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- Gift Orban stuns with humble gesture, hands Man of the Match award to Lacazette
- Bruno Labbadia and NFF’s comedy of errors: When a coach appointment becomes an ‘announce first, think later’ affair
- Trophies don’t pay bills – Nigeria and PSG great Okocha weighs in on Osimhen’s Chelsea transfer dilemma
- Osimhen’s forced move attempt backfires as Napoli respond with punishment
- “It didn’t make sense” – Luis Enrique takes subtle dig at Napoli’s price tag for Osimhen after failed transfer
- Photo: Chelsea target Hafiz Umar Ibrahim joins Stade Reims
- Victor Osimhen to Chelsea boosted as Al Ahli’s alternative Ivan Toney prepares for medical
- Victor Osimhen’s transfer saga ends as Nigeria star rejects Chelsea’s offer, set to remain in Napoli
- “Son of a praying mother” – Super Eagles invitee reacts to inclusion in Bruno Labbadia’s first squad
- Revealed: How iconic Nigerian fighter influenced Liverpool star Mo Salah’s viral goal celebration
- Report: Chelsea take major step in Victor Osimhen transfer amid Saudi Arabia interest
- Official: French club Lille sign Nigerian teen sensation Ayodele from Beyond Limits Academy
- Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta return: Does it end his PSG transfer hopes?
- What Nottingham Forest coach Espirito Santo said after Taiwo Awoniyi’s costly penalty miss
- After dumping Germany for Nigeria, Super Eagles star is set for Bundesliga return with Borussia Mönchengladbach keen
- Ademola Lookman rejoins full training at Atalanta amid PSG, Arsenal transfer links
- Nigeria set to miss out as England name Chelsea star for Republic of Ireland, Finland ties
- “He is a fantastic player” – Mikel Obi shares advice on Sterling-Sancho swap deal
- “An upgrade compared to others” – Nigeria’s all-time Bundesliga topscorer thumbs up Labbadia for Super Eagles
- Stanley Nwabali shuns transfer talks, pens new three year deal with Chippa United
- Nigerian stars abroad: Simy, Oduoye, Ndidi open season account in Italy, Venezuela, England
- Asisat Oshoala on target against her former club as Bay FC fall to 5-2 defeat
- “You can’t feed your family with trophy”- 2013 AFCON winning Super Eagles striker advises Victor Osimhen amid Chelsea, Saudi Arabia links
- Serie A: Super Eagles star with 28 career goals becomes a free agent after parting ways with Udinese
- “I’m not a big Jackson fan” – Ex-Watford star urges Chelsea to prioritise Victor Osimhen over Ivan Toney
- Chelsea beaten? Victor Osimhen tempted by new N53 billion Al Ahli salary as Super Eagles star takes in Brown Ideye’s advice
- Paul Onuachu’s move to Trabzonspor to be completed by weekend – Report
- WATCH: Falconets fall as Lomeli’s strike lifts Mexico past Nigeria ahead of FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia
- Ndah, Osimhen, Awoniyi in; Musa, Awaziem out: Labbadia okays 23-man squad for Benin and Rwanda clash
- Inside NFF’s surprising choice: Why Bruno Labbadia was chosen over Herve Renard and Janne Andersson
- Bruno Labbadia: 10 top things to know about Nigeria Super Eagles’ new head coach
- “We won five of six” – Danjuma assures Nigeria’s Falconets are prepared for Colombia 2024 despite tough Mexico test
- Super Eagles’ new coach Bruno Labbadia receives 40-man list ahead of Benin, Rwanda AFCONQ ties
- NPFL: Nyima Nwagua jets out to Saudi Arabia from Rivers United
- “Victor still has so much to do in Europe” – Osimhen’s agent shuts down Al Hilal rumours
- WATCH: Nigeria’s best ten performers at the weekend – Iwobi, Simon, Dessers, Etebo shine in England, France, Scotland, Turkey
- Sven-Goran Eriksson: Ex-coach of Super Eagles duo passes away
- Ex-Golden Eaglets midfielder leaves Nigerian academy for former Swedish Allsvenskan champions
- If you score every week, I will shut up – Mikel Obi replies Nicolas Jackson
- Victor Osimhen rejects Saudi club, insists on top European club
- Report: Arsenal and Chelsea flinch as Victor Osimhen demands wages that would see him surpass Premier League’s highest earners
- “Shut your mouth” – Jackson hits back at Mikel Obi after stellar Chelsea vs Wolves performance
