Author: Abiaziem Olisa
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Alex Iwobi reveals his Childhood Football Idol
Nigeria International midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has revealed that his footballing idol as a child is his uncle and Nigerian great Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha. While Alex Iwobi was growing up in London, Austin Okocha was wowing an enthralled Premier League audience with his brilliance, skills, and goals. The Super Eagles legend became a hero at…
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He wants me to Model my Game off Kovacic- Iwobi
Nigeria International and Everton midfielder, Alexander Chuka Iwobi, is having an outstanding season for Frank Lampard’s charges this term and has become a fan favorite with the supporters that occupy most of Goodison Park on Matchday. In an interview with BT Sports the 26-year old reveals that manager, Frank Lampard, has been pivotal to his…
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NPFL Clubs to Face Libyan Opposition in CAF Conederation Cup
African Soccer ruling body, the Conederation of African Football(CAF) has released the draws for the playoffs round of the Confederation Cup. The qualified teams from this stage will go straight into the group stage of the competition. Teams who failed to make it to the group in the Champions League including Nigeria’s representative Rivers United and…
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“The best option is to Play Abridge League”- Club Owners on 2022/2023 NPFL Season
The Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, Club Owners have unanimously agreed to make 2022/2023 football season an abridged one due to time factor. According to a club owner who pleaded anonymity, said the proposal for the abridged league will be forwarded to the Interim Management Committee for consideration as soon as as the Committee is…
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Osimhen wants to continue to play at Napoli- Agent Reveals
Agent of Nigeria International and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, Robert Calenda, says the Partenopei forward is keen to continue his stay at the Di. The former Lille man was linked to the likes of Premier League big boys in Arsenal and Manchester United. “We haven’t found out now that Osimhen is the subject of interest…
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U-23 AFCON QUALIFIERS: Tanzania U-23 intensify Preparations Ahead of Clash with Dream Eagles
The Tanzania U-23 National team has started to intensify preparations for the all important clash with West African counterparts in the U-23/Olympic Eagles as both square off in the U-23 AFCON Qualifiers. The team camp resumed on Monday with 27 invited players, including the invited foreign-based players. The team under Selman Hemed has been training…
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“Osimhen will bring a lot of money to De Laurentiis’ account”- Nigerian Journalist
Nigerian journalist Oma Akatugba has revealed that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen would command a huge price when he eventually decided to leave Napoli. Osimhen is currently one of the hottest young strikers in the world. The 23-year-old arrived in Naples two years ago but he struggled to hit the ground running in his first…
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NPFL TRANSFERS: Abia Warriors Complete the Acquisition of Four Players
Although the date for the commencement of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) season has not be announced, Abia Warriors continue its preparations for the upcoming season. The club under coach Imama Amapakabo had a campaign to forget in the 2021/2022 season as the team failed to live up to expectations, finishing two points off…
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Iheanacho and Ndidi’s Leicester City Gaffer Reportedly storms out of Interview
The gaffer of Nigeria Internationals, Kelechi Iheanacho and Victor Osimhen, Brendan Rodgers, reportedly stormed out of his post-match media conference at the weekend against Crystal Palace. The former Celtic Boss is currently under a lot of scrutiny at the King Power following their worst start to a top flight season since 1983. From the Foxes’…
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Jay Jay Okocha not confident enough with Africa’s Chances at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Former Nigeria International, Austin Okocha has expressed his fears regarding the performance of African representatives at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The black continent will be represented at the Mundial by Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, and Cameroon. The West African duo of Senegal and Ghana, as well as Central Africa’s Cameroon, are the…
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NFF Technical Director visits U23/Olympic Eagles Camp
The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, on Monday visited the camp of the U23 National team as the Olympic Eagles continued their build-up ahead of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania. The former Super Eagles captain and coach were received by the team’s Coordinator, Bashir Badawy at the Lekan Salami Stadium…
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CAF Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens drawn with defending Champions Mamelodi Sundowns in Group B
The two groups for the final stage of the CAF Women’s Champions League’s second edition have been released, and Nigerian champions, Bayelsa Queens, have been drawn in Group B, alongside defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, Wadi Degla of Egypt, and TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the 2021 edition,…
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“We Will Continue to Push with This Momentum”- Osimhen after Gli Azzurri Win
Nigeria International and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has stated that he and his teammates will “keep the momentum” after they returned to the top of the Italian Serie A table with a win on Sunday over Bologna The former Wolfsburg player came off the bench, made sure that Napoli kept hold of their Serie A…
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FIFA U-17 WC: WATCH FLAMINGOS TAKE ON CHILE LIVE
Nigeria’s Women’s U17 National Team, Flamingoes battle Chile today, Monday, in their last Group B match of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. Victory for either the African girls or the South American girls will see them join Germany in the quarterfinals of the World Cup from Group B, however, Nigeria just…
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GFA President Re-elected as WAFU ZONE B President
As earlier reported, the President of the Ghana Football Association(GFA), Kurt Okraku, ran unopposed and has been re-elected as the President of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) at an Elective Congress held in Ivory Coast on Saturday October 15, 2022. The former Executive Chairman of Dreams would lead the WAFU for four years until…
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CAF Announces Venues for CAF Women’s Champions League
African ruling football body, the Confederation of African Football(CAF) have announced Marrakech and Rabat as the two venues that will host the second edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League from 30 October to 13 November 2022. The matches will be played at Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium (Rabat) and Grand Stade in Marrakech.…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos v Chile Match Preview
Nigeria’s Women’s U17 National Team, Flamingoes battle Chile today, Monday, in their last Group B match of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. Victory for either the African girls or the South American girls will see them join Germany in the quarterfinals of the World Cup from Group B, however, Nigeria just…
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CD Leganes suffer defeat and loose Kenneth Omeruo to Injury
Spanish La Liga 2 side, CD Leganes, were dealt a double blow as they suffered defeat on Sunday and lost their skipper and Nigeria International Defender to injury. Leganes continue their chase for a promotion ticket but had to succumb to a 2-1 defeat to UD Levante. Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo who was…
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Cyriel Dessers scores again in the Italian Serie A for Cremonese
Nigeria International striker, Cyril Dessers, has hit the back of the net again as he continued his amazing display in the Italian Serie A for his new side Cremonese. The energetic attacker joined the newly promoted side this summer from the Belgium Jupiler league club RKC Genk. He netted his first goal for the club…
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Onyekwuru and Akintola on target as Adana Demirspor go top of Super Lig
Nigeria duo of Henry Onyekuru and Babajide Akintola were on sung as Adana Demirspor beat Kas?mpa?a 1-4 to stay on top of the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. It was the third and second goal of the season for the Nigerians as Adana Demirspor who have garnered 21points from 10 matches, opened a 3point gap…