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- Elijah Adebayo makes Premier League history with Luton Town in memorable win at Everton
- Super Eagles coach José Peseiro gives his verdict on Portugal’s Seleção; backs Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Martínez
- Watch: Moment Ronaldo’s favourite fan struggles to pronounce Samuel Chukwueze’s name
- Super Eagles coach Peseiro tips better-than-Mbappe Osimhen to end up at Manchester United or Real Madrid
- Report: Guadiola’s Manchester City are set to compete for Victor Boniface to rival Haaland
- Nigerians abroad: Nnadozie, Anih, Akpeyi, Ugen show top quality in France, Czech, South Africa, Latvia
- PSG legend Okocha happy to see Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface join Osimhen, Awoniyi in Super Eagles
- NPFL opening day fixtures: Naija Super 8 winners emerge as dark horse
- Kylian Mbappe: PSG forward reveals travel playlist featuring Nigerian super star’s hit
- “Be Professional”–Italian journalist shades Victor Osimhen over Napoli TikTok video saga
- Saudi King Cup: Super Eagles star Ighalo nets again for Al Wehda
- “I’ve seen both of his games”– Turkish manager tips Onuachu to score 20 goals for Trabzonspor
- Alex Iwobi: Former Everton and Watford manager backs Super Eagles star to be a hit at Fulham
- Napoli TikTok saga: Top five clubs previously vying to sign Osimhen
- Watch: Cameroonian football fans pay tribute to late Nigerian artist Mohbad
- Victor Osimhen: Napoli release statement on viral TikTok video
- Nigerians abroad: Osimhen lifts troubled Napoli; Chukwueze, Yahaya, Ighalo star in club wins
- WAFCON qualifiers: Nigeria know playoff opponents after Liberia and Cape Verde serve 5-goal thriller in Monrovia
- Beginning of the end? Victor Osimhen removes Napoli photos from Instagram amid social media controversy
- ‘I’ll walk from Munich to Belgium for this player’ – Bayern Munich legend on Super Eagles’ Victor Boniface
- “I didn’t get to move and I’m here now playing for Leicester City“–Kelechi Iheanacho
- Transfer: Catalan giants Barcelona pick interest in revived Leicester City star
- More trouble? Napoli faces legal threats over TikTok video mocking Victor Osimhen
- Fine for Osimhen? Napoli make decision on penalty for Super Eagles striker after Garcia row
- Nigeria/Benin surge past Senegal, Egypt, Botswana in bid for 2027 AFCON hosting rights
- How I earned my spot at Arsenal among legends like Kanu, Bergkamp, and more”– Reveals Thierry Henry
- ‘To compete’ – Super Eagles star sends warning to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool ahead of Carabao Cup tie
- Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface joins Bayern Munich, Stuttgart stars in TOTW
- Lookman joins Dimarco, Inter Milan’s Calhanoglu and other standout player in Serie A team of week
- Victor Osimhen’s struggles at Napoli: A complicated tale of form and expectations
- Unlucky day! Super Eagles uncapped star shown marching order in Gent’s Pro League win against Eupen
- ‘Was there any difference between Theo Bair this afternoon and Cyriel Dessers’ – Motherwell legend slams Rangers striker
- Belgian Pro League: Super Eagles’ uncapped star bags two-match suspension after seeing red in Gent’s win against Eupen
- Lookman hails ‘very important’ victory as Atalanta climbs over Napoli in Serie A standings
- Serie A: Napoli captain calls Victor Osimhen out after altercation with Rudi Garcia
- Rudi Garcia reacts to Osimhen’s dissent in Napoli’s draw at Bologna
- Dele-Bashiru’s late strike seals victory for Hatayspor despite Onuachu’s outstanding display
- Ademola Lookman praises ‘intelligent’ Belgian star after Atalanta’s victory
