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Wikki Tourists pledge support to players in promotion fight

Wikki Tourists have reaffirmed its full backing to the team ahead of the 2024-25 Nigeria National League campaign. The Chairman of the club, Auwal Gotal stated this during a meeting with the players and the technical crew in Bauchi on Tuesday. Gotal emphasized the importance of unity and commitment towards gaining promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL) next season. According to him, it is important to remind ourselves that […]

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Vinicius Jr., the Brazilian sensation, will be out for weeks as Real Madrid plays Liverpool in the Champions League.

Real Madrid will be without winger Vinícius Junior for their upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against Liverpool this week. The LaLiga giants confirmed on Monday that the 24-year-old Brazilian has sustained a left hamstring injury, and as a result, is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks. Vinícius played the full 90 minutes in Real Madrid’s commanding 3-0 victory over Leganés in LaLiga over the weekend. The winger’s […]

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Ikpeba calls for inclusion of new players in Super Eagles

Former Nigerian international and African Player of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, has called for the inclusion of fresh talents in the Super Eagles squad. His remarks followed Nigeria's unexpected 2-1 defeat to Rwanda's Amavubi in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Monday night. Reacting during a TV interview, Ikpeba expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's performance and the result. The match […]

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Amokachi confident Lobi Stars will hit top form soon

Lobi Stars' technical adviser, Daniel Amokachi, has vowed that the team will continue to fight and improve their performance in the Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL) this season. Despite a challenging start to the 2024/25 campaign, the Makurdi-based club suffered their sixth defeat of the season against Sunshine Stars in Akure on Sunday. Amokachi emphasized the need to reassess and address weaknesses as the team looks ahead to their next match […]

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Ikorodu City captain relishes derby win over Shooting Stars

Ikorodu City captain Waliu Ojetoye has hailed the team’s South West derby victory over Shooting Stars. The Oga Boys extended their winning streak to three games following a 2-1 win over Shooting Stars on Sunday. Anthony Okachi opened scoring for Shooting Stars in the first half Ikorodu City, however, rallied through goals from Shola Adelani and Rivio Ayemwenre. Ojetoye expressed gratitude to the fans for their support throughout the encounter.

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Nigeria draw with Benin; seal AFCON spot

The Super Eagles secured a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium on Thursday in Abidjan. The result keeps Augustine Eguavoen's team unbeaten in the qualifiers, despite conceding their first goal in the campaign. Team captain William Troost-Ekong expressed satisfaction with the outcome, noting that qualifying for AFCON 2025 was their main goal as he added that the team […]

today11/15/2024 3

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Edo Queens, FC Masar battle to thrilling draw

Edo Queens were held to a 0-0 draw by Egypt’s FC Masar in their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League Group B clash in Casablanca on Wednesday. The Nigerian champions maintained the top spot in Group B with four points from two games though FC Masar have the same points but with an inferior goal difference. Holders of the CAF women's champions, Mamelodi Sundowns got their campaign back on track with […]

today11/14/2024 2

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Three Premier League Clubs Target Osayi-Samuel

Bright Osayi-Samuel is targeting a return to England with Aston Villa, Crystal and Everton keen on his services. The Nigerian is into the final months of his contract with Turkish Super Lig club, Fenerbahce. The 26-year-old is demanding a pay rise to sign a contract extension with the Yellow Canaries. Osayi-Samuel, according to reports wants a return to England because of his Girlfriend, who he plans to marry soon. The […]

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Abia Warriors beg supporters after two consecutive defeats

Abia Warriors defender Collins Nwoburuoke has pleaded with the club supporters following the team’s back-to-back defeats in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Umuahia-based club lost their last two games against Heartland and Lobi Stars, respectively. Abia Warriors also dropped to 13th position on the NPFL table following the defeats. Nwoburuoke assured the fans of the team’s commitment and resolve to battle on all fronts for positive results going […]

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