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Rampant CHAN Eagles score 5 goals again

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The CHAN Eagles are most certainly not shy in front of goal as they fired another five goals in a test game ahead of 2025 CHAN playoff against Ghana. The home-based national team smashed past non-league club G12 5-1 today. Abia Warriors…

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Banned Russian club dare FIFA on Ejuke problematic transfer

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Russian club CSKA Moscow are confident the transfer ban imposed on them for not paying the balance for the transfer of Chidera Ejuke from SC Heerenveen will be lifted soon. FIFA have banned CSKA Moscow from transfers until mid-2026 after…

Wednesday, Dec 11

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Sikiru Alimi bangs hat-trick in big CHAN Eagles win

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Remo Stars striker Sikiru Alimi looks set to lead the CHAN Eagles attack against Ghana in a 2025 CHAN playoff after he fired a hat-trick in a test game against NLO side Emmydinho today. The CHAN Eagles won 5-0 with veteran midfielder Rabiu…

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Besiktas want to rescue Onuachu from Premier League doldrums

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Besiktas are the latest club to be linked to striker Paul Onuachu, who remains in the doldrums in the Premier League in England. Onuachu has only played 134 minutes in seven matches for Southampton, who are rock bottom of the Premier…

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Maduka Okoye: I have been playing with injury

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has revealed he has been playing with injury for the past two months before he finally underwent surgery. The Udinese goalkeeper through his Instagram page said he is happy the surgery has done and he…

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FIFA ban Russian club over Super Eagles star Ejuke transfer

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World football governing body FIFA have imposed a transfer ban on top Russian club CSKA Moscow after they failed to pay the balance of the transfer fee for Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke. FIFA ruled that the transfer ban on CSKA Moscow…

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Victor Moses Man of Match in Luton Town win

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Former Nigeria international Victor Moses was the Man of the Match when his side Luton Town FC defeated Stoke City 2-1. Massive 3 points! Now onto next ???????? #alwaysbelieve pic.twitter.com/tNil3hbUKa — Victor Moses (@VictorMoses)…

CHAN Eagles decide on injured striker Ossy Martins

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The CHAN Eagles will decide on Lobi Stars striker Ossy Martins, who was injured in a car accident on his way to training camp in Ikenne. CHAN Eagles coach Fidelis Ilechukwu said they will decide on whether or not to replace the striker by…

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Kanu stages transfer coup with Enyimba signing Super Eagles striker Ideye

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Enyimba chairman Nwankwo Kanu proved to be the difference when former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye opted for ‘The People’s Elephant’ ahead of NPFL rivals Rivers United. Ideye has been training with Rivers United before Enyimba hijacked…

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Super Eagles defender Awaziem changes MLS clubs

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Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has joined Colorado Rapids from another Major League Soccer (MLS) club FC Cincinnati for the 2025 season. There is also an option for an additional two years after this deal. Colorado Rapids president…

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Man of Match Ademola Lookman: Atalanta ‘stood up’ to mighty Real Madrid

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Ademola Lookman, who was named Man of the Match, has said Atalanta are proud that they competed against Real Madrid “a team full of champions”. Lookman vs Real Madridpic.twitter.com/io6yC9wiY5 — Hussien Barca ???????? (@HUSSIENFCB22)…

Tuesday, Dec 10

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Struggling Akwa United appoint psychologist head coach

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Struggling Akwa United have appointed team psychologist Ime Uko as technical adviser following the resignation of Muhammed Babaganaru. He will be assisted by assistant coach Umar Abdullahi. Babaganaru quit as Akwa United coach after they…

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CONFIRMED: Ex-Super Eagles star Ideye signs for Enyimba

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A top official of top NPFL club Enyimba has confirmed to SCORENigeria that they have signed former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye as a free agent. His transfer will be announced formally shortly. AFCON champion in 2013, Ideye, 36, has…

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Ademola Lookman hails ‘top star’ Vinicius Junior ahead Real Madrid big test

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Ademola Lookman has saluted the class of Vinicius Junior ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid. Ademola Lookman and Atalanta will welcome the Spanish giants in continuation of the expanded Champions League.…

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Super Eagles striker cries out over plot to extort many millions of Naira from him

