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Osimhen ensures comeback win for Galatasaray against Alanyaspor
Nigeria Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was on the score sheet when it mattered most as scores Galatasaray as came from behind to defeat Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen scored the winner in their 1-2 away win over Alanyaspor at the Bahçe?ehir Okullar? Arena, despite going a man down in the…
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Ahmed Taofeeq late strike breaks 3Sc’s heart
Katsina United got an important win at home against Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan courtesy of a late strike by Ahmed Taofeeq in their match day 28 fixture, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Shooting Stars Sports had effectively managed the game for almost entire duration of the game, but a late goal denied a point at the…
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Ikorodu City smile home with all points against Lobi Stars
Ikorodu City inflicted more pain to drowning Lobi Stars at their newly adopted home in their NPFL match day 28 fixture on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Shola Adelani struck in the second half to give the Oga Boys a valuable three points away from home at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The Lagos side got the…
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Rivers United edge Tornadoes as Remo Stars falter once again away from home
NPFL side, Rivers United closed gap on top place Remo Stars with a slim over Niger Tornadoes after Remo Stars loss to Bendel Insurance in the match day 28 fixtures played on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers kept a third consecutive clean sheets to beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium…
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Alex Iwobi assist Fulham’s goal in defeat to Brighton
Nigeria Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were unable to help their club Fulham with their great performances as they lost to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Alex Iwobi provided an assist, Calvin Bassey made his presence felt in defence, but Fulham fell to a late…
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Francisca Ordega scores in Al Ittihad Ladies league loss
Nigeria Super Falcons duo Francisca Ordega and Ashleigh Plumptre captains the side’s efforts could not stop Al Ittihad Ladies from falling to an away league defeat against Al Nassr, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Al Nasr rallied from Francisca Ordega’s goal to take maximum points at the Al-Nasr Club Stadium. The Nigerian opened score in the 12th minutes…
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Ade Oguns scores first goal in Kas Eupen win over Francs Borains
Nigeria’s Ade Oguns got on the score sheet for the first time as Kas Eupen defeated Francs Borains in the Belgian Division one B on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Oguns scored the second goal as Kas Eupen got their third home win with a 3-1 victory over Francs Borains, and their sixth of the 2024-25 season.…
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Lazio manager, Marco Baroni expects Fisayo Dele-Bashiru soon return to action
Lazio manager, Marco Baroni expects Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to be back in action before the upcoming international break, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. The midfielder has missed the Biancolesti last two games due to a ankle problem after sustaining the injury in Lazio’s 0-0 home draw against Venezia last month. The Nigerian trained partially with his teammates on…
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Super Falcons Retain 36th Spot in Latest FIFA Ranking
Nigeria Super Falcons have remained in their position as number one in Africa and 36th in the world following the latest FIFA global rankings, according to the list released today, March 6, 2025, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 9-time champions are ahead of South Africa, and they are 18 places below the Falcons globally after dropping four…
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Lobi Stars adopt “Cathedral” as new home ground
Lobi Stars have adopted the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium aka the Cathedral for its home matches this season, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. The NPFL say the Markurdi based club “will now play their home matches at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu after the club requested for a change of their home ground from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa…
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“I believe they are beatable in Uyo” – Zimbabwe Coach
Ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Warriors of Zimbabwe Coach Michael Nees has revealed his opponents are beatable, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The two sides head into the encounter with a point separating them and a win paramount in their hearts if they are to hope for qualification. The Eagles have…
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Abia Comets embark on a six-day mid season break
Nigeria National League side, Abia Comets have announced a six-day break for the team as the first stanza of the league comes to an end, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The management of Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia, has announced that the team will embarked on a Six-Days mid-season break effective Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. following the…
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Warri Wolves hold Inter Lagos to maintain unbeaten run
Warri Wolves continued their impressive form in the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League, remaining unbeaten after the first stanza of the league, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Seasiders played out a 1-1 draw against The Pride of Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday to remain on course for a return to top-flight football. Smarting from winning…
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Gombe United Appoint Abdullahi Tyabo Umar as New Technical adviser
Nigeria National League side Gombe United unveils Coach Abdullahi Tyabo Umar as it’s new Technical Adviser, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former assistant coach of Akwa Utd is expected to secure a Super 8 ticket and return the team to the Nigeria professional football league, NPFL. This comes after the management of Gombe United FC announced that…
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NNL go on 2 weeks break
Nigeriasoccernet.com reports that the Nigeria National League will embark on a two-week break following the conclusion of the first stanza. The second tier of league football in Nigeria, the NNL, will now take a two-week mid-season break after match day 11. The league resumes on Friday, 21st March, through Sunday, 23rd March. Registration of new…
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“We are optimistic about exiting the red zone”- Sunshine Stars Coach
Sunshine Stars head coach Bobola Akinfolarin has declared that they are positive of getting out of the relegation zone in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Owena Waves earned an emphatic 4-2 win over the Harmony Boys as the Akure Gunners temporarily moved out of the strugglers’ zone. Akinfolarin commended his players for…
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FA Cup: Calvin Bassey scores as Fulham end Man Utd’s title defence hope
Nigeria Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, was on the score sheet for Fulham in their FA Cup win over Manchester United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Calvin Bassey scores his first FA Cup goal in his first-ever FA Cup game for Fulham FC’s defeat holders, Manchester United, on penalties to progress to the quarter-finals. Bassey had put Fulham…
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Enyimba secure crucial away win as Pillars do double over Rangers
Multiple title winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba FC, returned to winning ways in fine fashion with an away win as Kano Pillars completed double on reigning champions, Rangers, on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant secured their third away win of the season to beat Niger Tornadoes 0-1 at the Lafia City…
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Sadiq Umar’s brace earn a point for Valencia
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar, turned the saviour for Valencia as they fought back to get a 3-3 draw against Osasuna in the Spanish La Liga, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Sadiq Umar scored twice to help Valencia snatch a point in their entertaining La Liga draw vs Osasuna at El Sadar. Diego López opened the score…
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Chukwueze scores in 10-man AC Milan’s defeat
Nigeria Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, got on the score sheet for AC Milan, but it ended as a bad in the office for the Italian Serie A giants as they lost to Lazio, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chukwueze scored for the Rosonerri as they fell 1-2 to Lazio at the San Siro on Sunday. Samuel Chukwueze…