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Fenerbahce Wards Off PL Clubs from Osayi-Samuel

Turkish Super Lig giants, Fenerbahce are working on a new contract for Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel. Having solidified his role as the team’s reliable right back, Osayi-Samuel has garnered attention from notable Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.   In a strategic move to prevent the potential loss of the player to rival clubs, Fenerbahce are …

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Henderson: Saudi Pro-League Is Exciting

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has described the Saudi Arabian top flight, Saudi Pro-League, as an exciting football championship as he settles in the Middle Eastern nation. Henderson made a transfer move from Premier League club Liverpool to Saudi Pro-League side Al Ettifaq in the 2023 summer transfer window. And the England international currently captains his new club. In an interview …

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Ndidi Wants New Super Eagles Role

Ndidi played in advance roles for Leicester last season He scored 5 goals and assisted 4 during the League campaign Ndidi has primarily played as Super Eagles holding Midfielder       Super Eagles Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has expressed the willingness to play in any position assigned by head coach Finidi George.     “wherever he puts me, I’ll be …

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Rigobert Song Reacts to Super Eagles’ Title Potential

Cameroon’s head coach, Rigobert Song has tipped Nigeria as one of the favorites to clinch the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Song’s Indomitable Lions suffered a 2-0 defeat against the Super Eagles in a round of 16 clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Saturday.   Despite their efforts, Cameroon failed to register …

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Ex–Nigeria Internationals Cup: Excitement As Tournament Kicks-Off Saturday 

The eargerly-awaited Ex-Nigeria Internationals football tournament organised by Lagos State Football Association kicks off Saturday, with three matches to be played on matchday 1, in two different centres. In the opening match, FC Ugbade would play host to FC Nieketein at the Nitel ground, Oshodi, at 7am. Other matchday 1 games would hold at Legacy pitch Surulere, as FC Omoruyi …

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Okocha calls for more Investment in NPFL

Okocha calls for more Investment in NPFL – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Okocha came under heavy scrutiny in August for saying he prefers watching the English Premier League to the NPFL   In an interview with BRL, the former Super …

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Super Eagles Advance to AFCON Quarterfinals: Coach Peseiro Optimistic Despite Goalkeeper Injury Concerns

The Super Eagles of Nigeria showcased their prowess in a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the AFCON 2023 round of 16, earning them a coveted spot in the quarterfinals against Angola. Read Also: Insights From Mustafa Yokesh, Of Hull City As Scouting Event Unveils Untapped Talent in Nigeria Head coach Jose Peseiro expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance in …

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NPFL MD 9: Naze Millionaires Get Set For Battle With Noisy Lagosians

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) debutants, Sporting Lagos will lock horns with Heartland FC for the first time in the top flight on Sunday when both clash in a Matchday Nine tie at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Sunday. Read Also: Sports Minister Lauds Contributions Of Nigerians In Diaspora To Nation Building Both sides met once while in …

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CAF Launches First-Ever Regional Workshop For New CAF Doping Control Officers In Cairo, Egypt

The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) yesterday kicked off the first regional workshop for the new CAF Doping Control Officers (DCOs) in Cairo, Egypt. Read Also: CAF, FIFA Announce Dates, Kick-Off Times for June’s World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers Eighteen (18) doping control officers from the UNIFFAC (Union of Central African Football Federations) region are the first group of DCO’s …

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