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Goalkeeper Nwabili AFCON Bound – Chippa United Coach

Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila believes the club’s first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili will be included in Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nwabili has kept seven clean sheets in 13 league matches this season, including the 2-0 over Golden Arrows over the weekend. Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro was at the club’s training last …

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Wayne Rooney Urges Awoniyi to Improve

Wayne Rooney Urges Awoniyi to Improve – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite scoring twice for Nottingham Forest in his return from injury last month, Awoniyi faced criticism for a goalless performance against Liverpool, which was attributed to Nottingham Forest’s defeat.   Rooney remains optimistic, asserting that the talented striker has the potential to pose …

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Ikwuemesi undergoes medical with Serie A club – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Former Flying Eagles striker Chukwubukem Charles Ikwuemesi is undergoing a routine medical before he completes a transfer to Serie A club Salernitana. The striker of Slovenian club NK Celje was previously close to signing for newly promoted Ligue 1 club Le Havre before the deal fell through. Negotiations were also at a very advanced stage for him to join Latvian …

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Plateau United Secures 2-0 Victory Over Bendel Insurance in NPFL Clash

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin endured a disappointing outing as they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against former league champions Plateau United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter. The match, held at the New Jos International Stadium, saw Plateau United seize control with a commanding performance, leaving the Benin Arsenals grappling for form after their recent 1-0 …

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Chukwueze sidelined with hamstring for four weeks

Chukwueze sidelined with hamstring for four weeks – Latest Sports News In Nigeria According to Italian tabloid, Corriere dello Sport, Chukwueze could miss four weeks of action after sustaining a hamstring injury while on national duty with Nigeria. The AC Milan …

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Oshoala’s Powerful Speech After Winning Record Extending Sixth APOTY Award

Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala secured her record-breaking sixth African Women’s Best Player title at the CAF awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. The achievement not only cements Oshoala’s legendary status in the sport but also serves as a rallying call for unity within African football federations. In her heartfelt acceptance speech, Oshoala passionately appealed to the continent’s football federations, emphasizing the need …

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Plumptre targets 2024 Olympics spot

The Super Falcons are aiming to secure a spot at the 2026 Olympic Games after their impressive performance in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.   This is according to defender Ashleigh Plumptre during an interview with BBC on Wednesday.   Super Falcons garnered significant recognition with their performance at the FIFA World Cup Best, reaching round of 16.   …

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