Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has lauded Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi for their impressive performance in the club’s home win over Eyuspor, reports Completesports.com. The Yellow and Reds thrashed Eyuspor 5-1 at the RAMs Park on Friday night to extend their lead at the top of the table to six points. Osimhen provided two [...] The post Galatasaray ...
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As excitement around Ethan Nwaneri’s international future continues to grow, Nigerian fans are already debating where the Arsenal prodigy could fit into the Super Eagles setup. Beyond the national pride, a section of the Nigerian football community is asking where Nwaneri would function tactically in Nigeria’s midfield and what he could realistically bring. ...
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Former Aston Villa midfielder Andy Townsend has heaped praise on Man United interim manager Michael Carrick for turning the Red Devils’ season around. Carrick was named Premier League Manager of the Month for January, despite only returning to Manchester United 13 days into the New Year after replacing Ruben Amorim. He has led United to [...] The post Tow...
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Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has praised West Ham and English forward Jarrod Bowen, recalling the period they played together at Hull City, Soccernet.ng reports. Aina, who is currently enduring a tough season at Forest as they are set to get a fourth manager this season, took a moment to praise his former teammate. The […]...
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Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has debunked claims credited to him that he said Toni Kroos was an average midfielder at Real Madrid. Mikel’s response came after the former Germany international bluntly replied to his comment that was made via the Obi One Podcast. Kroos reposted them on his Instagram story with the caption, [...] The post Mikel: I N...
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The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa will go on as scheduled, and will not be postponed to 2028, according to Confederation of African Football, CAF, President Patrice Motsepe. Motsepe stated that he has confidence in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda to host a successful competition. Motsepe Backs East Africa The South African further [...] The post Mo...
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Former Nigerian goalkeeper Bassey Akpan believes the timing of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s exit from Chippa United was wrong. The move brings an end to his four-year spell with the South African club side, with the former Enyimba shot-stopper confirming that he is now a free agent and prepared to wait patiently for the [...] The post ‘Wrong ...
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Last week, Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt coached by Finidi George lost their home match in the ongoing 2025/2026 CAF Champions League against The Pyramids FC of Morocco. Finidi George And Rivers United’s Continental Setback Until that match, United were the last Nigerian football club still standing in this season’s quest for continental glory. [...] T...
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Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda has said he is still unsure whether to start Chidera Ejuke or keep using him as a substitute ahead of their match against Deportivo Alaves. Ejuke has been one of Sevilla’s best dribblers this season, but he has mostly come off the bench in the second half of matches. The Nigerian … The post Almeyda Unsure Whether to Start Ej...
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Victor Osimhen provided two assists as Galatasaray hammered Eyupsor 5-1 in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday night. Osimhen now has two assists, nine goals in 16 league appearances this season. The 27-year-old set up Yunus Akgun for the opening goal just two minutes into the contest. Then three minutes into the second half Osimhen [...] The post Super Lig: ...
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Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have both withdrawn from the Dubai Tennis Championships. World No. 1 Swiatek confirmed her decision was due to a scheduling change, opting to skip the tournament as she looks ahead to the next phase of the season. “I am sorry to announce that I will not be playing Dubai this … The post Swiatek and Sabalenka withdraw from Du...
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Karolina Muchova came from a set down to defeat Maria Sakkari 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 and book her place in the final of the Qatar Open. The win sends Muchova into her first Doha final, her third WTA 1000 final, and her first tour level final since 2024. It is also the seventh final of her … The post Karolina Muchova beats Sakkari to reach Doha Final appeared firs...
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Marin Cilic has reached a tour-level semifinal for the first time since 2024. The semifinal is his first in around 18 months and comes after two knee surgeries. During the week, Cilic defeated three opponents aged 20, 21, and 22. The result takes Cilic to 68 tour level semifinals, placing him fourth among active male … The post Marin Cilic reaches first T...
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Victoria Mboko continued her week in Doha with a 6–3, 6–2 win over Jelena Ostapenko to reach the final of the Qatar Open. At just 19 years old, Mboko has reached her second WTA 1000 final and her first final in Doha, doing so on her tournament debut. She is the first teenager to reach … The post Victoria Mboko beats Ostapenko to reach Doha Final appeared...
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Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Chelsea striker Liam Delap took a wrong step to have joined the Blues. The Blues signed Delap from Ipswich Town in a deal worth £30m in the summer transfer window after months of speculation over which club he would join. Delap has not been a regular feature in the [...] The post Carragher: Delap Should H...
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Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji has advanced to the final of the 2026 Para-Badminton World Championship in Bahrain after a commanding semifinal victory on Friday, February 13. The reigning African champion defeated China’s Gaoying Yuan in straight sets, 21–12, 21–16, in the women’s SL3 semifinal at the New Capital Indoor Hall. Bolaji wil...
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Akwa United have confirmed that no fewer than nine players have been shown the exit door as the club strengthens the squad ahead of the resumption of the second stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL), Completesports.com reports. The second stanza of the season begins this weekend across the country after the mid-season break. [...] The post ...
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Victor Osimhen showed another side of his game on Friday night as he helped Galatasaray to a comfortable 5-1 victory over Eyüpspor in the Turkish Super Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. Known mainly for his goals, the Nigeria striker became the chief creator this time, setting up two goals in a performance full of energy and intelligence. […]...
Read Full Story →Nigeria international midfielder Frank Onyeka has explained why he turned his back on a move to Spanish LaLiga side Valencia in favour of a move to English Championship side Coventry, Owngoalnigeria.com reports. Onyeka joined Coventry on loan from top division side Brentford in search of more game time, but the move was seen as shocking […]...
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Former England international Peter Crouch has disclosed that Ebere Eze is yet to fulfill his potential at Arsenal. Recall that Eze joined the Gunners from Crystal Palace last summer and has struggled to replicate his impressive form this ongoing season. Speaking after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brentford in Thursday’s Premier League, Crouch described Eze as ...
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