- Nigerian players abroad: Simon, Tanko, Ayinde, Ujah, Abiama, Eze, Okuola, paint Europe with goals
- NPFL champions Enyimba beat Liverpool, AC Milan to the signing of Real Madrid-loving wonderkid
- Lookman’s brilliance helps Atalanta past tough Cagliari
- Zero to hero! Dressers’ first Premiership strike seals win for Rangers against Motherwell
- Poor Victor Osimhen misses big chance to get Napoli closer to high-flying Inter Milan, AC Milan
- Official: Gifted Nigerian youngsters Oyinlola, Usani move to Madrid to join La Liga Academy
- Eintracht Frankfurt target Super Eagles uncapped star as replacement for Kolo Muani
- Nigerian players abroad: Ighalo, Fatai, Nwakaeme, Onyekuru make crucial impacts in club victories
- ‘He won’t come as a gift’ – Frankfurt sporting director reacts to transfer speculation linking Orban to Eagles
- Ligue 1: Moffi fails to replicate PSG performance at Monaco despite Balogun’s horror show
- “I was stupid”- Premiership-winning coach admits he passed up chance to sign Boniface
- EPL: Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina face tough challenge as Manchester City prevails against Nottingham Forest
- Samuel Chukwueze: AC Milan boss names two areas of improvement for Super Eagles winger ahead of Verona clash
- UCL: Victor Osimhen stays positive despite recent goal drought for Napoli
- Boniface, Ogbu join Xhaka, Sporting Lisbon’s Coates and other standout players in Europa League team of week
- ‘ It’s your turn’ – Adams aims to emulate Ex-Super Eagles star John Utaka’s legendary status at Montpellier
- Super Eagles star is the highest-rated Leicester City player on EA FC 24
- Jose Mourinho’s assistant at Chelsea, Porto, takes charge of Zimbabwe’s Warriors ahead of Super Eagles clash
- ‘Took a big hit’– Gent boss Vanhaezebrouck gives update on Gift Orban’s injury
- West Brom’s Josh Maja faces lengthy spell on sidelines due to ankle injury
- Europa League: Boniface produces magic for Leverkusen again; Ogbu on target for Slavia Prague
- West Brom’s Josh Maja faces lengthy spell on sidelines due to ankle injury
- Victor Osimhen: Super Eagles star bags another award after Napoli UCL win at Braga
- Vincent Enyeama’s UCL scoring feat remembered as Lazio’s Ivan Provedel scores against Atletico Madrid
- Bayer Leverkusen includes Super Eagles striker in Europa League squad
- ‘Two seasons in Arabia are worth more than ten in Europe’ – Jose Peseiro on Napoli’s Osimhen
- Nigerians in the UCL: Chukwueze fires blanks with AC Milan; Yusuf, Ejuke helpless in Antwerp’s mauling at Barcelona
- Moffi joins Hummels, Barcelona’s Lewandowski and other standout players in Europe team of week
- Napoli set to reward Super Eagles’ Osimhen with new contract salary increment
- Watch: Fans mobbed Ronaldo’s Al Nassr team bus ahead of AFC Champions League tie in Iran
- Moses Simon: Spanish midfielder, French stars applaud as Super Eagles ace ends 10-month goal drought
- Terem Moffi: The rise of a “Mr. Nobody” who upstaged PSG, provoked Mbappé, and settled a score with Qatar
- Super Falcons in second round? Sao Tome and Principe reportedly withdraw from 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Qualifiers
- OGC Nice’s Terem Moffi throws jab at PSG’s Kylian Mbappé as feud escalates after thrilling Ligue 1 showdown
- West Brom boss Corberan shares update on Maja after injury scare at Bristol City
- Statistical dominance: Boniface’s impact for Leverkusen against Bayern Munich in Bundesliga tie
- “World class stuff” – Ex-Juventus and Ajax star hails OGC Nice’s Moffi after excellent display vs Mbappe’s PSG
- Paul Onuachu clarifies early exit in Trabzonspor vs. Besiktas game
- Super Eagles’ Iwobi breaks curse with Fulham’s win against Luton Town
- Super Eagles star Terem Moffi joins PSG ace Kylian Mbappe in Ligue 1 TOTW
