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Thursday, Dec 26

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Bassey and Iwobi shine as Fulham knock Chelsea out in boxing day special

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Super Eagles duo, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were brilliant in today’s London derby as they helped Fulham to a 2-1 win against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge, Soccernet.ng reports. The pair have been ever-present for Marco Silva’s side…

Premier League: Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi star as Nottingham Forest execute toothless Tottenham

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Super Eagles stars Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi featured for Nottingham Forest as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at the City Ground, Soccernet.ng reports. Nottingham Forest returned to Premier League action with a fixture against…

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CHAN Eagles have a big chance to break into the Super Eagles team – Eguavoen

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Super Eagles Interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has revealed that the home-based Super Eagles have a golden opportunity to showcase their talent and potentially earn a spot in the senior national team, Soccernet.ng reports. After…

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Ajax coach Francesco Farioli’s desires could halt Chuba Akpom’s proposed Ligue 1 move

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Ajax coach Francesco Farioli has insisted that he does not want any of his players to leave in January, amid talks linking Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom with a Ligue 1 transfer, Soccernet.ng. Akpom has had a tough start to the season at…

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Fulham, Trabzonspor told no chance of signing Nigeria’s leading goalscorer in Europe this January – “Intention is to keep him”

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KRC Genk chairman Peter Croonen has categorically ruled out the possibility of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare leaving the club during the January transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old Nigerian has been in scintillating…

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Nigeria: Eguavoen open to coaching Super Eagles for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

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Interim head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles Augustine Eguavoen has expressed his willingness to continue leading the team through the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers if the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) calls on him, Soccernet.ng…

“The little things stuck with me” – Super Eagles star credits his Father for Christmas charity act

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Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder, Alex Chuka Iwobi, has revealed his Father played a huge role in his Christmas charity event a few days ago, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old opened a shop in East London under the name…

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Fulham head coach lauds Alex Iwobi for selfless Christmas gesture

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Fulham head coach, Marco Silva, has praised Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Chuka Iwobi, for his selfless act of providing food for the less privileged during Christmas, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old is enjoying his best season in…

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Two La Liga clubs set to brawl over Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar

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La Liga clubs Getafe and Valencia are set to compete for the signing of Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar during the January transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq has struggled to adapt to life at Real Sociedad since he joined the…

Wednesday, Dec 25

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Paul Onuachu: Turkish Super Lig side to lock horns with Trabzonspor for Super Eagles striker

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Super Eagles and Southampton striker, Paul Onuachu, could be on the move in the coming transfer window after Besiktas enquired about the lanky striker, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old forward joined the Saints from KRC Genk at the…

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina reveals what Arsenal must do to win the EPL Trophy

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Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest versatile defender, Olaoluwa Temitayo Aina, has revealed what Arsenal must do to win the English Premier League title at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Mikel Arteta’s side have ended up in…

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Not Chukwueze: Saka’s hamstring injury to hasten Arsenal’s move for another Super Eagles forward

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Emirates FA Cup record Champions, Arsenal, have rekindled their interest in Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman after Bukayo Saka picked up a hamstring injury, Soccernet.ng reports. The Gunners have been second-best to…

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Snubbing England for Super Eagles has led to career success – 2024 CAF POTY Lookman

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Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has credited his career success to his decision to snub England and commit to Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. Before switching allegiance to play for the Super Eagles in 2022, Lookman had represented…

Ex-Arsenal man Chuba Akpom open to French Ligue 1 switch after frustrating season at Ajax

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Ajax Amsterdam forward Chuba Akpom is reportedly open to a move to France’s Ligue 1, as he seeks more regular first-team football, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite a career that has seen him play in multiple countries and leagues, Akpom’s…

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Tinubu greenlights upgrade of MKO stadium and other key stadiums in 2025 budget

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Moshood Abiola Stadium (MKO Stadium) in Abuja, alongside plans to improve several other key sports facilities in the country, Soccernet.ng reports. The approval is part of the 2025…

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Victor Osimhen: No talks with Manchester United as Super Eagles star splits with agent Calenda

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, currently on a season-long loan with Turkish Süper Lig giants Galatasaray, is not in discussions with Manchester United over a potential move to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. Earlier…

