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WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship: Burkina Faso hold Nigerias Golden Eaglets to stalemate

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were held to a goalless draw in their first game of the 2024 WAFU Zone B championship against Burkina Faso at the University Stadium in Ghana, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerias latest set of youngsters file began their defe
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17 May 2024

Victor Boniface beats Dortmunds Ian Maatsen and PSG-owned Victor Boniface beats Dortmunds Ian Maatsen and PSG-owned Xavi to win prestigious Bundesliga

Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen striker, Victor Okoh Boniface, has won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Year award, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old joined Die Werkself in August from Belgian side, Union Saint-Gilloise and immediately hit the g
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15 May 2024

"It wont be easy" Ex-CAF Player of the Year warns Finidi's Super Eagles ahead of South Africa clash

Former CAF Player of the Year Victor Ikpeba has warned the Super Eagles that the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers fixture against South Africa will not be an easy one, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria take on South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadi
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15 May 2024

Jose Mourinho to mentor another Super Eagles talent after Mikel Obi as new Turkish deal nears

Former AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho, has been linked with a move to be Bright Osayi's new coach as Fenerbahce SK line up a lucrative deal for the Portuguese gaffer, Soccernet.ng reports. Since Mourinho's exit as the manager of the Wolves, the 61-ye
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15 May 2024

Barcelona-linked Nigerian star praises NFF for appointing Finidi George

Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has praised the Nigerian Football Federation for appointing Finidi George as the head coach of the Nigerian Football team, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old missed the AFCON 2023 tourname
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15 May 2024

Photos: Super Falcons Onyinyechi Salome Zogg models Spain Olympic kit in controversial Adidas campaign

Super Falcons star Onyinyechi Salome Zogg recently set fans abuzz by modelling for renowned brand Adidas, Soccernet.ng reports. The Swiss-Nigerian defender made her Super Falcons debut in June 2021, in a friendly match against Jamaica. She currently
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15 May 2024

Nigeria boss Garba reacts to Golden Eaglets MRI test results ahead of WAFU B U17 Championship

Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba has expressed his satisfaction after the latest MRI test results confirmed the eligibility of all his 20 players for the WAFU B U17 Championship, Soccernet.ng reports . The tournament kicks off in Accra, Ghana, on
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15 May 2024

I wont mind leaving Leicester City Super Eagles Wilfred Ndidi

Leicester City and Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has revealed he is open to playing away from the King Power next season , Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old was an integral member of the Leicester City squad as the Foxes regained top-fl
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15 May 2024

Its possible- South Africas Ronwen Williams expects lightning to strike twice ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers clash against Nigeria

South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has expressed confidence ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria in June, Soccernet.ng reports. The Bafana Bafana lock horns with Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium later in June as
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15 May 2024