- I’m a bit like Bergkamp- Nigeria star Akpom reveals admiration for Arsenal legend
- Super Eagles and OGC Nice star Terem Moffi in Real Madrid’s sights as Kylian Mbappe deal remains uncertain
- VIDEO: Moses Simon’s stunning strike helps Nantes defeat Clermont Foot
- Transfer: Chelsea still interested in Napoli’s Ballon d’Or nominee, Victor Osimhen
- Ndidi shortlisted alongside Premier League stars in Bayern Munich’s top targets for new defensive midfielder
- Onuachu makes scoring debut for Trabzonspor in win against Besiktas
- Nigerians abroad: Iwobi, Nnadozie, Ajibade, Oshoala contribute to club wins; Osimhen, Chukwueze struggle
- Tosin, Balogun trade goals for Lorient, Monaco as Super Eagles star miss Ligue 1 thriller
- Ligue 1: Nantes match-winner Moses Simon describes his stunning strike against Clermont
- Nottingham Forest star Awoniyi surprises hometown journalist with car for his birthday
- Ligue 1: Moffi magic helps Nice past PSG hurdle
- Chukwueze’s milan mauled 5-1 by Inter in the Derby della Madonnina
- Moffi is very important to us- Nice boss praises Super Eagles star after outshining Mbappe in PSG clash
- Emmanuel Dennis joins Istanbul Basaksehir on loan from Nottingham Forest with ex-Man City forward’s Influence
- Nigerians abroad: Moffi, Beniangba at the double; Boniface scares Bayern; Ndidi’s Foxes bruise Saints
- Harry Kane’s replacement: Why Gift Orban’s hoped-for move to Tottenham Hotspur hits obstacle
- “A great striker” – France and Bayern Munich star hails Victor Boniface after tough Leverkusen draw
- Moffi’s teammate unhappy with Super Eagles striker’s conduct in Nice’s win against PSG
- Paul Onuachu’s transfer saga: Why he did not return to Genk from Southampton
- Nigerian winger ranks above Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé in Ligue 1’s list of fastest players
- Best FIFA football awards: Ex-Nigerian football stars selected among panel of experts
- Oshoala, Ajibade headline Super Falcons list for Sao Tome and Principe fixture
- Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on alert as Ighalo fires hat-trick to boost Al Wehda’s Saudi Pro League standing
- Iheanacho and Ndidi’s goals nominated for Leicester City’s goal of the month award
- Photo: “Injured” Gift Orban resumes training with Gent ahead of Oud-Heverlee Leuven clash
- Report: Transfer guru confirms Emmanuel Dennis’ next move
- Chelsea youngster Lesley Ugochukwu aims to follow in Mikel Obi’s footsteps
- Ballon d’Or nominees, Okobi, Aiyegbeni, Onazi, others react to Desire Oparanozie’s retirement announcement
- Nigeria’s Boniface equals Haaland record, beats Kane, others to win Bundesliga Player of the Month award
- “Not a bad player”– Ex-Man United star Berbatov praises Osimhen’s ideal player choices
- “A great player”– Former Liverpool star hails Super Eagles’ Victor Boniface
- Victor Osimhen: Napoli star to battle Messi, Mbappe, Haaland for FIFA Best award
- Nottingham Forest snub Dennis, name Awoniyi, Aina, ex-Liverpool, Chelsea stars in 25-man Premier League squad
- EPL: Manchester United axe Jadon Sancho from first-team training following feud with Ten Hag
- Official: Akinkunmi Amoo completes move to join Francis Uzoho at Omonia Nicosia
- Desire Oparanozie: Super Falcons star calls time on international career at 29
- “Football has helped my life” – New Montpellier striker Akor Adams reflects on life as a footballer
- Official: Super Falcons’ Ashleigh Plumptre joins Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad Ladies Club
- ‘In Nigeria it’s one of the big clubs’ – Super Eagles-eligible player on his move to Chelsea
- Alex Iwobi: Real reason why Super Eagles star was sold by Everton on deadline day
