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Ademola Lookman to Atletico Madrid: Why Spanish giants are the least favourite to land Super Eagles star

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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been linked with a transfer to Atletico Madrid in the summer, but the move seems unlikely due to the Spanish giants’ inability to fund it, Soccernet.ng reports. There have been growing speculations…

Sunday, Apr 27

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“One of the best in the world”- Ex-Real Madrid star hypes up Victor Osimhen

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Former Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following his goal for Galatasaray in their 5-1 bashing of Eyupspor on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen led the line for Galatasaray when they…

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Everything Victor Osimhen said after hitting goal milestone against Eyüpspor

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Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, was delighted to have helped his side by getting on the scoresheet against Eyüpspor, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old set up the opening goal at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan…

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Is Lamine Yamal better than Messi? Afrobeat star drops his opinion

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Nigerian Afrobeat star has sparked a heated debate online after boldly claiming that Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal is better than Lionel Messi at 17, Soccernet.ng reports. Following Barcelona’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in…

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Champions of Nigeria! Remo Stars make history with first-ever NPFL title, smash 25-year record

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Remo Stars FC have been crowned champions of Nigeria for the first time in their history, sealing a historic Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title with a hardfought 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, Soccernet.ng…

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Watch: Chorister Ajibade teaches Atletico players gospel song in Pidgin English

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Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, continues to shine both on and off the pitch, as she was recently spotted teaching her Atletico Madrid Femenino teammates a gospel song in Pidgin English, Soccernet.ng reports. In a video…

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Yamal and teammates dance to Skales’ ‘Shake Body’ after Barca’s Copa del Rey win over Madrid

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Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal was spotted celebrating alongside his teammates to Skales’ hit song Shake Body following their Copa del Rey victory over Real Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2015 hit song was recently brought back to…

Chuba Akpom outshines Jonathan David in important Lille victory

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Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom nicked an assist for Lille as they claimed a hard-fought 2-0 win over Angers at the Stade Raymond-Kopa, Soccernet.ng reports. After beating Auxerre 3-1 last week, Lille returned to Ligue 1 action at Angers. And…

Not John Terry or Rio Ferdinand: Calvin Bassey names his best-ever Premier League defender

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Super Eagles and Fulham defender, Calvin Chinedu Bassey has named Liverpool centre-back, Virgil Van Dijk, as the best-ever defender to have played in the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old has featured in 32 of…

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Manchester United get boost in Victor Osimhen pursuit as Ruben Amorim makes key decision

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Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has made Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen his number one target going into the summer as Chelsea have pulled out of the race to sign him, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s future has continued to…

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One-time Super Eagles invitee claims championship in Czech Republic

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Super Eagles invitee Igoh Ogbu has won the Czech Republic 1. Liga with Slavia Prague for the first time, Soccernet.ng reports. The last few months have been brilliant for Ogbu. The 25-year-old center-back joined Slavia Prague from…

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“It’s annoying” – Iwobi on one Arsenal star who shattered Real Madrid’s UCL ambitions

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Fulham FC midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that Arsenal star Declan Rice is one of the most difficult players he has faced, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles star, who has played all of his professional career in England, has faced…

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Double standards? – ‘Attitude concerns’ tag on Super Eagles’ Osimhen unfair

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A report from The Telegraph has claimed that English clubs have ‘attitude concerns’ regarding Super Eagles and Napoli-owned attacker, Victor Osimhen. This has left many football followers questioning the narrative from the English media,…

Saturday, Apr 26

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Most valuable football nations: Nigeria, Africa’s number one; Brazil 2nd, Argentina 5th in the world

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been ranked the most valuable national team in Africa, according to the latest data from renowned football statistics site, Transfermarkt, Soccernet.ng reports. Football remains the world’s most popular sport,…

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Super Eagles star breaks ugly 22-year-old record, relegates to third tier of English football

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Super Eagles defender Jamilu Collins and his Cardiff City side have been relegated from the English Championship following their 1-1 draw on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The last few weeks have been challenging for some Super Eagles…

