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Nigeria and Nottingham Taiwo Awoniyi forest was taken to the hospital to undergo urgent abdominal surgery after an unpleasant collision with the goal post in his 2-2 draw against Leicester City during the weekend. Awoniyi crashed with the goal post after a fight with Facundo Buonanotte and underwent treatment in the field, completing the entire game despite demonstrating that it …

President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed his joy over the flying eagles qualification for the FIFA U-20 2025 World Cup. Nigeria’s side, who was the seven-time champion, advanced after the defending champion Senegal 3-1 with a penalty in their quarter-final match in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday. Gusau has also asked the …

Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt has spoken with a quiet resolution after help TOTALENERGIES CAF U20 AFRICA CUP of the Nations Egypt 2025, and with it, a return to the FIFA World Cup U-20. Also read: “We are not celebrating yet”: Flying Eagles Coach Shifts Focus after eliminating the defenders champions, Senegal to win the 8th AFCon title AFCON Harcourt …

Flying Eagles chief coach Aliyu Zubairu has made the duration of the final victory won of his team over Senegal in the Sub-20 Cup of Africa 2025. The seven times champions defeated the 3-1 headlines for penalties to ensure a place in the semifinals. Zubairu’s team also won a position in the FIFA World Cup U-20 2025 after victory. “Each …

By Kingsley Uzowulu OWERRI – It was an impressive turnout on Saturday 10 May 2025, while hundreds of young people throughout the state of IMO gathered for the inaugural edition of the Youths soul for the peace and safety of the afternoon marathon, organized by the government of the IMO State through the Ministry of Youth and Hunt of the …

Nigeria’s flying eagle has advanced to the ongoing African U-20 nation’s semifinals (Afcon) after defeating Senegal with a penalty. The side led by coach Aliyu Zubairu also automatically qualified for the U-20 World Cup which was collected to be held later this year. Ebenezer Harcourt is a hero for Flying Eagles when he saved two penalty kicks to help Nigeria …

The burial of Nigeria Christian Chukwu’s football legend has been scheduled for Friday 22 August 2025. Blueprint recalls that Chukwu died on Saturday 12 April 2025, at the age of 74. In the meantime, plans are already underway for a national burial suitable for honoring the late football icon. Apart from the burial ceremony in Enugu, the family has also …

The FIFA decision to approve the next Unity Cup in London means that foreign players of all participating teams are now free to participate when it starts, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Initially, the tournament was not approved by FIFA and would not have become accustomed to any end of classification because it is out of the window for international dates approved for …

The governor of the state of Ogun, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed his delight for the constant transformation of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), praising the organizers of the League for aligning their calendar with international standards. Governor Abiodun made the comments in Abeokuta while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), directed by its president, Ibrahim Gusau, …

The legend of Liverpool, Jamie Carragher, has criticized the fans of the Reds for booing Trent Alexander-Arnold against Arsenal in Anfield in the game of the Premier League on Sunday. Alexander-Arnold is expected to leave Liverpool at the end of the season after accepting Real Madrid. However, he was repeatedly booed while he was in possession during the second half, …