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Super Eagles: Ex-Chelsea & Aston Villa star set to dump Nigeria for Austria switch

Super Eagles: Ex-Chelsea & Aston Villa star set to dump Nigeria for Austria switch

Football • 4d ago

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, is reportedly close to switching his international allegiance to Austria, Soccernet.ng reports. This dealt a blow to the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s hopes of recruiting the midfielder ahead of the 2026 campaign. According to a report by The Athletic, […]...

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Stellenbosch Linked With Super Eagles Defender Olisa Ndah

Stellenbosch Linked With Super Eagles Defender Olisa Ndah

Football • 4d ago

South African side Stellenbosch FC have been linked with Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah after his exit from Orlando Pirates. Ndah is currently a free agent after he and Orlando Pirates agreed to end his contract. He is now attracting interest from clubs in South Africa. His agent has said that Stellenbosch are not in … The post Stellenbosch Linked With ...

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NPFL Punish Wikki Tourists Over Crowd Trouble

NPFL Punish Wikki Tourists Over Crowd Trouble

Football • 4d ago

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has punished Wikki Tourists FC after crowd violence during their Matchday 25 game against Katsina United on February 8, 2026. The league said Wikki Tourists failed to provide proper security at the stadium. Fans invaded restricted areas, threw stones and other objects at players and officials, and caused injuries. …...

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Eric Chelle Linked With Marseille Coaching Job

Eric Chelle Linked With Marseille Coaching Job

Football • 4d ago

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the Olympique de Marseille managerial job following the club’s decision to sack Roberto De Zerbi after a heavy league defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Chelle’s name has been discussed internally as Marseille search for a new head coach. However, there has been no … The post Eric C...

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Galatasaray Set €80m Release Clause for Victor Osimhen Amid Barcelona Interest

Galatasaray Set €80m Release Clause for Victor Osimhen Amid Barcelona Interest

Football • 4d ago

Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have placed an €80 million release clause on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following interest from Spanish giants Barcelona. Osimhen has been one of the most prolific strikers in world football in recent years and recently reached 200 career goals. Since joining Galatasaray on a permanent deal last summer, he … ...

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Super Eagles: Stellenbosch FC show interest in Olisa Ndah after Orlando Pirates exit

Super Eagles: Stellenbosch FC show interest in Olisa Ndah after Orlando Pirates exit

Football • 4d ago

Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch FC have emerged as a potential destination for Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah following his recent departure from Orlando Pirates, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian centre-back is currently without a club after mutually terminating his contract with the Soweto giants and is now attracting attention within the Premie...

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NNL Approves Lobi Stars’ Return To Makurdi

NNL Approves Lobi Stars’ Return To Makurdi

Football • 4d ago

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has approved Lobi Stars’ return to the McCarthy Stadium, Makurdi. The NNL gave the permission after recent inspections carried out that deems the stadium facilities satisfactory. Chief Operating Officer of the league, Danlami Alanana revealed the reasons behind the decision. Alanana also warned that the permission to use the...

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Galatasaray slap €80 million price-tag on Victor Osimhen as Spanish giants signal interest

Galatasaray slap €80 million price-tag on Victor Osimhen as Spanish giants signal interest

Football • 4d ago

Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray have slapped an €80 million release clause on Victor Osimhen amid interest from Spanish giants Barcelona, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Osimhen has been one of the most prolific strikers in the world over the last four years. In fact, he only recently scored his 200th career goal. ​Since his permanent move to […]...

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Man United Can Count On Sesko For Goals  –Lemmens

Man United Can Count On Sesko For Goals –Lemmens

Football • 4d ago

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has disclosed that the Red Devils can bank on Benjamin Sesko for goals this season in the Premier League. Sesko has provided Fergie-time heroics in two of Carrick’s first five matches – this time netting a 96th-minute equaliser to break West Ham hearts. He also came on from the bench [...] The post Man United Can...

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Forgotten Super Eagles star banned for foul against Bayern Munich

Forgotten Super Eagles star banned for foul against Bayern Munich

Football • 4d ago

The Super Eagles defender is enduring a nightmarish campaign in Germany and has to overcome another setback Hoffenheim defender Kevin Akpoguma’s difficult season took another turn for the worse after he was handed a one-match suspension following his dismissal in the heavy Bundesliga defeat to Bayern Munich, Soccernet.ng reports. The German Football Associat...

