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- “Such a wonderful tournament” – Ex-Super Eagles captain hits back at Jamie Carragher after AFCON statement
- Super Eagles suffer big blow as key player gets knocked out of World Cup Qualifiers
- WATCH: Beyond Limits’ equaliser steals show as Flamingos hit 17th friendly goal ahead of South Africa clash
- One in, one out: Super Eagles defender nears full fitness as World Cup Qualifier beckons
- South Africa head coach wary of Chelle’s Nigeria ahead of March World Cup Qualifiers
- “Nigeria has a new coach”- Ex-Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr sends message to Eric Chelle
- Ex-Everton skipper backs Nigeria’s Super Eagles to shine under Eric Chelle ahead of Rwanda, Zimbabwe
- Sevilla coach Garcia Pimienta shares Akor Adams update ahead of Rayo Vallecano clash
- Cyriel Dessers hits brace for Rangers in six-goal thriller at Kilmarnock
- Nigeria winger Moses Simon one goal away from 30-year Nantes record in Ligue 1
- Nigerian youngster knocking on Super Eagles doors misses out on award to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal
- Nigerian forward makes comeback at Sevilla after one-month injury lay-off
- Nigeria & Nantes’ Moses Simon joins OGC Nice and Le Havre stars as Ligue 1’s perfect penalty takers
- Mikel and Drogba: Ex-Chelsea stars stand with Jose Mourinho amidst “racist” scuffle with Galatasaray
- “Too much quality” – South Africa’s Broos backs Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles to fire past Rwanda, Zimbabwe
- New Rangers boss makes bold claim about Cyriel Dessers
- Super Eagles star stands tall against ex-Arsenal man Giroud but Colorado Rapids exit Concacaf Champions Cup
- Mo Salah: Liverpool want explosive Super Eagles star to replace Egyptian maestro
- 2025 U20 AFCON: Nigeria’s presence worries South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco, says World Cup finalist
- Nigeria v Benin Republic: West African rivals stand between Super Falcons and 2026 WAFCON qualification
- Dortmund boss lauds Nigeria-eligible Chukwuemeka after brief cameo against Union Berlin
- Nigeria vs South Africa: Flamingos playing catch-up as Bantwana ramp up World Cup preparations
- “Respect” – How Super Eagles captain hit back at Liverpool hero Carragher over AFCON snide comments
- Real Sociedad eye Umar Sadiq’s return from Valencia as key to Luis Suárez transfer
- “I love Galatasaray”- Victor Osimhen sends message to potential suitors after Fenerbahce draw
- Iwobi sets end of season goal with Fulham
- Official: Nigeria international Okoronkwo leaves China for Canada to join AFC Toronto
- Will Nottingham Forest renew Ola Aina’s contract following Newcastle error?
- Egypt out, Cote d’Ivoire in: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles set to face Baby Elephants ahead of U20 AFCON
- Our ting different – Tems celebrates San Diego’s maiden MLS win days after Arsenal Emirates visit
- “We are all professionals”- What Atalanta boss Gasperini said about Ademola Lookman after Empoli brace
- Record Premier League goalscorer weighs in on Lookman-Gasperini situation
- 72-cap Super Eagles forward set to become French citizen
- Nigeria’s finest on Sunday: Lookman, Simon, Ogbu, Dele-Bashiru, Orban take top spot
- Federation Cup: Ahmed Musa’s Kano Pillars win, Amunike’s first Heartland trophy, penalty heartbreak in Lagos
- WATCH: Gift Orban scores to earn vital point for Hoffenheim against VfB Stuttgart
- 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: 39-cap Super Eagles star at risk of missing Rwada, Zimbabwe games
- Balogun, Dessers set to get new coach as Philippe Clement faces sack at Rangers
- “Gasperini overreacted” – Nigeria great Okocha joins Samuel Eto’o in Lookman’s defence
- WATCH: Lookman fires back at Gasperini with double against Empoli
- Newcastle United pick interest in another Super Eagles star
- Nottingham Forest boss provides Taiwo Awoniyi injury update ahead of Newcastle clash
- Penalty king! Nigeria Super Eagles target sets Bundesliga record as Freiburg thrash Bremen
- Samuel Chukwueze loses hope in Conceicao, set for AC Milan exit – Report
- Ex-Poland star urges Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri to snub England for Nigeria’s Super Eagles
- Drama in Atalanta: Gasperini makes big decision amid fallout with Ademola Lookman
- Lookman feud: Atalanta boss Gasperini ready to resign as Napoli and Juventus eye Nigerian star
