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Ademola Lookman: 36-time Serie A champions keeping tabs on ₦86 billion-rated Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria08:49
Eric Chelle gets massive boost as Super Eagles defender trains again Soccernet Nigeria15:10
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Eric Chelle meets three key Super Eagles stars ahead of Rwanda,… Soccernet Nigeria23:29
“He can do it” – Juric sends tactical message to Eric Chelle on using Joe Aribo as a centre-back Soccernet Nigeria12:58
Two promising Nigerians Chukwu and Benjamin join Akpoguma at Hoffenheim Soccernet Nigeria12:07
Report: How Saudi Arabian club almost signed Victor Osimhen in January Soccernet Nigeria15:10
Lille striker Akpom joins Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Moffi, Simon in scoring on Ligue 1 debut All Nigeria Soccer05:07

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Bayer Leverkusen striker Boniface lost N56 billion after failed winter move to Al-Nassr All Nigeria Soccer05:07

Lille striker Akpom joins Super Eagles stars Osimhen, Moffi, Simon in scoring on Ligue 1 debut All Nigeria Soccer05:07

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2026 World Cup qualifiers: Eric Chelle meets three key Super Eagles stars ahead of Rwanda,… Soccernet Nigeria23:29 8-Feb-25

Super Eagles not ruled out for Arsenal's Nwaneri but Iwobi, NFF yet to reach out to parents All Nigeria Soccer21:36 8-Feb-25

'That's why the 10 teams came up' - Former Chelsea striker expects Rangers to cash in on Dessers All Nigeria Soccer19:44 8-Feb-25

Morata and Osimhen strike force at Galatasaray: Ex-Besiktas sporting director gives green light All Nigeria Soccer18:13 8-Feb-25

Musa brace not enough as Man Utd U18s squander lead in 2-2 draw with Liverpool All Nigeria Soccer16:10 8-Feb-25

FA Cup: Femi Azeez is Millwall’s hero as Man City escape early scare from Jaiyesimi’s Leyton… Soccernet Nigeria16:02 8-Feb-25

Rivals to Partners: Dessers plays up striking relationship with Moroccan Igamane Soccernet Nigeria16:02 8-Feb-25

Golden Shoe controversy: Former Georgia coach baffled Arokodare was snubbed for Denmark star All Nigeria Soccer15:19 8-Feb-25

Eric Chelle gets massive boost as Super Eagles defender trains again Soccernet Nigeria15:10 8-Feb-25

Report: How Saudi Arabian club almost signed Victor Osimhen in January Soccernet Nigeria15:10 8-Feb-25

Victory in the FA Cup, but more than just victory Enyimba FC - Official Site14:57 8-Feb-25

“I hope we won’t regret it” – Lille boss Genesio unhappy with January transfer business after… Soccernet Nigeria14:40 8-Feb-25

Ruud Van Nistelrooy lauds Ndidi’s display against Manchester United despite Leicester loss Soccernet Nigeria14:30 8-Feb-25

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle visits Iwobi, Ndidi, Simon ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers All Nigeria Soccer13:27 8-Feb-25

Confirmed: Middlesbrough loan out prolific Nigerian centre-forward to Darlington All Nigeria Soccer13:27 8-Feb-25

“We can compete” – Super Eagles star eyes UEFA Europa League glory with Rangers Soccernet Nigeria13:08 8-Feb-25

“We’re fully ready” – Nigeria’s Bamidele Yusuf fuels fireworks as Vojvodina battle Partizan in… Soccernet Nigeria12:58 8-Feb-25

“He can do it” – Juric sends tactical message to Eric Chelle on using Joe Aribo as a centre-back Soccernet Nigeria12:58 8-Feb-25

Kelechi Iheanacho's jersey number revealed ahead of Middlesbrough debut All Nigeria Soccer12:46 8-Feb-25

Two promising Nigerians Chukwu and Benjamin join Akpoguma at Hoffenheim Soccernet Nigeria12:07 8-Feb-25

Nigerians in France: Echegini fires PSG to Cup win; Simon’s Nantes stumble; Oyewusi shine Soccernet Nigeria11:06 8-Feb-25