- Surplus to requirements? Gift Orban could exit Lyon with five days until transfer deadline
- Mikel Arteta’s recent comments fuels Arsenal’s links to Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen
- Trabzonspor set to make key move in Paul Onuachu transfer issue
- No truth in reports of Victor Osimhen’s £500,000-per-week demands from Chelsea
- Nigeria-eligible Samu Omorodion joins Zaidu Sanusi at Porto following failed Chelsea move
- “It is laden with danger” – Nigeria icon Odegbami warns Siasia to avoid Super Eagles job after FIFA ban
- WATCH: Alex Iwobi rises into Nigeria’s ten-best Premier League goal record with Fulham winner vs Ndidi’s Leicester City
- “The coach decides” – Nigeria’s Moses Simon speaks on losing Nantes captaincy to Cameroon’s Jean-Charles Castelletto
- Another ‘Agba baller’ like Oshoala will emerge in Colombia – Danjuma foresees 2024 WWC turnout
- Colombia 2024: Nigeria coach Danjuma confident Falconets can clinch first U-20 Women’s World Cup title
- Why I want Super Eagles job – Former Sweden boss Janne Andersson
- Essien shines as Nigeria’s Edo Queens triumph over Benin’s Ainonvi to capture WAFU B title and CAF Women’s Champions League berth
- “Playing for Nigeria, the biggest dream for me” – Germany-based star with 62 career goals
- “It’s something special” – Super Eagles captain pens emotional departure message to PAOK Thessaloniki
- Ademola Lookman: Transfer guru provides update on Arsenal, Liverpool links to Nigeria & Atalanta man
- Osimhen vs Lookman: When former Super Eagles coach claimed Atalanta star is better than Napoli ace
- Forgotten Super Eagles forward returns to football five months after family scandal
- Boniface or Patrik Schick? – Xabi Alonso has his say on his preferred striker for Leverkusen’s campaign
- Napoli prioritizing transfer of former Everton star before settling Victor Osimhen’s future
- Report: Arsenal set to outpace Liverpool with €50 million plus star defender offer for Ademola Lookman
- AFCON 2025Q: Super Eagles get September date to open Uyo camp amid coaching uncertainty
- €50m, not 25! PSG misled over Ademola Lookman valuation as Atalanta offer Nigerian winger new salary
- “I took it so hard” – Genk’s Arokodare hits back at ex-Ajax star’s harsh words after 4 goals in 3 games
- Chuba Akpom could remain at Ajax despite exit talks
- “Atalanta made him important” – Former Napoli striker blasts Ademola Lookman for disrespecting UEFA Europa League winners
- Nigeria’s Falconets face tough Australia and Mexico tests ahead of U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia
- “Recognize what your own can do” – Ex-Golden Eaglets head coach urges NFF to appoint home-based tactician for the Super Eagles
- Confirmed: Kelechi Iheanacho’s La Liga status changes as Sevilla make decisive move
- Arsenal rekindle interest in Osimhen, but official offer to Napoli still in limbo
- Transfer: 18-year-old Armeer Kaka joins NK Rudeš from Ojodu City FC
- “Akinsanmiro has quality” – Juventus and Milan legend Pirlo points out one area Nigerian whizkid must improve
- Nigeria legends Okocha and Kanu to join Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea greats for Adebayor’s farewell in Lomé
- Ex-Gent star tipped to lead Super Eagles against Benin and Rwanda, despite Andersson and Ilechukwu’s prospects
- Ademola Lookman: Atalanta furious with Super Eagles star’s attitude and desire to join PSG
- “They need someone like Ivan Toney” – Ex-Super Eagles winger unsure Zirkzee will deliver for Manchester United
- Ademola Lookman: Atalanta target Fiorentina’s star as replacement amidst Nigeria winger’s potential PSG move
- Revealed: Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers rejected MLS club to stay at Rangers
- WATCH: Award-winning Afrobeats star seeks musical collaboration with Super Eagles’ Iheanacho and Ndidi
- Nigerian striker Paul Julius tragically passes away in Cyprus car accident
- Mikel Obi takes aim at Chelsea star after defeat to Manchester City
- Ademola Lookman: Is Paris Saint-Germain the right choice for the Super Eagles forward?
