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Victor Boniface breaks silence with “Step by step” message after Steffen’s loud criticisms
Super Eagles star Victor Boniface has responded quietly to recent scrutiny from Werder Bremen boss Horst Steffen, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian international has been at the center of criticism since joining Werder Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025 summer transfer window. The former Union Saint-Gilloise forward shared a brief but pointed message […]
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“You get luck” — What Boniface told Club Brugge star before Barcelona clash
Club Brugge will welcome Barcelona to the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday in a bid to secure all three points to revive their UEFA Champions League hope… Super Eagles attacker Victor Boniface has jokingly teased Nigeria teammate Raphael Onyedika ahead of Club Brugge’s Champions League clash with Barcelona, Soccernet.ng reports. Following back-to-back defeats in the […]
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Osimhen leads Nigerian stars into Champions League battles against Barcelona, Arsenal, and Ajax
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen will once again carry Galatasaray’s hopes in front of goal when the Turkish champions travel to Amsterdam to face Ajax in a crucial UEFA Champions League Matchday 4 clash on Wednesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles forward has been in scintillating form since returning from injury and will be aiming to […]
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Victor Osimhen reveals what inspires his fiery passion on the pitch for Galatasaray
Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has revealed why he expends so much energy on the pitch whenever he dons the club's colours, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish Super Lig record Champions nicked Osimhen from Napoli in a loan move after a transfer tussle that seemed unending. He repaid their faith by scoring 37 goals […]
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Victor Osimhen: How a Lagos paper vendor and Chelsea legend helped shape the career of Nigeria’s MVP
Nigeria and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has opened up on the two figures who inspired his rise from the streets of Lagos to the summit of European football: his elder brother Andrew and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles forward, speaking in an interview with UEFA.com, reflected on how his brother’s determination […]
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Nigeria vs Gabon: Super Eagles set date to open camp ahead of crucial World Cup playoffs
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open camp on Monday, November 10, in preparation for their make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs, Soccernet.ng reports. The camp, which will be based in Morocco, marks the beginning of Nigeria’s final push to reach the global showpiece after narrowly missing out […]
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CAF Champions League: Finidi George’s jinx breakers get tough draw, to face two African kings
Finidi George and his Rivers United side will be looking to rewrite history in the CAF Champions League this season… Former Nigeria Premier Football League club Rivers United have been drawn in Group A of the CAF Champions League, alongside RS Berkane, Pyramids and Power Dynamos, Soccernet.ng reports. Last week, Rivers United became the first […]
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Nigeria: How Super Eagles missed out on ‘fantastic’ French star set to light up PSG vs Bayern Munich clash
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed how close Nigeria once came to securing the international allegiance of Michael Olise, the dazzling winger now thrilling fans at Bayern Munich and the France national team, Soccernet.ng reports.  Born in London to a Nigerian father and a French-Algerian mother, Olise was eligible to play for four […]
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Super Eagles star submits transfer request amidst interest from Galatasaray
Galatasaray were linked with two Super Eagles stars during the summer transfer window… Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has submitted a request to be allowed to leave the club when the January transfer window opens, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old had offers from Napoli and Inter Milan during the summer transfer window, and was […]
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Confimed: Super Eagles’ Felix Agu out of AFCON, to make comeback next year
Felix Agu suffered an injury while in action for Werder Bremen last month… Super Eagles defender Felix Agu willl return to action in 2026, following an ankle injury which he suffered in a Bundesliga game between Werder Bremen and St. Pauli last month, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old left-back just made his Super Eagles debut in […]
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Nigeria: Falconets open title quest against Ghana as WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup adopts new format
Nigeria’s Falconets will begin their quest for glory at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Girls’ Cup with a clash against defending champions Ghana in Cotonou, Benin Republic, this weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. The competition, rescheduled to run from November 7 to 12, will feature a revised league-style format and a condensed lineup of three teams: […]
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Frank Lampard, two others in line to become Joe Aribo’s boss at Southampton
Joe Aribo hasn't played any game for Southampton in the EFL Championship this season… Super Eagles and Southampton midfielder Joe Ayodele Aribo is set to get a third coach in eleven months after the Saints parted ways with Will Still, Soccernet.ng reports. The one-time FA Cup winners sacked Russell Martin last December before hiring Ivan […]
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Nigeria or Spain? Real Sociedad star shoots down Barcelona’s record to deepen international dilemma
Edna Imade once again proved why both Nigeria and Spain are locked in a tug-of-war over her international future after firing Real Sociedad to a stunning 1-0 win over league leaders Barcelona on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. That impressive Sociedad win ended the Catalan giants’ remarkable five-year scoring streak in Spain’s top flight. Imade struck in […]
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Has Inter Milan gem earned Chelle’s call-up for Super Eagles vs Gabon clash?
