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Former Real Madrid star Mutiu Adepoju has stated that he expects the Super Eagles to defeat Benin when both teams clash in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria take on Benin at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Thursday in their penultimate game of the qualifiers. It will be their…

Teenage Brazilian sensation Endrick, who joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras last summer for €47.5 million (£39.5m/$50m), may soon find a temporary way out of his challenging start at the Santiago Bernabeu, Soccernet.football reports. Spanish reports suggest that Real Valladolid, a club owned by Madrid legend Ronaldo Nazario, is considering a January loan move to bring…

Napoli-owned forward Victor Osimhen is on the brink of making history as the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to face the Republic of Benin in a decisive 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Soccernet.ng reports. Fresh from a stellar performance so far this season, Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, aims to secure…

The Italian Serie A has regained its competitive edge in recent years, with the likes of Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli, breaking Juventus’ 9-year stronghold on the Scudetto in the last few seasons. So far this season, competition has been stern in Italy’s top division, with only two points separating 1st and 6th. A…

Interim Super Eagles manager, Augustine Owen Eguavoen, has revealed his players will do their best to seal all three points when they take on Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic tomorrow evening, Soccernet.ng reports. The 59-year-old was in charge of the Super Eagles when the claimed a 3-0 victory against the Cheetahs’ of Benin back in September…

As England prepare to face Greece in a critical Nations League encounter, interim head coach Lee Carsley is keen to deliver a strong performance in his final matches before Thomas Tuchel officially begins his tenure on January 1, Soccernet.football reports. Following a disheartening 2-1 home loss to Greece last month, Carsley faces the challenge of…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria tackle close neighbors Benin in their fourth game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria, on ten points, are fresh of a controversial walkover against Libya after the latter tried to sabotage their fixture in the last round. On the other hand, Benin, who…

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has not held back in his criticism of young forward Alejandro Garnacho, who recently refused to celebrate after scoring against Leicester City, Soccernet.football reports. Garnacho’s muted reaction reportedly stemmed from feeling disheartened by criticism from a section of United fans. The issue began when Garnacho, who has recently faced fan…

Mustapha Yakubu was the standout performer as Ghana’s Black Galaxies secured two friendly wins on Wednesday, ramping up preparations for their anticipated 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier against fierce rivals Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports.  The team claimed victories over Great Olympics and Attram De Visser at the University of Ghana Stadium, a double-header set up to…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are gearing up for their critical 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda, Soccernet.ng reports. Ahead of the clash, the interim head coach of the 2013 AFCON champions, Augustine Eguavoen, has selected a formidable roster featuring established stars and promising new faces. In a 3-4-3…

Benin Republic’s head coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted it’ll be very hard to defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria when both sides meet tomorrow because Augustine Eguavoen’s side will be at full strength, Soccernet.ng reports. The Cheetahs’ secured a 2-1 win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria back in June, in a World Cup qualifying…

Newest Super Eagles invitee, Victor Collins, has vowed to give his all to remain in the Nigerian National team after earning his first call-up, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old has been regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the Nigerian Professional Football League and his consistent performances has seen him earn a call-up to the…

Nigeria will be aiming to seal their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they face Benin’s Cheetahs at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports.  Just one point separates the Super Eagles from securing their spot, but a win would provide an emphatic statement, especially in the wake of their challenging journey…

Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has urged Nigerian fans to be patient with Victor Boniface, who has struggled to replicate his impressive club form in international matches, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite emerging as one of the Bundesliga’s top forwards, Boniface has managed only one goal in nine appearances for Nigeria, raising concerns about his role…

Napoli’s Sporting Director Giovanni Manna has shut the door on Victor Osimhen’s proposed transfer to Galatasaray as they do not have the funds to prosecute the transfer, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen sealed a season-long loan deal to Galatasaray during the summer transfer window in one of the biggest transfer heists in Turkish football history. And since…

Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar has made a bold prediction about the club’s current goalkeeper, Andre Onana, tipping him to become one of the best in the world, Soccernet.football reports. Van der Sar, who himself is considered one of United’s greatest keepers, believes Onana’s resilience and mental strength will help him rise to…

In a heartbreaking turn of events for Real Madrid fans, Marc Cucalon, one of the club’s brightest young prospects, has been forced to retire from football at just 19 years old, Soccernet.football reports. The young midfielder, who joined Real Madrid’s famed academy, La Fabrica, as a boy, had his career tragically cut short following a…

Ludogorets defender Olivier Verdon will be unavailable for Benin when they trade tackles with Nigeria in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Benin will be looking to claim a big scalp when they welcome Nigeria’s Super Eagles to the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Thursday. Although Nigeria have always dominated the…

The 2024/2025 Premier League season is already providing loads of excitement for fans across the world as we steadily approach the end of the first half of the campaign. While usual favourites Manchester City and Arsenal find themselves struggling at this stage of the season, Liverpool are re-establishing their title credentials under new boss Arne…