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NFF and Turkish Federation condole Super Eagles captain Ndidi over father's passing
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NFF and Turkish Federation condole Super Eagles captain Ndidi over father's passing

The global football community has been united in grief following the tragic passing of Sunday Ndidi, father of Nigeria international and Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.Beşiktaş confirmed the heartbreaking news in an official statement, revealing that Sunday Ndidi died in a fatal traffic accident. The Turkish giants described the loss as deeply painful and extended their sympathies to the player and his loved ones."We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal traffic accident,” the club stated. "May ...

January 27, 2026
Racing Genk resigned to losing 27-goal striker linked with Celtic and Lyon
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Racing Genk resigned to losing 27-goal striker linked with Celtic and Lyon

Racing Genk's  technical director Dimitri De Condé has admitted that it is increasingly likely that Paul Onuachu will bid farewell to the Belgian First Division A side in the summer transf...

Mar 20, 2021
Super Eagles striker Simy equals record in Crotone's loss to Bologna
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Super Eagles striker Simy equals record in Crotone's loss to Bologna

Nigeria's top scorer in a single-season in the Serie A, Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo equaled a record on Saturday afternoon but could not prevent Crotone from losing 3-2 to Bologna in a Serie A clash at th...

Mar 20, 2021
NFF hand call-up to NPFL star to replace Omeruo as Leganes decide to follow Almeria's lead
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NFF hand call-up to NPFL star to replace Omeruo as Leganes decide to follow Almeria's lead

Spanish Segunda Division club Leganes have reneged on a previous agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation and have decided not to release their central defender Kenneth Omeruo for the Super Eagl...

Mar 20, 2021
Promotion-chasing Almeria inform Sadiq Umar not to report for Super Eagles duty
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Promotion-chasing Almeria inform Sadiq Umar not to report for Super Eagles duty

Promotion-chasing Spanish Segunda Division club Almeria issued a statement on Friday, informing Umar Sadiq not to honour his invitation to the Super Eagles for the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations ...

Mar 19, 2021
Leganes permit Omeruo to report for international duty as center back recovers from injury
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Leganes permit Omeruo to report for international duty as center back recovers from injury

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday before CD Leganes' LaLiga SmartBank clash against CF Fuenlabrada in Butarque, coach Asier Garitano has confirmed that the club have permitted Kenneth Omeruo ...

Mar 19, 2021
Europa League : Slavia Prague star Olayinka reacts after scoring against Rangers
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Europa League : Slavia Prague star Olayinka reacts after scoring against Rangers

Peter Olayinka was delighted to get on the scoresheet as Slavia Prague moved into the quarterfinals of the Europa League with a 2-0 win over Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox Stadium. Fourteen minutes into...

Mar 19, 2021
Olayinka on target, Balogun sent off as Rangers are beaten 3-1 on aggregate by Slavia Prague
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Olayinka on target, Balogun sent off as Rangers are beaten 3-1 on aggregate by Slavia Prague

Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers have crashed out of the Europa League with a 3-1 loss on aggregate to Czech side Slavia Prague at the Ibrox Stadium on Thursday night.  Super Eagles winger Pete...

Mar 18, 2021
Ex-Nigeria U23 winger provides assist as Dinamo Zagreb send Tottenham out of Europa League
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Ex-Nigeria U23 winger provides assist as Dinamo Zagreb send Tottenham out of Europa League

Former Nigeria U23 international Iyayi Believe Atiemwen helped Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb pull off a shock 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur to advance to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa Leagu...

Mar 18, 2021
Republic of Ireland move to beat Nigeria to Bazunu as Man City-owned GK earns first senior call up
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Republic of Ireland move to beat Nigeria to Bazunu as Man City-owned GK earns first senior call up

The Football Association of Ireland are aiming to finally beat their Nigeria counterparts to the services of Manchester City loanee Gavin Bazunu. Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has name...

Mar 18, 2021
'An immeasurable talent' - Bologna Technical Director Sabatini tips Osimhen to play at highest level
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'An immeasurable talent' - Bologna Technical Director Sabatini tips Osimhen to play at highest level

Bologna Technical Director Walter Sabatini is backing Victor Osimhen to play at the highest level of European football provided that he remains injury-free. Signed from Lille for a club record fee...

Mar 18, 2021
Okoye to seek advice from Rohr about transfer to Ajax; English, Italian, Belgian clubs also interested
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Okoye to seek advice from Rohr about transfer to Ajax; English, Italian, Belgian clubs also interested

Sparta Rotterdam glovesman Maduka Okoye will hold talks with manager Gernot Rohr during this month's international break about a potential move to Eredivisie powerhouse Ajax Amsterdam in the summer tr...

Mar 18, 2021
Slavia Prague striker Olayinka to undergo late fitness test before Glasgow Rangers clash
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Slavia Prague striker Olayinka to undergo late fitness test before Glasgow Rangers clash

Slavia Prague manager Jindrich Trpisovsky has confirmed that Peter Olayinka will undergo a late fitness test before their Europa League encounter with Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox Stadi...

Mar 17, 2021