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Austria Mounts Pressure On Borussia Dortmund Star To Shun Super Eagles Invitation

Austria Mounts Pressure On Borussia Dortmund Star To Shun Super Eagles Invitation

Football • 4d ago

The Austrian Football Association are refusing to allow Nigeria to have a free run at Borussia Dortmund star Carney Chukwuemeka whose international future is up in the air, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The former Chelsea and Aston Villa player was born in Eisenstadt, Austria, to Nigerian parents, but grew up in England where he earned caps at […]...

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West Ham, Crystal Palace Keen To Sign Super Eagles Star

West Ham, Crystal Palace Keen To Sign Super Eagles Star

Football • 4d ago

West Ham and Crystal Palace have reportedly entered the race to sign Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze during the summer transfer window. The Nigerian international, who is on loan at Fulham from AC Milan, has been impressive in the Premier League this ongoing season. Recall that Chukwueze’s loan spell will expire at the end of [...] The post West Ham,...

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NFF Submit Evidence To FIFA On How Players Illegally Acquired DR Congo Passports

NFF Submit Evidence To FIFA On How Players Illegally Acquired DR Congo Passports

Football • 4d ago

The pending petition from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) challenging the eligibility of some players in the squad of DR Congo that defeated Nigeria on penalties, to grab the sole ticket to represent Africa at the intercontinental playoff for a spot at the world cup. After the defeat in November, Nigeria acting on a tip […]...

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It Will Be Big Loss For Eagles If Chelle Accepts Marseille’s Offer  –Ex-International

It Will Be Big Loss For Eagles If Chelle Accepts Marseille’s Offer –Ex-International

Football • 4d ago

Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo believes the Super Eagles will be at a big loss if head coach Eric Chelle is allowed to join Marseille in Ligue 1. Chelle, who led Nigeria to win a bronze at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, is among several names under consideration, alongside former Marseille captain [...] The post It Will Be Big Loss ...

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“Even a blind won’t choose Fenerbahce” – Lookman backed for Atletico Madrid switch

“Even a blind won’t choose Fenerbahce” – Lookman backed for Atletico Madrid switch

Football • 4d ago

Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has thrown his full support behind Ademola Lookman’s decision to reject a lucrative move to Fenerbahce and instead complete a high-profile switch to Atletico Madrid, Soccernet.ng reports. After months of speculation surrounding his future at Atalanta, Lookman’s departure finally materialised this winter following hi...

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Chelle – Why I Can’t Drop Moses Simon From Super Eagles Team

Chelle – Why I Can’t Drop Moses Simon From Super Eagles Team

Football • 4d ago

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has revealed the importance of Moses Simon to his team after his role in helping the team finish third at the recently concluded AFCON in Morocco, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.   Simon who started only two games at the tournament is the second vice captain of […]...

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Arteta Issues Fitness Update On Saka, Odegaard, Trossard Ahead Brentford Vs Arsenal

Arteta Issues Fitness Update On Saka, Odegaard, Trossard Ahead Brentford Vs Arsenal

Football • 4d ago

Mikel Arteta has issued a fitness update on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard ahead of Arsenal’s trip across London to take on Brentford on Thursday. Arteta is managing a squad across a packed fixture schedule with numerous players sidelined, including Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, as well as Leandro Trossard going off in [...] The post ...

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Ndah On Trial At South African Club

Ndah On Trial At South African Club

Football • 4d ago

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah is training with South African club Stellenbosch FC following his exit from Orlando Pirates. Ndah opted to part ways with Orlando Pirates last month after losing his place in the starting line-up. According to South African publication, idiskitimes, Stellenbosch FC are assessing the defender with a view of handing him [...] ...

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Trabzonspor Defender Tops List Of New Players In Super Eagles Squad

Trabzonspor Defender Tops List Of New Players In Super Eagles Squad

Football • 4d ago

Among the new players head coach of the Super Eagles Eric Chelle plans to introduce to the team in the second phase of his project with the Super Eagles is Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively report. Nwaiwu has been on the radar of the coach since his days in Austria, where he was […]...

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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 64: Manchester United Turnaround Under Michael Carrick

SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 64: Manchester United Turnaround Under Michael Carrick

Football • 4d ago

Michael Carrick has rejuvenated Manchester United since taking over as head coach with wins against Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham. Tottenham propelling the side up to fourth in the Premier League. However, the arguments about whether Carrick can take the team to the next level will run through the final months of the season to [...] The post SPORTS ...

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