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NPFL: Rivers United to unveil new head coach, Finidi Thursday

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Rivers United will unveil their new head coach, Finidi George, on Thursday. DAILY POST reports that the 54-year-old will take over the reign at the former Nigeria Premier Football League champions following Stanley Eguma’s sacking towards…

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to know group opponents Thursday

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will discover their group opponents in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, DAILY POST reports. The draw for the biennial competition will hold in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three-time…

Transfer: Super Eagles goalkeeper, Adeleye completes move to Cyprus

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Cypriot club, Enosis Neon Paralimni have announced the signing of Super Eagles goalkeeper, Adebayo Adeleye. Adeleye joined Enosis Neon Paralimni on a free transfer after severing ties with Israeli club, Hapoel Jerusalem. The goalkeeper…

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Transfer: Chelsea refuse to let midfielder leave Enzo Maresca’s side

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Chelsea have so far refused to allow midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka leave Enzo Maresca’s side on loan this summer transfer window. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano stated this in a tweet via his X…

Ibe leaves Katsina United, yet to decide next move

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Micheal Ibe has revealed that he will decide on his next move following the expiration of his contract with Katsina United. Ibe’s initial one-year contract expired at the end of the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The…

Transfer: Super Eagles defender, Torunarigha open to leaving Gent

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KAA Gent defender, Jordan Torunarigha has revealed he is in discussions for a possible transfer from the Belgian Pro League club. Torunarigha has one-year remaining on his contract and at this stage is not willing to extend his stay with…

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Transfer: Man Utd offer De Ligt five-year contract

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Bayern Munich defender, Matthijs de Ligt, has received a five-year contract offer from Manchester United. According to Sky Germany, De Ligt is keen on the move. It is also believed United have held initial talks with Bayern, to explore the…

Copa America 2024: Full quarter-final fixtures confirmed

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The line-up for the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals have been confirmed. This follows the completion of the group stage games on Tuesday night. Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia, while Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1. In the…

Copa America 2024: Vinicius Jr banned for Brazil vs Uruguay quarter-final

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Brazil will be without Vinicius Junior for the 2024 Copa America quarter-final clash with Uruguay this Sunday. The Real Madrid winger picked up a yellow card in a feisty group stage fixture against Colombia and now faces a ban. Brazil and…

Transfer: Tijani ready to shine at Plymouth Argyle

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Nigeria forward, Muhammad Tijani has set his sights on scoring 20 goals for his new club, Plymouth Argyle. Plymouth Argyle announced on Monday that the former Flying Eagles star will spend the 2024/25 season on loan at the club. Tijani…

Euro 2024: Real men cry – Garcia sends message to Ronaldo

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American boxer, Ryan Garcia has sent a comforting message to veteran Portugal striker, Cristiano Ronaldo. The message came following the player’s penalty miss against Slovenia at Euro 2024. Ronaldo, 39, squandered a golden opportunity to…

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I was laughed at – Sunday Oliseh reveals why he resigned as Super Eagles coach

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Former Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Oliseh has revealed why he resigned as coach of the national team in 2016. Oliseh made the revelation in an interview on Elegbete TV on YouTube, where he narrated the difficulties he faced during his…

He’s best thing that happened to me – Oliseh names favourite Nigerian player

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Sunday Oliseh has named Emmanuel Emenike as the best player he managed as Super Eagles coach. He also revealed that his greatest regret was the player’s resignation from international football. The former Juventus and Super Eagles…

He totally ignored me – Sunday Oliseh narrates what Obi Mikel did to him

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Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has narrated how former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel treated him in the early days of his appointment. Oliseh, a former Nigerian midfielder, spoke in an interview on Elegbete TV on YouTube. He…

Euro 2024: Highest goal scorers ahead of quarter-final games [Top 12]

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There is good competition for the Golden Boot award at Euro 2024, as the tournament gets into the quarter-final stages this weekend. Georgia striker, Georges Mikautadze, leads the way with three goals – the same number as Jamal Musiala …

