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Premier League side Arsenal reached Champions League knockout stages as group winners following a 6-0 thrashing of French club Lens. The played at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night saw the Gunners score five goals in a phenomenal first-half display. Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard all scored in the first half before Jorginho converted an …

Tijjani Yakubu is a young and promising lad from northern central part of Nigeria and was born on September 20, 2005. Read Also: Julius Berger Secures Renewal Maintenance Contract Of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium He is a promising footballer hailing from the small town of lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria, Known for his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport, Tijjani …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the online assaults directed at Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, denouncing the unwarranted attacks against the player despite his unwavering commitment and dedication to representing his homeland. Read Also: Sports Minister, John Enoh Expresses Gratitude To President Tinubu For Honoring Super Eagles “Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria played a 2-2 draw with the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia in a friendly game at Estadio Municipal de Albufeira, Portugal. Salmon Al-Faraj opened the scoring for the Saudis on the hour mark as Francis Uzoho palmed his shot into own net. But Victor Boniface helped Nigeria equalise as his shot forced Abdulelah Alamri to …

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Super Eagles trio William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina and Ademola Lookman have been included in Best X1 for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The three players were recognised for their impressive performance for the three-time champions in Cote d’Ivoire. Troost-Ekong, who was named Player of the Tournament scored three goals for Nigeria in the competition. His fellow defender Aina was …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that the ‘Let’s do it again’ campaign slogan for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, will be launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The NFF secretary general, Sanusi Mohammed made this known in an interview with NFF TV. He noted that the essence of the campaign is to …

The Nigeria Football Federation’s general secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, received the National Outstanding Leadership Award from the National Association of Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) on Wednesday. Read Also: Mighty Jets International FC Welcomes Spanish Scouts To Jos For Talent Identification Describing him as “an icon of peace and national development.” The chief operating officer of Nigeria’s top football governing …

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is considering retirement from international duty following the disappointment of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, final. Iwobi was singled out for harsh criticisms and abuses by fans following Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in the final on Sunday. The Fulham star wars forced to delete photos on his Instagram page after unending trolls by …

In the heart of Nigeria, amidst the passion and fervor of grassroots football, Kakawa FC has etched its name in the annals of history by securing their first-ever title in the recently concluded Dynasty League in Ijebu Ode. This remarkable achievement not only signifies a monumental win for the team but also stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit …