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Super Eagles stars battle in Saudi Arabia: Troost-Ekong cages Ighalo to bag first league win

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William Troost-Ekong celebrated his first win in the Saudi Pro League after helping Al Kholood secure a gritty 1-0 away victory over Odion Ighalo’s Al Wehda on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Troost-Ekong, who joined Al Kholood from…

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Done Deal: Al-Ittihad SC sign NPFL top scorer Chijioke Mbaoma from Heartland FC

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Chijioke Mbaoma, the top scorer of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) last season, has completed a move to Libyan giants Al-Ittihad SC, Soccernet.ng reports. The prolific striker has reportedly signed a two-year contract with the…

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“He’ll win matches for you” – Nigeria’s AFCON 2013-winning captain backs Lookman to win CAF Player of the Year Award

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Former Super Eagles and Everton defender, Joseph Yobo, has backed Ademola Lookman to win the CAF Player of the Year Award, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atalanta forward has had a brilliant year of football, leading the Super Eagles to the…

Official: Nigerian striker leaves Galatasaray for FC Nantes Femenine

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Nigerian striker Chinaza Uchendu has officially joined FC Nantes Femenine in France’s Première Ligue on a one-year deal that will run until June 2025, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old forward makes the move from Turkish champions…

Thursday, Sep 19

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18-year-old Lagos-born forward seals victory for Monaco over Barcelona

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Lagos-born forward George Ilenikhena made an electrifying debut for AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League, leaving a mark against La Liga giants Barcelona, Soccernet.ng reports. In a thrilling encounter at the Stade Louis II, Monaco…

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From 30 naira football nights to UCL debut – Says Victor Boniface after Leverkusen win

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Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface, reflected on his incredible journey after making his UEFA Champions League debut for Bayer Leverkusen, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface recounted his early days in Akure, where he paid just 30 naira to…

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“He makes others better” – Club Brugge boss hails Super Eagles star after Dortmund struggled to ‘neutralise’ him

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Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has heaped praise on Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika following his standout performance in their UEFA Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite Club…

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“We can have a great season”- Super Eagles hopeful begs Montpellier fans after rough start to Ligue 1 campaign

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Nigerian striker Akor Adam’s has appealed to Montpellier fans to keep faith in the team despite their slow start to the new Ligue 1 season, Soccernet.ng reports. Montpellier have had a slow start to the Ligue 1 campaign. They kicked off…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles stay ahead of South Africa and Ghana in new FIFA ranking

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Nigeria men’s national team has maintained their position at 39th in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola Men’s Rankings for September 2024, released on Thursday, September 19, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles saw no change in their fortunes…

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Official: Nigerian teenager Joel Yakubu joins Czech club Slovan Liberec from Abuja’s Mahanaim FC

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Young Nigerian midfielder Joel Yakubu has completed a move to Czech Republic Premier League club, Slovan Liberec, after signing a three-year contract, Soccernet.ng reports. The deal was confirmed by his former club, Mahanaim FC, following…

Show up in big games! – Ex-Super Eagles captain rattles Manchester City’s Haaland

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Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has charged Manchester City forward, Erling Braut Haaland, to show up in big games for his club side, Soccernet.ng reports. The Norwegian striker has been in good form for Pep…

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Nottingham Forest keen on extending the contract of Super Eagles star beyond next summer

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English Premier League side, Nottingham Forest, are keen on keeping Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, at the club beyond this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old joined the Reds on a free deal from Torino just before the start of…

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Dortmund boss Sahin endorses Nigerian midfield dynamo after UCL win over Club Brugge

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Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin has admitted the brilliance of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika in the UEFA Champions League clash against Club Brugge on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyedika returned to Champions League…

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Arteta relies on Riccardo and Jorgi’s insights as Arsenal prepare to face Lookman-led Atalanta

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has consulted Jorginho and Riccardo Calafiori ahead of the Gunners’ clash with Atalanta, relying on their extensive experience against the Italian side, Soccernet.ng reports. With Atalanta’s Nigerian forward…

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“Next chapter” – Former Stuttgart coach teases Nigeria Super Eagles job after initial rejection

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Former VfB Stuttgart manager Bruno Labbadia has set the Super Eagles fanbase abuzz with a cryptic social media post hinting at his potential role as Nigeria’s new head coach, Soccernet.ng reports. Following the resignation of Finidi George…

“It was my only dream” – Sparta Prague’s Olatunji reacts to surreal UEFA Champions League debut

