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  1. Ex-Super Eagles Player Defends Victor Boniface Over Goal Drought

    Nigeria Ex-Super Eagles Player Defends Victor Boniface Over Goal Drought

    Former Super Eagles star Dimeji Lawal urges patience for striker Victor Boniface, who has yet to score for Nigeria. Despite his Bundesliga success with Bayer Leverkusen, Lawal believes Boniface needs time to adjust to international football and will soon prove his worth as a key asset for the...
  2. Youth League Match Postponed as Kano Pillars FC U-19 Players Injured in Crash

    Nigeria Youth League Match Postponed as Kano Pillars FC U-19 Players Injured in Crash

    Kano Pillars FC U-19 players sustained injuries in a road accident on October 22 while heading to a league match. They were taken to the hospital, and the incident has prompted concerns about transportation safety for youth sports teams in Nigeria Several players from Kano Pillars FC's U-19...
  3. Mikel Obi's Table Clock Emoji Sparks Speculation Over NFF Leadership Role

    Nigeria Mikel Obi's Table Clock Emoji Sparks Speculation Over NFF Leadership Role

    Former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi has sparked debate in Nigerian football after criticizing foreign-based players who see Nigeria as a last resort. His response to a suggestion of him becoming NFF President was a cryptic table clock emoji. Discussions continue about improving NFF management...
  4. Nigeria's Super Falcons Drop Two Places in Latest FIFA Women's Ranking

    Nigeria Nigeria's Super Falcons Drop Two Places in Latest FIFA Women's Ranking

    In the latest FIFA women's world ranking, the Super Falcons of Nigeria have slipped two spots, now sitting at 34th globally. Despite this, they maintain their top position in Africa. Spain remains at the top globally. Banyana Banyana of South Africa climbed one spot to 51st globally, securing...
  5. African Games: Nigerian Football Fans Express Discontent Over Flying Eagles' Performance

    Nigeria African Games: Nigerian Football Fans Express Discontent Over Flying Eagles' Performance

    Despite securing a late 1-0 victory against South Sudan in the ongoing African Games, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria face skepticism about their performance. Charles Agada's missed goal-scoring opportunities and concerns over the lack of connectivity between midfield and attack have left fans and...
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    Sports Enyimba FC Chairman challenges team ahead of Sunday’s opener.

    Enyimba players in training Felix Anyansi-Agwu, Chairman of Enyimba International Football Club, has charged the team to race out of the starting blocks as the 2017/2108 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season begins on Sunday. A statement on the club’s official website indicated that...
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    Sports Arsenal signs 17-year old Nigerian born winger, Xavier Amaechi on his birthday

    Arsenal signs 17-year old Nigerian born winger, Xavier Amaechi on his birthday Nigeria-born winger Xavier Amaechi celebrated his 17th birthday in the best possible way with a deal that ties him down at the Emirates Stadium. The youngster who joined the north London club in August 2013, at the …...
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    Sports Nwankwo Kanu’s strike tops best goals of Arsenal vs Chelsea

    Ahead of the League Cup clash between Chelsea and Arsenal on Wednesday, The Gunners, via their official website, has asked fans to pick their best goal against the London rivals. Only one Nigerian player namely Nwankwo Kanu has scored against the Blues and on more than one occasion. The …...
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