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Arsenal have agreed personal terms with England forward of Nigerian descent Eberechi Eze as the club continues to work to secure the signing of the player this summer. The Crystal Palace star has been on Arsenal’s radar for several weeks, with the player understood to be keen on a switch to the Emirates. It is […]
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Justine Madugu has been officially named Best Coach of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following a campaign that highlighted his tactical discipline, strategic intelligence, and unwavering leadership of Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Madugu, who led the Nigerian national team through a series of high-stakes matches, was recognised for his ability to manage pressure, […]
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Nigeria showed impressive resilience on Saturday night, coming from behind to beat Morocco 3-2 in the finals of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Atlas Lionesses made a strong start in the final, taking the lead just 13 minutes through a brilliant long-range strike from captain Ghizlane Chebbak. Ten minutes later, […]
On Saturday night, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final will bring the host nation, Morocco, face-to-face with Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Rabat Olympic Stadium. Two contrasting quests collide: Nigeria’s pursuit of a record-extending 10th title under their widely promoted campaign dubbed “Mission X”, versus Morocco’s determination to overcome past heartbreak and clinch their first […]
England midfielder of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwuemeka, has his mind set on returning to Borussia Dortmund this summer. Despite interest from the German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, the youngster prefers joining the Yellow and Black outfit. The 21-year-old impressed during his loan spell in the second half of last season, doing enough to convince Dortmund […]
The Nigerian Football Federation has officially released its 23-man squad for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with experienced defenders and in-form forwards included in a group that blends youth with home-based talent. Head coach and selectors have placed faith in a roster composed entirely of domestic-based players, as required by CHAN regulations. Among […]
Ivory Coast successfully defended their title at the UFOA B U20 Cup, edging Nigeria 1-0 in a tightly contested final on Wednesday evening. Ghana secured third place with a 2-0 win over Niger in the bronze medal match. The final, held under the floodlights, remained goalless for much of the encounter as both sides battled […]
German outfit RB Leipzig are reportedly working to sign England midfielder of Nigerian descent, Carney Chukwuemeka. This comes amid Dortmund’s reluctance to sign the midfielder from Chelsea on a permanent deal this summer. As reported by Africasoccer in the last few hours, Dortmund is only open to negotiating a loan deal with an option to […]
German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund are being reluctant in their pursuit of English midfielder of Nigerian descent Carney Chukwuemeka. According to sources, the reluctance is due to the club’s concerns about the player’s injury history. The youngster returned to Chelsea following the conclusion of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where he spent a short […]
Nigeria and Ivory Coast will clash in the final of the UFOA B Under-20 Championship on Wednesday, promising a compelling contest between two of West Africa’s most formidable youth sides. The Flying Eagles of Nigeria enter the showdown as slight favourites, thanks to their consistent performances throughout the tournament. However, they are up against an […]