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is slated to lead Nigeria to a must-win clash against the Gabon national team in the upcoming 2026 World Cup playoffs… Former Remo Stars midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro has been recently linked with a Super Eagles call-up following his recent performance for Pisa SC, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Inter Milan midfielder, […]
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Ndidi explains how Beşiktaş lost grip after going 2-0 up vs Fenerbahçe
Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi joined Turkish giants Besiktas from Leicester City during the 2025 summer transfer window…  Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has admitted the team lost control after going 2-0 up and eventually fell 3-2 to Fenerbahçe in Sunday’s Istanbul derby, Soccernet.ng reports. Beşiktaş started strong and took a two-goal lead, but a first-half […]
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Zaidu Sanusi: Super Eagles star’s situation at Porto a cause for concern for Eric Chelle
With the World Cup playoffs fast approaching, Eric Chelle would want all his players firing on all Cylinders… Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi has only played 33 minutes of football at Porto since the last international break, Soccernet.ng reports. Sanusi was a surprise inclusion in Chelle's squad for the last set of games against Lesotho […]
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Celtic shouldn’t have signed Kelechi Iheanacho – Scottish Premiership legend
Kelechi Iheanacho joined Celtic after terminating his contract at Sevilla… Celtic legend Peter Grant has stated that signing Kieran Bowie from Hibernian during the transfer window would have been a better decision than signing Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho, Soccernet.ng reports. Celtic lost their top striker Adam Idah to Swansea in the summer, and that […]
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Werder Bremen boss blasts Boniface following poor performance in Mainz 05 draw
Werder Bremen head coach Horst Steffen has criticised Victor Boniface's performance in his side's 1-1 draw away to Mainz 05, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old striker has yet to score for Die Grün-Weißen after joining on loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen on the final day of the summer transfer window. Boniface has battled fitness and injury […]
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Wolves sack Pereira — Ex-Bournemouth boss considered to coach Super Eagles star Arokodare
Tolu Arokodare's Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) have dismissed manager Vítor Pereira after a poor start to the Premier League season, Soccernet.ng reports. Multiple reports have now linked former boss Gary O’Neil, surprisingly, of the candidates being considered to take charge of the team. Pereira leaves Wolves at the bottom of the table after collecting just two […]
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Aliyu Zubair joins Telecom Egypt SC — Seven other Nigerians who have coached abroad
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubair, joins seven Nigerians who have coached abroad after securing an appointment with Egyptian second-division side Telecom Egypt SC, Soccernet.ng reports. This is a new chapter for Zubairu, who impressed during his time with Nigeria’s U20 setup and now joins the growing list of Nigerian managers who have coached a […]
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Introducing “Shaka iLembe”: A Captivating Journey of History, Courage, and Legacy
MultiChoice Kenya , the home of great pay TV entertainment in Kenya has launched and premiered the highly anticipated “Shaka iLembe,” a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece that will take audiences on an exhilarating journey into the heart of South African history, courage, and legacy. Produced by Bomb Productions and funded by MultiChoice, “Shaka iLembe” is set […]
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I Believe My Mum Is Also Reading My Book- Yvonne Nelson
Renowned Ghanaian actress and movie producer, Yvonne Nelson, recently added another feather to her cap by venturing into the world of literature. Her debut book, a memoir titled ‘I Am Not Yvonne Nelson’  has been receiving rave reviews, as well as capturing the hearts of some readers worldwide.   Yvonne, during an interview with Giovanni […]
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Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio This Friday With Nkosazana Daughter
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Nkosazana Daughter, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, Africa Rising and Nandi Madida’s Favourite Track of the Week! Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, June 23 at 9a Lagos/London / 10a Johannesburg/Paris / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast […]
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Office Soundproofing, ‘Presidential’ Furniture, Siaya County’s case against Oduol
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 – Evidence tabled before the Senate Adhoc Committee investigating the impeachment motion against Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has alleged the embezzlement of Sh18 million of the taxpayer’s monies. During the opening remarks on the case against Oduol, Siaya County Assembly Counsel Willis Otieno outlined how the Deputy Governor used county […]
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Gachagua appeals to commissions, state officers to stop filing cases against each other
