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New Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam’s international future lies with the Nigeria senior team, not England, according to a source close to the 21-year-old, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Last season was supposed to be his breakthrough in the Premier League. After a successful loan spell at Championship side Queens Park Rangers, he had been tipped for a bigger role at Villa Park. That …

Edo Queens secured their second win in the WAFU CAF Women’s Champions League Zone B qualifiers with a resounding 5-0 victory over Niger’s AS GNN. This dominant performance follows their previous triumph in the tournament, reinforcing their position as strong contenders. Read also: Nigeria Football Federation partners with Premium Trust Bank in landmark four-year sponsorship deal worth over N1.3 billion …

Premier League club Manchester United have acquired Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a deal that could amount to almost £60 million. De Ligt has agreed a five-year contract, while Mazraoui has signed a four-year deal, both with the option of a further year. The 25-year-old centre-back De Ligt was captain of Erik ten Hag’s Ajax …

Less than a month before the start of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, the Super Eagles find themselves in a worrying situation, still without a coach. The countdown is just 25 days away, and yet the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) appears stuck in the same cycle of administrative inertia that has plagued it for years. This recurring …

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Remo Stars Football Club officially announced that coach Daniel Ogunmodede has signed a contract extension, committing to the club until 2027. The announcement marks an important moment in the club’s history as Ogunmodede continues to build his legacy with the team he passionately refers to as “my club” and “my project.” Read also: CAF Interclub 2024/25 season kicks off with …

Born in Enugu, Peter Utaka is a professional footballer and former member of the Nigerian national team. Today, despite being forty years old, we can still witness his continued performance as a striker in Japan, practically on the other side of the world. “Utaka is definitely a highly respected player in our country, partly because he has played in the …

German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim have registered their interest in Nigerian international defender Jordan Torunarigha, who is keen to leave Belgian side Gent, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The 27-year-old has rejected a new contract and, with a year left on his contract, the club have made clear their intention to let him go rather than lose him for free next summer. However, few …

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, continues to make waves on the world stage and add more accolades to its impressive resume. Shooting guard Ezinne Kalu has been named to the FIBA ​​Second Team for the Olympic Women’s Basketball Tournament, further cementing her status as one of the sport’s top talents. Known for her tireless drive and clutch performances, Kalu finished …

VfB Stuttgart are reportedly in advanced negotiations to sign Ajax striker Chuba Akpom as the German club have rekindled their interest in the Nigerian-born forward. Akpom, who joined Ajax in August 2023, arrived with high expectations following his pivotal role in Middlesbrough’s Championship play-off run during the 2022/2023 season. However, some Ajax fans have questioned whether he really deserves to …