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    Super Eagles stand-in captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has described as exciting the pressure on the team going into the 2026 World Cup qualifier aga

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    Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has joined the campaign for grassroots football development, saying investing in children is the eas

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    The Edo State government has revealed plans to host the state’s female football team, Edo Queens, to a heroic reception after their excellent

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    The Nigerian National League (NNL) clubs have recorded another breathtaking results in the round of 16 of the President Federation Cup with Sokoto United, Inter Lagos, EFCC, Kebbi United and El-Kanemi Warriors securing their qualification to the quarterfinals of the ongoing competition. More remarkable was the shocking result by Sokoto United, who turned back heavyweights…

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    Bayern Munich’s long search to fill their vacant head coaching position is over, with the German giants naming Vincent Kompany as manager in a shock move on Wednesday. The 38-year-old Belgian, a surprise choice with his Burnley side relegated from the Premier League this season, has penned a three-year deal at the Allianz Arena. Normally…

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    Paris Saint-Germain have not paid Kylian Mbappe his wages for April as well as a mega-bucks bonus amid a financial dispute between the club and the player as he prepares to leave the French champions, sources close to the talks told AFP on Wednesday. PSG’s decision to withhold Mbappe’s salary is related to an agreement…

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    Just when Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, had concluded plans to field a three-man attack comprising Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic

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    Xavi Hernandez, the former midfielder and manager of FC Barcelona, has been finally sacked. Experts of the 1win app attribute this decision to rumours around financial speculation, as well as the fickle mood of Xavi himself, who was previously about to leave his post, and then changed his mind. What the future holds for the…

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    Remo Stars striker, Sikiru Alimi, is the top marksman in the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with 14 goals from 33 matches of the season. According to data released by the NPFL Competitions Unit,the players scored

    2 days ago

    Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will miss the Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday. NFF did not disclose the nature of Osimhen’s injury but said the Napoli striker will be out for one…

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    Victor Osimhen’s return to action has calmed the nerves of Super Eagles’ officials, who were beginning to look for an alternative formation in the game against South Africa.

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    Leon Balogun has penned a contract extension with Rangers, according to reports.The veteran centre-back was due to leave Ibrox when his deal expired on May 31, but it’s now claimed the Nigerian has put pen to paper on a new agreement, which will keep him in Govan until the end of next season.

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