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Tolu Arokodare beats transfer deadline, seals Wolves move
Tolu Arokodare is already feeling at home at new club Wolverhampton Wanderers after completing his move from Genk on Monday, just before the transfer deadline. According to the Nigeria international striker, the club’s history and its track record of developing players convinced him that Wolves are the right place to progress his career. The Super Eagles star joined Wolves on…
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Lookman, Chukwueze, Arokodare in spotlight as transfer window shuts
It is less than 24 hours to the close of the transfer window across Europe, with clubs, players’ agents, and footballers involved in a last-minute rush to beat the deadline. Actively involved in the final day of transfer window activities are several Nigerian internationals seeking moves away from their current clubs. Here is a look at the chances of Ademola…
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Chukwueze arrives in London to finalize Fulham move
Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze has arrived in London as he edges closer to completing a permanent transfer to Premier League side Fulham from AC Milan. The deal, which has been under discussion for weeks, is now at an advanced stage, with reports confirming that the Super Eagles star is set to undergo his medical on Monday. According to The Times,…
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U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles set for 12-day camping in Chile
By Tosin Omojola – Ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup scheduled for September 27 to October 19, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are set to conclude their preparations with a 12-day final training camp in Chile, the host nation. The seven-time African champions and two-time runners-up on the global stage, who have been training in Abuja for weeks, are scheduled to…
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PHOTO NEWS: NSC hails success of AKO 10 MMA event in Abuja
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has celebrated the success of AKO 10, Africa’s premier Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, which took place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the National Stadium Velodrome in Abuja. The event, described as a milestone for combat sports on the continent, brought together athletes from across Africa and attracted fans from around the world. In…
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Guardiola concedes Manchester City fell short in Brighton defeat
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has conceded that his team was not “good enough” in their 2-1 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. The defeat, which followed an earlier setback, marks back-to-back losses for the former Premier League champions this season. City had taken the lead in the second half through Erling Haaland, but Brighton responded strongly, with…
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Eberechi Eze makes debut in Arsenal’s defeat to Liverpool
Eberechi Eze made his long-awaited Arsenal debut on Sunday, but it was not enough to prevent the Gunners from falling 1-0 to champions Liverpool at Anfield. The clash between last season’s top two sides was largely uneventful, with both teams cautious and unwilling to take risks. The deadlock was finally broken in the 80th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai, filling in…
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Nwabali returns to action ahead of World Cup qualifiers
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s preparations for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa have received a major boost following the return of first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, to competitive action. Nwabali had been a major injury concern for the Super Eagles after he was stretchered off during a league game for his South African…
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Fernandes’ late penalty seals United’s first win of the season
By Tosin Omojola – Manchester United clinched their first victory of the season on Saturday after Bruno Fernandes converted a stoppage-time penalty to seal a 3-2 win over Burnley. United took the lead in the 27th minute when Josh Cullen diverted the ball into his own net, but Burnley hit back after the restart, with Lyle Foster drawing them level…
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NPFL: NTA to broadcast Ikorodu City vs El-Kanemi Warriors live
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) will broadcast its first live fixture of the 2025/2026 season, beginning with the clash between Ikorodu City and El-Kanemi Warriors at Onikan Stadium, Lagos. The match will be aired live on DSTV this Sunday from 4:00 p.m. This development follows a new broadcast partnership between the…
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