Category: News
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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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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’…
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Peseiro Blbacks Dele-Bashiru to thrive at Lazio
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro believes Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will become a key player for Serie A club Lazio, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dele-Bashiru joined Lazio from Hatayaspor in the summer, but has yet to fully settle. However, Peseiro is confident the midfielder will adapt to Italian football. “His qualities had struck us a lot when…
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Freedom: Peseiro hails Gasperini’s impact on Lookman’s rise
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has praised Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for Ademola Lookman’s remarkable growth this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman has flourished at Atalanta since joining from RB Leipzig in 2022, and excelled internationally, playing a key role in Peseiro’s side that finished second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.…
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NWFL board intensifies efforts for enhanced visibility, meets StarTimes management
In a bid to ensure increased visibility for the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), the Board has reaffirmed its commitment by engaging with StarTimes, a key broadcasting partner, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Following the NWFL Annual General Assembly held in Abuja on Tuesday, Ms. Nkechi Obi, Chairman of the NWFL Board, led a high-powered delegation to meet with…
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Finidi George backs Rivers United duo for CHAN Qualifier
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed confidence in Stephen Manyo and Taiwo Abdulrafiu making the final squad for Nigeria’s 2025 African Nations Championship qualifying game against Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Manyo and Abdulrafiu are among the invited players, and Finidi has wished them well. “I spoke with both players and wished them well,” he…
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Dele-Bashiru unscathed after car accident
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was involved in a car accident near Bracciano, Italy, on Saturday evening, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dele-Bashiru, who plays for Lazio in Serie A, emerged unscathed from the incident. The news of the accident gained traction on social media after being reported by Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport. The accident occurred just…
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CAF Awards: Nnadozie emerges best goalkepper as Super Falcons cart away national team award
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has emerged the best female goalkepper in Africa for the second consecutive time following her announcement at this year’s awards held in Morocco on Monday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons and Paris FC safe hands was announced as the number one female goalkepper in Africa after her exploits for both country…
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Vivian Ikechukwu moves to Liga MX Femenil club, Santos Laguna
Nigeria Super Falcons striker, Vivian Ikechukwu has joined Liga MX Femenil club, Santos Laguna, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 27-year-old joins Santos Laguna Femenil from Cruz Azul for the 2025 Clausura Tournament. Her move to the Mexican club means she joins Super Falcons teammates Chinwendu Ihezuo and Osinachi Ohale in Mexico’s top flight. Ikechukwu is a player…
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Wikki Tourists’ Maikaba targets NPFL return
Wikki Tourists head coach, Abdulahi Maikaba says his team will continue to improve following their 2-0 win over Barau FC, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Maikaba’s side secured the victory in a matchday two fixture in Bauchi on Saturday. “It was a great performance from the team,” Maikaba told Wikki Tourists media. “We’ll keep building on this momentum…
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Top African artistes set to grace highly anticipated award ceremony
The 2024 CAF Awards will not only celebrate the pinnacle of African football but also the continent’s vibrant cultural scene. The glamorous ceremony, scheduled for Monday evening at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, will honor the best players, coaches, and teams of the past year, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Beyond the football pitch, the event…
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CAF African player of the year: NFF backs Ademola Lookman for glory
All things being equal, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman should be crowned the African Player of the Year at Monday evening’s 2024 CAF Awards at the Palais des Congrés in the Moroccan city of Marrakech as the Nigerian Football Federation reveal utmost backing for one of their own, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. His three goals and two assists were…