Category: News
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CAF president condemns Libya-Nigeria situation, confirm ongoing investigation
African football governing body president Dr. Patrice Motsepe has condemned the situation between the Nigeria national team and Libya, revealing that proper investigation is still ongoing and appropriate decisions will be taken afterwards, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian team faced significant adversity, which ultimately led to the cancellation of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…
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Int’l friendlies: Madugu excited as invited Super Falcons show up for first training
Head coach Justine Madugu on Tuesday expressed his delight that all 25 invited players are already in camp as the team prepared for its first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, ahead of the two international friendly matches against the senior women national team of Algeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “I am very happy that all…
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Harmony Chidi delighted with maiden U-17 World Cup goal
Flamingos forward, Harmony Chidi expressed joy and relief after scoring her first goal at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The forward netted Nigeria’s second goal in their 4-0 victory over Ecuador on Saturday. “I’m very happy. I don’t know how to express this. It’s a joy for me right now,” Chidi…
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Victor Boniface srvives ghastly car crash
Victor Boniface, the Nigerian footballer, had a narrow escape after being involved in a ghastly car accident, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Just hours after scoring the winning goal for Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, Boniface’s car crashed, leaving him hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Victor boniface survived a ghastly car accident last night…. Thank…
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Bundesliga: Boniface strikes late as Leverkusen down Frankfurt
Victor Boniface’s 72nd-minute goal secured a 2-1 win for Bayer Leverkusen against Eintracht Frankfurt in Saturday’s Bundesliga clash at the BayArena, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The victory ended Leverkusen’s three-game winless run in the league. Boniface made amends for his ninth-minute penalty miss by scoring the winner, taking his tally to five goals in seven league appearances…
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Aribo scores, Onuachu features but Ndidi’s Leicester wins
Nigeria midfielder, Joe Aribo opened his goal account for the season in Southampton’s 3-2 home loss to Leicester City on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aribo doubled Southampton’s advantage, scoring in the 28th minute after Cameron Archer’s eighth-minute opener. Kyle Walker-Peters provided the assist. Despite leading 2-0, Southampton collapsed in the second half, conceding three goals. Aribo…
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Osimhen reveals reasons behind Galatasaray move
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has spoken out about his surprise move to Galatasaray, revealing that collapsed deals with Al Ahli and Chelsea led to his decision, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli after his proposed transfers fell through on deadline day. “I had plans to stay at Napoli and wait for three…
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Galatasaray boss, Buruk dismisses Osayi-Samuel transfer talks
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has denied reports linking the club to Nigeria defender Bright Osayi-Samuel. Osayi-Samuel, whose contract with Fenerbahce expires next summer, has been linked to Galatasaray and French side Lille. However, Buruk stated, “So far, we have had no contact or talks with Bright Osayi-Samuel. We are not currently working on a…
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Madugu names Ajibade and five foreign contingent for Super Falcons Friendlies
Super Falcons’ interim coach, Justin Madugu, has selected six foreign-based players for the Super Falcons’ upcoming friendlies against Algeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The overseas call-ups include Chiamaka Nnadozie of Paris FC, Rasheedat Ajibade of Atletico Madrid, Deborah Abiodun of University of Pittsburg, Monday Gift of UD Tenerife and Esther Onyenazide of Hapoel Katamon. These players will…
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Sevilla: Ejuke and Iheanacho return to Sevilla in perrfect condition after Libya ordeal
Sevilla manager, Garcia Pimienta has confirmed that Nigerian players Chidera Ejuke and Kelechi Iheanacho have returned to the club in perfect condition after their harrowing airport experience in Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “Very unpleasant. Professional players having to spend so much time in an airport is something that cannot happen,” Pimienta said. “The federations have to…
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Getafe target Real Sociedad’s Sadiq for January transfer
La Liga side, Getafe are reportedly plotting a January move for Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Sadiq, 25, has struggled to establish himself since joining Real Sociedad from Almeria in 2022, making just two league starts this season. Getafe manager José Bordalás is said to be a keen admirer of the Nigerian international, according…
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Osimhen returns, listed Galatasaray’s squad for weekend clash
Victor Osimhen has been named in Galatasaray’s squad for Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig match against Antalyaspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, 25, resumed full training this week after recovering from a muscle injury sustained in Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw with Kasimpasa last month missing out on hi expected international invitation for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Galatasaray coach Okan…
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Dominican Republic 2024: “We are ready for Ecuador” – Bankole Olowookere
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has no doubts that Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will have another great day in the office when they take on debutants Ecuador on Saturday in their second match of Group A at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in the Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “Our tournament strategy is to…
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Boniface rcovering well after Libya ordeal – Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso has revealed that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is recovering well after his harrowing experience in Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “We have spoken,” Alonso said. “What happened is not pleasant. But he [Boniface] has had enough time to train.” Boniface was among the Super Eagles players subjected to inhumane treatment by Libyan…