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Artists Adekunle Gold and Olamide channel 70s fashion, posing against a classic black Mercedes-Benz with a custom ‘YB NL’ plate to announce their joint single, ‘Formation.’ Photo Credit: Adekunle Gold/Instagram In the world of Afrobeats, few stories are as poignant as the rise of the YBNL dynasty. This week, Adekunle Gold took us down memory lane while looking toward the future, announcing a new single with his mentor and former label boss, Olamide. Can we talk about the fashion for a second? The pair went full 70s-chic in a garage filled with vintage hubcaps and golden lighting. AG Baby gave…

World football’s governing body, FIFA, has officially confirmed Arthur Okonkwo’s eligibility to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. ​For several months, Okonkwo’s international future remained uncertain. Born in England to Nigerian parents, the goalkeeper was eligible to represent either nation. Following a path common among dual-national stars, the Arsenal-trained shot-stopper initially chose to represent England at the youth level, featuring for the under-16, 17, and 18 squads. Wrexham AFC goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo Copyright: ImagoxIanxLyallx ​However, since transitioning out of age-grade competitions, he has yet to receive a call-up to the England senior team, making Nigeria an increasingly…

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winner for Celtic against Dundee, but the goal has divided fans in Scotland, especially from their rivals, Rangers, who believe the goal shouldn’t have stood, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old came off the bench in the 58th minute, replacing Tomás Cvancara before scoring the winner. A cross from Marcelo Saracchi wasn’t properly cleared by the Dundee backline. Iheanacho then instinctively shoved Ryan Astley out of his path before blasting the ball into the back of the net. The Dundee defenders protested the decision, and VAR swung into action. However, they only checked for a…

Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has explained why Paul Onuachu continues to shine for Trabzonspor but struggles to replicate that form with Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old striker has been in prolific form in Turkey, where he has registered 22 league goals this season, according to Transfermarkt. However, his performance for the Super Eagles is markedly different, with only four goals in 34 appearances for the national team. Paul Onuachu celebrates Super Eagles goal vs Uganda during the AFCON 2025 (Photo by: IMAGOxThor Wegner/DeFodi Images) Why Paul Onuachu thrives at Trabzonspor Lawal believes Onuachu’s success at club level is…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is on the verge of becoming the highest-scoring foreigner in a single season for Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Onuachu has enjoyed a brilliant campaign at Trabzonspor, contributing 22 goals and two assists in just 25 appearances. His goals have propelled the team to third place in the Turkish top flight, leaving them just one point behind leaders Galatasaray. Anthony Nwakaeme, Paul Onuachu, Trabzonspor players. (PC: Club X) Having accounted for roughly 40 percent of the team’s league goals, his clinical form has ensured that they have a genuine shot at winning their…

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has shared his thoughts after scoring a dramatic late winner for Celtic F.C. against Dundee FC on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker came up with the decisive moment late in the game, scoring in the 82nd minute to give Celtic a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Dens Park. It was his fourth goal of the season and his first since early October, ending a long wait in front of goal. Iheanacho had not had an easy campaign. Injuries, especially a hamstring problem, kept him out for several weeks. But on this occasion, he showed his…

Super Eagles stars Chidera Ejuke and Akor Adams were the victims of an ambush by Sevilla fans on Sunday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Sevilla suffered their 15th loss of the campaign on Sunday, falling to a disappointing 1-0 defeat against relegation-bound Oviedo at the Carlos Tartiere. ​It was a game in which Los Nervionenses were expected to secure a draw at the very least, given the performance of the struggling Oviedo this season. However, they ultimately flattered to deceive. Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Sevilla players celebrating goal (Photo by Imago) ​That defeat was their third straight, leaving them just two points…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed how two Belgian clubs rejected him early in his European journey due to health concerns, including malaria and typhoid, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward disclosed in a viral clip from the documentary series Victor Osimhen: The Untold Story, where he recounted one of the most difficult periods of his fledgling career after joining VfL Wolfsburg in 2017. Speaking candidly, Osimhen explained how illness derailed his chances of securing a move to Belgium at a crucial stage of his development. “At first, I went to a club in Belgium. I was rejected because I…

President Bola Tinubu will embark on a two-day working visit to Lagos on Wednesday and Thursday to inaugurate six key infrastructure projects executed by the state government. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Akosile, in a post on X, said the President would commission “iconic, transformative and legacy projects” delivered by the Sanwo-Olu administration. Tolu Schools Complex to be inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu in Lagos…Photo credit: LASG According to him, the projects include the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, the Lagos State Geographic Information Service building…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye produced one of his best performances of the season as Udinese held Como to a 0-0 draw on Monday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Udinese’s shot-stopper’s display left Como boss Cesc Fabregas frustrated while his opposite number Kosta Runjaic was pleased with a hard-earned point. Okoye was the standout player on the pitch, making four important saves and keeping a clean sheet in a tense and tactical game. Rated 8.0 for his display, Okoye showed sharp reflexes, strong positioning, and calm decision-making throughout the 90 minutes. Nigeria and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. Copyright: xMairoxCinquettix IMAGO One…