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Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has claimed Nottingham Forest’s Swizzels Sweetest Strike for January following his brilliant solo goal in the 2-0 win over Brentford, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Awoniyi doubled Forest’s advantage in the encounter…
Nigeria’s second game at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will see them take on Tunisia on Saturday night. The Super Eagles began their campaign with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola…
Yohan Roche’s first-half goal gave Benin a 1-0 win over Botswana in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 qualification match in Rabat on Friday. The victory marked Benin’s first ever AFCON win and boosted their chances of…
Bendel Insurance extended their unbeaten run to seven games following a 2-0 home win over Kwara United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Saturday. The hosts started the game strongly pinning Kwara United back. The pressure paid off…
Rayan Cherki bolstered Manchester City’s title charge as the France star capped a superb display with the late goal that sealed a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side survived a scare from Forest to move to…
Former Nigeria U23 goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro, has slammed those criticising the performance of Alex Iwobi. He believes the Fulham midfielder is one of the main men in Eric Chelle’s squad but is not respected enough. Babayaro said he has heard…
Victor Osimhen is the natural leader in the Super Eagles team, according to former international, Emmanuel Amuneke. Amuneke noted that the former Lille of France and Napoli striker has not changed in the way he approaches the national team ever…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will receive $5,000 each per goal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. According to SCORENigeria, the incentive is part of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, plan to boost the morale of the Super…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria return to the spotlight on Saturday evening when they face the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in their second Group C fixture at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The meeting at the Complexe…
The Super Eagles can book their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a win against Tunisia on Saturday. Nigeria began their tournament with a 2-1 win over Tanzania. Another three points against the…
Nigerian coach, Eric Chelle has said he believes the Africa Cup of Nations has grown to be better than than leagues in Europe. According to the former Mali coach, Africa just needs to develop their coaches to match the standard…
Abakaliki FC chairman Senator Obinna Ogba, urged his players to keep morale high as the club pushes for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Ogba, who visited the team ahead of its next league match, said the squad’s…
While football’s festive calendar rolls on across Europe and North America, two Nigerian internationals chose the Christmas season to reconnect with home in a more meaningful way, not with goals or trophies, but with generosity. Taiwo Awoniyi and Esther Okoronkwo…
The stage is set for the biggest English Premier League, EPL, match of this weekend as Chelsea hosts Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. The match will take place on Saturday evening and the kick-off time is 6.30 pm, Nigerian time.…
The Lagos State Government has partnered with First Bank of Nigeria Plc to commit N6m to grassroots sports development across the state. The investment was made through the third edition of Sporty Lagos 3.0, an initiative organised by the Office…
The stage is set for another supremacy battle as fierce rivals the Super Eagles of Nigeria face Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles on Saturday at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Group C clash billed for 9:00pm will be…
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