- France boss Deschamps defends Juventus star Paul Pogba over doping test allegation
- Randy Waldrum: NFF clarifies reports on sacking of Super Falcons head coach
- “Ajax sold Antony for €95m” – Gent CEO angry Fulham-target Gift Orban is tagged overpriced
- Report: Chelsea secure secret agreement to sign Super Eagles’ Victor Osimhen ahead of 2024 transfer window
- Analysing Michael Beale’s decision: Reasons behind Leon Balogun’s omission from Rangers’ Europa League squad
- ‘I should have won’ – Ex-Chelsea star Mikel Obi claims he deserved Champions League man of the match award
- Photos: Nigeria’s music star Adekunle Gold featured in new Manchester United jersey collection
- Emmanuel Dennis set to leave Nottingham Forest with Adana Demirspor and Istanbul Basaksehir on the line
- Transfer guru provides update on Osimhen’s contract negotiations with Napoli
- ‘ I’m excited’ – Ashleigh Plumptre hints on next destination after Leicester’s exit
- ‘I wish I’d known’ – Ex-Chelsea star Mikel Obi reflects on his career
- CAF snubs Nigerian referees in 2023 AFCON officiating list
- Official: Southampton confirm departure of Super Eagles star on loan to Trabzonspor
- Super Eagles star Aina reveals the winning influence of Roma’s Mourinho, ex-Chelsea boss Conte
- Super Eagles star Aina reveals bizarre encounter with fans during his time at Torino
- Super Eagles coach Peseiro explains non-inclusion of Orban and Torunarigha against Sao Tome
- Osimhen surpasses former Super Eagles strikers Martins and Uche on Nigeria’s goalscoring chart
- Rewatch: Chukwueze’s 15-minute cameo for Super Eagles proves why he should start Milan’s Inter and Newcastle tie
- AFCON Qualifiers: Osimhen’s hat-trick, Awoniyi, Lookman and Chukwueze’s brilliance leads Nigeria to 6-0 triumph over Sao Tome
- Chelsea 4-0 Bayern Munich: Mikel Obi involved as legends pay homage to Gianluca Vialli
- Watch: Video of Ballon d’Or nominee Oshoala fluently speaking Spanish goes viral
- Gift Orban: Gent and Super Eagles newcomer expresses affection for Nigeria despite Togo links
- “This is just the beginning” – Victor Osimhen on his 2023 Ballon d’Or nomination
- Former Hertha BSC coach delighted to see Jordan Torunarigha training with Super Eagles
- 2023 Ballon d’Or nomination delights Asisat Oshoala
- Transfer expert provides update on Awoniyi’s last-ditch offer from Chelsea
- “I need to play in a big league”- Gent star Gift Orban restates desire to leave Belgium
- Ex-Super Eagles star defends Saudi Arabia’s transfer policy amidst ‘Sports washing’ accusations
- I defended against Lewandowski and Haaland – Ex-Hertha Berlin ace says Osimhen is world’s best
- 2023 AFCON qualifier: ‘I want to show my worth to fans’ – new Super Eagles invitee
- Opta’s African teams rankings: Rivers United are the best NPFL club, Enyimba 62nd in Africa
- “Germany is stricter than Nigeria”- Super Eagles new boy Torunarigha
- Osimhen, Oliseh, Okocha, and others: Top eight Nigerian stars who have earned Ballon d’Or nominations
- Daniel Jinadu: Ex-Nigeria U17, Chelsea, West Ham United goalkeeper bags First Class
- Michael Nsien: Former Nigeria U23 defender appointed as U.S.A U19 coach
- Italy is my first choice, Nigeria is the alternative – Atalanta-owned defender
- Chelsea’s reported interest in Nottingham’s Awoniyi: The actual situation
- NPFL: Bendel Insurance debunk Tanimu’s move to Spanish club
- Taiwo Awoniyi: Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest ace nominated for August Premier League POTM award
- Davido celebrates Osimhen and Oshoala’s Balon d’Or nominations
- Turkey’s Trabzonspor beat Saudi’s Al-Taee to signing of Premier League-based Super Eagles star
- “He’s complete”- Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso showers encomiumus on Boniface
