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Boniface reflects on career progress after making UCL debut

Boniface reflects on career progress after making UCL debut

Victor Boniface reflected on the progress of his career after making his UEFA Champions League debut in Bayer Leverkusen's 4-0 win at Feyenoord on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian forward was unable to score after netting a brace in 4-1 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga last weekend. He still put in a decent performance on his Champions League debut, playing for 62 minutes before he...

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Super Eagles maintain 39th spot in latest FIFA world ranking

The Super Eagles remained in 39th spot in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Thursday, Afrosport reports. Nigeria played Benin and Rwanda in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers earlier this month, beating the former 3-0 in Uyo while playing a goalless draw with the latter in Kigali. The Eagles also remain also sixth place in the African rankings are behind Morocco who occupy...

Nwakaeme late assist maintains Trabzonspor’s unbeaten Turkish Super Lig start

Nwakaeme late assist maintains Trabzonspor’s unbeaten Turkish Super Lig start

Anthony Nwakaeme provided a late assist that ensured Trabzonspor maintained their unbeaten start to the Turkish Super Lig season after coming back to draw 2-2 at home with Kayserispor on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The visitors saw a golden opportunity to take the lead from penalty spot but Ghana's Joseph Attamah missed in the 10th minute. Kayserispor were however not going to denied two minutes later when...

Joel Yakubu: Nigerian youngster joins Slovan Liberec from Mahanaim FC

Joel Yakubu: Nigerian youngster joins Slovan Liberec from Mahanaim FC

Nigerian youngster Joel Yakubu has joined Czech Republic First League side Slovan Liberec from Abuja-based Mahanaim FC, Afrosport reports. The 18-year-old midfielder had his medical on Wednesday, and has signed a three-year deal. Mahanaim FC confirmed the development, a day after also transferring former Golden Eaglets captain Yahaya Lawali to MFK Karvina, also in the Czech Republic. "Mahanaim FC is delighted to seal Yakubu's deal after...