- Leave! – Nigerian midfielder who played in Italy sends strong message to Osimhen and Lookman
- Nigerians in Europa League: Durosinmi’s Plzen, Dele-Bashiru’s Lazio, Dessers’ Rangers face tricky last-16 ties
- Liverpool weigh up £60m offer for Super Eagles star as Luis Diaz exit links grow
- Rafiu Durosinmi: What Plzen boss said about ex-Eintracht Frankfurt target after Europa League masterpiece
- Alonso gives Tella injury update ahead of Holstein Kiel trip
- “I want that” – Southampton boss sends strong message to Onuachu, Aribo, ahead of Brighton clash
- Ex-Real Madrid striker advises Valencia coach to bench Sadiq Umar for 7-goal Spanish star
- Nigerians in the UCL: Onyedika, Akpom, Boniface, others learn last-16 foes as Real Madrid draw Atletico
- Not Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks or GSW: Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala reveals love for NBA team
- Tim Sparv recalls Paul Onuachu’s dressing room dance after Midtjylland’s famous win over Man United
- Ademola Lookman: Italy and Juventus great Del Piero slams Gasperini for attacking Africa POTY
- Gasperini saga: Ademola Lookman’s set to dump Atalanta after Champions League drama
- No room for Lookman or Osimhen as two Super Eagles stars make Europe’s top 50 pass masters rankings
- Manchester United, PSG, alert as transfer expert gives update on Osimhen’s future
- Ademola Lookman’s Champions League record under the radar following Club Brugge penalty miss
- Samuel Chukwueze outranks ex-Chelsea star, Rafa Leao, Ademola Lookman, in Serie A statistic
- Eric Chelle gets boost with Super Eagles defender set for comeback five months after leg fracture
- Atalanta move to end Lookman – Gasperini rift after UEFA Champions League exit
- “I’ve been a fan” – Former Aston Villa striker lauds Rangers’ Dessers
- Moroccan forward explains why Nathan Tella plays out of position at Bayer Leverkusen
- “The worst penalty taker I’ve ever seen”- Atalanta coach Gasperini blasts Ademola Lookman after Club Brugge loss
- Champions League: Ademola Lookman suffers heartbreak with Atalanta as Onyedika laughs last
- Eric Chelle visits Flying Eagles camp as Nigeria gear up for U-20 AFCON and World Cup qualifiers
- “He’s the best” – Ex-West Brom defender urges Super Eagles star to join Manchester City
- Genk vs Club Brugge title charge: Ex-Anderlecht coach says Nigeria’s Tolu is Belgium’s most decisive striker
- Stanley Nwabali shines for Chippa United to ease Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles goalkeeping worries
- Raphael Onyedika: Nigeria star responds to Man City, AC Milan, PSG links amid Club Brugge exit rumours
- No Osimhen, Lookman or Boniface: Two Nigerian stars among Europe’s 50 most fouled players
- Newcastle eye Nigeria star with more Bundesliga goals than Lookman, Okocha, Oliseh
- Justice for Akinsanmiro: Brescia fan handed 5-year ban for racist abuse of Nigeria & Inter Milan star
- Fulham’s Iwobi joins Bassey in pursuit of European dreams
- Leon Balogun reveals what Nigeria must do to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Two clubs table verbal offer for Victor Osimhen – Report
- Mikel Obi shares Victor Osimhen transfer update following Galatasaray visit
- Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, & Monaco keen on Nigerian midfielder once on Barcelona’s radar
- Ademola Lookman: Super Eagles star’s status remains shaky ahead of Atalanta’s UCL cracker against Club Brugge
- “It’s frustrating”- Super Eagles attacker rues Bayer Leverkusen’s draw against Bayern Munich
- Nigeria’s Ejuke, Payne shine with assists for Sevilla, Everton as Imade fires Granada to Espanyol win
- “He’s disappeared” – Former Super Eagles captain blasts Chelsea’s Jadon Sancho
- WATCH: Omonia Nicosia’s Uzoho concedes early in 4-goal thriller as Chelle faces Super Eagles goalkeeping woes
- Victor Osimhen hits brace for Galatasaray in tough win at Rizespor
- “Extraordinary” – Viktoria Plzen boss bewitched by Frankfurt reject Rafiu Durosinmi’s two-goal display at Templice
- Moses Simon tops important Ligue 1 stat despite Monaco mauling
- Proved them wrong – Everything Calvin Bassey said after helping Fulham to a win over Nottingham Forest
- Retired Italian striker lauds Osimhen, warns Napoli loanee to avoid joining Motta’s Juventus
- Gift Orban scores as Hoffenheim end poor run at Werder Bremen
- Christantus Uche: Does Chelsea-linked midfielder deserve a place in the Super Eagles?
