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Former Real Madrid defender David Alaba has reached a verbal agreement to join Serie A club Udinese as a free agent following his departure from the Spanish giants. The Austria international became a free agent after leaving Real Madrid this summer when his contract with the club expired. The proposed move will see Alaba return to Serie A, where he …

Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini were involved as Paris Saint-Germain Women earned a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid Women in the UEFA Women’s Champions League at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. Both Nigerian internationals were involved from the start, with Ajibade playing a prominent role as PSG battled the Spanish giants in an entertaining European encounter. Sports247 …

Chadian referee Alhadji Allaou Mahamat has been appointed to officiate the match on the first day of qualifying for the 2027 African Cup of Nations between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Barea of ​​Madagascar. Mahamat, 40, is one of Africa’s experienced match officials and has officiated in several CAF competitions, including the CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, U-20 …

Post views: 8 When a football dispute starts generating more rematches than a cup final, it’s fair to ask: what exactly is Harrison Jalla’s problem with Amaju Pinnick? In the turbulent drama of Nigerian football administration, few personal rivalries have spanned as many years, fields and continents as the one waged by Prince Harrison Jalla against former Nigerian Football …

The Nigeria National League (NNL)says clubs wishing to be part of the 2023/2024 season have till Monday 16 October 2023 to confirm their willingness to participate in the new season. Read Also: Super Eagles Midfielder John Ogu Confirms Safety Amidst Israel-Palestine Conflict The new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the league Dr.Ayo Abdulrahaman who frowned at the slow pace of …

Benjamin Fredrick will return to the Super Eagles as Nigeria prepares for its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Madagascar on Friday. The young defender returns to the national team after recovering from a knee injury that kept him out for several months. Fredrick’s last appearance for Nigeria was during the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs against …

Nigerian goalkeeper Samuel Friday James is emerging as one of the country’s young football promises after his move from Mavlon FC to Finnish SJK Seinäjoki. Born on April 5, 2006, the 1.95 meter goalkeeper got his start in football at Mavlon FC, where his height, reflexes and command of the area caught the attention of scouts. His performances also helped …

Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson has said he and his teammates have no fear of the Nigerian Super Eagles. The Super Eagles will host Madagascar in the first matchday of the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Uyo on Friday, September 25. The Bareas will enter the contest as underdogs against the star-studded Super Eagles team who will parade with …

Taiwo Awoniyi has rejoined the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar on Friday. The Coventry City striker has been called up by manager Éric Chelle following the injury which ruled Victor Osimhen out of the Group L match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Awoniyi’s arrival gives Chelle another attacking …

Post views: 35 Ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, between the senior men’s national team of Nigeria (Super Eagles) and the senior men’s national team of Madagascar, the team’s first training session will take place on Tuesday 22 September. Recall that activities have commenced and the Super Eagles camp was inaugurated yesterday in Ikot Ikpene, …