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged commissions and independent state offices to refrain from filing cases against each other as it will affect service delivery. He instead urged them to embrace dialogue whenever there are disagreements that need to be resolved. Speaking on Wednesday when he met members of the institutions […]
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Watch: Amaarae’s performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
Amaarae is the latest artist to grace NPR’s famous Tiny Desk. The Ghanaian- American singer took to the set for a mellowed out performance of seven tracks. This comprises two songs from her first album, “TAYDK,” and five from her most recent album, “Fountain Baby.” READ ALSO: Amaarae Release Highly Anticipated Album “Fountain Baby;” Set To […]
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Some secrets are best kept hidden- Akosua Agyepong to Yvonne Nelson
Legendary Ghanaian singer, Akosua Agyepong has joined the list of well-known Ghanaians who have condemned Yvonne Nelson for “washing her dirty linen” in public. Yvonne’s explosive book, “I am not Yvonne Nelson” caught Ghanaians by surprise on Monday, June 19 following its launch on Sunday June 18, 2023. The book, chronicles some important events in […]
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Education Ministry reschedules midterm to run from June 27 to July 1
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 – The Ministry of Education has extended the mid-term break for learners in the country citing the planned  dates coinciding with the national conference for secondary school heads. According to Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, the new dates are rescheduled to start from June 27 to July 1. ”The ministry […]
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Sakaja issues 2,000 title deeds to individuals, 100 public facilities
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 – Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja on Thursday issued 2,000 title deeds to individuals and 100 public facilities within Nairobi sub counties. The governor observed that the ownership tittles which were mostly issued to elderly people have stalled for over fifty years and subsequent administrations have not taken them to account. The […]
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An unforgettable week for Sarkodie as he battles the loss of a loved one and a scandal
The third week of June, 2023 will forever be etched in the mind of award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie. Although June was meant to be filled with lots of good memories as he interacts and performs with his fans on the “Jamz World Tour,” Sarkodie has rather been hit with two major life-changing events; first, his […]
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Siaya DG Oduol blames Procurement officer, accountant for Sh1.1mn chair purchase
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 – Impeached Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol has now blamed the County head of procurement and accounting officer for the irregular purchase of a Sh1.1 million orthopedic chair. Appearing before the Senate Committee investigating his ouster, Oduol emphasised that he had no role in the renovations being undertaken in his office. […]
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King Promise Pays off hospital bills of some new mothers stuck at the Ridge Hospital
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, King Promise has supported new mothers who have been stuck at the Ridge Hospital by paying off their hospital bills. King Promise’s gesture comes in collaboration with Eco Bank Ghana, Unilever Ghana, and Hisense Ghana. The “Terminator” hitmaker and his team took a trip to the Ridge Hospital bearing gifts as they […]
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Azimio to hold Kamukunji rally next Tuesday on way forward after Finance Bill passage
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 22 – Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition will next week Tuesday hold a rally at the Kamukunji grounds to announce next course of action after passage of Finance Bill 2023 by the Members of the National Assembly. The move comes even as Kenyans continue to raise concerns over the increased cost […]
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Azimio Senators stage walkout in protest of CS Kuria’s appearance
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 21 – Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Senators Thursday stormed out of the morning sitting in protest of Trade Cabinet Moses Kuria plunging the house into a temporary quorum hitch. The Opposition Senators walked out in protest of appearance of Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria in the plenary before the dispensation of […]
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“From our first meeting, we’ve never been apart till date”- Sarkodie writes moving tribute to his late lawyer, Cynthia Quarcoo Esq.
Award-winning rapper, Sarkodie has shared a beautiful tribute to his lawyer, Cynthia Quarcoo Jumo Esq who passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The news of the renowned lawyer who owned CQ Legal, a boutique law firm based in Accra hit the entertainment fraternity really hard, and has left those she worked and interacted with […]
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Niashun and Swiss producer, Dodo take us on a riveting ride on new song ‘Journey’
Waveyard Entertainment star, Niashun continues his run of being a master at blending Afrobeats with soulful vocals that deliver uplifting messages. His latest single, ‘Journey’ is no exception to this rule. He collaborates with Swiss producer, Dodo to create a vibrant anthem meant to inspire dream chasers, using his life story as a template. The […]
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