Category: News
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Osimhen, Lookman, Ekong arive, take camp to 21 players
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches have received a significant boost with the arrival of key players, including in-form Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen, captain William Troost-Ekong, and Ademola Lookman, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The Super Eagles camp in Ivory Coast welcomed an influx of stars on Tuesday, starting with Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi…
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Niger Tornadoes target positive result at El-Kanemi Warriors
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, is optimistic about securing a positive result in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 12 clash against El-Kanemi Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ikon Allah Boys, unbeaten in their last three league matches, travel to Maiduguri’s El-Kanemi Warriors Stadium on Sunday. “El-Kanemi Warriors, as usual, we will go there…
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Silva points Iwobi as best after Fulham rise to eighth
Fulham manager Marco Silva has praised Alex Iwobi as “one of the best players” this season after the Whites’ 2-0 win at Crystal Palace, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iwobi provided the assist for Harry Wilson’s second goal, moving Fulham up to eighth in the Premier League. The Nigeria international has scored two goals and registered two assists…
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CAFWC: Edo Queens kickstart campaign with a bang
Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Women’s Champions League, Edo Queens launched their journey into the competition with a sweeping victory over CBE FC, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Godwin Obaseki Girls defeated the Ethiopians 3-0 to go top of the log courtesy of goals from Folashade Ijamilusi and Goodness Osigwe. It was Essien who began the fine…
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Bournemouth’s Ogunleye commits to Nigeria
Bournemouth midfielder Malachi Ogunleye has pledged his international allegiance to Nigeria, opting to represent the West African nation over England, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Born to a Nigerian father, Ogunleye, who grew up in England, is eligible to play for both countries. “I’ve had some recognition from the newspapers in Nigeria, so it’s been nice to see…
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Osimhen scores twice again as Galatasaray edge Samsunspor
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen continued his scintillating form with a brace in Galatasaray’s 3-2 win over Samsunspor on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian striker, 25, also scored twice in Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday. Osimhen opened the scoring with a superb third-minute header, before Cameroonian Olivier Ntcham equalized from the spot after…
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Simon on target but Nantes fall to late Lens winner
Nantes’ Moses Simon scored and provided an assist, but his side succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at Lens on Saturday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Przemyslaw Frankowski opened the scoring for Lens from the penalty spot on 21 minutes. Simon equalized for Nantes with a penalty of his own nine minutes before halftime. The Nigeria international then…
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Atalanta offer Lookman €3.5m-a-year deal to ward off European suitors
Atalanta are reportedly offering Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman a new deal worth €3.5m (£3.1m) per year plus bonuses, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 27-year-old’s current contract expires in 2026, and Atalanta aim to extend his stay amidst interest from top European clubs. Lookman has impressed with 12 goals and five assists in 13 appearances this season, taking…
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Ndidi reveals Mikel Obi inspiration behind his midfield career path
Nigeria’s Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has credited former Chelsea star Mikel Obi as the inspiration behind his decision to play in midfield, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ndidi, 27, joined Leicester City in 2017 and has since won the FA Cup, Emirates Community Shield, and EFL Championship. Speaking to the Uncut show on the English Premier League…
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Obi-Martin nets again as Manchester United U18s maintain perfect record
Manchester United’s U18s maintained their 100% record with a 3-0 win over Everton at Carrington Training Centre. Chido Obi-Martin, who joined from Arsenal in the summer, scored his fourth goal in four games for the Red Devils. The 16-year-old Nigerian striker has now scored 36 goals in 24 U18 Premier League appearances. Manchester United’s goals…
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Arokodare shares convincing words that ends his Trabzonspor move
Nigerian striker, Tolu Arokodare has credited Genk coach Thorsten Fink for persuading him to reject a summer move to Trabzonspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare, 23, has been in impressive form for Genk, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in 13 Belgian Pro League matches. However, he revealed that he was close to joining Trabzonspor due…
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EPL: Iwobi on the strings as Fulham edge Crystal Palace
Alex Iwobi was the catalyst for Fulham’s impressive 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. The Nigerian international played a pivotal role in creating numerous scoring opportunities and ultimately setting up the decisive goal, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Just a minute after Palace’s opener, Iwobi showcased his attacking prowess with a surging run. He squared the ball to Raúl…
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Women take the reins: all-female refereeing team take charge at CAFWCL
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has made history by appointing an all-female officiating team for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, set to take place in Morocco from November 9th to 23rd. This groundbreaking move signifies a significant step forward for women’s football in Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. To ensure the highest standards of officiating,…
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“Local football tournaments are for talent discovery, not self-promotion” – Gusau
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has once more provided clarity on the essence of sponsored local football tournaments, saying the essence is to identify talents worthy of being nurtured for enhancement of their careers, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Speaking at the trophy presentation of the NFF President Football Tournament – a pre-season tournament…
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National Star nominates NFF’s Mohammed Sanusi as sports administrator of the year
The Board, Management and Staff of National Star newspaper has nominated the general secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi as the Sports Administrator of the Year. Dr Mohammed’s recommendation was based on his selfless service and contributions to sports development in Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. As the newspaper house gets set to mark its 5th year anniversary,…
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Real Madrid identify Super Eagles Star as potential Vinicius Jr’s replacement
Saudi Arabia’s interest in Real Madrid Brazilian star Vinicius Jr isn’t a shock following recent links which first emerged in the summer and they are prepared to make a mega bid for his signature according to reports. Los Blancos are reportedly willing to let him go with Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman touted as possible…
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Super Falcons to take on France’s Les Bleues in friendly
Nine-time African champions, Super Falcons are billed to play the Senior Women National Team of France, Les Bleues a high-profile friendly in France on Saturday, 30th November 2024. The Super Falcons lashed the Green Ladies 2-0 and 4-1 in games played in Ikenne-Remo and Lagos respectively, with a good number of home-based professionals showing great promise…
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Nuno Espírito Santo hail Aina, call his goal “Beautiful”
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has praised Ola Aina’s spectacular strike in their 3-0 Premier League win over West Ham United at the City Ground, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aina’s 78th-minute goal, his fourth in the Premier League, capped an impressive display by Forest. “I think we have been mentioning many times the need for more…
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Serie A: Lookman’s brilliant brace stuns Napoli at home
Atalanta dealt Serie A leaders Napoli a surprise 2-1 defeat, thanks to Ademola Lookman’s stunning early brace, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman struck twice in the first half, capitalizing on Atalanta’s tactical masterclass that caught Antonio Conte’s side off guard. The opener came when Matias Olivera’s clearance was flicked on by Charles De Ketelaere, allowing Lookman to…
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Libya crack down on Nigerian Nationals after CAF verdict
Libya has begun mass arrests and imposed fines on Nigerian nationals residing in the country, reportedly in retaliation for the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent verdict, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The CAF disciplinary committee awarded Nigeria’s Super Eagles three points and three goals for the abandoned 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights.…