Category: News
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NFF, Carloha team up to drive Nigeria Football to the next level
The Nigeria Football Federation and Carloha, exclusive dealer and franchise holder of Chery vehicles in Nigeria will on Wednesday sign a partnership agreement that will make Carloha the official automobile partner of the NFF and the National teams, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The contract-signing ceremony will take place at the automobile company’s Lagos office and will have…
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Ademola Lookman ‘very much interested’ in big summer move
Amidst interest from host of top European clubs, Ademola Lookman is very much looking forward to the summer transfer window with the player reportedly keen for a move away from Atalanta, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Italian football expert, Fabrizio Romano revealed that the reigning CAF player of the year already who will be entering into the final…
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Lagos State FA Cup: Ikorodu City survive FC Bethel Sporting scare to reach last 8
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Ikorodu City had to do something special to go pass non-league side FC Bethel Sporting in the round of 32 match of the Lagos State President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oga Boys edged FC Bethel Sporting 3-2 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan to progress to the quarter finals…
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Arkéma Première Ligue: Echegini dazzles as PSG Feminine breeze past Montpellier
A goal and an assist alongside a roaring applause from the fans after her substitution exemplified Jennifer Echegini’s all round display as PSG Feminine breezed past Montpellier Hérault Sporting Club femmes 4-1 at the Campus PSG in Poissy, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Joe Echegini played a pivotal role in Paris Saint-Germain’s dominant performance. After Montpellier coughed up…
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NPFL25: Nasarawa United part ways with Kabir Dogo
Nasarawa United have mutually agreed to part ways with technical director, Kabir Dogo effective immediately following a thorough review of the club’s performance in the ongoing NPFL campaign, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite the efforts of the coaching staff and players, results have not improved to the level required hence the management’s decision to make a change…
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Umar Sadiq strike earns vital home point for Valencia CF
Getting on the scoresheet since his move from Real Sociedad, Umar Sadiq’s 83rd minute goal was enough for Valencia CF to share the spoils with Villarreal CF in the regional La Liga derby just right in front of their home fans at the Estadio de La Cerámica, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The visitors who had taken the…
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WSL: Toni Payne’s Everton fall to table toppers in nervy Kingsmeadow clash
Two losses in a month, Toni Payne was in action as Everton Women fell to another loss to Chelsea this time with a very minimal score-line in the Women Super League clash at Kingsmeadow, falling to a last gasp James goal to seal all maximum points for the record champions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. It will be…
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Ligue 1: Moses Simon tops assist chart despite Monaco’s loss
One of the very positives for FC Nantes over the course of this season has been Moses Simon performances despite the team’s inconsistency, the Super Eagles winger had another applaudable outing in the loss today as AS Monaco made light work of the visitors with a 7-1 score-line at the Louis-II Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. His…
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“It’s a proud moment” – Calvin Bassey reels in excitement after first goal of the season
Fulham FC defender Calvin Bassey is currently the man on the headlines of Fulham press following his lone goal to secure all maximum points for the cottagers in the nervy clash against high flying Nottingham Forest, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles header just after the break was enough for Marco Silva’s men to move up…
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Shukurat Oladipo moves to AS Roma
FC Robo Queens defender Shukurat Oladipo has complete her transfer to Italian club AS Roma with the club officially confirming her arrival through a statement via their official website, nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The lanky defender born in 2004 has committed her future to the club signing a contract that extends until June 30, 2027. Shukurat joins the…
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Feyenoord part ways with Lukas Babalola Andersson, technical staff
Feyenoord have today parted ways with head coach Brian Priske and his technical staff which consists of Danish Nigerian coach Lukas Babalola Andersson following strings of inconsistent results, Nigeriansoccernet.com reports. Feyenoord and head coach Brian Priske have mutually agreed to terminate the contract effective immediately as communicated through an official statement via the club’s website.…
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Paul Clement provides update on Leon Balogun, reveals potential return date
Rangers head coach Paul Clement has given an update on injured Leon Balogun as well as revealing that a potential return date is on the cards for the veteran defender who has been out since January, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The update comes ahead of their Scottish Cup clash against Queen’s Park at Ibrox this weekend,…
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“His versatility will give us an edge” – Olivier Letang on Chuba Akpom
Olivier Letang, Lille’s president has hailed the versatility of new acquisition Chuba Akpom, admitting that his ability to play in quiet a handful of position will give the team an added advantage, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The Ligue 1 outfit completed a loan deal for the Nigeria international who will stay in France until the end of…
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“Great guy” Juric hails Aribo’s versatility
Southampton manager Ivan Juric has praised midfielder Joe Aribo for his impressive performance in the Saints’ 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aribo scored the opening goal and was named Man of the Match, despite being played out of position. The Nigerian international’s goal was his second in the league this season, and Juric…
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Official: Akpom completes Lille loan move from Ajax
Nigeria international Chuba Akpom has joined Ligue 1 side Lille on loan from Eredivisie giants Ajax, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Thw French club has an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. The 29-year-old was unveiled by Lille on Sunday, bringing an end to his spell with Ajax, whom he joined from…
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William Troost-Ekong scores in defeat against Al Ittihad
Nigeria Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong was on the score sheet for Al Kholood in their defeat against Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League defeat, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Troost-Ekong opened score for Al Kholood that led 2-0 at some point in the gam but it was not to be as they fell 3-4 at the…
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Jennifer Echegini assists PSG Feminines to victory over RCSA
Nigeria Super Falcons midfielder, Jennifer Echegini assisted her side, PSG Fémininies to victory after two matches without a win, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Rouge et Bleu defeated the newly promoted Strasbourg 1-2 at the Stade de la Meinau on Saturday. The Parisans opened score in the 44th after much push for a goal. Echegini put through…
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Leeds United in talks with Sevilla over Iheanacho move
Leeds United have opened discussions with Sevilla over a potential transfer for Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho, with less than 48 hours remaining in the winter transfer window, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Yorkshire club are yet to make any signings this winter, but are working to make changes to their squad before the deadline. Iheanacho, 28, has…
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Juventus identify Osimhen as top target to replace Vlahovic
Italian giants Juventus have earmarked Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as their top candidate to replace Dusan Vlahovic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in outstanding form, scoring 17 goals in 21 appearances. The 24-year-old previously worked with Juventus’ sporting director, Giuntoli, at Napoli during their Scudetto-winning season in 2023,…
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Iheanacho to decide next move amid multiple offers – Pimienta
Sevilla manager, Jorge Garcia Pimienta says Kelechi Iheanacho will have the final say on his next club, amid reports of multiple offers from England, Greece, France, and Turkey, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian forward, 28, has struggled to make an impact at Sevilla since joining on a free transfer last summer, failing to score in nine…