Nigeria’s top marksmen: Osimhen leads, Dessers chases as Rangers’ title hopes fade

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Nigerian forward Cyriel Dessers continued his impressive scoring run by netting his 24th goal of the season, but it was not enough to earn Rangers victory as they were held to a 2-2 draw by St. Mirren at The SMISA Stadium on Saturday,…

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“There was interest”- Alex Iwobi reveals how he almost joined Premier League top 5 club instead of Fulham

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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that he could have joined Nottingham Forest in 2023, but the transfer did not work out, Soccernet.ng reports. Fulham have enjoyed an impressive campaign in the Premier League season. The…

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First among equals: Record-breaking Nigerian star named in Première Ligue Team of the Season in France

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Nigeria international Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named in the Arkema Première Ligue Team of the Season after another standout campaign with Paris FC, Soccernet.ng reports. It is the second consecutive appearance in the league’s Best XI for…

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Nigeria eye Zambia friendly ahead of U20 AFCON opener but tight calendar threatens clash

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are looking to arrange a friendly match against Zambia as they step up preparations for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, which kicks off this weekend in Egypt, Soccernet.ng reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s team touched…

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Borussia Dortmund propose swap deal with Chelsea for Nigeria-eligible youngster

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2024 UEFA Champions League finalists, Borussia Dortmund, are considering a swap deal with Chelsea for Nigeria-eligible English midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka, Soccernet.ng reports. The 21-year-old joined Die Schwarzgelben in January due to…

Premier League and Laliga clubs to battle for Samuel Chukwueze’s services next summer

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Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to leave AC Milan at the end of the season, as he is now considered as surplus to requirements, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze joined AC Milan from Villarreal in a deal worth €21.1 million…

Is Dele-Bashiru being misprofiled? Lazio midfielder reveals preferred role

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Super Eagles and Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru, has revealed his preferred role in the middle of the park when called into action, Soccernet.ng reports. The Manchester City Academy graduate joined the Eagles last summer, but is…

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Revealed: Why Manchester United refused to sign Victor Osimhen

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Three-time UEFA Champions League winners, Manchester United, have decided to stop their pursuit of Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Ruben Amorim’s side have been linked with the Napoli loanee…

Ordega, Plumptre, Macleans: How Nigeria’s finest light up Saudi Women’s League as season ends with fireworks

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The 2024–25 Saudi Women’s Premier League season has drawn to a close, with three Nigerian stars – Ashleigh Plumptre, Francisca Ordega, and Chinonyerem Macleans – leaving their mark on an expanded and increasingly competitive campaign,…

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Two Super Eagles stars to compete for prestigious Jupiler League award first won by Daniel Amokachi

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Super Eagles stars Raphael Onyedika and Tolu Arokodare have been nominated alongside three other players for the Ebony shoe award, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare and Onyedika have both enjoyed brilliant campaigns with Genk and Club Brugge…

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Watch: “It runs in the family” – Skales reacts after dancing with Lamine Yamal’s mum

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Nigerian music star Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has shared his excitement after meeting the mother of Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal, Soccernet.ng reports. Skales, whose 2015 hit Shake Body has enjoyed a resurgence…

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Lookman for Højlund? Man United eye transfer gamble

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Manchester United are reportedly considering an audacious transfer move that could see them send Danish striker Rasmus Højlund back to Atalanta in exchange for Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. Højlund joined United from Atalanta for…

Friday, Apr 25

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Benfica to reignite pursuit of Super Eagles star despite Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund links

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Former Portugal Liga champions Benfica will reignite their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare in the summer amid interest from other top clubs in Europe, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare has been attracting interest from some…

Algeria 0-0 Nigeria (agg. 0-4): Flamingos join Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, hosts Morocco for historic U17 Women’s World Cup

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Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have sealed their place at the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory over Algeria in the final round of African qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The…

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Super Eagles transfer: Two English clubs eye ex-Arsenal defender

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Super Eagles centre-back is attracting transfer interest from two English clubs as he prepares to leave West Bromwich Albion at the end of the season