- Bright Osayi-Samuel convinced to stay at Fenerbahce amid Premier League desire
- Noah Atubolu: Freiburg’s Nigeria-eligible star withdraws from Germany U21 team ahead of Ukraine, Kosovo games
- AFCONQ: How things stand for former winners Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Egypt, South Africa on the road to Ivory Coast 2023
- Confirmed: Victor Osimhen set to battle, Saka, Messi, Haaland, Mbappe, De Bruyne, other for Ballon d’Or Award
- WATCH: Super Eagles first training session in Uyo
- “My idol” – Pellegatti claims Milan are interested in Nigeria’s third-best scorer in Ligue 1 history
- Transfers: Southampton’s Onuachu set to join Ahmed Musa, Osayi-Samuel, Omeruo in Turkey
- Fulham FC reveal Alex Iwobi’s shirt number after joining from Everton
- Ex-Manchester United manager claims Qatar 2022 World Cup was fixed for Messi to win
- Two players of Nigerian descent, Leverkusen’s Boniface and Freiburg’s Atubolu up for Bundesliga award
- Ukraine-Russia conflict: Okocha, Kanu turn down invite to Tsymbalar’s “blasphemous” memorial match
- WATCH: Osimhen bags haul as Nigeria demolish Sao Tome and Principe in first leg of AFCON Qualifier
- Manchester United’s Antony dropped from Brazil squad amid abuse allegations
- “I didn’t know which position I would play at the World cup”- Super Falcons star Payne
- Osayi-Samuel celebrates first Fenerbahce goal with Okocha-like dance
- Super Eagles new boy Victor Boniface’s stunning solo goal named among Bundesliga’s best
- ‘Even if Onuachu returned’–Arokodare expresses joy over Genk signing during winter transfer
- ‘A lot of offensive message’– Arokodare clarifies celebration in tense Genk vs. Anderlecht clash
- French Ligue 1: Akor Adams fires blank as Montpellier lose to Lille
- “I want to create memories like uncle Jay-Jay Okocha”- Fulham star Alex Iwobi
- French Ligue 1: Terem Moffi on target as OGC Nice defeat RC Strasbourg
- Super Eagles squad for Sao Tome clash: Boniface and Orban in; Osimhen unshaken; Musa missing
- Summer transfer disappointments: Top Seven Nigerian football stars who missed out on moves
- “Complete player” – Ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid star hails Victor Boniface after Bundesliga brace
- Nigeria’s best tackler at the World Cup powers Benfica to Super Cup SF triumph over Sporting Braga
- Italian media harshly knocks Victor Osimhen following Napoli’s Serie A loss to Lazio
- Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as he scores his 850th career goal in Al Nassr victory
- Watch: Joao Felix mesmerizes Barcelona fans with dazzling ball skills in unveiling
- Messi or Ronaldo: Austin Jay Jay Okocha reveals why he ‘prefers’ Inter Miami forward over Al-Nassr star
- Premier League: Awoniyi shines as Nottingham claim away victory against Chelsea
- The new sheriff in town! Boniface strikes again as five-star Leverkusen demolish Darmstadt
- Bundesliga: Boniface matches record set by Man City’s Haaland after impressive start with Leverkusen
- Chukwueze helps Pioli reach Ancelotti heights for Milan after victory over Mourinho’s Roma
- NPFL winners Enyimba face Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in African Football League debut
- Transfer deadline day: Top five Nigerian players to still make club switch
- Reports–Genk in talks with Southampton over late transfer for Paul Onuachu
- Frank Onyeka’s Brentford sign eighteen-year-old defender from Nasarawa United on loan
- Nigeria vs Sao Tome and Principe: Bayer Leverkusen confirms Victor Boniface’s call-up for AFCON qualifiers
- “We’re not scared of Osimhen” – Union Berlin Sporting Director sends message to Napoli
- Transfer deadline day: Onuachu set to join Metz on loan from Southampton