Transfer: Super Eagles star to replace Onana

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Everton will replace Amadou Onana with Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi if the Belgian midfielder leaves this summer. Ndidi’s contract at the King Power has run out and the Super Eagles’ star look set to leave after seven year. Sky Sports…

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I will answer NFF – Oliseh interested in Super Eagles job

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Former Nigeria midfielder Sunday Oliseh has said he would be interested in taking over the national team. The role is vacant after Finidi George resigned last month. Oliseh himself succeeded the late Stephen Keshi as Eagles coach in 2015…

Euro 2024: All quarter-final matches confirmed [Full list]

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All eight quarter-finalists at Euro 2024 have been confirmed. This follows the completion of the Round of 16 fixtures on Tuesday night. In the first game, the Netherlands thrashed Romania 3-0, with Malen scoring twice. The Dutch will play…

Musa, Kano Pillars yet to reach agreement on new contract

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Abdullahi Musa is set to secure a move away from Kano Pillars, DAILY POST reports. Musa has failed to agree a new contract with the Sai Masu Gida. The two parties are still miles apart in their negotiations. His contract with the five-time…

Oliseh reveals three Super Eagles players NFF warned him not to invite

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Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has claimed the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, instructed him not to invite three players while he was in charge. Oliseh has named the players as Vincent Enyeama, John Obi Mikel, and…

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Euro 2024: Not everything is football — Ronaldo’s sister explains brother’s tears

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Elma Aveiro, has explained her brother’s tears after his penalty miss against Slovenia at Euro 2024 on Monday. Ronaldo was distraught after he missed an extra-time first-half penalty against Slovenia in the Euro…

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Transfer: Chelsea set to sign two Barcelona players

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Chelsea are set to sign defender Lucy Bronze and midfielder Julia Bartel from Barcelona on free transfers. According to The Guardian, the arrival of Bartel could be confirmed by Chelsea within the next few days. The report added that an…

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Euro 2024: They couldn’t get near him – Alan Shearer hails ex-Arsenal star

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Alan Shearer has hailed former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka following his performances for Switzerland at the ongoing Euro 2024 in Germany. The Swiss defeated Italy 2-0 to move to the quarterfinals of the tournament and will now play…

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Transfer: He has everything to succeed – Rivaldo tells Barca to sign Euro 2024 star

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Former Barcelona star Rivaldo has urged the club to do everything within the rules to sign Nico Williams. The youngster has displayed stellar performances at the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament. Williams has scored one goal and provided one…

Euro 2024: Rio Ferdinand predicts England’s starting XI vs Switzerland

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Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has predicted Gareth Southgate’s starting XI for England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. The quarter-final clash is scheduled for Saturday in Dortmund. The Three Lions…

Transfer: Man Utd offer De Ligt five-year contract

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Bayern Munich defender, Matthijs de Ligt, has received a five-year contract offer from Manchester United. According to Sky Germany, De Ligt is keen on the move. It is also believed United have held initial talks with Bayern, to explore the…

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Transfer: Chelsea sign new midfielder as Man Utd confirm deal for Heaton

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Chelsea on Tuesday announced the signing of midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City. The Blues disclosed this in a statement via their website. Dewsbury-Hall signed a five-year contract with the Premier League west London club…

Transfer: Four clubs scramble for Super Eagles defender, Torunarigha

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Nigeria Defender, Jordan Torunarigha could leave Belgian Pro League club, KAA Gent this summer amid interest from clubs in Germany, England and Italy. Torunarigha had an impressive 2023/24 season with the Buffalos. According to the German…

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Transfer: Romano makes clarification on Chelsea including Jackson in exchange deal

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Chelsea is not including their attacker Nicolas Jackson in any exchange deal this summer transfer window. This clarification was made by football transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, on Tuesday. Reports had emerged that Chelsea is keen on…

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Transfer: Turkish club, Gaziantep in talks to sign Onyekuru from Al Feiha

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Turkish Super Lig Club, Gaziantep are awaiting Henry Onyekuru’s decision on their contract proposal, DAILY POST reports. Gaziantep is keen to add the Nigerian to their squad ahead of the 2024/25 season. Onyekuru is currently in the books…