Author: Abiaziem Olisa
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Moffi likely to lead Super Eagles Attack v Algeria B Team Today
Nigeria International and Lorient FC forward Terem Moffi is the favorite to lead the lines when the Super Eagles take on Algeria B Team today. Moffi will be looking to fill the boots of Super Eagles and Napoli talismanic forward, Victor Osimhen, who is unavailable for the clash against the North Africans due to injury.…
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Ethan Nwaneri could be a Nigeria International as Nigerian FA approaches Youngster
Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri could possibly be a Nigeria International in the future. Nwaneri, made headlines when he became the youngest player ever to play in the Premier League at 15 years and 181 days old, as Arsenal gunned down Brentford on Sunday, September 18 in the Brentford Community Stadium. According to TribalFootball of the…
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Legacy Pitch Surulere to host NLO Super 8
The much anticipated Nationwide League One (NLO) will kick off in the sports city of Lagos, Surulere, from 3rd to 8th October. Secretariat of the nation’s third-tier domestic league announced via its media department that the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium in Surulere will host the six days. Eight teams of Smart City FC (Lagos State),…
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CHAN Qualifiers: CAF Inspection Team to Arrive Algeria on Thursday
It’s no news anymore that the Super Eagles B team will not be involved in the 2023 Championship of African Nations(CHAN) as they were beaten by the Black Galaxies of Ghana on penalties. The CHAN tournament is drawing ever closer and the CAF inspection team will arrive on Thursday, 22 September 2022 in Algiers and…
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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Flamingos to fly out to India Next Week
Head Coach of the U-17 Women’s National Team(Flamingos), Bankole Olowookere, believes the Flamingos will not just make up the numbers at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will take place from October 11 to October 30 in India. The coach believed that the team will arrive in India next week to start preparations for…
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Algerian Midfielder ready to prove himself against the Super Eagles
Algerian midfielder Nabil Bentaleb has set his sights on breaking into the Algerian national team again. The former Spurs midfielder last played for the Desert Foxes, three and a half years ago but recent performances with Angers SCO this season has earned him a call-up to the squad who will face Guinea and Nigeria “I…
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Former NFF President urges delegates to search their hearts and vote the right Candidates
As the September 30 date for Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board elections draw nearer, former president of the Federation, Alhaji Abdullahi Sani Lulu, has appealed to the voting delegates to resist the temptation of voting along religion and regional lines, and elect the right person that has the experience and capacity to turn around the…
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Ethan Nwaneri called up to England U-17 Squad
Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri has been called up to England U17 squad for international matches this month. This was confirmed on the Arsenal website on Thursday. Nwaneri made the back pages at home and abroad after entering the record books when he made his senior debut in the closing minutes of Arsenal’s 3-0 win at…
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Wilfred Ndidi suffers injury yet again, to return to England
Nigeria International midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, will not be with the Super Eagles squad when they face the Desert Foxes of Algeria due to injury yet again. Reoccurrence of injury has been the major setback for the Leicester City midfielder, missing key games for both club and country. Ndidi who has been playing for the Foxes…
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FIFA U-17 WC: Friederike Kromp releases Germany’s Team List ahead of Flamingos Battle
Germany U-17 Women’s national team who were drawn in Group B with Nigeria U-17 Women’s national team has released his 21 woman list ahead of the 2022 U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. The U-17 Die Nationalelf (The National Eleven) gaffer, Friederike Kromp, has listed his players to battle the Falconets come October. After two…
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Alex Iwobi nominated for Premier League Player of the Month
Nigeria International, Alex Iwobi, has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month for September following his superb display in the month. The former Arsenal midfielder has been one of the best performers in the league since the start of the season. Iwobi was instrumental to the Toffees winning their first league game…
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Two time CAF Champions League winner evaluates Rivers United chances in the CAF CL
Two time CAF Champions League winner and former Nigeria international, Victor Ezeji has talked about the chances of Rivers United going through to the group stage of the CAF Champions League as they face the test of defending champions, Wydad Casablanca. Rivers United breezed past Watanga FC to set up a mouthwatering tie against Wydad,…
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Mix Reactions As Rio Ferdinand supports Mikel Arteta’s decision to give Nwaneri debut
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has backed Mikel Arteta’s decision to give Nigerian midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri, a feel of the Premier League at the age of 15 years and 181 days. He came on for the final few minutes of the Gunners’ 3-0 win over Brentford, with Nwaneri replacing goalscorer Fabio Viera. The Spaniard,…
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Enyimba Goalkeeper gives reason for Remo Stars Continental Exit
Enyimba shot stopper, John Noble believes Remo Stars crashed out of the CAF Confederations Cup due to complacency. Remo stars lost to AS FAR Rabat 0-1 in the home second leg, despite their spirited 1-1 draw in the first leg in Morocco. The Nigerian club failed to reach the group stage of what was their…
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Former Liverpool Midfielder criticizes Arsenal Gaffer over Nwaneri
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has slammed Arsenal gaffer Mikel Arteta for giving Nigerian midfielder, Ethan Nwaneri, a taste of the Premier League at just 15 years of age. Ethan Nwaneri became the youngest ever Premier League debutant at just 15 years and 181 days when he came on the pitch against Brentford in Arsenal’s…
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Shehu Dikko emerges as a Vice President for CAF inter-club Organizing Committee
Confederation of African Football(CAF) has released the list of the newly constituted organizing committee for its inter-club competitions. The list contains 1 President and 11 Vice Presidents. Chairman of the League Management Company( LMC) who is in charge of the Nigeria Professional Football League Mallam Shehu Dikko features as a Vice President on the list.…
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Rivers United Boss assures Nigerians of Qualification for CAF CL Group Stage
Rivers United Gaffer, Okey Kpaluchwu has given assurance to Rivers United fans, Nigerians and the Rivers State government that the Pride of Rivers will feature in the group stage of the CAF Champions League. The Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) Champions qualified for the next round of the tournament despite losing 1-0 to Watanga FC of…
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CAF announces increase in prize money for winners of CAF CL and CAF CC
Confederation of African Football(CAF) has announced an increase in the cash prize for the winners of CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. The previous winner of the Champions League earned $12.5 million while the winner of the Confederation Cup collected $6.375 million. According to the update from the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, the…
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NFF Elections: “He is fully armed with a wonderful vision”- Chairman of Osun FA backs Akinwunmi for President
Osun Football Association Chairman, Chief Rasaq Mustapha has stated that the 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi who is gunning for the apex position of the federation deserves to win the September 30 elective congress slated for Benin, the Edo state capital. In a chat with Osun Chapter of…
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“The results and goals will come”- Cyriel Dessers
Nigeria International striker Cyriel Dessers believes he can end his goal drought and open his account for his Italian Serie A Club Cremonese. The Nigerian who linked up with Cremonese in August 2022 from Genk, made 38 league appearances in total, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists for the Belgian side but has failed…