<\/a>5 Bendel Insurance F.C<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/ola_peter\/2022\/10\/04\/top-5-football-clubs-in-nigeria.jpg\")
5 Bendel Insurance F.C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u211612 Amas Obasogie.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211614 Abraham Ovwiomodiohwo, \u211615 Efa Enabulele, \u211616 Odinaka Ezeh, \u211617 Michael Enaruna, \u211628 Benjamin Tanimu.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u21162 Stephen Sodje, \u21164 Emmanuel Uangboje, \u211610 Charles Omokaro, \u211613Abraham Odianosen, \u211620 Kingsley Onovo , \u211623 David Walbe, \u211626 Ebiaku Promise, \u211630 Daniel Johnson.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211631 Kalu Moses, \u211632Adimovama Ezeh, \u211612 Amas Obasogie.<\/p>\n
Bendel Insurance FC can be credited for winning the Nigerian Premier League five times. Fans call their team the Benin Vipers, as the team is from Benin, Edo State. This club is in the top 5 most popular teams in Nigeria, not only because it is one of the most titled but also because the club was one of the founders of the major league in their country.<\/p>\n
<\/a>4 Shooting Stars Sports Club<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/ola_peter\/2022\/10\/04\/top-5-football-clubs-in-nigeria-2.jpg\")
Shooting Stars Sports Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21161 Laide Okanlawon.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211616 Nurudeen Amodu, \u211615 Abbey Benson, \u21164 Uche Ezeala, \u211622 Ismail Ghali Falke.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u21166 Dare Olatunji, \u211631 Henry Ndedi, \u2116 8 Mohammed Akilu.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u2116 9 Ebenezer Odeyemi, \u211613 Oluwaseyi Okeowo, \u2116 27 Ayo Adejubu.<\/p>\n
Shooting Stars Sports Club, also known as 3SC, ranked fourth, just like in the history of Nigerian soccer. The team, originally from Ibadan, Oyo State, also won the Nigerian Premier League, although the last time was back in 1998. It is considered the most popular football club in Nigeria because it won the CAF Cup. It was a big deal as Shooting Stars Sports Club became the first Nigerian team to win an international trophy.<\/p>\n
<\/a>3 Rangers International FC<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/ola_peter\/2022\/10\/04\/top-5-football-clubs-in-nigeria-3.jpg\")
Rangers team line up against during the 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League match between Rangers v 3SC at Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium on May 8th, 2016 in Enugu \u00a9 Kabiru Abubakar\/Backpagepix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21162 J. Opuba.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u21163 U. Uwadiegwu, \u21164 J. Uche, \u211619 S. Liadi, \u211620 E. Olusesi, \u211624 I. Oladuntoye.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u21166 T. Issif, \u211621 C. Madu, \u211629 K. Agu.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211613 I. Lout\u00e9, \u211626 A. Shimaga.<\/p>\n
Rangers International FC, also known as Enugu Rangers, has won the Nigerian Premier League six times, most recently in 1984. What is remarkable is that this football club has never been relegated from the Premier League in its entire history.<\/p>\n
<\/a>2 Kano Pillars FC<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/ola_peter\/2022\/10\/04\/top-5-football-clubs-in-nigeria-4.jpg\")
Kano Pillars FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u211623 S. Ayeleso.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u21165 A. Musa, \u211611 C. Maichibi, \u211614 E. Anyanwu, \u211620 M. Jibrin.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211610 R. Ali, \u211615 J. Muhammad, \u211619 A. Kumbur.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211617 A. Malam, \u211624 D. Odenigbo, \u211628 N. Nwagua.<\/p>\n
The list of the top clubs in Nigeria also includes the Kano Pillars FC team. The club was founded in 1990 and has won the Nigerian Premier League 4 times, in 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014. An integral part of the kano club is their fan base, which cheers for their favorite team in different parts of Nigeria. Thanks to this, the club has a reputation that it is very difficult to win against Kano Pillars FC.<\/p>\n
<\/a>1 Enyimba Football Club<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/10\/ola_peter\/2022\/10\/04\/top-5-football-clubs-in-nigeria-5.jpg\")
Enyimba Football Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21161 O. Ojo.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211613 E. Ampiah, \u21165 A. Adeleke, \u21169 A. Somiari, \u211620 B. Yakubu.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211617 P. Ozor, \u211632 F. Abdullahi, \u211621 C. Obasi<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u21169 V. Mbaoma, \u211628 A. Adamu, \u21166 S. Kalu.<\/p>\n
Fans may now recall that Enyimba Football Club’s early name was Iwuanyanwu Nationale. This football club was considered the most productive and successful in Nigeria. The team was founded back in 1976, and since 2001 the team has been selected for many prestigious titles, including two African Champions League titles, three Federation Cups, and six Nigerian championships. This makes the team the most titled in Nigeria. As for popularity, the team has a huge fan base, and it is not for nothing that the club is considered the most popular in the country. In addition, Enyimba Football Club<\/a> is one of the wealthiest football clubs in Africa. His income is approximately 10 million euros per year.<\/p>\nMore exciting information about teams from Nigeria or other countries can be found on the Azscore website. On it, you will find out complete details on teams and tournaments, as well as about the players. In addition, you will be waiting for the statistics of games, championships, and the players’ results.<\/p>\n
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Club roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u211612 Amas Obasogie.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211614 Abraham Ovwiomodiohwo, \u211615 Efa Enabulele, \u211616 Odinaka Ezeh, \u211617 Michael Enaruna, \u211628 Benjamin Tanimu.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u21162 Stephen Sodje, \u21164 Emmanuel Uangboje, \u211610 Charles Omokaro, \u211613Abraham Odianosen, \u211620 Kingsley Onovo , \u211623 David Walbe, \u211626 Ebiaku Promise, \u211630 Daniel Johnson.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211631 Kalu Moses, \u211632Adimovama Ezeh, \u211612 Amas Obasogie.<\/p>\n
