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  Halimatu Ayinde reveals ambitious targets after scoring for Nigeria

  Halimatu Ayinde has set her sights on scoring more goals in 2021 following her matchwinner in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over...

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  Enyimba drawn against Orlando Pirates and Algerian Setif in the CAF Confederation Cup

  Orlando Pirates and Enyimba will renew the great football rivalry between South Africa and Nigeria after a CAF Confederation Cup...

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  Rodgers: Ndidi is Irreplaceable

  Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has described Wilfred Ndidi as “irreplaceable” amidst increasing speculation that the Nigerian is a major...

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  Amaju Pinnick cleared to contest FIFA Council elections as Jalla's request for ethical investigations turned down

  Fifa has revealed the body will not launch ethical proceedings against the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick,...

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  Kelechi Iheanacho on target as Leicester beat Fulham away

  Kelechi Iheanacho’s first Premier League goal of the season helped Leicester return to winning ways with a routine 2-0 victory...

• Fatai Amoo blames NFF for Golden Eaglets shaky performances

  Coach Fatai Amoo has blamed his big bosses at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the Golden Eaglets shaky performance...

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  NFF boss Amaju Pinnick confirms FIFA have cleared England-born player Ovie Ejaria to play for Nigeria

  President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has confirmed that world governing football body FIFA has cleared England-born...

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  Bala Nkiyu confident ahead of clash against Enyimba

  Nasarawa United coach, Bala Nkiyu has expressed his confidence ahead of their clash with the next NPFL opponents, Enyimba football...

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  Wigan Atletics sign Super Eagles invitee Viv Solomon-Otabor

  English club Wigan Athletics has confirmed signing one time Super Eagles invitee Viv Solomon-Otabor.The winger signed with the Latics...

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  Former Nigerian footballer accuses UNICEF for tainting his image & business

  Former Nigeria footballer Jonathan Akpoborie has blamed UNICEF for the scandal that has tainted his image, ruined his Maritime business...

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  Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo switches to Saudi side Al-Shabab

  Saudi Arabian Pro League table-toppers, Al-Shabab are on the brink of announcing the signing of former Manchester United striker, Odion...

• Emmanuel Dennis joins FC Cologne on loan

   Club Brugge have announced Emmanuel Dennis will play on loan at Bundesliga club FC Cologne till the end of...

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  Exclusive! Ighalo bid farewell to Manchester United as his year-long loan spell ends

  Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has written a heartfelt goodbye to Manchester United on social media after his departure was confirmed....

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  Zenke vows to avoid somersault goal celebrations

  Simon Zenke has told SCORENigeria that on the advice of doctors he cut back on his somersault goal celebrations as...

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  Iheanacho nears Leicester City exit as Fenerbache prepares bid

  Fenerbache are reported to be chasing Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho in a loan deal on the back of the...

• Oladapo Afolayan describes West Ham United debut as "Dream come True"

   Nigerian born youngster Oladapo Afolayan has described his West Ham United debut a ”dream come true”.The Academy graduate...

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  Watford manager admits Mikel Obi's impressive performance caused problems for his side

  Watford midfielder, Will Hughes, has admitted that John Mikel Obi’s performance for Stoke City caused his side problems.The Hornets...

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  West Brom Manager Sam Allardyce makes a case for Ahmed Musa's signing

  West Bromwich Albion manager, Sam Allardyce has revealed why he’s showing interest in Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa.The former...

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  Okemiri predicts bright future for Jigawa youngster Mohammed Gidado

  Former Enyimba and Kwara United defender Ogbonnaya Okemiri has predicted a bright future for a young Jigawa Golden Stars striker...