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Wednesday, Nov 5

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“A really great striker” – Ajax defender eyes UCL showdown against Victor Osimhen

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Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray lost to Ajax in the UEFA Europa League last season… Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has drawn praise from Ajax and Dutch defender Youri Baas, Soccernet.ng reports. Baas featured for the…

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Everything Alex Iwobi said ahead of emotional return against Everton

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Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is pumped ahead of an emotional return to Everton on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old moved from Arsenal to Everton for €30m in 2019, and went on to spend another four…

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“They need time” – Under-pressure Super Eagles star defends Wirtz, Frimpong after tough Liverpool start

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Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has leapt to the defence of his former Bayer Leverkusen teammates, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, insisting that the pair will soon come good at Liverpool despite enduring a slow start in England,…

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“Lookman hadn’t played much for Atalanta” — Chelle explains how he selects Super Eagles squad

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Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has explained the rigorous process behind his Super Eagles squad selection, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Lens defender insists that club minutes alone do not always determine who makes the…

Paul Onuachu beats Osimhen, ex-Man United, Real Madrid stars to prestigious Super Lig award

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Paul Onuachu has been brilliant for Trabzonspor since joining in the summer transfer window… Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has beaten former Manchester United man Andre Onana, ex-Real Madrid star Marco Asensio, and seven others to win…

“We want to win it” – Super Eagles dare Senegal, Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire at AFCON 2025

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Nigeria’s new head coach Eric Chelle says the Super Eagles are heading to Morocco next month with one clear goal: to win the Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The 35th edition of the continental showpiece, which kicks off in…

“The new king” – Everything Chelsea legend wrote on his Drogba-signed shirt to Osimhen

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Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has celebrated Victor Osimhen with a special handwritten message, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Cote d'Ivoire international, on a Chelsea jersey gifted to Osimhen, called the Super Eagles star the new king…

Tuesday, Nov 4

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Victor Osimhen or Harry Kane: Galatasaray star Leroy Sané offers funny response to ‘who is better’ question

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Germany international Leroy Sané has cleverly dodged a tricky football question: choosing between Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Sané is one of the few players to have shared the same dressing room with the Englishman…

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Christantus Uche to Getafe? Super Eagles star’s latest action sparks Crystal Palace exit rumors

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Christantus Uche joined Crystal Palace from Getafe in the summer, but things have not panned out well… Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche has sparked talks that he could leave Crystal Palace in the coming months, Soccernet.ng reports…

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Ajax boss compares Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen to Man United, Chelsea legends in UCL build-up

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Ajax manager John Heitinga has likened Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba and AC Milan great Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as his team prepares to face Galatasaray in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash in Amsterdam,…

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Nigeria vs Gabon: Why Fulham’s Calvin Bassey will be more influential than Victor Osimhen against the Panthers

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Former Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose believes Calvin Bassey, not Victor Osimhen, will be Nigeria’s most important player when they face Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final this month, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria, who…

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Nigeria vs Gabon: Ex-Arsenal man & MLS prince to be unleashed on Super Eagles as Panthers schedule squad reveal

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The Super Eagles will trade tackles with Gabon in nine days for a spot in the final of the continental World Cup playoffs… Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Los Angeles FC man Denis Bouanga are two of the biggest stars…

Revealed: Why Inter Milan head coach wanted Lookman during the summer transfer window

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Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman came close to joining Inter Milan during the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old came off his best-ever goalscoring season, finding the back of the net 20 times in…

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Africa World Cup playoffs: Rohr tips Nigeria’s Super Eagles and DR Congo to meet in final

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Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has predicted a Nigeria versus DR Congo showdown in the final of the Africa World Cup playoffs later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-German tactician, who has previously managed both Nigeria…

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UCL: Slavia Prague head coach laments absence of Super Eagles star ahead of Arsenal clash

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Arsenal and Slavia Prague have kept clean sheets in all of their previous five games… Slavia Prague head coach Jindrich Trpisovsky has lamented the absence of Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu in his side's clash against Arsenal this evening…

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Super Eagles: Predicted squad list for Gabon World Cup play-offs

