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Football fans will pay the sum of N3,000 and N1,000 respectively to watch Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Tickets for the VIP section will go for N3,000 and the popular seats will sell for N1,000 […]
The rise of Nigerian striker Uche Christantus has been nothing short of remarkable, transforming from a street footballer in Imo State to a Premier League player in just three years. In 2022, the then teenager began his professional journey with Spanish sixth-tier side Moralo B. A year later, in July 2023, he secured a transfer […]
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has put to rest rumors linking him with a late move away from Italy during the just concluded transfer window. Reports suggesting a possible switch to the Turkish Super League were unfounded, as no such move was ever considered by the Nigerian international. The Serie A club has also included Lookman […]
Celtic have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho on a one year deal with an option for another year, subject to international clearance. The 28 year old joins as a free agent after leaving Sevilla by mutual consent and reunites with manager Brendan Rodgers, who previously coached him at Leicester City. Rodgers hailed […]
Kano-born winger Ahmad Ghali has completed a permanent move to Czech First League side Sigma Olomouc from Slovan Liberec. The 25-year-old Nigerian signed a three-year contract with an additional one-year option, keeping him at the club until June 2028. Reports indicate that the transfer fee is around €2 million, while his current market value is […]
Ukrainian giants FC Dynamo Kyiv have completed the signing of Nigerian youngster Shola Ogundana on a four year deal from Brazilian club Flamengo. The 20 year old midfielder, born on February 22, 2005, in Ifaki, Ekiti State, began his football journey at Beyond Limits Football Academy before moving to Alex Transfiguration Academy, where he impressed […]
Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala has officially joined Al Hilal Women FC of Saudi Arabia after completing a transfer from Bay FC in the United States. The 30 year old forward signed a two year contract with the Saudi Women’s Premier League side, with the deal announced on September 2, 2025. Oshoala joined Bay FC ahead […]
Young Nigerian striker Adozi Justin Chukwudi was in action for Borussia Mönchengladbach II as they secured a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Borussia Dortmund II in the Regionalliga West. The promising forward, who came on for the final 20 minutes, made an immediate impact with his pace and creativity, constantly troubling the Dortmund defense and […]
Preparations for the Super Eagles’ upcoming international assignments have kicked off in Uyo, with 15 players already in camp. The players who have reported for duty include: Frank Onyeka, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi Samuel, Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, Adebayo Adeleye, Benjamin Frederick, William Troost-Ekong, Amas Obasogie, Felix […]
Kano Pillars’ goalkeeper, Okeke Abuchi, has reflected on the team’s difficult start to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season following their 1-1 home draw against Wikki Tourists. The shot stopper admitted the squad felt they deserved more from their opening fixtures against Abia Warriors and Wikki Tourists, as the search for their first […]