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Ola Aina snubs Chris Wood, Salah, Haaland, names Arsenal star as best Premier League player

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Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has named Arsenal star Bukayo Saka as the best player in the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports. This season the Premier League has provided a lot of excitement, with some players setting the pitch…

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“History has not been sincere with us” – Super Eagles B coach reacts as Ghana’s Dramani targets ‘clean sheet’ in Uyo

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Super Eagles B stand-in coach Daniel Ogunmodede has expressed his team’s determination to focus on the present and future as his team prepares for a crucial CHAN qualifier against Ghana in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports. Earlier at the Accra…

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Report: Napoli open to swapping Victor Osimhen with struggling Manchester United star

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Former Italian Serie A champions Napoli are huge admirers of out-of-favour Manchester Unuted forward Marcus Rashford and would be willing to swap him for Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. In recent weeks, Super Eagles star Osimhen has…

Tuesday, Dec 24

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Bukayo Saka’s injury sparks Arsenal’s interest in Nigerian winger with 6 Super Eagles goals

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Arsenal could rival Aston Villa in a bid to secure the services of Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze, as the AC Milan winger becomes a potential January transfer target, Soccernet.ng reports. With Bukayo Saka sidelined by a long-term…

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Napoli identify three potential targets for Osimhen swap deal as Manchester United talks heat up

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2023 Serie A winners, Napoli, have identified three potential candidates for a swap deal as talks with Manchester United over a move for Victor Osimhen intensify, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen won the league with Napoli about eighteen…

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Super Eagles star joins Mohammed Salah and Aleksandar Isak in Deeney’s BBC Team of the Week

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Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest versatile defender, Olaoluwa Temitayo Aina, was included in Troy Deeney’s BBC Team of the Week after a brilliant outing against Brentford, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian is on Deeney’s list for the…

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“What more could you want” – Genk head coach lavishes praise on in-form Tolu Arokodare

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KRC Genk head coach, Thorsten Fink, has praised Nigerian striker, Tolu Emmanuel Arokodare, for his improvement in the Belgian side, alongside his dedication to helping out defensively, Soccernet.ng reports. The former FC Koln forward,…

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“We will score goals” – Nigeria warned as Ghana’s Dramani predicts goal-scoring masterclass in Uyo

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Ghana head coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to find the back of the net in Nigeria, as the Black Galaxies prepare for the decisive second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier,…

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Report: Manchester United make big step in Victor Osimhen transfer

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English Premier League club Manchester United have reached out to Victor Osimhen’s representatives over a possible transfer, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen’s future has been in the balance in the past two years following his impressive…

Monday, Dec 23

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Kelechi Iheanacho: Five clubs in race to sign Sevilla forward ahead of January window

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The January transfer window is fast approaching, and Sevilla FC forward Kelechi Iheanacho has become a subject of interest for multiple clubs across Europe, Soccernet.ng reports. Reports suggest that several top European clubs, including…

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Boavista slam ₦9.6 billion price-tag on Super Eagles star amid from Trabzonspor

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Portuguese club Boavista have slapped a hefty ₦9.6 billion price-tag on Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi, amid interest from Trabzonspor, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyemaechi has had a decent start to life since he joined Boavista from…

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Why Chelsea doesn’t need Victor Osimhen – Ex-Man City star Wright-Philips

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Former English international Shaun Wright-Phillips has weighed in on Chelsea’s potential pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Napoli-owned forward has been linked with several transfer moves away from…

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17-year-old Nigeria-eligible defender pens professional deal with Chelsea

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Teenage English sensation, Olutayo Peter Subuloye, has penned his first professional contract with two-time UEFA Champions League winners, Chelsea, Soccernet.ng reports. The Eastbourne-born England defender recently turned 17 five days ago…

Raphael Onyedika: Club Brugge boss reveals why Super Eagles star was not selected for Union Saint-Gilloise draw

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Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika was not dressed up for Club Brugge’s league game against Union Saint-Gilloise which ended in a 2-2 draw, Soccernet.ng reports. Before Saturday’s clash between the two Belgian giants, Onyedika had…