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All eyes are on Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle as he prepares to unveil his squad for the decisive World Cup play-offs against Gabon, Soccernet.ng reports. Multiple media reports have circulated on social platforms claiming…

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“Does she want to play for Nigeria or Spain?” — Super Falcons boss Madugu opens up on Edna Imade pursuit

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Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation have made repeated efforts to convince Edna Imade to play for Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. However, the Nigerian football body has received no…

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Seven Super Eagles stars in doubt for crucial Gabon World Cup playoff

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Super Eagles of Nigeria’s preparations for their decisive World Cup playoff showdown against Gabon have been overshadowed by fitness concerns in camp, Soccernet.ng reports. Head coach Eric Chelle faces a selection puzzle due to injuries,…

Monday, Nov 3

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“You get luck” — What Boniface told Club Brugge star before Barcelona clash

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Club Brugge will welcome Barcelona to the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday in a bid to secure all three points to revive their UEFA Champions League hope… Super Eagles attacker Victor Boniface has jokingly teased Nigeria teammate Raphael…

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Osimhen leads Nigerian stars into Champions League battles against Barcelona, Arsenal, and Ajax

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Nigeria's Victor Osimhen will once again carry Galatasaray’s hopes in front of goal when the Turkish champions travel to Amsterdam to face Ajax in a crucial UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 clash on Wednesday night, Soccernet.ng reports.…

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Victor Osimhen reveals what inspires his fiery passion on the pitch for Galatasaray

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Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has revealed why he expends so much energy on the pitch whenever he dons the club's colours, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish Super Lig record Champions nicked Osimhen from Napoli in a…

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Nigeria vs Gabon: Super Eagles set date to open camp ahead of crucial World Cup playoffs

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open camp on Monday, November 10, in preparation for their make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs, Soccernet.ng reports. The camp, which will be…

CAF Champions League: Finidi George’s jinx breakers get tough draw, to face two African kings

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Finidi George and his Rivers United side will be looking to rewrite history in the CAF Champions League this season… Former Nigeria Premier Football League club Rivers United have been drawn in Group A of the CAF Champions League,…

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Nigeria: How Super Eagles missed out on ‘fantastic’ French star set to light up PSG vs Bayern Munich clash

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Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed how close Nigeria once came to securing the international allegiance of Michael Olise, the dazzling winger now thrilling fans at Bayern Munich and the France national team, Soccernet.ng…

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Super Eagles star submits transfer request amidst interest from Galatasaray

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Galatasaray were linked with two Super Eagles stars during the summer transfer window… Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has submitted a request to be allowed to leave the club when the January transfer window opens,…

Confimed: Super Eagles’ Felix Agu out of AFCON, to make comeback next year

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Felix Agu suffered an injury while in action for Werder Bremen last month… Super Eagles defender Felix Agu willl return to action in 2026, following an ankle injury which he suffered in a Bundesliga game between Werder Bremen and St. Pauli…

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Nigeria: Falconets open title quest against Ghana as WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup adopts new format

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Nigeria’s Falconets will begin their quest for glory at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Girls’ Cup with a clash against defending champions Ghana in Cotonou, Benin Republic, this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. The competition, rescheduled to run…

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Frank Lampard, two others in line to become Joe Aribo’s boss at Southampton

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Joe Aribo hasn't played any game for Southampton in the EFL Championship this season… Super Eagles and Southampton midfielder Joe Ayodele Aribo is set to get a third coach in eleven months after the Saints parted ways with Will Still,…

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Nigeria or Spain? Real Sociedad star shoots down Barcelona’s record to deepen international dilemma

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Edna Imade once again proved why both Nigeria and Spain are locked in a tug-of-war over her international future after firing Real Sociedad to a stunning 1-0 win over league leaders Barcelona on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. That…

Has Inter Milan gem earned Chelle’s call-up for Super Eagles vs Gabon clash?

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is slated to lead Nigeria to a must-win clash against the Gabon national team in the upcoming 2026 World Cup playoffs… Former Remo Stars midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro has been recently linked with a…