'Not only the captain's armband' - Van Nistelrooy showers praise on Ndidi after display against … All Nigeria Soccer10:44 8-Feb-25

Nigeria vs South Africa: Moshood and Chidi top 30-player Flamingos squad for U17 World Cup… Soccernet Nigeria08:23 8-Feb-25

Sevilla vs Barcelona: Nigeria’s Akor Adams misses chance to improve big-game record Soccernet Nigeria07:53 8-Feb-25

'Can adapt better' - Ex-Lazio midfielder backs Dele-Bashiru to be a key player in Europa League All Nigeria Soccer06:50 8-Feb-25

Captain Ndidi marks his return from injury by helping Leicester take the lead in loss to Man Utd All Nigeria Soccer06:19 8-Feb-25

Manchester United vs Leicester: Ndidi bosses Amorim’s midfield in return from injury Soccernet Nigeria06:11 8-Feb-25

Amunike: Ex-Super Eagles forward drops truth bomb on why Osimhen stayed at Galatasaray Soccernet Nigeria04:49 8-Feb-25

Abia govt, Radisson Blu sign MoU for completion of hotel abandoned for over 40 years Premium Times, Nigeria00:09 8-Feb-25

In the last 7 days

'We'll see' - Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso not ruling out striking combo of Boniface and Schick All Nigeria Soccer20:29 7-Feb-25

Mikel Obi snubs Salah, Okocha and others to name greatest African footballer Soccernet Nigeria18:58 7-Feb-25

“No egos” – Iwobi plays up tight bond in Super Eagles camp, eyes AFCON 2025 victory Soccernet Nigeria18:37 7-Feb-25

Daniel Daga who idolises Kante and Bissouma reacts to first goal for Norwegian champions Soccernet Nigeria18:37 7-Feb-25

'There's a lot of interest' - Rangers striker Dessers confirms receiving multiple offers in… All Nigeria Soccer18:37 7-Feb-25

Chelsea loanee Ugochukwu remains loyal to France amid Super Eagles call-up claims All Nigeria Soccer18:16 7-Feb-25

Abia seeks improved Igr from hospitality sector BusinessDay NG17:48 7-Feb-25

Chukwuemeka & Ugochukwu: Have the Chelsea duo applied to play for Nigeria? Soccernet Nigeria17:36 7-Feb-25

“Depends” – Former Super Eagles midfielder weighs in on the Haaland vs Isak debate Soccernet Nigeria17:06 7-Feb-25

“My goat” – Davido snubs Lookman, Boniface, endorses 35-capped Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria15:45 7-Feb-25

Solomon-Otabor: 2016 Birmingham City Young POTY departs CZ Mighty Lions for Al-Orooba All Nigeria Soccer15:04 7-Feb-25

Watch Alex Iwobi Talk Football, Family & Love on “Is This Seat Taken?” BellaNaija15:02 7-Feb-25

Is Ola Aina free to leave Nottingham Forest in the summer 2025 window? Soccernet Nigeria14:34 7-Feb-25

What Man Utd coach Amorim said about Obi-Martin ahead of FA Cup clash against Leicester All Nigeria Soccer13:32 7-Feb-25

Slavia Prague respond as Galatasaray make N19b bid for ex-Flying Eagles CB Igoh Ogbu All Nigeria Soccer12:01 7-Feb-25

Former Arsenal star tips Super Eagles forward for Celtic move after January setback Soccernet Nigeria11:31 7-Feb-25

Okoye set to miss WCQ: Top 3 goalkeepers Eric Chelle should consider as replacement for Udinese … All Nigeria Soccer11:10 7-Feb-25

“More in the future” – Hoffenheim head coach highlights plans for new boy Gift Orban Soccernet Nigeria11:00 7-Feb-25

Super Eagles shake-up: Eric Chelle opens doors to Akpom, Tella & Uche as Nigeria prepare for… Soccernet Nigeria10:40 7-Feb-25

Valencia coach calls for more effort from Sadiq and two others after heavy loss to Barcelona All Nigeria Soccer09:59 7-Feb-25

Ademola Lookman: Super Eagles star set for Atalanta return after scary injury Soccernet Nigeria09:49 7-Feb-25

