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A team of 10 Shooting Stars from Ibadan defied the odds by breaking their record. Optimal Energy The Gold Cup final was a bittersweet affair as they emerged champions of the 12th edition by beating defending champions Beyond Limits 2-0 in a thrilling clash at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday. Read also: Caleb Ochedikwu signs a three-year contract with …

Nigerian club El-Kanemi Warriors have been knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup by Benin club Dadje FC. Dadje secured a 2-1 win in the second leg of their group stage tie, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, and won the tie 3-2 on aggregate. Also Read: Yamal, Lewandowski help Barcelona beat Bilbao The continental journey is over …

Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey scored as Arsenal secured a 2-0 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday night. In a dramatic goalkeeping duel, Arsenal’s David Raya made a crucial save from Ollie Watkins to keep the scores level, while Emi Martinez’s error allowed Partey’s shot to go through, giving the Gunners a crucial two-goal lead. Mikel …

Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has said that Raphael Onyedika will remain with the club until the transfer is officially confirmed. Earlier this month, it was reported that the club had reached an agreement with an unnamed team for the transfer of the 23-year-old Nigerian midfielder. Despite the reported deal, there has been little progress since and Onyedika continues to …

Manchester clubs enjoyed contrasting experiences in the Premier League on Saturday, with Manchester United losing to Brighton while Manchester City beat Ipswich. There will be more to come… Man Utd lose to Brighton as Man City come from behind to beat Ipswich first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.

– Continue reading after the announcement – As the wait continues for the final list of 25 players called up to the Nigeria senior squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.com can reveal that some players will be returning. As we reported exclusively two weeks ago, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through its technical department, has sent a provisional invitation …

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 …

– Continue reading after the announcement – As first reported by ScoreNigeria, 61-year-old Swedish coach Janne Andersson has confirmed that he is in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation to take over as head coach of the Nigeria senior national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Andersson, 61, is a strong candidate to take over as Nigeria’s national team coach from Finidi George, …

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface was in action for Bayer Leverkusen as they began their Bundesliga title defence with a win on Friday night. Florian Wirtz scored a dramatic winner from a penalty rebound in the 11th minute of added time to seal a 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach. Wirtz followed up to score after his penalty, awarded for a …