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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has admitted that playing against Cristiano Ronaldo when Al Kholood locked horns with Al Nassr two weeks ago was a big moment for him, Soccernet.ng reports. Troost-Ekong faced Ronaldo for the second time in the Saudi Pro League when his Al Kholood side traveled to the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on September 14. With the Super Eagles star at the back, Al Kholood did a good job of stopping Al Nassr from scoring goals in the first half. William Troost-Ekong for Al Kholood (Photo by SPL site) But things changed in the second…

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets sealed their place in the semifinals of the WAFU B U17 Championship after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso on Saturday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, Soccernet.ng reports. The result, played out at the Stade du Lycée Scientifique, ensured the former champions finished top of Group B on goal difference, edging Burkina Faso despite both sides ending the group stage with four points apiece. The Eaglets entered the contest on the back of an emphatic 4-1 win over Benin Republic in their opening fixture. Golden Eaglets. Photo Credit: WAFU B /X Burkina Faso had also beaten Benin,…

The Edo State Special Security Squad has dismantled five suspected kidnappers’ camps in Owan East Local Government Area following an extensive bush-combing operation in Ekeke Erah Forest. A member of the squad, Eribo Ewanta, confirmed the development in a statement released on Saturday by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo. Ewanta said the operation was coordinated by the governor’s Principal Security Officer in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, local vigilantes, and other security agencies. “Operatives trekked nearly five kilometres deep into the forest, between Afuze and Ora, where the camps were uncovered and destroyed,” he said. He…

Ripple Labs has just received rare approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), clearing a major hurdle and allowing it to raise private capital more freely. This follows the dismissal of an appeal related to a 2023 court ruling that barred Ripple from using Regulation D, a common fundraising method for accredited investors not formally registered with the SEC.The SEC lifted the ban in May, citing “good cause,” as part of a broader settlement. While this doesn’t erase Ripple’s past problems, it means they can now sell XRP to private investors, increasing liquidity and facilitating growth. XRP surged…

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be looking to begin their 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup on a strong note, when they lock horns with Norway at the Estasio Fiscal de Talca, Chile, on Monday. The kickoff time is set for 9PM West African time, and it promises to be a competitive encounter as both teams will be looking to show their quality. Coach Aliyu Zubairu and his lads qualified for this tournament by reaching the semifinals of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year. BRONZE MEDALISTS The Flying Eagles take home the bronze. #TotalEnergiesAFCONU20 pic.twitter.com/A7A9HimLFA — CAF_Online…

Since joining Celtic, Kelechi Iheanacho has delivered two goals and one assist… Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored a goal, but it was ruled out by VAR, as Celtic settled for a goalless draw against Hibernian at Celtic Park, Soccernet.ng reports. Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers gave Iheanacho his first Scottish Premier Leage start when they welcomed Hibernian on Saturday afternoon. Recall that the Super Eagles striker had contributed two goals and one assist in his previous three games for Celtic. So he was expected to get amongst the goals once more. However, things did not pan out as he would…

The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of five worshippers and the abduction of several others in an attack on a mosque in Yandoto community, Tsafe Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a telephone interview with journalists on Saturday. According to him, the attack occurred during morning prayers when armed bandits stormed the mosque, killing five people, injuring several others, and abducting scores. “The bandits reportedly surrounded the mosque, locked it, and began shooting at worshippers while they were performing prayers,” Abubakar said. He added that the injured victims have been…

The cryptocurrency industry is shifting into a regulated era. From new futures products in the U.S. to central banks exploring blockchain for cross-border payments, the trend is clear: crypto is no longer operating on the fringes — it’s being pulled into the global financial mainstream. Bitcoin (BTC): The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) is preparing to launch the first long-term, cash-settled BTC perpetual futures in the U.S. Ethereum (ETH): ETH futures are also joining Cboe’s lineup, broadening the derivatives market for institutional investors. XRP: BRICS nations and several central banks are quietly testing the XRP Ledger for faster, more secure,…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday accused state governors of withholding federal allocations meant for grassroots development, describing Nigeria as being in “intensive care” due to corruption and tyranny. The party vowed that an ADC-led coalition would “rescue” the country in 2027 through a new leadership model. Chief Ralph Nwosu, former national chairman of the ADC, made the allegations during the Leadership Summit of the ADC and the National Coalition Alliance (NCA) held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. He accused governors across Nigeria of diverting local government funds, imposing excessive taxes, and undermining democracy. “Every month, each local government receives…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu scored a brace for Trabzonspor in their dramatic 4-3 victory over Fatih Karagumruk at the Ataturk Olimpiyat on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu led the line for Trabzonspor when they traveled to Istanbul to take on Karagumruk at their 75,000-capacity stadium. Both clubs hadn’t had many high goalscoring games since the Turkish Super Lig kicked off, so it was expected to be a game that would feature just a few goals. However, the players had different ideas. Trabzonspor opened the scoring early in the 19th minute, as Felipe Augusto finished with aplomb, off a fine assist…