Category: News
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NFF commiserates with Governor Eno on wife’s demise
The Nigeria Football Federation on Friday commiserated with Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on the death of his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. Mrs Umo Eno reportedly died in hospital on Thursday, 26th September following an illness. President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, expressed deep shock at the unfortunate occurrence,…
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Samuel Chukwueze get justice on racism incident
Samuel Chukwueze have been granted a breakthrough following a racism incident while back in Spain with the ruling court sentencing the defendant to twelve months in prison, as well as banning him from football stadiums hosting any games in the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional or by the Real Federación Española de Fútbol for the…
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Racism: Chrisantus Uche slams La Liga’s referee unjust calls
Getafe’s Chrisantus Uche has slammed the model of operation of La Liga referees having seen some unjust calls made in recent games, revealing his frustration in a latest interview with ESPN Africa which has since gone viral, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Speaking to ESPN Africa, Uche slammed La Liga referees over a supposed “lack of action”…
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2024/25 NWFL: Confluence Queens resume training ahead of league kickoff
Players and Officials of Confluence Queens Football Club of Lokoja have resumed training ahead of the forthcoming 2024-25 season of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. With the management team, comprising the workaholic Chairman Honourable Abdulmalik Isah Dolly, the team Manager Mrs Tosin Olorunleke Ojo, the team Consultant Mr David Ayo Awolabi and…
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Eguavoen to continue in Eagles’ role, as Madugu takes over Super Falcons
The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the Federation’s Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen to continue in his role as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, and lead the team in its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya next month.…
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Ajibade up for Spanish Liga F Player of the Month Award
Nigerian forward, Rasheedat Ajibade has been shortlisted for the Spanish Liga F Player of the Month award for September, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 24-year-old Atletico Madrid winger impressed with two goals and two assists in just two league appearances during the month. Ajibade’s notable performances include an assist in Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 opening day win over…
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Osun State Women’s Football League announce double partnership deal
Osun State Women’s Football League have announced a new partnership with top clothing company, FRS Apparel home of fashion, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The league body made this announcement through a post on their X handle which read: “We’re thrilled to announce @FranksurAndAssociate as our newest partner! Together, we’ll take women’s football to new heights”. Not…
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CHAN 2025: CAF Confirms Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania as hosts
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will jointly host the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2025 with the tournament scheduled to take place from February 1st to 28th, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While the specific host stadiums and training venues will be revealed at a later date,…
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Kwara United: Abdulafeez ruled out through injury
Kwara United captain Musa Abdulafeez is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury during Sunday’s goalless draw against Ikorodu City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The fullback, who took over as skipper following Adewale Adeyinka’s departure to Plateau United, picked up the injury in the matchday three fixture at Ilorin. Kwara United confirmed the news…
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UD Tenerife on Gift Monday- why we extend her deal
UD Tenerife president Sergio Batista has hailed Nigerian forward Gift Monday as a crucial part of the club’s future, following her new three-year contract extension, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons striker, has committed to the Canary Island side until 2027. “We want to build a solid future by extending contracts of those players we consider…
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Galatasaray rule out January exit for Osimhen
Galatasaray deputy chairman, ?brahim Hatipo?lu has dismissed reports suggesting Victor Osimhen could leave the club in January, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian international joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on a season-long loan from Napoli earlier this month, sparking speculation about a potential January exit. However, Hatipo?lu insisted Osimhen will remain at Galatasaray until June, quashing…
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Galatasaray unveil Nigerian defender, Oluwatosin Demehin
Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray have officially unveiled Nigeria international Oluwatosin Demehin, following her signing on a one-year contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 22-year-old defender joins Galatasaray from French D1 Arkema side Stade Reims, where she spent two seasons and played a key role in their fourth-place finish last term. ? Oluwatosin Blessing Demehin'in imza töreninden…
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NPFL: Remo Stars continue fine form with win over Pillars
Remo Stars maintained their perfect form to the beginning of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season with a win against Kano Pillars in Katsina, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sky Blue Stars defeated the Sai Masu Gida side 2-0 at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium to return to the top of the league table on Sunday. A…
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Buruj FA Raheem Salaudeen on radar of top European clubs
The talents pool of Nigerian football is getting larger by the day, as prodigiously gifted young footballers are discovered across the different cities in Nigeria. The latest blooming star is 14 years old attacker Raheem Salaudeen, who has in recent times been attracting interests from top European clubsides in view of his eye-catching performances for…
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Southern finalists set for Zonal showdown in Lagos
Four teams have qualified for the Southern Zonal Finals following intense competition across various centers in the ongoing inaugural Girls Play Sports Football Tournament as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. Royaltoms Queens FC, Golden Sun SS, Adewale Babes and Cats Ladies secured their places after impressive performances at their respective centres in Ota, Yenagoa, Ibadan, and Lagos.…
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Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifiers: Libya fixture confirmed
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the dates for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11. The return leg is scheduled for Tripoli four days later, on Tuesday, October 15.…
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Insigne backs Osimhen’s Galatasaray move
Former Italy international Lorenzo Insigne has thrown his support behind Victor Osimhen’s surprise loan move to Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 25 year-old had been linked with Al-Ahli and Chelsea on transfer deadline day, but ultimately opted for a season-long deal with Galatasaray. Insigne, who played alongside Osimhen at Napoli, believes the…
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Kano Pillars v Remo Stars: Abdallah hails “Game of the Week”
Kano Pillars head coach, Usman Abdallah, has labeled Sunday’s matchday three encounter against Remo Stars as the “game of the week, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sai Masu Gida host Remo Stars at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium in Katsina, and Abdallah is anticipating a fiercely contested match. “We know it’s going to be a tough match, perhaps…