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Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has provided an injury update on Nigerian forward Femi Azeez ahead of their Carabao Cup clash against Manchester United on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Seagulls will face the Red Devils in a repeat of last season’s FA Cup meeting, when Brighton secured a 2-1 victory to advance […]
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Victor Osimhen has given fans a rare glimpse into his private life after organising an intimate birthday celebration for his longtime partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, in Istanbul, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray and Super Eagles striker hosted Ladewig’s 27th birthday at a luxury hotel overlooking the Bosphorus, with close friends and partners of footballers joining the […]
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Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins is set to name two experienced Europe-based players in his squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Super Eagles and Tanzania, Soccernet.ng reports. The Barea squad is expected to be officially announced on Thursday, September 17, with a source close to the Malagasy Football Federation […]
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Chelsea legend and former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has criticised his former club for failing to replace Enzo Fernandez after his £125 million move to Manchester City, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez left Chelsea for Manchester City on deadline day in a British record-equalling deal, but the Blues were unable to bring in a replacement […]
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Victor Osimhen has the profile to succeed in the Premier League, but his financial demands helped stop a move to Arsenal, according to former Liverpool and Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria striker was linked with Arsenal after a prolific spell at Galatasaray, where he helped the Turkish club secure back-to-back Super Lig […]
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was in goal as Udinese surrendered a two-goal lead before losing 5-3 to Inter Milan at San Siro last night, Soccernet.ng reports. Udinese stunned the Serie A champions with two goals inside the opening 16 minutes, with James Abankwah opening the scoring in the ninth minute before Jurgen Ekkelenkamp doubled […]
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Super Eagles target Gift Orban has issued a strong challenge to Besiktas ahead of their meeting with Amedspor in the Turkish Super Lig next weekend, Soccernet.ng reports. The on-loan Hoffenheim forward has enjoyed a brilliant start to the 2026/27 season at the newly promoted Super Lig side, where he has played a key role in […]
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Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq is set to work under a new head coach at Spanish side Valencia after the club parted ways with Carlos Corberan, Soccernet.ng reports. Corberan took charge of Valencia in December 2024 after signing a three-year deal with the club. The Spaniard also had a previous connection with Valencia, having played […]
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Brentford striker Kaye Furo has been ruled out of Tuesday's Carabao Cup meeting with Reading after suffering an injury that required surgery, Soccernet.ng reports. It is a development that has dealt a painful setback to one of the club's most promising young forwards. Brentford head coach Keith Andrews had planned to start the 19-year-old at […]
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Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has confirmed that Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick is expected to feature against Reading in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup third-round tie, Soccernet.ng reports. The 21-year-old has had limited competitive football since returning from a knee injury that ended his loan spell with Belgian side FCV Dender last season. Andrews said Brentford […]
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Former Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison has named Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey in his Team of the Week for gameweek four, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old played the entire 90 minutes for Fulham as they held Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield. He made his physical presence felt at the back, severely limiting […]
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Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu was forced off in Blackburn Rovers' Championship win over Millwall at Ewood Park on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian right-back had put in another impressive first-half performance for Rovers before being replaced at the interval by deadline-day signing Gady Beyuku. Alebiosu's early withdrawal against Millwall now joins a mounting list […]
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Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has earned praise from former Ajax midfielder Marciano Vink after making an impressive start to his loan spell at the Dutch giants, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare joined Ajax from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan in the summer, with the Amsterdam club holding an option to make the move permanent. The […]
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Nigeria will carry Africa’s hopes into the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after the Falconets survived a difficult start and finished second in Group F, Soccernet.ng reports. Four African teams entered the tournament, with Ghana, Tanzania and debutants Benin joining Nigeria. Only Nigeria made it through the group stage. Nigeria […]
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Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has revealed what his side missed about Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in their narrow 1-0 win over Kocaelispor on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old was a major absentee from the encounter as he continues his recovery from a groin and adductor injury he picked up in last weekend’s 3-2 […]