- Official: NPFL giants Kano Pillars loan out talented youngster Oscar to Serbian club FK Radnički Niš
- Newcastle United join Chelsea, Arsenal in race for highly-coveted Super Eagles star
- “A year to learn” – Super Eagles defender opens up on his time at Ajax
- Fulham vs Nottingham Forest: Bassey joins Yobo & Aina in Nigeria’s Premier League goalscoring history
- WATCH: Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina reveals stance amid Manchester City links
- Ex-Chelsea defender lauds Nigeria-eligible teenager in Brighton’s win over Maresca’s Blues
- 2025 U20 AFCON: Ghana relieved to avoid Nigeria as Flying Eagles face Egypt and South Africa
- Taiwo Awoniyi set to become the next Osimhen following nose injury
- “Not a group of death” – Flying Eagles coach Zubairu unfazed as Nigeria tackle Egypt, South Africa, Morocco
- Nottingham Forest head coach reveals club stance on Ola Aina’s contract
- Ademola Lookman: Juventus offer Atalanta player plus cash for 2024 CAF POTY
- Jamilu Collins faces uncertain future at relegation-threatened Cardiff City
- Can Udinese GK Maduka Okoye feature for Nigeria against Rwanda & Zimbabwe despite betting probe?
- Terem Moffi: Nigeria and OGC Nice forward returns to training after 8-month absence
- AFCON U20 2025: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles draw Egypt, South Africa, Morocco in Group of Death
- Chidera Ejuke: Sevilla applaud the new club records Super Eagles star set this season
- Samuel Chukwueze: Top London club could sign Super Eagles star next summer
- Manchester United to part ways with two stars as Osimhen links grow
- Atlético de Madrid target Super Eagles star as Antoine Griezmann’s replacement
- Italian pundit backs Arsenal-target Dele-Bashiru over ex-Chelsea & Barcelona star for Lazio’s clash with Napoli
- Super Eagles defender reveals three key ingredients Eric Chelle’s Nigeria need for AFCON and World Cup
- “In good shape” – Middlesbrough coach reveals ‘hungry’ Iheanacho can’t wait to get started
- Ajibade is Atlético’s Copa hero, Sunderland’s Abdullahi hit hattrick, Awoniyi scores but suffers broken nose
- Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle calls on Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bolton heroes to revive Nigeria’s World Cup hopes
- Victor Osimhen knocked out of Galatasaray’s Europa League clash, Orkan Buruk mulls over replacement
- Why I joined Middlesbrough – Kelechi Iheanacho
- Feyenoord kick out 28yo Babalola days before AC Milan clash
- West Brom boss praises Ajayi as defender steps up towards full recovery after hamstring injury
- Nigeria vs Egypt: Enyimba and Bayelsa gems in 30-player Flying Eagles squad for North African test
- Former Premier League Champions join Manchester City in monitoring Dele-Bashiru
- Super Falcons’ Ashleigh Plumptre pens two-year contract extension with Al-Ittihad
- Why Manchester United may sign Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen in the summer
- Nigeria & Fulham star Calvin Bassey tops Premier League defensive charts with key stat
- Juventus eye double summer swoop including Super Eagles star and Newcastle United midfielder
- Rangers boss sets timeline for Leon Balogun’s return
- Former Nigeria GK urges Eric Chelle to reignite Super Eagles’ fighting spirit ahead of Rwanda clash
- From the pitch to the saddle – Nigeria and Fulham star Alex Iwobi unveils latest ‘side quest’
- “No reason Nigeria should not beat Rwanda” – Ex-Super Eagles coach sends Eric Chelle message
- Nigerians abroad: Monday hits 10 goals, Osimhen’s Galatasaray clash abandoned, Nnadozie stars in Paris FC Cup win
- Lawal, Yusuf, Daniel, others set for Super Eagles callup as Chelle eyes NPFL talents for World Cup qualifiers
- Convincing Eric Chelle: Can Lens’ star Hamzat Ojediran curb his aggression for Super Eagles spot?