Super Eagles converge on Kigali March 16, await NFF's team list Nigerian Guardian07:31 7-Feb-25

Enyimba will win continental ticket, Eguma assures Nigerian Guardian07:30 7-Feb-25

Jay Jay Okocha is forever my goat – Former Arsenal player Soccernet Nigeria04:43 7-Feb-25

'Windows are not closed abroad' - Cardiff City boss reveals Super Eagles LB is searching for… All Nigeria Soccer03:43 7-Feb-25

“People say we are brothers” – Alex Iwobi opens up on 18-year bond with Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria03:42 7-Feb-25

Mid-season training camp Dubai: Nichols, Butler-Oyedeji, Nwaneri named in Arsenal's travelling… All Nigeria Soccer03:33 7-Feb-25

Jigawa Gov’t partners ITF on youth skills acquisition The Punch03:31 7-Feb-25

Funds delaying by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats – INEC The Punch01:29 7-Feb-25

EFL Cup: Two Nigeria eligible talents on the bench for Tottenham in 4-0 loss to Liverpool All Nigeria Soccer23:50 6-Feb-25

Nathan Tella nominated for Bayer Leverkusen award Soccernet Nigeria23:38 6-Feb-25

Lazio sporting director confirms winter offers for Brighton target Dele-Bashiru were rejected All Nigeria Soccer20:27 6-Feb-25

Bruno Onyemaechi: Olympiacos show faith in Super Eagles star ahead of Europa League challenge Soccernet Nigeria20:04 6-Feb-25

'Bit by bit' - Hoffenheim coach indicates winter signing Gift Orban will soon be a regular… All Nigeria Soccer19:05 6-Feb-25

Leicester to tackle Manchester United with vim following Ndidi injury update Soccernet Nigeria18:23 6-Feb-25

Confirmed: West Ham United part ways with left-footed Nigerian forward All Nigeria Soccer17:44 6-Feb-25

Victor Osimhen: Is the Galatasaray and Super Eagles Forward Yoruba or Edo? Soccernet Nigeria16:52 6-Feb-25

Former Super Eagles Star Taye Taiwo Inducted into Olympique Marseille’s Club of Legends BellaNaija16:50 6-Feb-25

Forget Chelsea and Man United! Ex-Super Eagles star insists Saudi Arabia is Osimhen’s best bet Soccernet Nigeria16:11 6-Feb-25

Obi Mikel endorses Fulham's signing of Chelsea alum and history-making forward Willian All Nigeria Soccer15:42 6-Feb-25

Kparobo Arierhi : Nigerian wonderkid reveals why he snubbed Lyon, Aston Villa for Lillestrom Soccernet Nigeria15:41 6-Feb-25

Nigeria: Chelle in England to Meet With Super Eagles Ahead World Cup Qualifiers AllAfrica15:23 6-Feb-25

Nigeria: Dikko, Gusau Inspect Proposed NFF Hotel, Training Pitch AllAfrica15:23 6-Feb-25

Not just Besiktas: Fenerbahce and Osimhen’s Galatasaray join late scramble for Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria15:10 6-Feb-25

“We’re happy” – Maldini’s successor at AC Milan reacts to Chukwueze’s failed move to Fulham Soccernet Nigeria15:00 6-Feb-25

“Play like a gang” – Nigeria’s Olympic recordmaker urges Eric Chelle to unite Super Eagles for… Soccernet Nigeria13:19 6-Feb-25

'I liken it to a cocktail' - Ex-Liverpool winger hypes Osimhen, Morata, Icardi potential… All Nigeria Soccer12:49 6-Feb-25

Meet Habeebat Gbajabiamila: Brentford's teenage star eligible to represent Nigeria All Nigeria Soccer12:29 6-Feb-25

What Xabi Alonso said about Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick’s partnership Soccernet Nigeria11:47 6-Feb-25

Attacker reveals interest from Aston Villa – Speaks directly about the Premier League club Sport Witness11:35 6-Feb-25

After missing out on Iheanacho, Rodgers confirms Celtic were in the market for a striker this… All Nigeria Soccer11:18 6-Feb-25

Ex-Nigeria defender Taye Taiwo inducted into Marseille Hall of Fame Football Sierra Leone11:15 6-Feb-25