- The 10 best Nigerian stars of the weekend: From Boniface and Ariyo to Dessers and Sanusi
- Super Eagles star suffers fresh injury in Nottingham Forest clash, doubtful for AFCON 2025 qualifiers
- Lazio boss Marco Baroni gives verdict on Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s debut in 3-1 win over Venezia
- Victor Boniface in trouble? Super Eagles star under investigation over alleged foul gesture in Bayer Leverkusen’s Super Cup win
- PSG’s bid for Lookman falls short as Atalanta stand firm for 2024 African FOTY frontrunner
- Barau FC snaps up Salisu Yusuf as coach, leaving Siasia as sole candidate for Super Eagles local role
- PSG’s contract offer to Ademola Lookman could make him one of Europe’s highest-paid Nigerian stars
- Ademola Lookman to miss Atalanta’s first Serie A game vs Lecce amid PSG links
- Super Eagles coach: Former Sweden manager linked with vacant Nigeria role
- PSG make shock move for Ademola Lookman
- Predicting Nigeria Super Eagles 24-man squad to face Benin Republic and Rwanda
- Ah Ahli scheming to unite Arsenal target with Ademola Lookman and Riyad Mahrez in deadly front trio
- Gabriel Osho hits Taribo West mark as AJ Auxerre edge Terem Moffi-less OGC Nice
- CAF millions rain on Enugu Rangers, Remo Stars, Enyimba, and El Kanemi Warriors in African club competitions
- “My captain” – Former Watford striker reacts to Bruno Fernandes’ stunning display against Fulham
- “An absolute mess”- Ex-Super Eagles striker Mikel Obi berates Chelsea board
- Napoli eye deal for Manchester United star but pursuit hinges on Victor Osimhen’s exit as Chelsea remain poised
- “He has had a very difficult period”- Gent boss opens up on Jordan Torunarigha’s situation amid Premier League, Bundesliga links
- Daniel Bameyi set for reunion with Ladan Bosso at Bayelsa United, deal ‘still in progress’
- “I’ll need to adapt” – Lazio’s new Nigerian boy pleads for patience from the club’s fans
- FIFA Ranking: Nigeria’s Super Falcons retain pre-Olympic Games position despite poor outing in France
- NPFL: Shooting Stars midfielder Malomo kick-starts European journey, joins KF Bylis
- WATCH: Uche saves Getafe on La Liga debut; Olayinka bags brace; Otubanjo, Alfred impress in Europe’s ECL and EL
- NPFL: Rivers United goalkeeper Victor Sochima joins Tanzanian Premier League side
- Photo: Lazio’s former Brazilian star passes iconic no. 7 jersey to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- Kelechi Iheanacho could miss Sevilla’s first games of the season due to strict La Liga rule
- Does Real Madrid’s UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta put Brahim Diaz ahead of Ademola Lookman in the CAF POTY race?
