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I’m trying to get Osimhen to Chelsea – Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has disclosed his efforts to encourage Victor Osimhen to consider joining Chelsea instead of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) or Manchester United. Osimhen purportedly inked a new deal with the Italian club in December, binding him until 2026. According to Sky Sports Italy, the 25-year-old now possesses a release clause in his contract valued at approximately £104 million to £113 million. Chelsea stands among the numerous European top-tier clubs vying for his signature. Mikel asserts that he has advised Osimhen to disregard offers from PSG and Manchester United, opting instead to emulate his path by…
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NFF offers Jose Peseiro new contract but same $50,000 per month salary
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the governing body of Nigerian football, is currently in talks with Jose Peseiro regarding a potential new contract. Reports suggest that the NFF has proposed to maintain the same monthly salary of €50,000 that the Portuguese coach earned before he played a pivotal role in leading the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Initially, Peseiro was earning $70,000 per month but agreed to a reduction to $50,000 to guide the Super Eagles to the AFCON tournament. Following the conclusion of the AFCON 2023 finals, the 63-year-old’s previous contract expired.…
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Super Eagles: The President has approved payment of outstanding debt he inherited – Minister
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has exhibited dedication by approving a substantial sum for settling the outstanding debt inherited by the members of the national team, the Super Eagles. Enoh also credited Nigeria’s impressive performance at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire to the collaborative efforts and determination of all stakeholders involved in Nigerian football. Nevertheless, he stressed that there is still considerable work ahead for both the Ministry and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to elevate Nigerian football to its rightful position on the continent…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers withdraw from AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers due to lack of funds
Due to financial constraints, Nigeria’s senior men’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, has opted to withdraw from the AfroBasket 2025 qualifiers. Initially slated to commence their campaign against Libya on Saturday, 23 February, the Nigerian squad has regrettably pulled out from participation. Current reports suggest that the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) is scrambling to secure funding from the Ministry of Sports at the eleventh hour, in a bid to facilitate D’Tigers’ involvement in the qualifiers. The qualification process for AfroBasket 2025 spans from February to November 2024, determining the 16 nations that will advance to the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 tournament. In…
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Moses Simon ranks fourth best dribbler in Europe
Nantes winger Moses Simon has earned the distinction of being ranked as the fourth-best dribbler in Europe, according to Opta, a British sports analytics company. Opta’s analysis places Super Eagles forward Moses Simon just behind Barcelona’s Yamine Lamal, Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku, and Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane in terms of dribbling proficiency across Europe’s top five leagues. In Ligue 1, Opta reveals that Simon holds the fourth position with a 55.1 percent dribble completion rate. He trails Lamal with 59.7 percent, Doku with 58.6 percent, and Sane with 55.5 percent. In the current season, the Super Eagles star has contributed…
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Nigeria ranks 28th Position in FIFA’s latest world ranking
In the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has climbed 14 places to reach the 28th position. This rise in ranking follows Nigeria’s notable performance at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Despite securing the silver medal, having lost 2 – 1 to Cote d’Ivoire in the final, Nigeria’s performance has evidently boosted its standing in the FIFA rankings. “Indeed, across the two continents, no fewer than six teams have scaled ten places or more. Amongst the African sides, Côte d’Ivoire (39th, up 10) reap the rewards of…
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Vice President Shettima to cheer Super Eagles again against Cote d’Ivoire in AFCON final
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is set to attend the final match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between the Super Eagles and the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire. Shettima arrived in Cote d’Ivoire just before the Super Eagles’ semi-final victory against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. He witnessed the game firsthand at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake. Following the match, the former senator joined the players and officials in the dressing room to celebrate their success. According to reports from SCORENigeria, Shettima will lead a prominent presidential delegation to the final match scheduled to take place at…
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AFCON: Nigeria defeat Angola to qualify for Semifinal
The super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Angola to qualify for AFCON semifinals. The goal by Ademola Lookman gave Nigeria the edge to qualify for the next round in the ongoing AFCON tournament
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AFCON 2023: I see the comments on social media but I don’t listen to them – Ahmed Musa
The captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has stated that he remains unaffected by the social media criticism surrounding his inclusion in the squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite mixed reactions and doubts about his contribution to the team, Musa is unfazed by the criticisms. According to him, “I see the comments on social media, but I don’t listen to what people say. I work hard always so as to do my own talking on the pitch,” he told reporters in Abidjan. “This is the same thing my teammates are doing. People talk about our players…
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AFCON Winners To Receive Record $7 Million Prize
The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations winners are set to receive a historic prize of seven million dollars, marking a 40% increase from the previous edition. The runners-up, Ivory Coast, will be awarded four million dollars for hosting the tournament. Other cash prizes include $2.5 million for losing semi-finalists and $1.3 million for quarter-finalists. The tournament, featuring host Ivory Coast and 23 other teams, kicks off on January 13, with Ivory Coast facing Guinea-Bissau in the opener at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.
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I was never elected to vote in the CAF Awards – Emmanuel Amuneke speaks on reports that he voted for Salah and not Osimhen
Rephrase Former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke has reacted to reports that he voted for Mohamed Salah of Egypt ahead of Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen in the 2023 CAF Player of the Year Award. According to him, he was never elected to vote in the CAF Awards. Amuneke also claimed the viral video that led to the uproar was a Moroccan journalist asking him to choose between Salah and Achraf Hakimi. He said; “I was never elected to vote in the CAF Awards. A Moroccan journalist came to me and asked ‘Hakimi or Salah’. “I said Salah because I played in…
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Kevin-Prince Boateng claims he was ‘forced to lie’ at Barcelona to say Lionel Messi was the best player in the world despite believing Cristiano Ronaldo was
Former Ghana international, Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed he was ‘forced’ to lie and say Lionel Messi was the best player in the world when he joined Barcelona otherwise he ‘wouldn’t play’. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s VIBE with FIVE podcast, Boateng claimed it was ‘one of the biggest lies of my life’ as he had always supported Real Madrid growing up and ‘loved’ Cristiano Ronaldo. ‘I remember that when I arrived in Barcelona they immediately asked me who the best player in the world was. I had to say it was Lionel Messi, I lied. It was one of the biggest…
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