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NBA Africa’s ‘Born and Bred’ Season Two Launches On NBA App

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NBA Africa has announced the return of the second season of its first original documentary series “Born and Bred, which was premiered on Thursday August 29, 2024 on the NBA App. The docuseries returns with five episodes telling the stories…

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Official: Watford, Super Eagles Forward Mutually Agree To Terminate Contract

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With a statement on their official website, Championship club Watford have confirmed the departure of Super Eagles forward Samuel Kalu following the mutual termination of his contract. Signed by the Hornets from Bordeaux in January 2022,…

Ibrahim Umar Signs For Reims After Chelsea Failed Transfer

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Nigerian striker Ibrahim Hafiz Umar has sealed a move to Ligue 1 outfit Stade de Reims after Chelsea decided not to sign him. As exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com five days ago, the Blues were not…

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German Tax Laws Halt Labbadia, Eguavoen Steps Up To Lead Super Eagles

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has stated that the strict requirements of the German tax authorities caused a snag in the appointment of Bruno Labbadia as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles’ next 2025 Africa Cup of…

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Ojodu City Talent, Hafiz Umar Ibrahim, Signs With Stade Reims

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Hafiz Umar Ibrahim, an 18-year-old rising star from Ojodu City Football Club, has signed a four-year contract with French Ligue 1 side, Stade Reims. The Kano-born forward had previously been linked to top European clubs, including Chelsea…

Why Chelsea Were Forced To Cancel Deivid Washington’s €21m Transfer

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Deivid Washington’s proposed move from Chelsea to Strasbourg on transfer deadline day sparked outrage on social media, before collapsing at the 11th hour. The Brazilian forward signed from Santos in 2023 for a fee in the region of £13.5…

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Premier League 2024/25 Full Transfer List, Figures

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With the summer transfer window done and dusted, here are the signings made by premiere League clubs for the 2024/2025 season. David Raya – Brentford to Arsenal – £27m Nathan Wood – Swansea to Southampton – Undisclosed Mats Weiffer –…

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Why Chelsea Failed To Sign Osimhen

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Victor Osimhen remains a Napoli player after the European transfer window slammed shut last night, as Chelsea were unable to secure a deal for their long-term target, despite burning the midnight oil over the last few days to complete a…

Crystal Palace Have completed A £30m Deal For Arsenal Striker Nketiah

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The fee for Nketiah is £25m up front, plus £5m in performance-related add-ons. Nottingham Forest previously agreed a deal with Arsenal for the 25-year-old England international, but couldn’t come to a resolution with the player, while an…

Manchester United Land Ugarte For Initial £42m

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Manchester United landed their top midfield target this summer by completing the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain for an initial £42.3m. The Uruguay international, whose fee could rise by a further £8.5m if add-ons are…

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As Labbadia Snubs Super Eagles Coaching Offer: What’s Next For Nigeria?

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Sports news now unfolds at an alarming rate, consider­ing players’ transfer with the summer window closing last night. Without mincing words, millions of club football fans worldwide were glued to their various sources of news with the…

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Sancho Makes Deadline Day Move to Chelsea

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Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has secured a move to Chelsea on deadline day, with both clubs agreeing on a loan deal that includes an obligation to buy clause. Sancho, who spent the latter part of last season on loan at Borussia…

Raheem Sterling Joins Arsenal On Loan From Chelsea

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Raheem Sterling has officially signed with Arsenal on a loan deal from Chelsea. The agreement comes after both clubs finalized the terms and conditions, and Sterling expressed his strong desire for the move. The winger, who has recently…

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#DeadlineDay: Prankster Disrupts Sky Sports Coverage With Sex Toy Stunt

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Sky Sports were forced to cut short their deadline day coverage outside Stamford Bridge after a notorious prankster disrupted the broadcast with a sex toy. The incident, which quickly went viral on social media, occurred as reporter Kaveh…

Scott McTominay Parts Ways With Manchester United, Joins Napoli

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Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has completed his move to Napoli just hours before the transfer deadline. The 27-year-old played a key role for the Red Devils last season, scoring crucial goals to secure vital points for the…

