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Tuesday, Jun 25

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Nigerian for Nigerian – Nusa to replace Olise at Crystal Palace?

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It could be the case of one Nigerian out and another Nigerian in at Premier League club Crystal Palace, according to top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano. ???????????? Understand Antonio Nusa is one of the names on Crystal Palace shortlist…

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SCORENigeria Top 30: Alex Iwobi (11)

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The 2023/2024 season was one to remember and savour for Super Eagles and Fulham of England attacking midfielder Alexander Chuka Iwobi. The winning goal from Alex Iwobi #SportDm #MUNFUL pic.twitter.com/GNfFINedfK — Sport Dm (@Sport__Dm)…

08

NFF may bypass technical committee to appoint new Super Eagles coach

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There are strong indications that the NFF leadership may have opted to head hunt a foreign coach for the Super Eagles directly rather than the technical committee recommend one for them. Former NFF president Amaju Pinnick directly…

Super Eagles star wants bigger pay not return to England

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Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel will be open to extend his contract at Turkish giants Fenerbahce and not return to England if the pay was right. The 26-year-old rightback has a year left on his contract after he joined the…

07

Kano Pillars seal Maikaba fate

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Coach Abdu Maikaba has been eased out of hometown club Kano Pillars after the NPFL club announced his position vacant. Last month, Maikaba, who won the NPFL with Akwa United in 2021, was suspended indefinitely after scathing comments…

Monday, Jun 24

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NPFL Chairman: Clubs sat up because we don’t take nonsense

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NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye has said the just-concluded 2023/24 season was successful because the clubs saw that the league organisers insisted on doing the right things. “We attacked the problems of the league, we’re not new comers,…

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‘Breath of fresh air’ Sporting Lagos promise prompt return to NPFL

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They have been branded “noisy neigbours”, but there is no taking away the fact that Sporting Lagos were a welcome breath of fresh air to the NPFL this past season. The carnival-like football experience their growing fans base brought to…

10

Top Premier League club spy on Michael Kayode

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Exciting Fiorentina young full back Michael Kayode has attracted interest from top Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old Kayode, who is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles, is on the radar of Spurs, according to…

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Presidency unimpressed by Super Eagles troubles as NFF president rallies support

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The Nigerian Presidency is monitoring with keen interest the troubles surrounding the Super Eagles 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign just as NFF president Ibrahim Gusau has drummed up support for his highly criticised administration.…

08

Awujoola scores again to inspire Egyptian club to victory

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Sodiq Awujoola scored a goal to help his Egyptian club Ceramica Cleopatra beat Al Masry 2-0. The former Shooting Stars player opened the scoring for the visiting team in the 14th minute. The former Smouha striker has now scored eight goals…

Champions Enugu Rangers target more conquests

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Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has said newly-crowned NPFL champions Enugu Rangers will hope to win more domestic and international laurels. Rangers clinched their eighth NPFL title by topping the table with 70 points from 38 matches. ‘The Flying…

Sunday, Jun 23

22

NPFL Final Day of glory, goals and gloom

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Today, the curtains finally fell on an eventful 2023/2024 season of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) with nine games going down concurrently across the country. It's a wrap for #NPFL24 3️⃣8️⃣ matchweeks ✅ pic.twitter.com…

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Colourful Sporting Lagos, Doma relegated from NPFL

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Sporting Lagos, who brought so much fanfare to the Nigeria domestic league this season, and Doma United today joined Gombe United and Heartland to be relegated from the NPFL. Sporting Lagos fell 1-0 at Shooting Stars, while Doma forced a 1…

Enyimba striker Mbaoma wins Eunisell Boot as NPFL Goal King

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Enyimba striker Chijioke Mbaoma has won the Eunisell Boot as the top scorer in the NPFL for the 2023/24 season. Chijioke Mbaoma scores!!!!!! Goal number 17 for Mbaoma, he’s two clear of Sikiru Alimi in 15. Enyimba also doubled their lead…

Remo Stars, Enyimba grab continental tickets

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Remo Stars and Enyimba will represent Nigeria on the continent after both teams won their final games of the season today. Remo Stars beat visiting Katsina United 2-1 to finish as runners-up on 65 points, five points adrift of champions…

