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A Week Later: Former EPL Referee Remains Stunned by Iheanacho’s Controversial Disallowed Goal Against Braga
Kelechi Promise Iheanacho, the prolific striker for both the Super Eagles and Celtic, has made an impressive impact since his move to Scotland, netting three...

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2 days ago2 days ago

Kelechi Promise Iheanacho, the prolific striker for both the Super Eagles and Celtic, has made an impressive impact since his move to Scotland, netting three goals and assisting once in six appearances across all competitions, according to Soccernet.ng. The former Manchester City attacker was denied what could have been an additional goal during Celtic’s UEFA...

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Former England Forward Issues Sincere Apology to Osimhen for Harsh Remarks on Galatasaray Transfer
Victor Osimhen, the prolific striker for both the Super Eagles and Galatasaray, was the standout player in his team’s narrow 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory...

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7 days ago7 days ago

Victor Osimhen, the prolific striker for both the Super Eagles and Galatasaray, was the standout player in his team’s narrow 1-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Liverpool, according to Soccernet.ng. At 26 years old, Osimhen attracted interest from numerous elite clubs across Europe and the Middle East. Ultimately, he committed to a four-year contract with...

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Ex-Super Eagles Captain Mikel Obi Slams Manchester United Boss: “Ruben Amorim Is Acting Stupid
Since Ruben Amorim assumed the managerial role at Manchester United last November, the team’s performances have left much to be desired. Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Mikel...

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1 week ago1 week ago

Since Ruben Amorim assumed the managerial role at Manchester United last November, the team’s performances have left much to be desired. Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi has voiced his disappointment over Amorim’s inflexible tactics at Manchester United, according to Soccernet.ng. Despite investing nearly €200 million in offensive talent during the summer transfer window, Manchester United’s...

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Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Finally Speaks Out on Ademola Lookman’s Controversy with Atalanta
Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has called on Atalanta to fully welcome back Ademola Lookman as the unsettled summer period in...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles, has called on Atalanta to fully welcome back Ademola Lookman as the unsettled summer period in Bergamo appears to be settling, according to Soccernet.ng. The 27-year-old attacker nearly transferred from the Europa League champions during the recent transfer window, with Inter Milan offering just over €40...

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Juventus Outrage Triggers Demotion of Referee Antonio Rapuano After Controversial Gift Orban Incident
Gift Orban netted his inaugural goal for Hellas Verona during their Serie A clash with Juventus on Saturday… Italian match official Antonio Rapuano is reportedly...

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3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Gift Orban netted his inaugural goal for Hellas Verona during their Serie A clash with Juventus on Saturday… Italian match official Antonio Rapuano is reportedly facing a potential relegation from Serie A to Serie B following his contentious refereeing in the Hellas Verona versus Juventus encounter, according to Soccernet.ng. Nigerian forward Gift Orban earned his...

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Osaze Odemwingie Blasts NFF for Unfairly Targeting Troost-Ekong and Cyriel Dessers
Ex-Nigerian international and former Stoke City striker Osaze Odemwingie has openly criticized the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) for attributing the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying...

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3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Ex-Nigerian international and former Stoke City striker Osaze Odemwingie has openly criticized the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) for attributing the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying struggles to individual players, according to Soccernet.ng. The Nigerian national team, three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions, have experienced a rocky start in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign,...

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Onuachu Erupts in Fury After Disallowed Goal: “It’s a Huge Shame on the Turkish League!
Paul Onuachu, the Super Eagles forward, expressed his dissatisfaction with the refereeing during Trabzonspor’s narrow 1-0 loss to Fenerbahçe on Sunday evening, according to Soccernet.ng....

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4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Paul Onuachu, the Super Eagles forward, expressed his dissatisfaction with the refereeing during Trabzonspor’s narrow 1-0 loss to Fenerbahçe on Sunday evening, according to Soccernet.ng. The frustration stemmed from Onuachu’s first-half goal being overturned after a VAR review. The Nigerian striker, who transferred to Trabzonspor from Southampton in the summer 2025 transfer window, initially appeared...

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Did Nathan Tella Throw Shade at Erik Ten Hag? Super Eagles Star’s Bold Comments After Leverkusen’s Victory Revealed!
Bayer 04 Leverkusen, former Bundesliga champions, clinched a thrilling victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last night, according to Soccernet.ng. Alejandro Grimaldo’s two expertly taken free-kick goals,...

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4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Bayer 04 Leverkusen, former Bundesliga champions, clinched a thrilling victory over Eintracht Frankfurt last night, according to Soccernet.ng. Alejandro Grimaldo’s two expertly taken free-kick goals, combined with a strike from Patrick Schick just before halftime, overturned Can Uzun’s opener for Frankfurt. However, the drama didn’t end there. Die Werkself ended the match with only nine...

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2026 WC Qualifier Drama: NFF Clears Ekong and Dessers of Any Rebuke After 1-1 Draw With South Africa
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially rejected a contentious press statement that unfairly singled out Captain Troost-Ekong and Cyriel Dessers for the Super Eagles’...

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4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially rejected a contentious press statement that unfairly singled out Captain Troost-Ekong and Cyriel Dessers for the Super Eagles’ underwhelming 1-1 draw against South Africa in a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Needing a win to keep their automatic qualification hopes alive, Nigeria’s stalemate now places...

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Ex-FIFA Disciplinary Council Member Declares Nigeria Has No Right to Challenge Teboho Mokoena’s Alleged Ineligibility
Despite trailing South Africa by six points in the standings, Nigeria’s position could improve if the Bafana Bafana face sanctions over the Teboho Mokoena eligibility...

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1 month ago1 month ago

Despite trailing South Africa by six points in the standings, Nigeria’s position could improve if the Bafana Bafana face sanctions over the Teboho Mokoena eligibility controversy. Raymond Hack, a former member of the FIFA Disciplinary Council, has clarified that Nigeria lacks the legal basis to challenge the yellow card dispute involving Teboho Mokoena, according to...

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