ex-Arsenal player joins Derrick Abu and Aribo at Southampton
- Lauren James’ reaction after red card on Alozie revealed by Lucy Bronze and Coach Wiegman
- Father Vs Son: Veteran Nigerian goalkeeper squares up against son in pre-season tournament
- Sensational debut: Samuel Chukwueze shines as AC Milan lift Berlusconi Trophy
- Nigeria 0-0 (2-4 pen) England: Super Falcons tamed by Three Lionesses at the FIFA Women’s World Cup
- FIFA approves nationality switch of German-born defender to represent Nigeria
- FIFA Women’s World Cup: “We made a statement”- Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre
- FIFA Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons exit World Cup after penalty loss to England- Player ratings
- “Just get him” – Ex-Stoke City coach charges Genk to do everything to sign Super Eagles star
- Live Commentary: England Vs Nigeria – FIFA Women’s World Cup
- Contract talks: Napoli prepares two clauses for Osimhen to safeguard interests from Al Hilal, PSG, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and others
- Actual Situation: Victor Osimhen interested in Al Hilal move, agreed personal terms with Saudi club but Napoli holding out for more
- FIFA Women’s World Cup: Asisat Oshoala’s father reacts to daughter’s celebration against Australia
- Nigeria v England – Match preview as Super Falcons seek historic QF ticket at FIFA Women’s World Cup
- Transfers: Tottenham eye promising Nigerian young talent to replace Harry Kane
- Transfer expert confirms Tottenham’s interest to sign Nigerian promising youngster as Harry Kane’s replacement
- Saudi Pro League: Al-Fayha eyes Super Eagles winger with lucrative offer, joining Anthony Nwakaeme as teammates
- WATCH: Victor Boniface’s brilliant debut goal for Bayer Leverkusen against West Ham
- West Ham could resume pursuit of Super Eagles speedster this summer
- Breakthrough in talks as Napoli agree three-year contract extension with Nigerian star
- Al-Hilal return with record salary package for award-winning Super Eagles star
- Women’s World Cup: Africa’s Best XI (group stage) – Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Morocco stars shine
- Michael Beale: Rangers boss confirms Super Eagles’ Dessers and Balogun in squad for league opener
- Watch: Detailed video of why Victor Osimhen wears a protective mask resurface
- Chuba Akpom: hot Nigeria striker reveals plans amidst Crystal Palace and Everton links
- Report: Sheffield United enter race to sign 28-goal Nigerian star
- Ex-Super Falcons goalkeeper’s bold prediction: Chiamaka Nnadozie holds the key to Nigeria’s goalkeeping future
- Boavista President rubbishes talks of Super Eagles star’s transfer to Porto
- Magical Morocco join Nigeria’s Super Falcons, South Africa in R16 after sending Germany out of the World Cup
- ‘Nigeria play a very different style’- Ex-Arsenal and England star warns Lioness ahead of Super Falcons clash
- Eintracht Frankfurt set to sign Karim Adeyemi’s Nigerian-eligible teammate
- Josh Maja’s surprising move to West Brom: A questionable career decision?
- Mavlon striker Salem Fago joins Croatian club Istra 1961 on three-year deal
- Kanu Nwankwo: A timeless legend – Reminding both old and new generations
- A fateful encounter: How Esther Okoronkwo and Michelle Alozie made it to the Super Falcons’ team
- Genk’s rising star Tolu under fire as ex-coach slams ‘big baby’ attitude in ugly Balotelli comparison ahead of make-or-break UEFACL qualifier
- Ola Aina: Nottingham Forest boss hails Super Eagles star after debut in friendly game
- “The beginning of greater heights”- Super midfield engine elated with FIFA Women’s World Cup run
- Super Eagles sensation Samuel Chukwueze set to win first AC Milan title on debut
- FIFA Women’s World Cup: R16 locked in! Super Falcons to battle European Queens for Quarterfinal spot
- Osimhen to Al-Hilal: Why Napoli star might shut the door on Saudi’s big money move
- Toni Payne: The Super Falcons’ ‘Messi’, sibling of American soccer player and Paris Saint-Germain defender
- FIFA Women’s World Cup: Gift Monday– Super Falcons’ star reacts to maiden appearance at showpiece
- FIFA Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons break records in impressive Group B outing