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Tella Eager To Become Super Eagles Regular

Nathan Tella is targeting a place in Nigeria’s squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Tella was omitted from the Super Eagles’ squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire where they finished in second position. The Bayer Leverkusen star is yet to make much impact at the international level, having

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NPFL: Remo Stars, Rivers United Clash In Season Opener

Holders Remo Stars and Rivers United will clash in the opening fixture of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season on Friday (today). The matchday one encounter will hold at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. Remo Stars have temporarily settled for the stadium as their temporary home ground due to the ongoing

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Premier League Clubs Set New Transfer Spending Record at £2.37bn

Premier League clubs have shattered the all-time spending record in a single transfer window, with total outlay on new signings reaching £2.37 billion this summer. As of Thursday, the figure has already surpassed the previous record of £2.36 billion set in the summer of 2023. Six clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal, have broken

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Ligue 1: Awaziem Features In Nantes’ Loss To PSG

Super Eagles defender Chigozie Awaziem was in action as Nantes narrowly lost 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s Ligue 1 game. The Nigerian international was solid at the back and made timely tackles to prevent PSG from taking an early lead. Nantes could have broken the deadlock in the 34th minute, but Bahereba Guirassy’s shot failed

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FIBA AfroBasket 2025: D’Tiger Edged Out Cameroon, Seal Quarter-final Ticket

Nigeria’s D’Tigers have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 AfroBasket in Angola, after defeating Cameroon 99-90 in their final Group B fixture on Sunday. The win means D’Tigers finished top of the group having beaten all their three opponents. They had recorded victories against defending champions Tunisia and Madagascar. D’Tigers came out tops in

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LaLiga: Adams Grabs Assist In Sevilla’s Defeat To Athletico Bilbao

Jerome Adams registered an assist as Sevilla fell to a 3-2 defeat against Athletico Bilbao at the San Manes on Sunday night. Adams was named in the starting line-up by new Sevilla manager Matias Almeyda. The former Flying Eagles striker set up Lucien Agoume for Sevilla’s second goal 18 minutes from time. The striker was

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Uche Named Man Of The Match In Getafe’s Win Over Celta Vigo

Christantus Uche was named Man of the Match following Getafe’s 2-0 victory over Celta Vigo in their LaLiga encounter on Sunday night. The Nigeria international delivered a standout performance in the thrilling encounter. The 22-year-old was instrumental in both goals, first providing the assist for Adrian Liso just two minutes after the restart before finding

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WAFU-B U17 Tourney: Golden Eaglets Thrash Winsome FC In Friendly

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets demolished Winsome FC 5-0 in a friendly game played at the FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium on Thursday. Manu Garba’s side were two goals better going into the break. The Golden Eaglets got more clinical in the second half, scoring three more goals to end the game 5-0. Winsome FC

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AfroBasket 2025: Kida Urges D’Tigers To Stay Grounded Ahead Tunisia Clash

Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) President, Engr. (Dr.) Ahmadu Musa Kida, has issued a rallying call to D’Tigers to remain focused and humble as they prepare for their second game at the ongoing 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship in Angola. Following a commanding 77–59 victory over Madagascar in their opening Group B fixture, Kida reminded the

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Jupiler League: Arokodare Optimistic Of Genk Revival

Tolu Arokodare is optimistic KRC Genk will bounce back from their poor start to the new season. The Smurfs lost 2-1 to Standard Liege in their last league game on Sunday. Arokodare came off the bench to score Genk’s only goal of the game. The Nigeria international believed they were unlucky to lose the game.

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