Category: News
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Indian Super League Playoff: Stephen Eze orchestrates Jamshedpur FC win over Northeast United
Nigeria defender, Stephen Eze scored a goal and put in a man-of-the-match performance in Jamshedpur FC’s away Indian Super League victory over Northeast United, Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Stephen Eze opened the score for Jamshedpur as they defeated Northwest United 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Super League Playoff. Eze found…
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Ademola Lookman notches 13th league goal of the season
Nigeria Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman continued his fine form with a goal in Atalanta BC’s comprehensive win over Juventus in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ademola Lookman wrapped up the scoring for Atalanta in their 0-4 away league victory over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. Mateo Retegui opened scored from the…
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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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“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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NPFL commits to enhancing players’ future through sports and education
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerian players by promoting a combination of sports and education. The league’s chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has been working tirelessly to create opportunities for players to balance football with academic pursuits, ensuring a brighter future beyond their playing careers. Speaking…
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NPFL: Rivers United, Katsina United game to continue Friday after heavy rainfall
The match between Rivers United and Katsina United will continue Friday morning after the match was called off due to heavy rainfall, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. MATCH UPDATE The second half of our #NPFL25 #MD26 tie vs Katsina United will resume today, Friday, Feb 28, at 9:00 AM at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. CURRENT SCORE (HT)Rivers United…
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Samuel Chukwueze net brace in Milan’s win over Sassuolo
Nigeria Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze marked his 50th appearance for AC Milan with a brace in last night’s Coppa Italia round of 16 victory, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chukwueze hit a brace in Milan’s 6-1 at the San siro to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Nigerian opened score in the 12th minute after…
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Ajibade vows Nigeria will seize opportunities against Spain
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has pledged that Nigeria will capitalize on every opportunity in today’s Paris 2024 women’s football tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Randy Waldrum’s side in Group C will clash against Spain, following a narrow loss to Brazil in their opening game. Ajibade acknowledged that the team missed crucial chances against Brazil, but vowed…
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We’ll need to be wary, but I’ve got a lot of confidence in my team.” – Nnadozie speaks ahead of Cameroon tie
Nigeria Super Falcons, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has called for the need for her and teammates to be wary of the threat their CAF Olympic Qualifier opponents, Cameroon pose when they play on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The safe hands spoke to FIFA.com in an interview revealing how difficult the tie against the side who stopped Nigeria…
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AFCON 2023: Cameroon scale through to set up round 16 tie with Nigeria
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will be Nigeria Super Eagles opponents in the round of 16 after a hard fought victory over Gambia in their last group stage game in the African Cup of Nations on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. OFFICIAL: Nigeria will play Cameroon in the #AFCON2023 Round of 16 on Saturday. ?? pic.twitter.com/6CUcrwk4f4 —…
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AFCON 2023: Tunisia’s Cartage Eagles Eye Glory
The Tunisia national football team, drawn into Group E of the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, has earned a reputation as one of the most disciplined squads on the continent, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite their sole triumph in 2004 when hosting the competition, the North Africans, often referred to as the Uruguay of African Football,…
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“Our target is to win the league and qualify for CAF Champions League – Samuel Akinbinu
Nigeria Born Djibouti striker, Samuel Akinbinu has stated his team, AS Arta Solar 7’s target is to finish top of the Djiboutian League and participate in the CAF Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akinbinu, 24 who has been in blistering form this season, bagged a hatrick on Boxing Day to propel the league giants to an…
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AFCON: Super Eagles opponent Guinea-Bissau release final squad
Nigeria Super Eagles’s opponent, Guinea-Bissau at the soon-to-hold African Cup of Nations has made known its final squad for the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Guinea released a 25-man team list through the team’s official on Sunday as the team prepare for the tournament which kicks off from the 13th of January. In the squad, is the…
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NPFL to bring back Friday football
With the full return of matches on television screens and broadcast streaming platforms, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has turned attention to introducing Friday night matches. In a memo to the NPFL clubs, Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer, informed the clubs’ chairmen and chief executives that the night fixtures would be introduced pursuant…
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NPFL’23: I was substituted for precaution – Cyril Olisema allays injury fears
Akwa United midfielder, Cyril Olisema has stated that his substitution against Kwara United on Monday in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 15 encounter was precautionary, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Enyimba man had scored Akwa United’s second goal of the game in the 27th minute as the Orange Boys defeated the Harmony Boys by…
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“I only ask for more goals so we can achieve greater things for the club” – Akwa United’s Uche Collins
Akwa United striker, Uche Collins is desirous of scoring more goals to help his team in the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Orange Boys top scorer this season disclose his intentions ahead of their next encounter with Nasarawa United in the match day 13 group A encounter. The goal poacher whose…
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Sporting Lagos acquire 55% ownership of Danish club
Shola Akinlade, owner of a second division side in Nigeria, Sporting Lagos, has just acquired 55% of Danish second division side Aarhus Fremad, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. We’re delighted to announce that we now have a sister club, @Aarhus_Fremad ??. More about the partnership on our website ??https://t.co/jAayxjojmJ pic.twitter.com/3wsnFFIAf9 — Sporting Lagos (@SportingLagos) March 28, 2023 Akinlade…
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NPFL: “Our mission in Benin is to fight for all three points”- Deji Ayeni
Akwa United Coach Ayodeji Ayeni has stated that his team will do all they can to get all points when the play Bendel Insurance on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Second place, Akwa United in group A of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League will take on the group leaders that are yet to lose after ten…
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NNL: Madiba FC thrash Ekiti United in league opener
Madiba FC defeated Ekiti United in their first Nigeria National League, NNL match of the 2022/2023 season at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Madiba FC truimphed by three goals to nil courtesy of goals from Ewodage Aboubakar, Solomon Aliu and Egbonwon H. The 2021/2022 Nationwide League champions opened score in…