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chrisooblog:
Sad news again Samuel Chukwueze lost his Mom to a brief illness.

Nwabali, Ndidi, now Chukwueze. I am tempted to ask what the hell is happening but then I know Death has no scheduled calendar of events. It just comes whenever it wants.

Sincere condolences to Samu Chukwueze. Interesting how this news will humble Nigerians again and make them have a rethink to remember that these lads are indeed humans first before footballers... coz I recall the bashings they meted out to Chuks.

RIP to Mrs Sarah Chukwueze. She will always be remembered for this moment.

TheSuperNerd:
Nwabali, Ndidi, now Chukwueze. I am tempted to ask what the hell is happening but then I know Death has no scheduled calendar of events. It just comes whenever it wants.

Sincere condolences to Samu Chukwueze. Interesting how this news will humble Nigerians again and make them have a rethink to remember that these lads are indeed humans first before footballers... coz I recall the bashings they meted out to Chuks.

RIP to Mrs Sarah Chukwueze. She will always be remembered for this moment.

Before 2019 AFCON photo

The bold is true. A lot of us myself included were tough on Chukwueze. Maybe our criticism was unduly harsh. Yes we can critique someone's performance but always leave room for grace.

TheSuperNerd:
Nwabali, Ndidi, now Chukwueze. I am tempted to ask what the hell is happening but then I know Death has no scheduled calendar of events. It just comes whenever it wants.

Sincere condolences to Samu Chukwueze. Interesting how this news will humble Nigerians again and make them have a rethink to remember that these lads are indeed humans first before footballers... coz I recall the bashings they meted out to Chuks.

RIP to Mrs Sarah Chukwueze. She will always be remembered for this moment.

My bro! You can read the last two sentences. I put the conditions there! I did not add the 2027 and 2028 AFCON because I believe we will win both!

mrwilliams9:
My bro, you make excuses for this generation but downplay the success of other generations that actually won trophies and qualified for world cups. This crop of players from the 2019 AFCON cycle to now have underachieved and cannot be considered the greatest. No AFCON win and no WC appearance. No showing at the olympics seff

The coming crop from AFCON2027 is still to be determined where they’ll fare.

Olisa Ndah leavss Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that the Club has reached a mutual agreement with defender Olisa Ndah to part ways.

The Nigerian international requested an early release from his contract, a decision that follows careful and respectful discussions between the player and the Club’s management. Central to these conversations was a shared understanding to afford Ndah the opportunity to secure regular game time elsewhere as he enters the next phase of his career.

Ndah, 28, joined the Buccaneers in 2021 and quickly established himself as a commanding presence at the heart of defence. Strong in the tackle, assured in possession and uncompromising in his commitment, he brought both steel and composure to the backline during a pivotal period for the Club.

Over the course of more than 80 appearances at the Club, Ndah consistently embodied the values of Orlando Pirates. On the pitch, he was dependable and disciplined; off it, he was a model professional who represented the badge with distinction.

The Club respects Ndah’s desire for increased minutes on the field and acknowledges his honest engagement with management throughout the process. It is in this spirit of mutual respect that an amicable decision was reached.

Orlando Pirates Football Club would like to thank Olisa for his professionalism, dedication and service to the Club. We wish him every success in the next chapter of his career, both on a personal level and in his continued journey in the game.

Source: Orlando Pirates site

My condolences to Ndidi and Chukwueze at this time.


Just tragic all around.

It was ahead of Afcon 2021 in January 2022. Not Afcon 2019.

yinkeys:
Before 2019 AFCON photo

COOL10:
Your tears are palpable. I can almost taste them

I swear na you fit these E.F Males

Truidstarr:
I love your faith....but ....it's not in our favor. Leave am focus on the next one.

No loud am bro.

Na wa for this news o

lbrichman2:
Na wa for this news o

he should not go joor

Peterborough CEO waxing lyrical on Emmanuel Opeyemi Fernandez 🇳🇬

Man is already anticipating more millions via sell on clauses from Fernandez's next move.

Also said they got offers from 2 Serie A clubs before Rangers even made their move on him.