Victor Osimhen To Chelsea Move Crumbles As Clubs Pull Back

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Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is set to remain at Napoli after his anticipated move to Chelsea fell through just hours before the transfer deadline. Chelsea had been in negotiations with Napoli over a possible loan deal that included…

Friday, Aug 30

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NFF Keeps Mum On Labbadia, As Coach Rejects Super Eagles Job

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Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) kept sealed lips over the alleged rejection of Super Eagles job, German Bruno Labbadia, on Friday. The NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, who on Tuesday issued a statement…

Manchester United Beat Rivals To Sign Mali’s Wonderkid

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Manchester United have secured the signature of Mali’s rising star Sekou Kone following his standout performance at last year’s Under-17 World Cup. United outmanoeuvred Premier League rivals like Liverpool and Wolves to land the highly…

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Neto Joins Arsenal On Loan Following Ramsdale Departure

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Arsenal have completed the signing of Norberto Murara Neto on loan from Bournemouth. The deal was finalized shortly after the departure of Aaron Ramsdale as the Gunners moved quickly to secure reinforcements in the goalkeeping department.

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Southampton Sign Arsenal Goalkeeper On Permanent Transfer

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Southampton have signed England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal in a deal worth a fixed fee of £18 million, potentially rising to £25 million with performance-related add-ons. The Saints are optimistic that all paperwork has been…

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Neto Set For Arsenal Medical Ahead Of Loan Move

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Just when we thought that the transfer deadline day wasn’t going to come with its surprises, there has been a goalkeeping merry-go-round in the Premier League that has seen Neto travel to London to undergo his medicals ahead of a move to…

Victor Osimhen To Chelsea boosted As Al Ahli’s alternative Ivan Toney Prepares For Medical

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Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea has received a major boost as Saudi club Al Ahli shifts its focus towards signing Brentford’s English international, Ivan Toney, Soccernet.ng reports. The ongoing transfer battle…

Man Utd Exploring Deal For Chelsea Player Amid Sterling Speculation

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Manchester United have ‘explored’ a shock move for ANOTHER Chelsea player amid Raheem Sterling speculation. Man United remains in the market for new talent, having already signed Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair…

Everton Close To Signing Orel Mangala On Loan Deal

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Everton are reportedly closing in on signing highly-rated Belgian midfielder Orel Mangala on loan from Lyon. After representing Belgium at various youth levels, Mangala made his senior international debut under Roberto Martinez in 2022 and…

Portable Drops Song For Victor Osimhen Amid Transfer Drama

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LAGOS – Portable Omolalomi has caused quite a stir online by sharing a sneak peek of a song dedicated to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen’s transfer saga has been making headlines, initially linked with Chelsea but now with Saudi…

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Osimhen Set For Al Ahli Move In Record-Breaking €80m Deal

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Victor Osimhen’s career now relies on personal decision, as Napoli has sealed a transfer contract with Al Ahli, says a football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. Posting breaking news on X on Friday morning, Romano said, “Club-to-club…

Thursday, Aug 29

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Nigerian Midfielder Faustino Anjorin Leaves Chelsea for Empoli in Permanent Transfer

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Faustino Anjorin has officially ended his sixteen-year journey with Chelsea, as the Nigerian midfielder has signed with Italian Serie A club Empoli. Empoli announced the signing on Thursday, August 29, confirming that they have reached an…

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Senior Lawyer, Akintunde, Emerges Overall Winner Of 2024 NBA AGC Golf Tournament

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ABUJA – Legal luminary, Ayodele Akintunde, SAN, has emerged the overall winner of the 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference (AGC) Golf Tournament. The tournament, which was held at Ikoyi Club 38, in Lagos State, on…

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Champions League Draw: Full Fixtures, Dates Revealed

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The 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League season is set to commence after the conclusion of the league phase draw today. Below are the fixtures When are the 2024/25 Champions League league phase matches? Matchday 1: 17–19 September 2024Matchday…

#UCLdraw: Cristiano Ronaldo Receives All-Time Top Goal Scorer Award

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with the prestigious UEFA Champions League All-Time Top Scorer Award. The legendary forward received this accolade during the ongoing 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League draw, recognizing his remarkable…