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Man Utd lose to Brighton as Man City bounce back to beat Ipswich

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.

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The 26-year-old defender receives his first call-up to the Super Eagles since 2022 and is in the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

– 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 …

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Boniface fires home as Bayern Leverkusen begin title defence on winning streak

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 …

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Ekong and Nwagua complete their move to Saudi Arabia

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 …

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New Super Eagles coach: Andersson confirms talks with NFF and is excited to be considered

– 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, …

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Leverkusen kick off title defence with 11th-minute winner

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 …

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Edo Queens make history with WAFU Champions League win

Edo Queens have made history as the second Nigerian club to win the WAFU CAF Women’s Champions League B qualifying tournament. The Benin club won the competition after Bayelsa United claimed the title in 2022. Edo Queens defeated Ainonvi FC of Benin Republic 3-0 in the final of the regional competition. The match played at the Stade de la Paix, …

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Troost-Ekong officially moves to Saudi Arabian club Al Khalood

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has completed a transfer to Al Khalood, a club in the Saudi Arabian Professional Football League. Al Khalood were recently promoted to the Saudi top division last season. Troost-Ekong, who becomes their sixth signing of the season, joins the club from Greek Super League champions PAOK Thessaloniki. Also Read: Troost-Ekong penalty secures Nigeria win over …

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Boniface shines as Leverkusen begins to defend their league title with a spectacular win over Monchengladbach

Victor Boniface played for Bayer Leverkusen, who began the defence of their Bundesliga title with a dramatic 3-2 win over Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday night. Boniface was in the starting lineup before being replaced eight minutes from the end of the match. Nathan Tella was a substitute and did not play. Despite letting a 2-0 lead slip, Leverkusen managed to …

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