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Christy Ucheibe scores first goal of 2025
Christy Ucheibe scored her first goal of 2025 to help SL Benfica Feminino on their way to a comfortable away victory, and a place in the Portuguese League Cup semifinals, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Christy Ucheibe doubled SL Benfica Feminino’s lead with a stunning half-volley strike after pouncing on a loose ball in the box in the…
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Growth of Hamza reason for Dessers’ demotion
Rangers manager, Philippe Clement has revealed that the emergence of youngster Hamza Igamane has led to Cyriel Dessers losing his place in the starting line-up, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dessers, 30, was the Scottish club’s first-choice striker at the start of the season but has not started a game since the end of November. The forward has…
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CAFCC: Enyimba crash out of tournament
Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, Enyimba FC have crashed out of the competition following their loss to Zamalek SC on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 2-time CAF Champions League winners have struggled in the competition garnering 5 points in the group and needed to win the game to qualify. However, it was not the…
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Ashleigh Plumptre’s goal unable to lift Al-Ittihad above Al-Ahli
Captain Ashleigh Plumptre scored for Ittihad Ladies, but can’t prevent her side from falling to a home league defeat against Al Ahli, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons defender scored Al-Ittihad’s second goal but it was not enough as Al Ahli Ladies won the Jeddah derby away from home. Naomie. Kabakaba opened the scoring in the…
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Rasheedat Ajibade end goal drought in draw against Levante
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Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade ended her shyness in front of goal after over 3 months against Levante, but it was not enough to earn her side a win, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons captain scored a stunning goal to put AthletiCo De Madrid Femenino in the lead, but Levante equalised to see the two sides share…
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Kayode Olanrewaju debut goal seal win for Esenler Erokspor
Nigeria’s Kayode Olanrewaju wasted no time in hitting the ground running at new club, Esenler Erokspor after scoring in his first game, Nigeriasiccernet.com reports. The former Nigeria U-20 player’s solitary goal was all the Erokspor needed to get a 1-0 win against Adanaspor at the Esenler Stadium in the TFF First League. Kayode scored the…
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Paul Onuachu scores first English Premier League goal, as Ola Aina assist in Nottingham Forest’s win against Southampton
Nigeria Super Eagles Paul Onuachu scored his first goal in English Premier League in fixture Southampton’s loss over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu scored one as the Saints lost 3-2 against the Reds at the City Ground on match day 21. Elliot Anderson opened score for Forest in the 11th minutes before Callum…
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Moses on target as FC Nantes share spoils with Saint-Etienne
Moses Simon continues to prove his importance for Nantes FC as the Ligue 1 outfit battle for topflight survival albeit is early opener today wasn’t enough to seal all three points as Saint-Etienne battled back to pick a point at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Moses Simon had opened the scoring in the 14th…
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NWFL match day 1 team of the week
Naija women football awards has released the team of the week for the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League match day 1 team of the week, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The list contains 2 Remo Stars Ladies players, 3 Robo Queens players, 2 Edo Queens players, a player each from Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, Nasarawa Amazons and…
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Premier League clubs track Lazio’s Dele-Bashiru
Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has reportedly caught the attention of Premier League clubs, following his impressive performances for the Italian side, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 23-year-old Nigerian, who joined Lazio on loan from Hatayspor last summer, has been in fine form, scoring two goals and providing two assists in four UEFA Europa League appearances. Dele-Bashiru, who…
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NFF to strengthen partnership with Mini-Football team
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has initiated a collaboration with the mini-football team aimed at creating a strategic partnership that is expected to benefit both entities, an initiative that is part of the NFF’s broader commitment to enhance football development and governance in Nigeria, Nigeriasocccernet.com reports. On Friday, representatives from the mini-football team visited the…
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Sékou Chelle speaks on pattern of play, expectation from Nigerians as NFF serenades new coach
Super Eagles head coach Eric Sékou Chelle has revealed his preferred tactical setup as well as the burdens he has to bear to bring smiles to the faces of Nigerians as he assumes duty with immediate effect during his unveiling ceremony at Abuja, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Chelle, who won five caps for the Aiglons of Mali…
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Slot serves ban as Liverpool reach Carabao semis
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Holders Liverpool booked their berth in the Carabao Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Southampton at a wet and windy St Mary’s Stadium on Wednesday, thanks to goals from Darwin Núñez and Harvey Elliott. Their manager Arne Slot was not on the sidelines as he served a ban for card…
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United’s Mount sees specialist for latest injuries
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has revealed Mason Mount has seen a specialist to get to the bottom of his latest injury set-back. Mount was substituted 14 minutes into the Manchester derby on Sunday after suffering a muscle injury. Editor’s Picks Source: Man United try to stop team news leaks1dRob…
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Red Bulls sign Choupo-Moting as DP for 2 years
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions The New York Red Bulls signed veteran forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to a two-year contract as a designated player. The deal announced on Wednesday with the 35-year-old Cameroon international includes an option for 2027. Choupo-Moting spent the past four seasons at Bayern Munich, where he scored 38 goals in 122 matches…
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Miami, Messi facing Crew at Browns’ NFL stadium
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions The Browns are hosting the world’s most famous “footballer.” Lionel Messi, who was named MVP of MLS in his first season with Inter Miami CF, is expected to play in Cleveland on April 19 against the Columbus Crew in the Browns’ 67,000-seat stadium, Huntington Bank Field. The Miami-Columbus matchup will be…
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Ancelotti becomes Madrid’s winningest manager
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti became the most decorated coach in Real Madrid’s history on Wednesday, after the team’s 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final made it 15 trophies won with the club. In two spells in charge at Madrid — between 2013 and 2015, and from 2021 — Ancelotti…
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PSG keeper Donnarumma injured by cleat to face
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s face was bloodied after being hit by an opponent’s cleat in their 4-2 Ligue 1 win over Monaco on Wednesday. The Italy international took the studs of Wilfried Singo’s cleat in the 17th minute at the Stade Louis II. Singo, whose shot had been blocked, tried…
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes eye good result against Pillars
Niger Tornadoes are confident of securing a positive outcome in their matchday 18 fixture against Kano Pillars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ikon Allah Boys face Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium this weekend, and they’re determined to make a strong impression. “We are going to approach the match with every seriousness and determination,” Niger Tornadoes’…