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Leon Balogun has joined Hungarian side ETO FC Győr after leaving Aris Limassol. The experienced centre-back is targeting more success while bringing leadership and top-level experience.

Port Harcourt will welcome 10,000 runners from across Africa for the Port Harcourt International Marathon on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Registration is free for all participants.

Super Falcons forward Flourish Sabastine has completed a free transfer to Portuguese champions Benfica Feminino, signing a long-term contract until 2029 after leaving Fenerbahçe.

Another standout talent from the 2025 Gokana Chairman’s Cup, Happy Lee-Dere, has completed a move to Rivers United FC, highlighting the success of Gokana’s grassroots football development project.

Nigerian forwards Olakunle Olusegun, Chuba Akpom and Paul Mukairu were all on target, inspiring impressive victories for FC Rostov, Ipswich Town and Pogoń Szczecin.

Muhamed Tijani marked his Újpest debut with an assist, while Godwin Aguda and Friday Etim scored as Nigerian stars impressed across Hungary, Sweden and Denmark.

Nigerian stars Tolu Arokodare and Emmanuel Ayaosi continued their impressive starts to the new season, scoring their first goals for Ajax and Slavia Prague, while Quadri Adediran registered crucial assist for Artis Brno.

Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams opened their preseason scoring accounts for Galatasaray and Venezia respectively, but both Nigerian forwards ended on the losing side of dramatic friendly encounters.

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has completed a long-term move from Club Brugge to Eintracht Frankfurt after winning multiple trophies in Belgium. Here’s everything you need to know.

Nigeria secured a vital 1-0 win over Zambia despite playing most of the match with 10 players, while Malawi stunned Egypt 3-1 to remain perfect and move closer to a historic WAFCON 2026 quarter-final place.

Rivers United completed a preseason double over Abia Warriors with a 1-0 win, but head coach Finidi George demands higher standards ahead of their CAF Champions League campaign.

Super Eagles striker Josh Maja has completed a free transfer to Ligue 1 side Le Havre after leaving West Brom. The Nigerian forward returns to France aiming to revive his career.

Taiwo Awoniyi and George Ilenikhena were both on target in pre-season as Nottingham Forest and Al Ittihad continued preparations for the new campaign, boosting confidence ahead of competitive action.

Victor Moses scored his first FC Kaysar goal and provided an assist in a 3-1 Kazakhstan Cup win, while Clinton Jephta starred again as Inter Turku knocked Başakşehir out of the UEFA Conference League.