April 9, 2026

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Okoku Pays Tribute to Onigbinde: “He Believed in Us Before the Nation Did”

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles midfielder Paul Okoku has paid an emotional tribute to his former national team coach, late Festus Adegboyega Onigbinde, describing him as a visionary who transformed Nigerian football through his unwavering belief in youth development. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on Tuesday, Okoku reflected on the

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Henry Nwosu Inspired a Generation of Nigerian Footballers to Dream Big, Says Chuks Akuneto

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Stationery Stores F.C midfielder Chuks Akuneto has recalled how Super Eagles legend Henry Nwosu’s rise in the 1980s inspired young Nigerian players to believe they could represent their country straight from high school. In an exclusive interview with Jersey Number12 on Monday, Akuneto said Nwosu’s journey demonstrated that youthful

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Immortalize Onigbinde, CAF Safety Chief Christian Emeruwa Urges FG and NFF

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Head of Safety and Security, Dr Christian Emeruwa, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Nigeria Football Federation to immortalize late Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde in recognition of his enduring contributions to the development of Nigerian football. Speaking in an

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Ajeboh Blasts NPFL Decline, Urges League Reforms and Return to Abridged Format

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Shooting Stars Sports Club forward Golden Ajeboh has called on the leadership of the Nigeria Premier Football League to urgently improve the organisation and standard of the domestic competition, warning that the league has fallen far below its former quality. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on Wednesday,

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Friday Christopher Blames Politics, Tribalism for NPFL’s Decline

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) defender and ex-captain Friday Christopher has warned that the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will only flourish if stakeholders eliminate politics and tribalism from the administration of the game. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on Saturday, the former leader of the Oluyole

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Judith Chime Laments Neglect of Retired Super Falcons, Blasts NFF and Government

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Falcons goalkeeper Judith Chime has expressed deep disappointment with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the Federal Government, and Nigerians at large over what she described as the systematic abandonment of retired players from the women’s national team. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Jersey Number 12 on Saturday,

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NFF Should Cut Costly Tournaments to Save Nigerian Football, Says Sani Toro

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York NFF Urged to Skip Some FIFA and CAF Tournaments to Save Costs, Sani Toro Advises   Former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, Sani Toro, has advised the NFF to reconsider Nigeria’s participation in certain FIFA and CAF competitions as a cost-saving measure aimed at strengthening the long-term development

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AFCON 2025: Stay Focused and United — Onigbinde Urges Super Eagles Ahead of Morocco Semi-Final Clash

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles coach Chief Adegboyega Onigbinde has called on Nigeria’s national team and their technical crew to maintain a winning mentality and total focus as they prepare for a high-stakes AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against hosts Morocco on Wednesday in Rabat. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on

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Taiwo Oloyede Urges Super Eagles to Stay Focused Ahead of Morocco Semifinal Clash

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international Taiwo Oloyede has called on the Super Eagles to maintain their momentum and avoid complacency as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The Super Eagles advanced to the last four after a commanding 2–0 victory

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Taiwo Oloyede Urges Super Eagles to Stay Focused Ahead of Morocco Semifinal Clash

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Nigeria international Taiwo Oloyede has called on the Super Eagles to maintain their momentum and avoid complacency as they prepare to face hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. The Super Eagles advanced to the last four after a commanding 2–0 victory

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