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Nigeria and Sparta Prague striker, Victor Oluyemi Olatunji, was delighted after making history in his side’s 3-0 UEFA Champions League win over RB Salzburg, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old provided an assist and found the back of the…

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“We can’t discredit the player”- Ex-Super Eagles captain backs Jadon Sancho to shine after Chelsea debut

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Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has backed English forward Jadon Sancho to perform well at Chelsea, Soccernet.ng reports. Sancho joined Chelsea on transfer deadline day after he saw that his chances of playing first-team football at…

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“I am a chosen” – Says Victor Olatunji after 58-minutes cameo against Salzburg

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Victor Olatunji has joined the growing “Chosen” trend in Nigeria while celebrating his goal for Slavia Prague in their UEFA Champions League opener against RB Salzburg, Soccernet.ng reports. Olatunji, who played a 58-minute cameo for Lars…

Wednesday, Sep 18

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Olisa Ndah vs Stanley Nwabali: Orlando Pirates star emerges on top as Super Eagles stars clash in crucial South African tie

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Super Eagles stars Olisa Ndah and Stanley Nwabali were in action in Orlando Pirates’ hard-fought 2-1 win over Chippa United at the Orlando Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. Ndah captained Orlando Pirates when they welcomed Chippa United in…

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Victor Olatunji hits new heights after netting for Sparta Prague in Champions League win against Salzburg

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Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji scored for Sparta Prague to help them to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Salzburg in their opening game of the UEFA Champions League, Soccernet.ng reports. Reigning Czech Republic champions Sparta Prague…

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La Liga’s best but not good enough for Nigeria: Sevilla’s Ejuke outshines Yamal, Vinicius, Mbappé in dribbling stats

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Chidera Ejuke is making a significant impact in La Liga, despite his relatively recent arrival and limited game time, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward, who joined Sevilla FC as a free agent from Royal Antwerp, has emerged as the…

“I’ve always said what I’ve said” – Mikel Obi reveals the one flaw holding Nicolas Jackson back

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Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has shed light on his recent criticisms of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite acknowledging Jackson’s talent and contributions to the team, Mikel revealed one key area…

Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen faces potential mask ban in showdown with Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe

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Victor Osimhen may be forced to remove his iconic protective face mask when Galatasaray take on their fierce rivals Fenerbahçe, managed by Jose Mourinho, in this weekend’s highly anticipated Turkish Super Lig derby, Soccernet.ng reports.…

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Ademola Lookman: Arsenal icon Ian Wright praises Atalanta star ahead of UCL test, tips him for big move

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright has expressed his admiration for Atalanta star Ademola Lookman and cautioned the Gunners to be wary of the Nigerian when the two sides meet in the UEFA Champions League this Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. In…

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Victor Boniface: Is Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso shaping the most complete striker in modern football?

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Bayer Leverkusen is blessed with several top talents but Victor Boniface might just be Xabi Alonso’s most pivotal figure for the reigning German champions. Boniface arrived at Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer of 2023 with…

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Nigeria: Former AC Milan & Inter Milan star points out the only element missing from Eguavoen’s coaching

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Former Nigerian international Taribo West has shared his candid thoughts on Augustine Eguavoen’s tenure as interim coach of the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. Eguavoen, who has led Nigeria’s national team on four separate occasions,…

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How Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s attempt to mastermind Victor Osimhen’s transfer to AC Milan failed

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Former Italian Serie A champions AC Milan attempted to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in the summer, but they failed, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s transfer saga dominated the news during the recently concluded summer transfer…

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EFL Cup: Mixed tales for Super Eagles stars as Aribo spurs Southampton on but Iwobi and Bassey’s Fulham get dumped out

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Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo scored for Southampton in their penalty shootout to help them defeat Everton in the round of 32 of the EFL Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Aribo was benched in Southampton’s 3-0 bashing against Manchester…

Tuesday, Sep 17

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Ex-Barcelona star tips Ademola Lookman to follow Victor Osimhen as CAF Player of the Year winner

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Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke has thrown his support behind Ademola Lookman, predicting that the winger could succeed Victor Osimhen as Africa’s best player, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen, who clinched the prestigious award…

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Nigerian Footballers Shining Abroad: Osimhen, Lookman, and More

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Nigerian football stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who are playing for top clubs abroad, have encouraged many Nigerians to support their teams. Whether you prefer betting on the Premier League, Serie A, 1win allows bettors to…