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Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has raised alarm over what he described as a blackmail to extort many millions of Naira from him. Reports out of Ukraine said a court has awarded Ideye’s ex-wife, Yana Voloschenko $172,000 (over 290…

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‘NFF offer to pay Super Eagles 10% of outstanding monies’

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It first started as a rumour before it was finally confirmed officially at a meeting between the NFF president Ibrahim Gusau and the Super Eagles – the country’s team will be paid 10% of the bonuses and allowances they have not been paid…

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Napoli comment on Osimhen future

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Napoli have commented on the future of Victor Osimhen amid raging transfer speculations ahead of the winter window next month. Osimhen is on a season-long loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray, but he has a break-up clause that allows him…

Osimhen misses Europa League clash, 2 Turkish Super Lig games

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Victor Osimhen is expected to miss at least three Galatasaray matches due to his latest injury. The Turkish champions announced Monday that Napoli loanee suffered a muscle injury during a Super Lig game at Sivasspor this past weekend.…

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Rabiu Ali just too old for CHAN Eagles – Ex-Super Eagles star blasts

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At the grand old age of 44, Kano Pillars veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali is just too old to play for the CHAN Eagles six years after he last did so, according to former Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba. Rabiu Ali ‘Pele’ is currently in the…

Monday, Dec 9

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Osimhen suffers injury setback

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Galatasaray today announced that Victor Osimhen has suffered a muscle injury during Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig clash at Sivasspor. “Victor Osimhen underwent an MRI examination which revealed a moderate strain and bleeding in the right…

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Calvin Bassey suspended for trip to Premier League toppers Liverpool

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Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey is suspended for Saturday’s Premier League clash at table toppers Liverpool after he picked up his fifth booking of the season. An accumulation of five bookings attracts a one match ban in the Premier…

NFF under scrutiny again after allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), also known as the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), has once again found itself embroiled in a web of financial recklessness, scandals, and misappropriation of government funds. The recent…

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Maduka Okoye injured, undergoes surgery

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will undergo surgery for an injured wrist, his Italian club have announced. Okoye was injured during a game against Genoa and his club Udinese said he will now be operated on. This means the goalkeeper…

EXCLUSIVE: Why Eguavoen may miss 2025 CHAN playoffs

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SCORENigeria can exclusively reveal that Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen is now in serious danger of missing out on the 2025 CHAN playoffs against arch-rivals Ghana. ‘Cerezo’ has been conspicuously missing at the Ikenne…

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Top Super Eagles star: We have not been paid

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A senior player of the Super Eagles (name withheld) has emphatically told SCORENigeria he and his other teammates in the national team have yet to receive bonuses and allowances owed them since 2020. “I have not received the allowances and…

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Super Eagles 12 Billion Naira allegedly retired by NFF without players getting a kobo

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A petition to President Bola Tinubu on the corruption and abuse of office at the NFF alleged that 12 Billion Naira meant to clear the outstanding bonuses and allowances of the Super Eagles and various other national teams have already been…

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NPFL Player of the Week: Sunday Anthony brace stops Plateau United fall

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The NPFL Player of Week 16 is Plateau United attacking midfielder Sunday Anthony. Sunday Anthony scored twice to ensure his Jos club fought back to beat a spirited Heartland FC 3-2 at home. The former El Kanemi Warriors star opened scoring…

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SCORENigeria Top 5: Men of the Match Iwobi, Ademola Lookman shine

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Both Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman bagged Man of the Match awards for Fulham and Atalanta respectively to win their league matches. 5.Noah Adedeji-Sternberg Belgium U19 winger, who is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles through…

Sunday, Dec 8

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Moses Simon late match winner for FC Nantes

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Moses Simon scored the only goal for FC Nantes to beat Rennes 1-0 and halt a run that has seen them fail to win in their last four matches. The Super Eagles winger snatched the winning goal a minute from full time. He has now netted four…

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NPFL ROUNDUP: Remo Stars back top after Rivers United fall at Enugu Rangers

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It has been see-saw at the top of the NPFL standings after Remo Stars reclaimed the leadership on the back of a home win over El Kanemi Warriors as Rivers United fell by the odd goal at Enugu Rangers. Today's results #NPFL25 pic.twitter…