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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has finally reported for international duty in Uyo, becoming the last player to join the squad ahead of Nigeria's 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin Republic. Osimhen, who is on loan from Napoli to Galatasaray, joined his teammates on Thursday. His arrival was met

Nigerian defender, Olisa Ndah, who currently plays for South African club Orlando Pirates, has expressed his openness to making a move to Europe. The 26-year-old centre-back has been a key player for Orlando since joining from Akwa United, a team in the Nigeria Professional Football League, in 2021.

Popular sports betting brand, SportyBet, at the weekend, announced a first-of-its kind multi-year betting partnership as the official betting partner of the Spanish top flight football league, La Liga. Effective this season, the partnership will kick off with a launch event in Africa, featuring one

Ademola Lookman has been named among the nominees for the 2024 Ballon dOr, becoming the only African player shortlisted for the prestigious award this year. Lookmans outstanding performances for Atalanta in Serie A, his historic hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final. His contributions at the 202

Maduka Okoye has revealed that he is ready to compete with Stanley Nwabali for the first-choice goalkeeper position of the Super Eagles ahead of the imminent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. After a long hiatus from the national team, the Udinese gloveman is back into the squad, following his

Nigerian youngster Taiye Abdulateef has signed a four-year deal with Greek powerhouse Olympiacos. The striker made the move to Olympiacos from Unicorns Football Academy. Owned by Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, the academy is where Abdulateef will undergo training with Olym

Italy legend, Fabio Cannavaro, recently disclosed that he turned down an offer to manage the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had announced earlier that they would hire a foreign coach to managethe Super Eagles after their disappointing performance in the 2026 FIFA Worl

Faith James has signed a two-year contract with Ikorodu City, a team in the Nigeria Premier Football League. James made the switch from city rivals Inter Lagos. The goalkeeper served as the first-choice goalkeeper for Inter Lagos last season. James played a key role in helping the Lagos-based team r

Speaking at a press conference earlier today (h/t BILD), Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen stated that he is happy at the club but refused to rule out a future return to his homeland Germany. Ter Stegen has been at Barcelona for a decade now, having arrived from Borussia Monchengladbach in the