Ndidi back with goal in Besiktas big win

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8 months ago

February 23, 2026

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi announced his return to action after a compassionate leave to bury his father by scoring a goal for Besiktas to thrash Goztepe 4-0 today.

Ndidi opened scoring after just nine minutes.

It was his second Super Lig goal this season.

However, he would later be booked in the 15th minute for holding an opponent.

He was Man of the Match with a personal rating of 8.7 points, according to Soccerway

Besiktas are fourth on the table with 43 points from 23 matches.

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Super Eagles get no pay for heroic draw in Russia

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4 days ago

October 9, 2026

Kenny Malone

Like it was last year, the Super Eagles again did not get paid for their efforts in a commendable comeback-draw with Russia.

Russia splashed out $1.2 million in June 2025 to get Nigeria play against them in a first-ever meeting at full international level.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw with striker Tolu Arokodare scoring the equaliser for the Super Eagles.

This week, the Eagles, parading a makeshift team made up of as many as nine debutants, fought back to draw 3-3 with home team Russia.

It was understood that the NFF received $600,000 to honour this friendly.

The team did not receive even an appearance fee.

“Again no kobo was paid the team and there were no promises of anything going forward.” a source informed SCORENigeria

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Super Falcons star Gift Monday on the move again

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4 days ago

October 9, 2026

Bryce Mullins

Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has changed NWSL clubs.

She has left Washington Spirit for Boston Legacy.

She was traded in exchange for $500,000 in transfer threshold funds and Spirit will get a 20% sell-on clause should Boston transfer her again in the future.

Gift Monday joined Washington Spirit in March 2025 from UD Tenerife of Spain.

She scored 12 goals and made three assists in 48 appearances for the American club.

Sporting director James Hocken said: “Since arriving, Monday has been a valuable contributor in our attacking third and played an integral role in helping this club reach the NWSL championship playoffs last season.

“We wish her nothing but continued success in the next stage of her career.”

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Foreign Pros

FIFA RANKING: Super Eagles drop after Guinea Bissau bashing

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5 days ago

October 8, 2026

Elliot Michael

A 3-0 humbling defeat in Guinea Bissau has dropped the Super Eagles four places down in the latest FIFA ranking.

The Super Eagles are now ranked as the 30th best team in the world, down from 26, and sixth in Africa after a mixed bag of results in the latest international break.

Guinea Bissau, on the other hand, rose eight places up after they recorded a famous victory over the three-time African champions.

The Wild Dogs are now top of Group L of the 2027 AFCON qualifying series with six points from two matches after wins over Nigeria and Tanzania.

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