- Boniface present as Chidera Ejuke’s Sevilla fall to Barcelona again
- Official: Washington Spirit loan Nigerian star with 10 college goals to Dallas Trinity FC
- Chukwueze’s Milan future in doubt as Besiktas links grow
- Emmanuel Dennis’ future in the balance as Blackburn Rovers get set for managerial change
- “Boosts confidence” – Everything LOSC Lille boss said after Chuba Akpom scored on his debut
- Newcastle set to battle Chelsea for explosive Nigerian star who rejected Arsenal
- Why Samuel Chukwueze may regret his decision to stay in AC Milan
- “I hope we won’t regret it” – Lille boss Genesio unhappy with January transfer business after Akpom arrival
- Report: How Saudi Arabian club almost signed Victor Osimhen in January
- “He can do it” – Juric sends tactical message to Eric Chelle on using Joe Aribo as a centre-back
- Nigerians in France: Echegini fires PSG to Cup win; Simon’s Nantes stumble; Oyewusi shines
- Nigeria vs South Africa: Moshood and Chidi top 30-player Flamingos squad for U17 World Cup qualifiers
- Eric Chelle gets massive boost as Super Eagles defender trains again
- “We can compete” – Super Eagles star eyes UEFA Europa League glory with Rangers
- Sevilla vs Barcelona: Nigeria’s Akor Adams misses chance to improve big-game record
- Mikel Obi snubs Salah, Okocha and others to name greatest African footballer
- Super Eagles shake-up: Eric Chelle opens doors to Akpom, Tella & Uche as Nigeria prepare for Rwanda
- Ademola Lookman: Super Eagles star set for Atalanta return after scary injury
- Former Arsenal star tips Super Eagles forward for Celtic move after January setback
- “More in the future” – Hoffenheim head coach highlights plans for new boy Gift Orban
- Nathan Tella nominated for Bayer Leverkusen award
- “No egos” – Iwobi plays up tight bond in Super Eagles camp, eyes AFCON 2025 victory
- “We’re happy” – Maldini’s successor at AC Milan reacts to Chukwueze’s failed move to Fulham
- Revealed: Why Samuel Chukwueze’s proposed move to Fulham fell through
- What Xabi Alonso said about Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick’s partnership
- Forget Chelsea and Man United! Ex-Super Eagles star insists Saudi Arabia is Osimhen’s best bet
- WATCH: Super Eagles star’s stunning strike nominated for Ligue 1 Goal of the Month award
- DFB Pokal: Victor Boniface’s strike steals semifinal spot for Bayer Leverkusen
- Kparobo Arierhi : Nigerian wonderkid reveals why he snubbed Lyon, Aston Villa for Lillestrom
- Not just Besiktas: Fenerbahce and Osimhen’s Galatasaray join late scramble for Super Eagles star
- Nigeria warned as South Africa prepare for Super Falcons WAFCON challenge with Lesotho faceoff
- Super Falcons star leaves Nigerian champions Edo Queens to join Chinese side Liaoning Baiye
- Nigeria: Eric Chelle begins Super Eagles rebuild with key meetings in England – report
- Mikel Obi snubs Ronaldo, Drogba, Lampard, Salah, reveals best Premier League player of all time
- Middlesbrough not permanent home as Iheanacho eyes Sevilla return
- Emmanuel Dennis: Can Nottingham Forest outcast emulate Yakubu Aiyegbeni at Blackburn?
- Nigeria’s Moses Simon set to battle PSG star for new honour created by French Ligue 1
- “He knows what it takes” – Middlesbrough head coach confident in Iheanacho’s abilities after tough time at Sevilla
- Nigeria-eligible Chukwuemeka shares first words after joining Fufu-man in Dortmund
- Watch: Like Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi, Gift Orban shows fufu demolition skills
- Fulham make last-minute move for Super Eagles star to join Iwobi and Bassey in London
- “A huge mistake” – Ex-Real Madrid man slams Napoli’s decision to snub Lookman for Okafor
- “He was often injured” – Leverkusen’s Hradecky weighs in on Boniface’s failed Al-Nassr move
- South Africa boss reveals the number of points Bafana Bafana need to beat Nigeria to World Cup ticket
- Iheanacho: Super Eagles star scheduled for medical at Middlesbrough
- Blow for Eaglets as CAF shuts the door on Nigeria for Morocco 2025
- Sheffield United closing in on deadline day move for Nigerian winger
- Taye Taiwo: Olympique Marseille honour Ex-Super Eagles defender
- “It’s impossible”- Patrik Schick on competition with Victor Boniface for Bayer Leverkusen’s top hitman job
- Emmanuel Dennis: Toulouse & Werder Bremen in deadline day talks with Nottingham Forest cast-away
- Blow for Eaglets as CAF shuts the door on Nigeria for Morocco 2025
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim: Gift Orban scores again, but Victor Boniface makes strong comeback after Saudi disappointment
- Southampton boss lauds Super Eagles goalscoring duo after Ipswich victory
- “We had a deal” – Trabzonspor President reveals Southampton’s shadiness over Onuachu’s transfer
- Two Super Eagles stars set to lock horns in Champions League play-off draw
- Southampton’s Aribo ready to fight for top-flight status following goal against Ipswich Town
- Everything Chidera Ejuke said about Akor Adams on Sevilla debut
- Lille OSC set to sign former Arsenal star who dumped England for Nigeria
- WATCH: Dribble-king Chidera Ejuke shows Akor Adams the ropes in first Sevilla training
- Celtic joins Olympique de Marseille in pursuit of Super Eagles forward
- Eric Chelle gets World Cup boost with Super Eagles star set for March return
- Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund begin negotiations for exciting Nigerian midfielder
- Kazeem Olaigbe: Rennes close to signing ex-Southampton lad caught between Nigeria & Belgium
- Alvaro Morata to Galatasaray: What does this mean for Victor Osimhen?
- Man City, Bayern Munich, Dortmund, AC Milan, PSG target Nigerian star after stunning UCL display