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Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface failed to score while playing 82 minutes in Bayern Leverkusen’s 3-2 win over Borussia Mochengladbach in the opening match of the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season on Friday, Sports247 reports. Boniface led the attacking line, taking a total of five shots in the game, but they all counted for nothing as the champions …

Nigerian players William Troost-Ekong and Nyima Nwagua have completed their transfers to Saudi Arabia. Ekong, 31, joined Premier League side Al Kholood from PAOK, while Nwagua left former NPFL champions Rivers United to join divisional side Al Sadd. “NPFL 2022 winner Nyima Nwagua leaves Rivers United to join Saudi Arabian club Alsaad. Congratulations skippo @Nyimason28,” Walter Odigie said.   Former …

Nigeria international Anayo Iwuala continued his remarkable form, scoring his fifth consecutive goal to help Al Arabi secure a 2-1 win over Al Qadsia in the Kuwait Premier League. This crucial victory keeps Al Arabi at the top of the league table with an impeccable record, having collected nine points from their first three matches. Iwuala, who joined Al Arabi …

Plateau United coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed concern over Nigeria’s increasing reliance on foreign players as the Super Eagles prepare for the next round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Mangut stressed that while the players playing abroad are talented and dedicated, the exclusion of local players from the national team could be detrimental to Nigeria’s success. “I must tell …

The Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has received a major boost with the delivery of a new 32-seater Coaster bus, a generous donation from the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti. This is a timely fulfilment of a promise made by Governor Otti during a reception held in honour of the 2024 Federation President Cup runners-up …

Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman is doubtful for the club’s next Serie A match against Torino on Sunday. The Nigeria international has not returned to training after reportedly asking to be left out of the squad, fuelling speculation over a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain. Lookman, who also missed Atalanta’s 4-0 win over Lecce on Monday, has been linked with both …

Football is about to reach another level in Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos State, as the Igbogbo Stadium is close to completion, Sports247 reports. The stadium which will be a new addition to the number of stadiums in the state as football teams in Ikorodu and its environs will heave a sigh of relief as the completion of the stadium …

Both Ejuke and Iheanacho missed Sevilla’s 2-2 draw with Las Palmas last weekend for different reasons. Ejuke was left out due to tactical decisions, despite his strong pre-season performances and impressive training sessions. Pimienta reassured fans by saying: “Ejuke is doing very well. He didn’t play last time because of our decision, but he will help the team tomorrow if …

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have officially withdrawn from negotiations to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after failing to reach an agreement on the transfer fee. Despite reaching a personal agreement with the Nigerian international, the French champions have opted to explore other options after Napoli refused to lower their asking price of €130m. According to L’Equipe, PSG are now considering “not …

The 2024 NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Premier Basketball League is gearing up for an exciting season, with Nigeria’s top teams set to compete for the championship. This year’s league is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2024, with the Savannah and Atlantic Conferences hosting Phase One of their games in Lafia, Nasarawa and Asaba, Delta State respectively. Savannah Conference: The battle …