Why Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi rejected Napoli: Inside story Soccernet Nigeria11:06 6-Feb-25

'He'll stay with us' - AC Milan chief confirms Chukwueze is going nowhere amid links with… All Nigeria Soccer10:27 6-Feb-25

Watch: Super Eagles star’s stunning strike nominated for Ligue 1 Goal of the Month award Soccernet Nigeria09:45 6-Feb-25

Okoye’s return boosts Eagles’ World Cup preparations Nigerian Guardian07:07 6-Feb-25

Good news for Eric Chelle: African POTY Lookman not in a race against time to be fit for WCQ All Nigeria Soccer05:31 6-Feb-25

National Premier Leagues return for 2025 Football Australia03:56 6-Feb-25

More trouble for Okoye: Why Udinese goalkeeper is unlikely to be called up for WCQ in March 2025 All Nigeria Soccer02:38 6-Feb-25

DFB Pokal: Victor Boniface’s strike steals semifinal spot for Bayer Leverkusen Soccernet Nigeria01:15 6-Feb-25

DFB-Pokal: Boniface comes off the bench to score dramatic winner for Leverkusen against Cologne All Nigeria Soccer00:25 6-Feb-25

Super Eagles-eligible forward strikes as Newcastle outplay Arsenal to reach Carabao Cup final All Nigeria Soccer23:14 5-Feb-25

Dikko, Gusau inspects proposed NFF hotel, training pitch in Abuja Nigerian Guardian21:58 5-Feb-25

Nigeria’s Moses Simon set to battle PSG star for new honour created by French Ligue 1 Soccernet Nigeria21:41 5-Feb-25

Super Falcons star leaves Nigerian champions Edo Queens to join Chinese side Liaoning Baiye Soccernet Nigeria20:50 5-Feb-25

Confirmed team news: Galatasaray striker Osimhen will not make Turkish Cup debut v Boluspor All Nigeria Soccer20:31 5-Feb-25

Why Cyriel Dessers failed to leave Rangers during the January transfer window Soccernet Nigeria19:39 5-Feb-25

PL International Cup: Emmanuel Dennis makes his competitive debut for Blackburn Rovers tonight All Nigeria Soccer19:09 5-Feb-25

Nigeria: Eric Chelle begins Super Eagles rebuild with key meetings in England – report Soccernet Nigeria17:37 5-Feb-25

Mikel Obi snubs Ronaldo, Drogba, Lampard, Salah, reveals best Premier League player of all time Soccernet Nigeria17:16 5-Feb-25

“I fancied him” – Former England midfielder backs Emmanuel Dennis to succeed at Blackburn Soccernet Nigeria16:05 5-Feb-25

Emmanuel Dennis: Can Nottingham Forest outcast emulate Yakubu Aiyegbeni at Blackburn? Soccernet Nigeria15:35 5-Feb-25

'He had ten offers' - Agent reveals why Dessers stayed put at Rangers despite significant… All Nigeria Soccer14:14 5-Feb-25

'He was brilliant' - Onuachu sings the praises of Southampton debutant Welington All Nigeria Soccer14:04 5-Feb-25

Scotland make move to beat Nigeria to the services of two talented Celtic players All Nigeria Soccer13:23 5-Feb-25

'A little confused' - Former Lazio midfielder calls out Dele-Bashiru after performance against… All Nigeria Soccer12:22 5-Feb-25

Nigeria warned as South Africa prepare for Super Falcons Wafcon challenge with Lesotho faceoff Soccernet Nigeria12:21 5-Feb-25

Revealed: Why Samuel Chukwueze’s proposed move to Fulham fell through Soccernet Nigeria12:00 5-Feb-25

Nigeria: Lobi Stars Open Newly Adopted Home With 1-0 Loss to Enyimba AllAfrica11:44 5-Feb-25

'A bit strange' - Bayer Leverkusen coach Alonso reacts to Boniface's failed move to Al-Nassr All Nigeria Soccer10:30 5-Feb-25

Big boost for Eric Chelle as injured Super Eagles star returns ahead of Rwanda, Zimbabwe ties Soccernet Nigeria10:28 5-Feb-25

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