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In an inspiring display of dedication to Nigerian football, seven young footballers from Lagos will embark on international careers, driven by the vision of bringing home Olympic gold in 2028 and reaching the FIFA World Cup Grand Final in 2030. These strategic transfers, facilitated by the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), are a testament to the association’s commitment to grassroots …

Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have renewed their interest in Southampton’s Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu. The Turkish side had initially pulled out of negotiations after Southampton rejected multiple offers for the Nigerian. Onuachu, who spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor, made a significant impact during his time at the club, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in …

Thompson Ishaka’s long-awaited move from Scottish Premier League giants Rangers to English Premier League side Nottingham Forest has failed, which is a major disappointment for the promising young winger. Read also: Ogun State gears up for CAF competitions: “We are always good hosts,” says Majekodunmi Nigeria’s 2023 Under-20 wildcard was in England this week, set to finalise his move to …

Wilfred Ndidi is ready for a fresh start at Leicester City with a new shirt number. The Nigerian international midfielder has worn the number 25 shirt since joining the Foxes from Racing Genk in 2017. But he will now wear the number 6 shirt, recently vacated by Jonny Evans. The move comes shortly after the 27-year-old signed a new three-year …

The Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has pledged to complete the construction of a world-class stadium in the state capital, Yola, by the end of March 2025. This promise was made during a meeting on Thursday with a delegation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by its President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, at the Government House …

Nigerian striker Chrisantus Uche made a memorable LaLiga debut for Getafe this evening, scoring a crucial goal in a thrilling 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao at the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao. Uche, who joined Getafe this summer, was handed his first start by manager José Bordalás and made an instant impact. Getafe CF players line up for a photograph …

Simone Reilly, a promising Bohemian FC striker, has expressed her excitement and long-standing dream of playing for the Nigerian national football team. Reilly, who has been invited to join the provisional squad for the U-20 Women’s World Cup, is eager to seize the opportunity and represent Nigeria on the world stage. Read also: Doma United FC dissolves entire management team, …

Echegini ready to start working with PSG – Latest sports news in Nigeria Paris Saint-Germain’s latest signing Jennifer Echegini has expressed her excitement as she embarks on her new journey with the French club following her transfer from Juventus in July. The 23-year-old joined her new teammates for training on Tuesday, marking her first session with PSG after representing Nigeria …

One of the main benefits that all participants will gain from the first Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) organized by Rotary International District 9112 is the opportunity they have to learn to work selflessly. Sports247.ng reports that the academy opened last Saturday at Sea School, which is located on an island off Liverpool Quay, Apapa, Lagos, and will close this …

CAF WCL Qualifiers: Edo Queens record dominant win over Hassacas Ladies – Latest Nigeria Sports News Nigerian women’s champions Edo Queens continued their fine run of form in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers with a resounding 3-0 win over Ghana’s Hassacas Ladies in Bouake on Wednesday evening. The first half ended in a draw, with both teams unable …