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Enugu Rangers crowned champions in style

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Enugu Rangers were today crowned NPFL champions in style after they beat hosts Gombe United 2-1 to finish top of the standings on 70 points from 38 matches. Rangers will represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League. Kazeem Ogunleye put…

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Pray for Super Eagles to qualify for 2026 World Cup – NFF president appeals to spiritual leaders

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NFF president Ibrahim Gusau has appealed to spiritual leaders across the country to pray for the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles languish second from bottom of Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifying…

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Who is ‘New Osimhen’ Omorodion top target for Chelsea?

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Chelsea have spent much of the early summer being linked with a move for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran. It’s been no secret that new manager Enzo Maresca wants to start the season with another out-and-out striker in his ranks alongside…

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Okonkwo delighted to join League One club from Arsenal

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Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has expressed his delight after he completed his transfer to League One club Wrexham after he quit boyhood club Arsenal on a free transfer. The 22-year-old Okonkwo returns to Wrexham after he played on loan for…

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Flamingos get good U17 World Cup draw

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Nigeria’s Flamingos look set for another eventful U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign after they were drawn in a fair first round group that includes hosts Dominican Republic, New Zealand and Ecuador. Our Nigerian sisters, the Flamingos,…

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Enugu Rangers champion coach Ilechukwu targets 70 points on Coronation Sunday

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Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has said Enugu Rangers aim to beat Gombe United today to finish on 70 points and sign off on winning the NPFL championship in style. This is his first NPFL title after coming close with MFM FC and Plateau United.…

Saturday, Jun 22

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Ex-Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi operated

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Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has undergone surgery in the United Kingdom. The surgery was carried out at the Princess Grace Hospital in the UK. The ex-Chelsea midfielder reported via Instagram that it was a successful surgery, but…

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Odegbami: Where are the special players in the Super Eagles?

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These are sad times in Nigerian football. The events of the past two weeks have opened up a can of worms, plus the opportunity of a microscopic look beyond the superficiality of the incomprehensible drama. There is ‘madness’ in the air.…

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Did Super Eagles AFCON run mislead a whole nation?

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Just four months ago, the Super Eagles flattered by going all the way to the final of the delayed 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. The whole nation celebrated even after they were edged by an inspired host nation in the most important game of…

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SCORENigeria Top 30: Raphael Onyedika (12)

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This was a most productive league-winning season for Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika with Club Brugge in Belgium. Raphael Onyedika with his first goal for #Nigeria.pic.twitter.com/Wojt65jrFT — Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) June…

SCORENigeria Top 30: Chidera Ejuke (13)

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Chidera Ejuke was a constant threat to defenders in the Jupiler Pro League of Belgium this past season with his mesmerizing dribbles and turn of pace. ???? Chidera Ejuke’s first 2️⃣4️⃣ hours as a Sevillista ???????????? pic.twitter.com…

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NPFL target 1 Million Naira minimum monthly wage

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The chairman of the NPFL Gbenga Elegbeleye has disclosed that they hope that soon a player in the domestic league will earn a minimum monthly salary of a million Naira. Last season, the minimum monthly wage as stipulated by the league…

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NPFL GOALS RACE: Who grabs the Eunisell Boot in final day shootout?

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It will be a final day shootout for the prestigious Eunisell Boot for the top scorer of the NPFL as several players are locked in close contest for the prestigious prize. The race is on…@EnyimbaFC striker Mbaoma leads#NPFL24 …

Friday, Jun 21

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REVEALED: The 5 shortlisted foreign coaches for Super Eagles

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SCORENigeria has scooped the five foreign coaches shortlisted by the NFF technical committee to head the Super Eagles before it was ordered to only consider a local coach for the top post. The chosen five were – Antonio Conceicao –…

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Agent gives update on Onuachu transfer

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The agent of Paul Onuachu has given the latest update on the transfer situation of the Super Eagles striker. Onuachu enjoyed a successful campaign at Trabzonspor this past season on loan from English club Southampton. According to his…