Mmenyeneabasi Akpan, Author at The Athletic NG

Betting scandal rocks Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye

Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is facing serious allegations in Italy after being implicated in a betting scandal. The 25-year-old Udinese shot-stopper is...

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Osimhen scores his 14th goal of the season in league draw

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored his 14th goal of the season for Galatasaray as they were held to a 1-1 draw...

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Nigerian Players Abroad

Super Eagles star Dele-Bashiru sparks transfer buzz

Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has become the talk of the transfer market, reportedly catching the eye of several Premier League clubs after...

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Amas Obasogie: Super Eagles goalkeeper joins another East African club

Nigerian goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has taken the next step in his career, signing with Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars. The move follows...

Nottingham Forest are reportedly eyeing Yoanne Wissa as a potential replacement for Taiwo Awoniyi, who is linked with a move to West Ham.

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Awoniyi: Nottingham forest eye Wissa as potential replacement for Nigerian striker

Nottingham Forest are reportedly eyeing striker Yoanne Wissa from Brentford as a potential replacement for Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who is...

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Moses Simon overtakes Vinicius Jr. in Europe’s exciting category

Super Eagles star Moses Simon has made waves across Europe with his incredible dribbling skills, surpassing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. to secure...

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho rare start for Omonia Nicosia ended abruptly after just 15 minutes due to injury in their 7-0 win over Spartakos Kitiou in the Cyprus Cup on Wednesday.

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Nigerian Players Abroad

Francis Uzoho: Super Eagles goalie rare start for Omonia Nicosia ends in nightmare

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho rare start for Omonia Nicosia ended abruptly after just 15 minutes due to injury in their...

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has addressed speculation surrounding his future at Rangers, confirming that while his playing time has been limited, his focus remains on the team.

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Dessers opens up about his future at Rangers amid transfer rumors

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has addressed speculation surrounding his future at Rangers, confirming that while his playing time has been limited,...

The 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership kicked off in spectacular fashion on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with eight thrilling fixtures across the country.

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NWFL 2024/2025 season kicks off with a bang

The 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership kicked off in spectacular fashion on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, with eight thrilling fixtures...