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Super Eagles Unity Cup star eyes exit after Brighton’s third failed bid

The future of newly capped Nigerian international winger Femi Azeez will be one of the stories to watch when the summer transfer window closes on Tuesday, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. A star for Nigeria’s senior team at the summer Unity Cup, where he made his international debut with two goals and an assist helping the team to the title. Earlier in the …

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EPL: Saka attack gives Arsenal hard-fought win at Aston Villa

Bukayo Saka’s second-half goal was the difference as Arsenal overcame a stubborn Aston Villa in a close encounter at Villa Park. Saka fired home from close range in the 59th minute after a clever interplay between Eberechi Eze and Riccardo Calafiori broke down Villa’s stubborn defence. The result means the Premier League champions maintain their winning start to the season, …

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Zadok II: AIK signs another player from the Ikon Allah Academy

Kaduna-based Ikon Allah Football Academy has reached another transfer agreement with Swedish team AIK for the transfer of young Nigerian winger David Oluwaseyi Oludase, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The move comes on the heels of the transfer of Zadok Yohanna, who was signed from the Nigerian academy and was sold in the summer to Brighton of the English Premier League for €30 …

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“I want to become a better player every day”: Afekhuai Wonders begins a new chapter at Buruj Sports Academy

Edo State young winger Afekhuai Wonders Arepita has officially started a new chapter in his football journey after registering with Buruj Sports Academy. Wonders arrived at the academy with his mother, who was present to support her son as he took this important step in his football and academic development. Read also: NFF reform: ‘Time for a new look’: Shehu …

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SWAN Congress: Imo chapter hails Benjamin’s re-election and celebrates Asika, Nwante

Post views: 9 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has congratulated Comrade Isaiah Kemje Benjamin on his re-election as the National President of the association following the successful conclusion of the 2026 Triennial National Congress of SWAN Delegates in Kaduna.The chapter also congratulated Ikemefuna Asika on his elevation as the South East Zone Vice President …

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Saudi club Al-Qadsiah to sign former Flying Eagles winger

Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah are closing in on the signing of Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. According to transfer expert Rudi Galetti, Al-Qadsiah has agreed a full deal with Leipzig worth between €9 million and €10 million, including bonuses. Negotiations over personal terms are still ongoing with Suleiman, but there is growing confidence that a …

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Abayomi opens the season with a goal as Ikorodu City beat Ranchers Bees 3-1

Abayomi Ayodeji got off the mark for the new NPFL season as Ikorodu City came from behind to defeat newly promoted Ranchers Bees 3-1 in their first match of the EuroMatch NPFL 2026/2027 season at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Ranchers Bees took an early lead in the fifth minute through Jude Okorie, but Ikorodu City responded strongly and …

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