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Thursday, Dec 26

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Bassey and Iwobi shine as Fulham knock Chelsea out in boxing day special

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Super Eagles duo, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were brilliant in today’s London derby as they helped Fulham to a 2-1 win against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge, Soccernet.ng reports. The pair have been ever-present for Marco Silva’s side…

Premier League: Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi star as Nottingham Forest execute toothless Tottenham

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Super Eagles stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi featured for Nottingham Forest as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at the City Ground, Soccernet.ng reports. Nottingham Forest returned to Premier League action with a fixture against…

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Watch: Napoli’s Osimhen and Leverkusen’s Boniface light up Lagos with ‘detty’ December celebration

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Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface recently brought the festive season to life in Lagos with an unforgettable December celebration, Soccernet.ng reports. The two Super Eagles stars joined in the city’s vibrant…

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Uniquely Served! Super Falcons’ Ajibade celebrates Christmas in style – Photos

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Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has set herself apart from her fellow football stars with a distinctive Christmas celebration as she embraces the holiday spirit in her own unique style, Soccernet.ng reports. Unlike many of her…

Ghana’s Odoi stars but Nigeria’s Arokodare is the best of the bunch as Genk and Antwerp share spoils

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Tolu Arokodare claimed his second brace of the season to inspire KRC Genk to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Antwerp on Boxing Day, Soccernet.ng reports. The clash between fourth-place Royal Antwerp and leaders KRC Genk inside the Bosuilstadion in…

CHAN Eagles have a big chance to break into the Super Eagles team – Eguavoen

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Super Eagles Interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has revealed that the home-based Super Eagles have a golden opportunity to showcase their talent and potentially earn a spot in the senior national team, Soccernet.ng reports. After…

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Ajax coach Francesco Farioli’s desires could halt Chuba Akpom’s proposed Ligue 1 move

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Ajax coach Francesco Farioli has insisted that he does not want any of his players to leave in January, amid talks linking Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom with a Ligue 1 transfer, Soccernet.ng. Akpom has had a tough start to the season at…

Nigeria’s most influential party? Tony Elumelu hosts Osimhen and ex-Arsenal, former Barcelona forward at ‘all-white party’

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Nigerian business mogul Tony Elumelu hosted an exclusive all-white party, bringing together dignitaries and celebrities from various spheres of Nigerian society just before Christmas, Soccernet.ng reports. Among the notable attendees was…

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Fulham, Trabzonspor told no chance of signing Nigeria’s leading goalscorer in Europe this January – “Intention is to keep him”

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KRC Genk chairman Peter Croonen has categorically ruled out the possibility of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare leaving the club during the January transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old Nigerian has been in scintillating…

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Nigeria: Eguavoen open to coaching Super Eagles for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

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Interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles Augustine Eguavoen has expressed his willingness to continue leading the team through the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers if the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) calls on him, Soccernet.ng…

“The little things stuck with me” – Super Eagles star credits his Father for Christmas charity act

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Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder, Alex Chuka Iwobi, has revealed his Father played a huge role in his Christmas charity event a few days ago, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old opened a shop in East London under the name…

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Fulham head coach lauds Alex Iwobi for selfless Christmas gesture

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Fulham head coach, Marco Silva, has praised Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Chuka Iwobi, for his selfless act of providing food for the less privileged during Christmas, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old is enjoying his best season in…

Nigeria or Germany: Frankfurt star chooses between Super Eagles and Die Mannschaft – “A dream of mine”

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Eintracht Frankfurt’s emerging defensive talent, Nnamdi Collins, has made a pivotal decision about his international future, choosing Germany over Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old, born in Germany to Nigerian parents, has…

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CHAN qualifier: Former Borussia Dortmund star warns Nigeria to beware of Ghana

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Former Super Eagles forward Victor Ikpeba has cautioned Nigeria’s CHAN Eagles not to underestimate the determination of Ghana’s Black Galaxies ahead of their crucial playoff return leg in Uyo on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The stakes…

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Two La Liga clubs set to brawl over Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar

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La Liga clubs Getafe and Valencia are set to compete for the signing of Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar during the January transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq has struggled to adapt to life at Real Sociedad since he joined the…

Wednesday, Dec 25

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Paul Onuachu: Turkish Super Lig side to lock horns with Trabzonspor for Super Eagles striker

