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NFF to drag Mikel Obi to court over Rio 2016 flight claims

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has made public her plans to take former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel to court over...

Arsenal icon Robert Pires has called on Mikel Arteta to make a decisive move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, believing the Super Eagles forward could be the key to the club’s Premier League title aspirations.

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Liverpool launch audacious bid to sign Super Eagles Victor Osimhen

Liverpool has reportedly launched a bold bid to sign Napoli’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen, offering a package of cash and two first-team...

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NLO playoff results and names of teams from the Northern conference who secured NNL spots for the 2025/26 season

Four teams from the Northern Conference have secured their spots in the Nigeria National League (NNL) for the upcoming season after qualifying...

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Italian football expert gives Napoli 100 reasons not to sign Ademola Lookman this summer

Italian football expert Marcelo Altamura has cautioned Napoli against signing Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, revealing a one-in -hundred reason which hinges on...

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NLO chief tags Coach Bummi Haruna a “disgrace to football” after match boycott

A dramatic turn of events unfolded during the Nationwide League One (NLO)-Nigeria National League (NNL) playoff in Kaduna, as Family Worship Center...

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NLO team ends match halfway, sit on the pitch in protest of poor officiating

A very unfortunate event unfolded at the Kaduna centre during the NLO-NNL Playoffs, as Family Worship Center FC refused to continue their...

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William Gallas gives reason Victor Osimhen should not join Arsenal this summer

Ex-Arsenal defender William Gallas has expressed concerns about Victor Osimhen joining Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, citing potential clashes between the striker’s personality and...

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Nigeria targets gold at LA 2028 Olympics after African Flag Football Championship heroics

Nigeria’s men’s and women’s flag football teams have qualified for the Flag Football World Championships after their victories at the inaugural African...