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Talented Nigerian midfielder Mubarak Suleiman has finally made his return to competitive action for Slavia Prague, putting an end to an agonizing 48-day spell on the sidelines. The 19-year-old midfield prodigy featured for the Czech giants on Friday, October 9, marking a significant milestone in his recovery after a frustrating period blighted by physical setbacks. […]

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have taken a significant step forward in their quest for Olympic qualification after securing a professional 2-0 victory against Comoros in the first leg of their second-round qualifier. The nine-time African champions produced a commanding performance to put themselves firmly in control of the tie ahead of the return fixture. The match […]

Katsina United produced one of the most exhilarating performances of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season so far, overcoming perennial heavyweights Enyimba FC 4-2 in a breathless Matchday Eight encounter on Friday. Spectators at the venue were treated to high-octane drama, ruthless finishing, and a tense late-game fightback as the hosts secured all three […]

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Brazilian winger Raphinha will be sidelined for the club’s upcoming two fixtures, missing the clashes against Getafe and Galatasaray. The decision comes as a precautionary step by the Blaugrana coaching and medical staff to ensure the attacker does not suffer a more severe physical setback amid an increasingly […]

Members of the Super Eagles squad have directed their anger toward federation leadership following an embarrassing 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau. The squad lamented that authorities failed to dispatch an advance scouting delegation to inspect local logistics, which left the team unprepared for a dreadful pitch and blistering heat during the 2027 Africa Cup of […]

Chelsea have been handed a significant boost ahead of their upcoming fixtures with the news that influential midfielder Moisés Caicedo has returned to full fitness and is once again available for selection. Head coach Xabi Alonso confirmed the Ecuadorian international’s readiness, providing welcome relief for the coaching staff during a demanding stretch of the campaign. […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has once again turned his gaze toward the club’s famed Hale End academy, calling up promising Nigeria-eligible prospects Emerson Nwaneri and Ife Ibrahim to train with the senior squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Leeds United. With preparations in full swing at the Sobha Realty Training Centre in London […]

In an unfortunate repeat of past occurrences, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were left empty-handed after pulling off a spirited comeback against Russia. During their historic first-ever senior international clash in June 2025, Russian officials invested $1.2 million to secure the encounter. That showdown ended in a 1-1 stalemate, courtesy of an equalizer from forward Tolu Arokodare. […]

Jose Mourinho doubts that he will live long enough to witness a definitive judgment and resulting sanctions delivered to Manchester City regarding their alleged financial breaches. The Portuguese manager, who was in charge of cross-town rivals Manchester United throughout part of the timeline under investigation, shared his candid views in a discussion with the Italian […]

Nigerian international Gift Monday has embarked on a new chapter in the National Women’s Soccer League, sealing a transfer from the Washington Spirit to Boston Legacy. The trade package involves $500,000 in transfer threshold funds moving to Washington, along with a 20% sell-on provision entitling the Spirit to a portion of any future transfer fee […]

Millwall’s director of football, Steve Gallen, has revealed that Femi Azeez’s high-profile switch to Brighton & Hove Albion came close to falling apart after the Lions turned down an opening bid from the Premier League side. The Seagulls ultimately finalized a package surpassing £15 million for the 25-year-old attacker in the dying moments of the […]