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Super Eagles and Southampton striker, Paul Onuachu, could be on the move in the coming transfer window after Besiktas enquired about the lanky striker, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old forward joined the Saints from KRC Genk at the…

“Among the best in the world”- Atalanta boss Gasperini praises CAF POTY Ademola Lookman

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Atalanta coach Gian Pero Gasperini has praised Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman following his impressive form at the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman has been a revelation since he joined Atalanta two years ago. Recall that Leipzig…

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina reveals what Arsenal must do to win the EPL Trophy

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Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest versatile defender, Olaoluwa Temitayo Aina, has revealed what Arsenal must do to win the English Premier League title at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Mikel Arteta’s side have ended up in…

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Not Chukwueze: Saka’s hamstring injury to hasten Arsenal’s move for another Super Eagles forward

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Emirates FA Cup record Champions, Arsenal, have rekindled their interest in Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman after Bukayo Saka picked up a hamstring injury, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners have been second-best to…

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Snubbing England for Super Eagles has led to career success – 2024 CAF POTY Lookman

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Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has credited his career success to his decision to snub England and commit to Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. Before switching allegiance to play for the Super Eagles in 2022, Lookman had represented…

Ex-Arsenal man Chuba Akpom open to French Ligue 1 switch after frustrating season at Ajax

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Ajax Amsterdam forward Chuba Akpom is reportedly open to a move to France’s Ligue 1, as he seeks more regular first-team football, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite a career that has seen him play in multiple countries and leagues, Akpom’s…

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Tinubu greenlights upgrade of MKO stadium and other key stadiums in 2025 budget

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Moshood Abiola Stadium (MKO Stadium) in Abuja, alongside plans to improve several other key sports facilities in the country, Soccernet.ng reports. The approval is part of the 2025…

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Victor Osimhen: No talks with Manchester United as Super Eagles star splits with agent Calenda

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, currently on a season-long loan with Turkish Süper Lig giants Galatasaray, is not in discussions with Manchester United over a potential move to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. Earlier…

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After Iwobi and Tolu, Lazio star Dele-Bashiru brings Christmas cheer to pediatric patients

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Nigerian and Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has embraced the spirit of Christmas with a heartfelt gesture on Christmas Eve, Soccernet.ng reports. Dele-Bashiru visited the Pediatrics department of the Policlinico Umberto I in Rome,…

Ola Aina snubs Chris Wood, Salah, Haaland, names Arsenal star as best Premier League player

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Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has named Arsenal star Bukayo Saka as the best player in the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. This season the Premier League has provided a lot of excitement, with some players setting the pitch…

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Why Daniel Ogunmodede stands in for Augustine Eguavoen in crucial Eagles B clash with Ghana

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Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen is currently recuperating in Belgium after undergoing a major medical procedure, Soccernet.ng reports. The surgery, postponed several times to allow Eguavoen to focus on the Super Eagles’…

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“History has not been sincere with us” – Super Eagles B coach reacts as Ghana’s Dramani targets ‘clean sheet’ in Uyo

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Super Eagles B stand-in coach Daniel Ogunmodede has expressed his team’s determination to focus on the present and future as his team prepares for a crucial CHAN qualifier against Ghana in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. Earlier at the Accra…

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Report: Napoli open to swapping Victor Osimhen with struggling Manchester United star

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Former Italian Serie A champions Napoli are huge admirers of out-of-favour Manchester Unuted forward Marcus Rashford and would be willing to swap him for Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. In recent weeks, Super Eagles star Osimhen has…

Napoli-owned star Victor Osimhen spreads Christmas joy in Olusosun after Kayserispor demolition job (PHOTOS)

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Victor Osimhen has returned to Nigeria to spread holiday cheer and bring smiles to the faces of women and youths in Olusosun, Ojota, where he spent his early years, Soccernet.ng reports. It has been an eventful year for the Super Eagles…

Tuesday, Dec 24

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Bukayo Saka’s injury sparks Arsenal’s interest in Nigerian winger with 6 Super Eagles goals

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Arsenal could rival Aston Villa in a bid to secure the services of Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze, as the AC Milan winger becomes a potential January transfer target, Soccernet.ng reports. With Bukayo Saka sidelined by a long-term…