- Official: Nigeria’s Babatunde Akinsola quits Spain for Portugal after signing 3-year deal with AVS
- Paul Onuachu’s transfer back on track after Trabzonspor offer player-plus-cash for Southampton star
- 19-year-old Nigerian winger set to ditch Rangers for Nottingham Forest
- “It has always been my dream to play for Nigeria” – Says Reilly ahead of U-20 WWC
- Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze claims second AC Milan trophy with excellent win over Monza
- “It will kill his career” – Victor Osimhen warned against Chelsea move
- Samson Siasia “appears willing” to take Mighty Jets job as FIFA ban draws to a close
- “It’s a disgrace” – Ex-Leeds United star slams Super Eagles coaching delay amid AFCON qualifier pressure
- “We’ll do better this time” – Ogunmodede confident as Remo Stars gear up to face Morocco’s AS FAR
- Former Nigeria Under-17 World Cup MVP completes return to England
- Victor Osimhen’s fan clash comes with ‘no consequences’, won’t affect Napoli exit amid strong Chelsea interest
- First-ever NPFL winners Mighty Jets eye Samson Siasia for head coach role as FIFA ban nears end
- Trabzonspor revive chase for Onuachu after talks with ex-Man United striker hit the blocks
- “It’s everyone’s dream” – Super Eagles duo back Nigeria to make 2026 World Cup slot, liken squad to Ghana’s golden generation
- “Nigeria isn’t second choice” – Nigerian-British Super Eagles duo reiterate Mikel Obi’s stance
- Chelsea’s Saheed Olagunju eyes first-team breakthrough with Levi Colwill as his role model
- “Nigerians gravitate towards each other” – Ola Aina and Iwobi revisit childhood memories from growing up in London
- Watch: Osimhen in another controversy after altercation with fan in Naples
- “An absolute talent” – Former Tottenham midfielder heaps praise on Okocha while discussing nostalgic career moments
- Afro Football Forum to unite African football professionals in Berlin
- Ademola Lookman: Has any Nigerian ever won the UEFA Super Cup as Atalanta battle Real Madrid?
- “We will be ready” – Europa League final hat trick hero excited to take on Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup
- Alhassan Yusuf set for MLS move: New England Revolution finalise deal, await official announcement
- “No better striker in Belgium” – Nigeria star wanted in Turkey urged to stay after Genk vs Club Brugge showing
- Nigerian attacker Gift pens new deal at reigning kings of Norway
- Official: Alhassan Yusuf pens three-year deal with New England Revolution from Antwerp
- Wooing tactics? Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen sends message to Chelsea’s failed transfer target Samu Omorodion
- Ademola Lookman: Has any Nigerian ever won the UEFA Super Cup as Atalanta battle Real Madrid?
- “He’s a different beast”- Southampton boss Russell Martin makes shock admission about Paul Onuachu amid exit talks
- Confirmed: Club name change, not a transfer – Super Eagles defender remains as Ihefu FC becomes Singida Black Stars
- Nigerian players abroad: Iwuala, Dessers, Osawe, Maja on target in Kuwait, Scotland, Germany, England
- “We have to help him” – Ghana star Mohammed Salisu on Monaco’s new Nigerian signing
- Transfer: Udinese block potential Maduka move to another Serie A club
- La Liga dark horse eyeing move for Brentford’s Frank Onyeka
- Alhassan Yusuf set for Major League Soccer: Medicals, fee, and deadline details
- WATCH: Nigeria’s Ucheibe bags brilliant brace to power Benfica past Sevilla in seven-goal thriller
- “She still wants me to study”- AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze reveals surprising profession his mother wanted him to ditch football for
- Former Nigeria U-17 left-back joins Austrian side LASK
- Watch: Afrobeats star Odumodublvck links up with Victor Boniface before Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen game
- Nigeria champions Rangers bag N200 million sleeve sponsorship deal with Nortra Tractors
- WATCH: “Your home always” – Spain’s Granada celebrate Nigeria’s goal-king with heartfelt gesture
- Official: Debrecen’s best player Ojediran becomes fourth Nigerian to join Ligue 1’s RC Lens
- Transfer: Tolu Arokodare ‘has no dealings with Turkey’ amid hot links with Trabzonspor from Genk
- “Amazing career” – Mikel Obi reflects on Chelsea glory despite missing African FOTY award
- AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze shares advice he got from Sweden great Ibrahimovic, speaks on Euro winner Morata
- Super Eagles coach: Is Mali’s Eric Chelle better than Nigeria’s best of Oliseh, Siasia, and Amuneke?
