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Victor Osimhen, Semi Ajayi and Arthur Okonkwo led the Super Eagles weekend performers, while Zadok Yohanna made his Premier League debut and six Nigerians endured difficult outings across Europe and England.

Stars and flops: Osimhen, Ajayi and Okonkwo headline mixed Super Eagles weekend

Super Eagles stars produced a weekend of contrasting fortunes across Europe and England from August 21 to 23, 2026, with Victor Osimhen...

Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi scored as Hull City marked their Premier League return with a stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium.

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Super Eagles defender Ajayi scores as Hull City shock Manchester United

Nigeria international Semi Ajayi scored the opening goal as Hull City marked their return to the Premier League with a stunning 2-0...

Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 victory over Coventry, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard on target as Frank Onyeka and Taiwo Awoniyi featured for the visitors.

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Arsenal begin Premier League title defence with 3-0 win

Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry City, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka...

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has explained why Taiwo Awoniyi fits his recruitment plans, highlighting the Nigerian striker’s Premier League experience, power and ability to hold up the ball.

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Lampard reveals what Awoniyi will bring to Coventry ahead of Arsenal oponer

Taiwo Awoniyi will begin his Coventry City career with little time to settle as the newly promoted club face a daunting return...

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Bauchi Governor celebrates Brighton starlet Zadok Yohanna with full-page newspaper tribute

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has paid a glowing tribute to teenage football sensation Zadok Yohanna following the winger’s high-profile transfer to...

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‘Why would I congratulate Arsenal?’ — John Obi Mikel reveals Gunners fans flooded his phone after EPL triumph

Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has revealed that Arsenal supporters flooded his phone with messages after the club secured the...

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“Value and Experience” – Lawal Hails Nigerians in Europe

Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has praised the impressive performances of Nigerian players across Europe this season. From the UEFA Champions...