Late **Amir Angwe**, was a talented Nigerian striker whose passion, courage, and commitment to football continue to be remembered decades after his untimely passing.

Angwe made his name with **BCC Lions of Gboko**, where he played a key role in one of the club’s greatest achievements. He famously scored the opening goal in the **1990 African Cup Winners’ Cup final** against Tunisia’s Club Africain, helping BCC Lions secure one of Nigerian club football’s most memorable continental triumphs.

The transfer window is heating up, with clubs across Europe spending big ahead of the new season. Here are some of the headline moves:

Morgan Rogers

Aston Villa ➜ Chelsea (£117m)

The biggest transfer of the summer so far, with Chelsea making Rogers the focal point of their new-look attack.

Elliot Anderson

Nottingham Forest ➜ Manchester City (£116m)

HOW DO YOU BUILD A WORLD CUP WINNING DYNASTY? YOU START 11 YEARS EARLY!

Spain’s 2026 World Cup victory is a massive tribute to manager Luis de la Fuente and a flawless youth development pathway. De la Fuente won trophies at every single age cadre before dominating the senior world stage with the exact same players!

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Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is conscious and recovering after collapsing during Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, prompting the match to be abandoned.

The game was halted in the 65th minute after the 34-year-old suddenly fell to the ground. Medical staff rushed onto the field to treat Eriksen, who was later able to walk off the pitch and leave for hospital under his own power.

Denmark national team doctor Morten Boesen said Eriksen briefly lost consciousness but recovered quickly.

Grace Chinyere Igboamalu (born 29 December 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Known for her creativity, leadership, and attacking influence from midfield, Igboamalu has built an international career spanning clubs in Africa and Europe. Grace hails from Isikwe Achi, a town in the Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.

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Anthony Nwakaeme was born on 21 March 1989 in Lagos. He began his professional career in Romania with Universitatea Cluj, including spells at Arieșul Turda and Petrolul Ploiești. In 2013, he moved to Israel, first joining Hapoel Ra’anana before becoming a key player at Hapoel Be’er Sheva, where he won three consecutive Israeli Premier League titles along with domestic cups and Super Cups.

Fenerbahce fans turned out in large numbers to receive Ngolo Kante to the Istanbul based club. Great scenes!

Tochukwu Nnadi’s rise from the streets of Owerri to Marseille is a story of steady growth and earned opportunity. Born in Ihiagwa, Imo State, he began his football journey with local club Campos FC before moving abroad in 2021 to Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv.

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Sunday Oliseh and John Mikel Obi need no introduction in Nigeria soccer circles. Both were Super Eagles captain at different times. Oliseh had 63 caps for Nigeria and scored three goals. Mikel had 91 caps for Nigeria and scored six goals. Both players won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) as Super Eagles players (Oliseh in 1994 and Mikel in 2013). Both players also featured in two world cups for Nigeria. Oliseh came third in the African Footballer of the Year award in 1998 (behind Mustafa Hadji and Austin Jay Jay Okocha), while Mikel came second in 2013 (behind Yaya Toure).

Nigeria have won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title three times in1980, 1994, and 2013. Nigeria also played the AFCON final games in 1984, 1988, 1990, and 2000 but lost them.

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, clinched the prestigious Italian footballers’ association player of the year accolade for his stellar performances with Napoli in the previous season. The Super Eagles sensation received the award during Monday night’s ceremony following his pivotal role in securing Napoli’s first league title in 33 years.

Benjamin Mendy, the former Manchester City player, is taking legal action against his ex-club over unapproved wage deductions, amounting to millions of pounds. The France full-back, aged 29, concluded his tenure with City when his contract expired this past summer.

Renowned ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender, Dani Alves, is set to face trial in Spain for an alleged sexual assault case. Alves, aged 40, has been held in custody since January after an arrest relating to accusations of assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December.

Napoli made a pivotal decision to dismiss head coach Rudi Garcia after overseeing 16 games, installing former manager Walter Mazzarri until the season’s end. Garcia, a 59-year-old Frenchman, assumed his role in June but exits the team trailing league leaders Inter Milan by 10 points in Serie A.

Belgium and Chelsea football legend, Eden Hazard, officially retired from professional football on Tuesday at the age of 32, concluding a remarkable 16-year career. The forward achieved immense success during his time with Lille and Chelsea, although his club career came to an underwhelming conclusion during his stint with Real Madrid.

Hazard shared his thoughts on this milestone decision in an Instagram post, stating, “Listening to your inner voice and knowing when to call it a day is crucial.” After more than 700 matches played over a span of 16 years, Hazard has chosen to retire from professional football. He expressed gratitude for realizing his dreams and relishing the joy of playing on countless pitches worldwide.

Birmingham City Football Club has appointed Wayne Rooney as their new head coach. This development sees the 37-year-old former England captain taking on the role for a substantial three-and-a-half-year tenure.

Rooney’s appointment comes as a result of the club parting ways with John Eustace, the previous head coach, who was dismissed from his position after a 15-month tenure. This strategic move marks the first significant decision by Birmingham City’s new ownership group, Shelby Companies Limited, who assumed control in July.

Spanish soccer giants Barcelona find themselves under investigation for alleged “active bribery” as part of a wide-ranging inquiry into suspected corruption within the refereeing committee spanning two decades. This investigation was revealed through a court document obtained by Reuters.

Additionally, law enforcement authorities conducted searches at the offices of the Spanish refereeing committee (CTA) within the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Madrid. These actions are part of the ongoing investigation into the “potential systemic corruption” within the CTA.

Morocco has been awarded the prestigious opportunity to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals. This decision comes as a replacement for Guinea, which was stripped of its hosting rights last year. Additionally, the 2027 hosting rights have been granted to a co-bid comprising Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Morocco emerged victorious by default, as Algeria, Zambia, and a joint bid from Benin and Nigeria all withdrew their bids before the vote took place during the Confederation of African Football’s executive committee meeting in Cairo.