"I'm very happy to say we got a nice sell-on and will make millions more"

Peterbrough CEO Darragh MacAnthony says he is not surprised by Emmanuel Fernadez's development at Rangers and attracting interest from the likes of Dortmund 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/TB2LZjJv0R

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 29, 2026

Eric Chelle and NFF.... bring him home oooo

TheSuperNerd:
Peterborough CEO waxing lyrical on Emmanuel Opeyemi Fernandez 🇳🇬

Man is already anticipating more millions via sell on clauses from Fernandez's next move.

Also said they got offers from 2 Serie A clubs before Rangers even made their move on him.

"I'm very happy to say we got a nice sell-on and will make millions more"

Peterbrough CEO Darragh MacAnthony says he is not surprised by Emmanuel Fernadez's development at Rangers and attracting interest from the likes of Dortmund 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/TB2LZjJv0R

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 29, 2026

Eric Chelle and NFF.... bring him home oooo

..

Yes o

With this Genao left back defender that has Nigeria root with Ibrahim of arsenal also

TheSuperNerd:
Peterborough CEO waxing lyrical on Emmanuel Opeyemi Fernandez 🇳🇬

Man is already anticipating more millions via sell on clauses from Fernandez's next move.

Also said they got offers from 2 Serie A clubs before Rangers even made their move on him.

"I'm very happy to say we got a nice sell-on and will make millions more"

Peterbrough CEO Darragh MacAnthony says he is not surprised by Emmanuel Fernadez's development at Rangers and attracting interest from the likes of Dortmund 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/TB2LZjJv0R

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 29, 2026

Eric Chelle and NFF.... bring him home oooo

Galatasaray gave Man City the respect that was uncalled for.

A team that has illkay Gundogan and Gabriel Sara which are finer midfielders in my reckoning when compared to Man City's Benardo Silva and Nico O'Reilly, shouldn't have held back in the manner they did against Man City in the first half. Man City's wingers were the real magicians that did the work.

Galatasaray players have the stamina that can unsettle any team and yet in the first half of the game they appeared a bit held back, not pressing as required, they shouldn't have allowed Man City the psychological edge.

Galatasaray really came out to play in the second half, and Man City became blunt.

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🇨🇭 As revealed, Bryan Okoh joins AJ Auxerre. #AJA #mercato #FCLS

Yep.

He is up against FC Porto now and unfortunately he has bagged an owngoal.

lbrichman2:
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Yes o

Bossoflife25:
My bro! You can read the last two sentences. I put the conditions there! I did not add the 2027 and 2028 AFCON because I believe we will win both!

I think we will definitely win 2027 or at least make the final.

2028 I don’t think will hold. I think CAF will merge 20027 and 2028

Emmanuel Fernandez is a really decent CB talent but his positional sense when defending needs some work. This is where Benjamin Frederick already excels in at 20. For Fernandez at 24, I expect he will improve and surely get even better. If anyone watched him for the first time today and judged him straight off this porto game, one may not exactly see what is there to like but he is quality.

Omo na wa ooo... Juventus collect 3x from one GK across 3 different clubsides in the UCL. They hated his butt.

Ofcos our own Enyeama's goal came against a Ligue 1 side. Later went on to play in Ligue 1 for Lille.

Friendly Match alert🚨

Nigeria🇳🇬 will Face Portugal🇵🇹 on the 6th of June 2026 (Friendly) agreement about to be finalized .

Portugal want High profile friendly Ahead of World cup.

Source : @afrikfoot

19 y/o Anglo Nigerian AM, Jamaldeen Ayomide Jimoh-Aloba scored the winner off the bench for Aston Villa in their 3-2 win over RB Salzburg in the Europa League.

It secured Villa's 2nd place finish in the UEL league phase and sent Salzburg crashing out of the UEL.

Another one to look at. Capped officially at U17 level for England. Involved in only friendlies at U20 level for England.

TheSuperNerd:
Emmanuel Fernandez is a really decent CB talent but his positional sense when defending needs some work. This is where Benjamin Frederick already excels in at 20. For Fernandez at 24, I expect he will improve and surely get even better. If anyone watched him for the first time today and judged him straight off this porto game, one may not exactly see what is there to like but he is quality.

