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The 2025/26 Premier League season kicked off yesterday with a 4–2 win for Liverpool over Bournemouth at Anfield, Soccernet.ng reports. For Nigerian football lovers, the dramatic win sets a tone for another exciting campaign for their respective teams. However, it is also another chance to watch their beloved Super Eagles stars compete at the very […]

Houston Dash defender Michelle Alozie played a key role in the Super Falcons' 2024 WAFCON triumph in Morocco… Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie has recently let her fans in on her music taste with her love for Gunna and Asake's new song, Soccernet.ng reports. In a Snapchat story shared on Tuesday, Alozie posted a picture […]

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Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has responded with humour and honesty after being asked about the possibility of marrying a Nigerian, Soccernet.ng reports. In a recent media interaction in Lagos, the 27-year-old football star, who has become a household name in Nigerian football since switching allegiance from England, was asked whether she had plans to […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made his second debut for Galatasaray in their 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Fatih Katagumruk, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen completed his transfer to Galatasaray three weeks ago, but he was not part of the team for their opening-day win over Gaziantep. He had not played any game since June and was lacking […]

Hull City have completed the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola on a two-year deal, making him the eighth player from Nigeria to feature for the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Akintola joins compatriot and Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi, who arrived earlier this summer. Akintola follows in the footsteps of a distinguished list of Nigerians to […]

New Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has voiced his disappointment over the Ademola Lookman transfer standoff, describing it as ‘sad' that the situation has deteriorated to this point, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has been absent from training for more than a week, amid growing certainty that he has played his last game for the […]

D’Tigers of Nigeria continued their winning streak at the 2025 Afrobasket Championship with a 87-66 victory over defending champions Tunisia, making it back-to-back wins for the former African kings. NBA star Josh Okogie was unplayable from start to finish, scoring a game-high 33 points, leading Nigeria to a win that puts them on top of [...] The post 2025 AfroBasket: D’Tigers Defeats Defending Champions Tunisia appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have issued a bold statement ahead of next month’s WAFU-B U17 Championship, smashing home 13 goals in just four preparatory matches as they gear up to host the regional showpiece, Soccernet.ng reports. Picking up the pieces after a failed attempt to win gold at the National Sports Festival earlier in the year, […]

The 2025-26 Turkish Super Lig season kicks off with a distinctly Nigerian flavour: four familiar faces to be exact. Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, Henry Onyekuru, and Anthony Nwakaeme are all set to grace the pitch, each with enough firepower to keep opposition defenders awake at night. And if history is anything to go by, Turkey’s […]

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The Parisians have only won the French league title once and they are keen to overthrow 18-time winners, Olympique Lyonnais Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on the signing of Nigerian forward Rasheedat Ajibade, in what could be one of the most high-profile moves of the women’s transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Falcons captain, a […]

Kelechi Iheanacho has been linked to Turkish Super Lig clubs Besiktas and Samsunspor recently, but a Bundesliga club has entered the fray…. Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho's purported transfer to the Turkish Super Lig is now in doubt, as a Bundesliga club has expressed interest in acquiring his services, Soccernet.ng reports. Since the end of […]

Despite swirling rumours of Premier League interest, Nigeria’s dynamic goalscorer Victor Osimhen completed a move from Napoli to Turkish giants Galatasaray this summer, following a fruitful loan spell last season that saw him continue his lethal finishing in European competition. With many English clubs scrambling for centre-forward reinforcements in the 2025 summer window, should any of [...] The post Will top Premier League sides regret not signing Victor Osimhen? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

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Erik Ten Hag was appointed as the head coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen in June after Xabi Alonso joined Real Madrid and he'll be coaching two Nigerians in Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Manchester United coach will kick-off official business later today in the DFB Pokal that'll see Die Werkself travel […]

Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu were in charge of the Super Eagles B during the CHAN qualifiers, but the NFF chose Eric Chelle to lead the team to the finals…. Remo Stars coach and Super Eagles assistant Daniel Ogunmodede has pledged his unabated support to coach Eric Chelle despite Nigeria's dismal performance at the CHAN […]

Former Super Eagles shot-stopper Greg Etafia has linked Nigeria’s struggles at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) to the declining standard of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The CHAN is a biennial tournament organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) exclusively for players who play in their home country's domestic leagues. Nigeria reached the […]

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Former President of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick is confident the Super Eagles will secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON Champions have struggled in their qualification journey under three coaches – Jose Peseiro, Finidi George and Eric Sekhou Chelle. Nigeria have played two games under these […]

20-time Serie A Champions Inter Milan are set to place an improved offer for Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The former RB Leipzig attacker has made it clear that his chapter in Bergamo has come to an end, and he's keen on playing his football elsewhere. Inter Milan have submitted three […]

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Inter Milan have entered a tense standoff with Atalanta as they push to secure the signing of Nigeria international Ademola Lookman. The Nerazzurri tabled an improved €45 million package, comprising €40 million upfront and €5 million in add-ons, but Atalanta remain firm on their €50 million valuation. Inter’s stance follows earlier rejections of two bids, [...] The post Inter Milan Issue Atalanta Ultimatum Over Ademola Lookman Pursuit appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

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Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria have been underwhelming so far, failing to win any of their first four matches. The team sits 4th in Group C, six points adrift of leaders South Africa.   [...] The post Pinnick Keeps Faith in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Dream appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has described her historic Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy nomination as a difficult but inspiring journey, using the moment to encourage young girls across Africa to chase their dreams. The 23-year-old Brighton FC shot-stopper, who became the first African female goalkeeper to receive a Ballon d’Or nomination, shared her journey from [...] The post Nnadozie Dedicates Ballon d’Or Nomination to Young African Girls appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

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