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Despite defeat to Brazil, we still believe in Super Falcons Enoh

Sports Minister, John Owen Enoh, says he is confident the Super Falcons can still turn the table around and qualify from the group despite losing 0-1 to Brazil in their opening group match of the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday. The Ministers verdict
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27 Jul 2024

Chukwunonso Madueke agrees to join Newcastle United in deal worth excess of ?59 billion

Chukwunonso Noni Madueke is on the verge of leaving London giants Chelsea and joining Newcastle United, Soccernet.ng reports . Noni Madueke arrived at Chelsea in a permanent move from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.
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26 Jul 2024

Were not second choice 2016 Olympic bronze medallist warns Nigeria-eligible footballers

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi has criticized players with dual nationalities who prioritize playing for countries in Europe over their African countries of origin, Soccernet.ng reports. Over the years, there has been a
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26 Jul 2024

Mali face stern Japan test

Mali will need to be at their best when they take on Japan in a Group D clash at the Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday, July 27 to keep their 2024 Olympic dreams alive. The Eagles are making only their second appearance at the Games after fi
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26 Jul 2024

Nigerias Chukwueze makes Milans squad for pre-season USA Tour as Man City, Real Madrid, Barcelona await

Nigerias Samuel Chukwueze has been named in AC Milans squad for their pre-season tour in the United States, Soccernet.ng reports . Milan announced the 29-man roster with a special USA-themed graphic on their official X account , i
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26 Jul 2024

Nigeria, a tough team Brazils Lorena, Nunes savour hard-fought win over Super Falcons at Paris Olympics

Brazil goalkeeper Lorena da Silva Leite has confessed that their slim victory over Nigeria in their opening match of the Paris 2024 Olympics did not come easy, Soccernet.ng reports . Gabi Nunes scored the only goal of the encounte
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26 Jul 2024

Egypt Uzbekistan eye first victory at Olympics

After a stuttering start to the Mens Football tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Egypt and Uzbekistan are scheduled to do battle at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday afternoon. Despite suffering a 2-1 loss against Spain in their
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26 Jul 2024

Why Napoli will not shift ground in Victor Osimhen negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain

Italian club Napoli are not in a haste to see the departure of Victor Osimhen as the potential transfer of the Nigerian striker remains clouded in uncertainty, Soccernet.ng reports . Paris Saint-Germain have been leading the race
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26 Jul 2024

Werder Bremens Justin Njinmah reveals ideal condition thatll make him play for Nigeria

Former Borussia Dortmund forward, Justin Njinmah, has revealed the ideal situation thatll allow him to play for Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old was born in Hamburg, Germany, and started his career with 2. Bundesliga
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26 Jul 2024

Make sure the team wins Ex-Super Eagles midfielder advises Enzo Fernandez on how to deal with racism debacle

Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has sent out a word of advice to Copa America 2024 winner, Enzo Fernandez after the viral racist incident, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelsea signed Enzo Fernandez in a deal w
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26 Jul 2024

Morocco eye commanding start to Group B

As the second round of Mens Football at the 2024 Paris Olympics approaches, Morocco will hope to make it two wins on the trot when they face Ukraine in a Group B match at the Stade Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Saturday. Morocco go into the
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26 Jul 2024

Spain adventure over? Nigeria and Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq wanted in Greece

Umar Sadiqs time in Spain may be over with recent reports linking him with a move to Greece, Soccernet.ng understands. Following an uneventful spell at Real Sociedad, Umar Sadiq is eager to move to another club where he can play h
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26 Jul 2024