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Ademola Lookman, born 20 October 1997 in Wandsworth, London, has evolved from a promising youth-league talent into one of Europe’s finest. Standing at 1.74 m and operating primarily as a second striker or…
Nigeria has long been a factory of dazzling attacking talents, producing superstar forwards whose brilliance has helped to define generations.
From the clinical finishing of Rashidi Yekini and the flair-filled magic of Jay-Jay Okocha, to the modern firepower of…
Our girl Anita is back — and this time she’s joined by two Super Eagles superfans to settle one of West Africa’s great football debates: who makes the ultimate Nigeria–Ghana 5-a-side team?
With Ghana not at AFCON 2025, we…
Panathinaikos forward Cyriel Dessers joined us for a special Bet9ja winner stays on challenge – ranking legendary Nigerian strikers head-to-head until only one survived. From cult heroes to AFCON icons, he had some huge decisions to make.
Something tells…
The drums of Africa are beating louder. Stadiums in Morocco are preparing to roar, flags will wave, and millions of eyes will lock onto the pitch. In the middle of it all, one figure stands tall, chest out, ready…
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 is just around the corner, and for Nigeria, it could not come at a more pivotal moment.
The pressure is mounting on the Super Eagles to finally recapture continental glory having failed…
As AFCON 2025 draws closer, we asked two brothers - and Nigeria super fans - to rate some of the Super Eagles’ greatest AFCON icons alongside stars from the current squad.
From the legends of 1980 and 1994 to…
Few nations in African football can boast a legacy as deep, dramatic and enduring as Nigeria’s at the Africa Cup of Nations.
From the jubilation of Lagos in 1980 to the emotion of Tunis in 1994 and the rebirth…
Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze took on Bet9ja's blind ranking challenge - this time with some of Nigeria’s biggest music artists. No clues, no second chances, just instinct.
Hit play below and see how his list turned out. How…
Club football across Europe shows no signs of slowing down as the hectic winter calendar rolls on, and today brings another round of crucial fixtures that demand attention. As the season hits its busiest point, each result starts to…
