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Fulham star Alex Iwobi led Nigeria to a 2-1 victory over Tanzania with a dominant midfield performance that earned praise from fans, who hailed him as a hero in their Africa Cup of Nations win.
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Valencia are reportedly planning to re-activate their interest in Nigeria striker Sadiq Umar ahead of the winter transfer window. The club is open to welcoming back the 25-year-old striker who previously played for Valencia from 2016-2021.
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Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has backed CitySports' ambitious 1,000 Boots Project, which distributed free football boots to 1,000 underserved children at a local community center in Nigeria. The project aims to promote youth development and provide equal access to sports opportunities for underprivileged kids.
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Nigeria leads Tanzania 2-1 at halftime in their AFCON 2025 Group C opener. Lookman restored Nigeria's lead after being booked for a foul on Miroshi in the 52nd minute.