I may be exaggerating but the way Benjamin fredericks plays scream real Madrid mancity Liverpool Juventus. The boy to me is too good for an average team in the top 5 league. He seems made for the very best. Forget playing positions. His potential is similar to the way a teenage mikels was. Benjamin Frederick football intelligence is more than a lot of players older than him. I don't know if he will end up there but I will not be surprised if real Madrid buys him one day. He can even play midfield.

charlesemeka85:
Friendly Match alert🚨

Nigeria🇳🇬 will Face Portugal🇵🇹 on the 6th of June 2026 (Friendly) agreement about to be finalized .

Portugal want High profile friendly Ahead of World cup.

Source : @afrikfoot

Massive 🔥🔥🔥🔥

TheSuperNerd:
19 y/o Anglo Nigerian AM, Jamaldeen Ayomide Jimoh-Aloba scored the winner off the bench for Aston Villa in their 3-2 win over RB Salzburg in the Europa League.

It secured Villa's 2nd place finish in the UEL league phase and sent Salzburg crashing out of the UEL.

Another one to look at. Capped officially at U17 level for England. Involved in only friendlies at U20 level for England.

Decent kid

Philosopher1979:
I may be exaggerating but the way Benjamin fredericks plays scream real Madrid mancity Liverpool Juventus. The boy to me is too good for an average team in the top 5 league. He seems made for the very best. Forget playing positions. His potential is similar to the way a teenage mikels was. Benjamin Frederick football intelligence is more than a lot of players older than him. I don't know if he will end up there but I will not be surprised if real Madrid buys him one day. He can even play midfield.

You are not exaggerating at all
You are completely correct 💯

Looks like this is happening..
Dude should go get the bag abeg
I felt sad when I found out that Lewis Skelly in Arsenal earns more than Ademola Lookman..

That Atalanta contract must have been peanuts!!

If fifa verdict favour the super eagles they will play the winner between new canardonia vs Jamaica in the playoffs. If the super eagles win they will be in Portugal group in the FIFA world cup 2026 so they may change they mind to play another big Africa country . If the verdict favour us eventually




quote author=charlesemeka85 post=138303330]Friendly Match alert🚨

Nigeria🇳🇬 will Face Portugal🇵🇹 on the 6th of June 2026 (Friendly) agreement about to be finalized .

Portugal want High profile friendly Ahead of World cup.

Source : @afrikfoot if fifa verdict favour us and we beat the winner between Jamaica and new canadena . We face Portugal in our opening match of the FIFA world cup in June[/quote]

lbrichman2:
Massive 🔥🔥🔥🔥

they may change they mind if Nigeria qualifier for the world cup through fifa verdict cos we will be in the same group with Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan for the 2026 world cup group

TheSuperNerd:
Nwabali, Ndidi, now Chukwueze. I am tempted to ask what the hell is happening but then I know Death has no scheduled calendar of events. It just comes whenever it wants.

Sincere condolences to Samu Chukwueze. Interesting how this news will humble Nigerians again and make them have a rethink to remember that these lads are indeed humans first before footballers... coz I recall the bashings they meted out to Chuks.

RIP to Mrs Sarah Chukwueze. She will always be remembered for this moment.

So sad.
I just hope that this incidence does not affect Sam Chuks future with Nigeria seeing it happened after the AFCON with the bashing he received.

Meliforme:
Galatasaray gave Man City the respect that was uncalled for.

A team that has illkay Gundogan and Gabriel Sara which are finer midfielders in my reckoning when compared to Man City's Benardo Silva and Nico O'Reilly, shouldn't have held back in the manner they did against Man City in the first half. Man City's wingers were the real magicians that did the work.

Galatasaray players have the stamina that can unsettle any team and yet in the first half of the game they appeared a bit held back, not pressing as required, they shouldn't have allowed Man City the psychological edge.

Galatasaray really came out to play in the second half, and Man City became blunt.

They didn't hold back they were outplayed, remember that Man city were playing with Doku, Haaland and Cherki in attack, they tried the best they can

charlesemeka85:
Friendly Match alert🚨

Nigeria🇳🇬 will Face Portugal🇵🇹 on the 6th of June 2026 (Friendly) agreement about to be finalized .

Portugal want High profile friendly Ahead of World cup.

Source : @afrikfoot

Playing Portugal before World cup is not a good move ooo. What if we win our case against DR Congo and then beat Jamaica in world cup playoff. We will then meet the same Portugal in the group stages.

Just thinking aloud