- Newcastle sign 21-year-old Nigeria-eligible striker from Sheffield United
- Nigeria: Katsina United relieved as FIFA lifts transfer ban
- Samuel Chukwueze reveals 15 words Paulo Fonseca said to inspire his newly-found form at AC Milan
- “Are you sure you don’t want to come?” – Chukwueze dreams of Osimhen at Milan
- Champions! Ebuka, Amadi, and Awujoola lift Egyptian League Cup with Ceramica Cleopatra FC
- Chelsea still in race for Victor Osimhen despite Omorodion’s transfer
- Nigeria’s Serie A goal-king dethroned by Victor Osimhen rejects transfer to the Middle East
- “What do you mean?”- Balogun rises to Cyriel Dessers amid doubts over his proficiency
- Ademola Lookman predicted to win African FOTY over Mohamed Salah and Brahim Diaz
- “I know” – Troost-Ekong’s previous comments on Osimhen’s next club revive buzz amid transfer saga
- “I almost killed myself when my wife left” – Ex-Super Eagles star opens up about post-retirement struggles
- Former Real Madrid B star urges NFF to appoint new Super Eagles coach before 2025 AFCON qualifiers
- Chelsea in pole position to sign Nigeria-eligible striker currently playing in the Paris Olympics
- WATCH: Emile Smith Rowe dedicates his first Fulham goal to Super Eagles duo
- Hervé Renard exits role as France Women’s coach: Three reasons he won’t be next Super Eagles coach
- Chelsea close books on Osimhen, agree personal terms with Nigeria-eligible striker
- Peter Olayinka’s transfer saga: Nigeria star returns to Red Star Belgrade training after blocked Slavia Prague move
- Watch: Rema schools Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Balde in the art of Azaman dance
- Gift Orban makes case for himself at Lyon after brace in pre-season friendly against Union Berlin
- Transfer: Former Salernitana manager keen on reuniting with Super Eagles captain in Dubai
- Sadiq Umar could be in hot soup at Real Sociedad after cryptic social media post
- AI predicts Kelechi Iheanacho expected goal returns at Sevilla ahead of next season
- Victor Osimhen: Arsenal offer more to Napoli than PSG for Nigeria striker in latest twist to transfer saga
- Alex Iwobi helps Fulham to flying start in first pre-season game against Benfica
- Nnamdi Collins: German legend Miroslav Klose pushing to get Frankfurt’s Nigerian youngster to Nuremberg
- Formerly on the books of PSG, Meshack Ubochioma joins Dundee United
- Odion Ighalo speaks on the sacrifice he made to join Manchester United
- Kelechi Iheanacho: New Sevilla forward reveals the story behind the ‘Senior Man’ nickname”
- Italy or England? Super Eagles star to decide as Bologna, Torino join race for West Ham target
- Confirmed: Ex-Portsmouth star eyes Flying Eagles coaching role as Ladan Bosso’s tenure ends
- U20 Women’s World Cup: Danjuma unveils Nigeria’s strategy against Korea Republic, Germany, Venezuela
- “He gave me my first assist” – Nigeria’s Iheanacho reveals the Spain legend he can’t wait to meet in Sevilla
- Transfer: 2020 Super Eagles invitee wanted in Germany
- Forgotten Super Eagles combative midfielder completes transfer to Turkish club
- Victor Osimhen: Napoli and Chelsea frustrated by stalemate over Super Eagles striker
- “I’m happy to be here” – Super Falcons-eligible midfielder joins Birmingham City on loan from Chelsea
- “Fake news” – Ex-Super Eagles captain Mikel debunks reports claiming he belittled 2018 Ballon d’Or winner
- Real Madrid’s nemesis! Samuel Chukwueze continues brilliant run to help AC Milan claim big win over Spanish giants
- Iheanacho, Ejuke, and the 10 most significant Nigerian transfers of the summer so far
- Victor Osimhen adds a touch of blue heart to Napoli’s 98th-year celebrations
- Report: No truth to claims of Malian coach Éric Chelle taking over Super Eagles
- Paris 2024 Olympics: What Japan’s coach said following his side’s victory over Nigeria