Category: News
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Osimhen fit for Trabzonspor clash
Victor Osimhen has declared his readiness to face Trabzonspor in Monday’s Turkish Super Lig clash, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian striker missed Galatasaray’s last two games against Sivasspor and Malmo due to a muscle injury, initially expected to sideline him for two weeks. Osimhen confirmed his fitness, saying: “I think I’m fine, but I don’t know.…
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Sunshine Stars appoint Abubakar Bala as new Technical Adviser
Sunshine Stars have named Abubakar Bala as their technical adviser for the remainder of the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Bala will take over from Bobola Akinbola, who had been head of the technical crew in an acting capacity. The Akure Gunners have been without a coach since their erstwhile handler, Kennedy Boboye, resigned on 10 November…
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NPFL: Finidi George hails team’s performance over the weekend
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, praised his players after their 2-1 win over Kwara United at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Timothy Zacharia and David Benjamin scored for Rivers United, while Akani Akeem grabbed Kwara United’s only goal. Finidi admitted the encounter was tough. “It’s been a long time since we scored two goals; doing…
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Kano Pillars faces Shooting Stars with key players out
Kano Pillars technical adviser Usman Abdallah has expressed concern over the absence of key players for their matchday 17 clash with Shooting Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sai Masu Gida side will miss the services of Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Zulkifilu Muhammed, and Sudais Ali Baba. Rabiu Ali, Nelson Abiam and Aminu Adam…
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Arokodare eyes further growth after impressive year
Genk forward Tolu Arokodare aims to build on his impressive form, targeting continued improvement in the new year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare has enjoyed an eventful year with Genk, scoring 10 goals and registering four assists in 17 appearances. Despite his success, the 24-year-old Nigerian striker is eager to do more. “I want to become even…
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NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors intensify preparations for Abia clash
El-Kanemi Warriors have stepped up training ahead of Sunday’s Nigerian Professional Football League match against Abia Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Borno outfit after losing 2-0 last week to Remo Stars must redeem themselves when they host their Eastern opposition on Matchday 17. The Desert Warriors will host Abia Warriors at El-Kanemi Stadium, Maiduguri. “This morning,…
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CAF Awards: Lookman tipped for CAF top honour by Rohr
Ex-Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has endorsed Ademola Lookman for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, citing his remarkable resurgence, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman is the overwhelming favourite, following an impressive campaign for club and country. Other contenders include Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, Rowen Williams and Simon Adingra. Rohr praised Lookman’s progress, telling…
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Bay FC confirm Asisat Oshoala’s continuity
Bay FC have confirmed that Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has been retained for the 2025 National Women Soccer League (NWSL) season alongside her African compatriot in Racheal Kundananji, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The lethal striker who joined following her exit from Barcelona Femeni leads the list of 24 other players retained as the club announced the…
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Boniface could be available for final game of the year against SC Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has provided an injury update on Victor Boniface ahead of the away trip to Augsburg with the forward set to miss the trip as he continues his recovery, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker won’t be risked as the coach stated. He is not an option for the match in Augsburg.…
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“He is a Chelsea fan” – Ekong reveals Osimhen’s EPL dream
William Troost-Ekong has revealed that teammate Victor Osimhen is an avid Chelsea fan and it has been his dream to play for the English Premier League outfit as rumors continue to mount around his long term future, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Victor Osimhen has been subject to interest from host of top clubs following his fallout with…
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CAF African Player of the Year: “I’m sure he’s going to win it”
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has backed his countryman in Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 CAF African player of the year award following an historic, blistering season with Atalanta and also the Nigeria national team, Nigerisasoccernet.com reports. Ekong disclosed this in an exclusive interview with talkSPORT, admitting that Lookman deserves the award for all…
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Nice gives update on injured Nigerian duo ahead of weekend clash
OGC Nice have provided an injury update on Nigerian duo in Terem Moffi and Victor Orakpo with both players expected to be back in the fold once their recovery process is completed, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The club revealed that Victor Orakpo is suffering from a hernia and has undergone surgery while Terem Moffi is continuing his…
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NFF holds match commissioners’ seminar in Kaduna
The Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday held its 2024 match commissioners’ seminar (northern conference) at the Asaa Pyramids Hotel, Kaduna, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chairman of NFF Match Commissioners’ Appointment Committee, Alhaji Babagana Kalli disclosed to thenff.com that the Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, represented the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau…
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Colorado Rapids announce Chidozie Awaziem’s acqusition
Super Eagles international Chidozie Awaziem has joined Major Soccer League side, Colorado Rapids following his exit from Cincinnati for $1 million in General Allocation Money (GAM), the club officially confirmed, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. As revealed Cincinnati could earn up to an additional $200,000 in conditional General Allocation Money (GAM) if specific performance benchmarks are met.…
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FIFA U-20 WWC African qualifiers: CAF set to conduct draws on Thursday
African football governing body, CAF is set to conduct draws for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt on Thursday shortly after the draws for the for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Teams that will participate in the draw includes; Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon,…
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NFF, SWAN pledge to strengthen partnership towards uplifting Nigeria football
The national executive committee of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja, during which the NFF supremo underscored the importance of journalists as critical stakeholders in Nigeria Football, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. During the meeting, President Gusau…
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Maduka Okoye undergoes successful surgery, Udinese confirm
Udinese Calcio have revealed that their goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has undergone successful injury following the injury to the scapholunate ligament of his right wrist, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles goalkeeper has now underwent successful surgery today to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. The procedure was carried out by Dr. Loris…
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Galatasaray gives update on Victor Osimhen after injury scare in win against Sivasspor
Turkish giant Galatasaray have confirmed that star forward Victor Osimhen will be out for some couple of games after the injury sustained in the nervy win against Sivasspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. This was confirmed through an official press release which read; “During the Net Global Sivasspor match in the 15th week of the Trendyol Super…
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8th African Nations Championship: Super Eagles B intensifies training for Black Galaxies
Nigeria’s quest for a fourth appearance at the African Nations Championship is being taken seriously by players invited to the camp of the Super Eagles B, who continue to sweat it out at the exquisite Remo Stars’ Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A total of 30 players were assembled last week at…