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NFF Donates N20M to Support Stanley Nwabali Following Loss of Both Parents

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24 hours ago

June 6, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has provided a N20 million donation to Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to support the burial arrangements for his late parents.

Nwabali, who recently lost both his father and mother within a short period, has been granted compassionate leave and was excused from the national team’s trip to Russia.

The NFF had previously expressed condolences following the death of his father and reiterated their support after the passing of his mother. This gesture underscores the federation’s commitment to standing by its players during personal hardships…….CONTINUE READING

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Liverpool Secure Future of Two Nigerian Defenders with New Contracts

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23 hours ago

June 6, 2025

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Liverpool FC has taken a significant step in securing the future of its youth academy by offering new contracts to two promising Nigerian defenders: Wellity Lucky and Emmanuel Airoboma.

Wellity Lucky
The 19-year-old centre-back, born in Zaragoza to Nigerian parents, joined Liverpool’s academy at the U13 level. Over the 2024–2025 season, he featured in 17 matches across Premier League 2, the UEFA Youth League, and the EFL Trophy, showcasing his potential as a modern central defender. Liverpool has offered him a four-year deal, despite interest from clubs in Spain and Germany

Emmanuel Airoboma
A versatile defender who has been with Liverpool since the U12 level, Airoboma made his debut in the U18 Premier League during his first season as a scholar. The 18-year-old has made 22 appearances in the U18 Premier League but is yet to debut in Premier League 2. Liverpool is keen to retain him as part of their defensive lineup

These contract offers reflect Liverpool’s commitment to developing young talent and integrating them into the first-team setup. With the club’s focus on nurturing homegrown players, the futures of Lucky and Airoboma at Anfield look promising……..CONTINUE READING

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Arsenal Confirms 20 Player Departures Ahead of 2025/26 Season

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1 day ago

June 6, 2025

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Arsenal have published a list of 20 players who are leaving the Premier League club this summer.

They all depart the Emirates following the expiration of their contract on June 30.

This includes men’s players and scholars who have represented the club at first-team, under-21, and under-18 levels, together with members of our women’s squad, whose departures have been previously announced…….CONTINUE READING

FULL LIST:

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
Reece Clairmont
Khayon Edwards
Jakai Fisher
Romari Forde
Teyah Goldie
Jimi Gower
Jack Henry-Francis
Lina Hurtig
Amanda Ilestedt
Jorginho
Max Kuczynski
Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand
Ismail Oulad M’Hand
Neto
Brian Okonkwo
Elian Quesada-Thorn
Zacariah Shuaib
Raheem Sterling
Kieran Tierney

A statement by the club added:

“In addition, the following players’ contracts also expire on June 30, 2025.

“But discussions are ongoing, and once matters are finalised between all parties, we will communicate in due course: Chloe Kelly, Thomas Partey, Michal Rosiak.”