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22nd November 2025

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O'Neill provides update on Iheanacho's fitness ahead of Celtic's trip to face St Mirren
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O'Neill provides update on Iheanacho's fitness ahead of Celtic's trip to face St Mirren

Celtic caretaker coach Martin O’Neill has delivered an update on the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of Saturday’s Scottish Premiership clash with St Mirren. The Nigerian forward has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury during Celtic's 2-1 UEFA Europa League victory over SK Sturm Graz in October.Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish champions on a free transfer, had made an immediate impact before his setback. In eight appearances across all competitions, the former Manchester City striker recorded three goals and one assist, quickly becoming an important figure in Celtic’s...

November 22, 2025
What Troost-Ekong said about the appointment of Finidi George as Super Eagles head coach 
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What Troost-Ekong said about the appointment of Finidi George as Super Eagles head coach 

Dutch-born central defender William Troost-Ekong has reacted to the appointment of Ajax Amsterdam legend Finidi George as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team. Troost-Ekong and Finidi a...

May 31, 2024
Troost-Ekong opens up about failed attempt to be named in Super Eagles squad for 2026 WCQs 
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Troost-Ekong opens up about failed attempt to be named in Super Eagles squad for 2026 WCQs 

William Troost-Ekong has admitted that he did everything possible to be named in the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa's Bafana Bafana and Benin'...

May 30, 2024
Nathan Tella's withdrawal: Another Enugu Rangers product handed late call-up to Super Eagles 
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Nathan Tella's withdrawal: Another Enugu Rangers product handed late call-up to Super Eagles 

Bayern Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has opted out of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Republic of Benin in June. Nigeria will play South Africa on...

May 30, 2024
Rangers star Igboke makes one promise ahead of linking up with Super Eagles squad for WCQs
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Rangers star Igboke makes one promise ahead of linking up with Super Eagles squad for WCQs

Enugu Rangers defender Kenneth Obinna Igboke, who was recently called up to the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin, has promised to be a good ...

May 30, 2024
U17 AFCONQ: Five exciting Golden Eaglets players who put themselves in the shop window 
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U17 AFCONQ: Five exciting Golden Eaglets players who put themselves in the shop window 

The Golden Eaglets achieved third place in the WAFU ZONE B U17 AFCON qualifiers by defeating host Ghana 3-2 on Tuesday.  Nigeria did not qualify for the next phase of the qualifier, as only th...

May 29, 2024
'Nigeria is rated number one in the world' - Manu Garba urges CAF to allocate extra slots to WAFU B
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'Nigeria is rated number one in the world' - Manu Garba urges CAF to allocate extra slots to WAFU B

Five-time world champions Nigeria edged Ghana 3-2 in an entertaining game at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Tuesday evening to secure a third place finish at the 2024 WAFU Zone B U17 C...

May 28, 2024
WAFU B U17 Championship: Five observations from Golden Eaglets 3-2 win against Black Starlets
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WAFU B U17 Championship: Five observations from Golden Eaglets 3-2 win against Black Starlets

Nigeria clinched the bronze medal of the WAFU B U17 Championship on Tuesday evening.following a 3-2 victory over host Ghana.  Imrana Muhammed and Abdulmuiz Adeleke scored for the Golden E...

May 28, 2024
WAFU B U17 Championship Ghana 2 Nigeria 3: Adeleke nets injury-time winner in 5-goal thriller 
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WAFU B U17 Championship Ghana 2 Nigeria 3: Adeleke nets injury-time winner in 5-goal thriller 

The Golden Eaglets defeated host country Ghana in the third place of the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers on Tuesday evening to win the bronze medal. Just two minutes after the start of the game, Simon ...

May 28, 2024
Super Eagles roster update: Finidi calls up Enugu Rangers star to replace injured Victor Osimhen 
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Super Eagles roster update: Finidi calls up Enugu Rangers star to replace injured Victor Osimhen 

The Super Eagles have been dealt with a major blow ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin next month. As reported by the official X handle of the Super Eagles, V...

May 28, 2024
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman named in Serie A Team of the Week 
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Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman named in Serie A Team of the Week 

Ademola Lookman has been named in Whoscored's Italian Serie A Team of the Week for the final day of the season. The Nigeria international continued his rich vein of form with a goal as Ata...

May 28, 2024
'It is a great honour' - Udinese GK Maduka Okoye reacts to Super Eagles call-up for 2026 WCQs
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'It is a great honour' - Udinese GK Maduka Okoye reacts to Super Eagles call-up for 2026 WCQs

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed his delight upon his recall to the Super Eagles team, having been named by Finidi George in his 23-man squad to face South Africa and Benin in the 2026 FI...

May 27, 2024
Finidi handed boost as Osimhen set to be fit for Super Eagles showdown against Bafana Bafana 
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Finidi handed boost as Osimhen set to be fit for Super Eagles showdown against Bafana Bafana 

Nigeria manager Finidi George has been handed a massive boost ahead of a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa's Bafana Bafana, with marquee player Victor Osimhen returning ...

May 26, 2024