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Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has broken his silence on rumors linking him with a move to South African club Kaizer Chiefs. Nwabali has been linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs following his impressive performances for Chippa United and Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 28-year-old helped the Super Eagles finish second in the Ivory Coast. The …

13 Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been named Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September. The combative midfielder received 31% of the fans’ votes to win the award, beating Christos Tzolis and Hans Vanaken. Onyedika put in impressive performances, standing out in both domestic league matches and the UEFA Champions League. Borussia Dortmund’s Dutch striker Donyell Malen (FRONT) …

– Continue reading after the ad – Kaye Furo, son of former Nigerian international defender Furo Iyenemi, has been ranked among Belgium’s top prospects after scoring his tenth goal of the season in as many games, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. A first-team debut is believed to be not far off for the talented striker, who unlike his father, whose main task was …

Last night’s live show was a rollercoaster of emotions, with surprises and twists that kept everyone on edge. The night started off with a bang when Kassia was evicted just moments into the show, setting the tone for an intense night. Two more evictions followed, with Topher and then Ocee saying goodbye to Biggie’s house. These dramatic exits left us …

Joe Aribo was in action but could not help Southampton avoid a 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Monday. Southampton have failed to win any of their six Premier League games (one draw, five defeats) and are in 19th position in the table. Aribo entered the match before the start of the second half for his fourth …

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– Continue reading after the ad – Former English Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has explained why Nigerian international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was not sent off for delaying a quick restart in Leicester City’s 4-2 loss against Arsenal on Saturday, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Ndidi, who set up Leicester City’s second goal, kicked the ball after Bukayo Saka, prompting a huge call …

Former Super Eagles player Sam Sodje has strongly condemned the prevalence of pedophilia among young coaches in Delta State and other parts of Nigeria. The retired footballer currently travels between London, England and Delta State where he contributes to the engagement and empowerment of the younger generation through sport. Sodje expressed his sadness that coaches in the care of young …

As part of the 11th African University Games (FASU), jointly organized by the Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the management of LASU organized a cultural tour for the delegates. The tour, held on September 28, 2024, explored the historic town of Badagry and offered participants a deep dive into Nigeria’s rich history and cultural heritage. …

France and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football. The 33-year-old made 137 appearances for his country, scoring 44 goals, and helped them win the 2018 World Cup. Ripples Nigeria recalls that Griezman converted a penalty in the World Cup final as France beat Croatia 4-2 in Moscow. He also won the 2021 Nations League …