Bendel Insurance FC can be credited for winning the Nigerian Premier League five times. Fans call their team the Benin Vipers, as the team is from Benin, Edo State. This club is in the top 5 most popular teams in Nigeria, not only because it is one of the most titled but also because the club was one of the founders of the major league in their country.<\/p>\n
<\/a>4 Shooting Stars Sports Club<\/h2>\nShooting Stars Sports Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21161 Laide Okanlawon.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211616 Nurudeen Amodu, \u211615 Abbey Benson, \u21164 Uche Ezeala, \u211622 Ismail Ghali Falke.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u21166 Dare Olatunji, \u211631 Henry Ndedi, \u2116 8 Mohammed Akilu.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u2116 9 Ebenezer Odeyemi, \u211613 Oluwaseyi Okeowo, \u2116 27 Ayo Adejubu.<\/p>\n
Shooting Stars Sports Club, also known as 3SC, ranked fourth, just like in the history of Nigerian soccer. The team, originally from Ibadan, Oyo State, also won the Nigerian Premier League, although the last time was back in 1998. It is considered the most popular football club in Nigeria because it won the CAF Cup. It was a big deal as Shooting Stars Sports Club became the first Nigerian team to win an international trophy.<\/p>\n
<\/a>3 Rangers International FC<\/h2>\nRangers team line up against during the 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League match between Rangers v 3SC at Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium on May 8th, 2016 in Enugu \u00a9 Kabiru Abubakar\/Backpagepix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21162 J. Opuba.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u21163 U. Uwadiegwu, \u21164 J. Uche, \u211619 S. Liadi, \u211620 E. Olusesi, \u211624 I. Oladuntoye.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u21166 T. Issif, \u211621 C. Madu, \u211629 K. Agu.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211613 I. Lout\u00e9, \u211626 A. Shimaga.<\/p>\n
Rangers International FC, also known as Enugu Rangers, has won the Nigerian Premier League six times, most recently in 1984. What is remarkable is that this football club has never been relegated from the Premier League in its entire history.<\/p>\n
<\/a>2 Kano Pillars FC<\/h2>\nKano Pillars FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u211623 S. Ayeleso.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u21165 A. Musa, \u211611 C. Maichibi, \u211614 E. Anyanwu, \u211620 M. Jibrin.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211610 R. Ali, \u211615 J. Muhammad, \u211619 A. Kumbur.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211617 A. Malam, \u211624 D. Odenigbo, \u211628 N. Nwagua.<\/p>\n
The list of the top clubs in Nigeria also includes the Kano Pillars FC team. The club was founded in 1990 and has won the Nigerian Premier League 4 times, in 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014. An integral part of the kano club is their fan base, which cheers for their favorite team in different parts of Nigeria. Thanks to this, the club has a reputation that it is very difficult to win against Kano Pillars FC.<\/p>\n
<\/a>1 Enyimba Football Club<\/h2>\nEnyimba Football Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21161 O. Ojo.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211613 E. Ampiah, \u21165 A. Adeleke, \u21169 A. Somiari, \u211620 B. Yakubu.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211617 P. Ozor, \u211632 F. Abdullahi, \u211621 C. Obasi<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u21169 V. Mbaoma, \u211628 A. Adamu, \u21166 S. Kalu.<\/p>\n
Fans may now recall that Enyimba Football Club’s early name was Iwuanyanwu Nationale. This football club was considered the most productive and successful in Nigeria. The team was founded back in 1976, and since 2001 the team has been selected for many prestigious titles, including two African Champions League titles, three Federation Cups, and six Nigerian championships. This makes the team the most titled in Nigeria. As for popularity, the team has a huge fan base, and it is not for nothing that the club is considered the most popular in the country. In addition, Enyimba Football Club<\/a> is one of the wealthiest football clubs in Africa. His income is approximately 10 million euros per year.<\/p>\nMore exciting information about teams from Nigeria or other countries can be found on the Azscore website. On it, you will find out complete details on teams and tournaments, as well as about the players. In addition, you will be waiting for the statistics of games, championships, and the players’ results.<\/p>\n
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Club roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21161 Laide Okanlawon.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211616 Nurudeen Amodu, \u211615 Abbey Benson, \u21164 Uche Ezeala, \u211622 Ismail Ghali Falke.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u21166 Dare Olatunji, \u211631 Henry Ndedi, \u2116 8 Mohammed Akilu.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u2116 9 Ebenezer Odeyemi, \u211613 Oluwaseyi Okeowo, \u2116 27 Ayo Adejubu.<\/p>\n
Shooting Stars Sports Club, also known as 3SC, ranked fourth, just like in the history of Nigerian soccer. The team, originally from Ibadan, Oyo State, also won the Nigerian Premier League, although the last time was back in 1998. It is considered the most popular football club in Nigeria because it won the CAF Cup. It was a big deal as Shooting Stars Sports Club became the first Nigerian team to win an international trophy.<\/p>\n
<\/a>3 Rangers International FC<\/h2>\nRangers team line up against during the 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League match between Rangers v 3SC at Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium on May 8th, 2016 in Enugu \u00a9 Kabiru Abubakar\/Backpagepix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21162 J. Opuba.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u21163 U. Uwadiegwu, \u21164 J. Uche, \u211619 S. Liadi, \u211620 E. Olusesi, \u211624 I. Oladuntoye.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u21166 T. Issif, \u211621 C. Madu, \u211629 K. Agu.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211613 I. Lout\u00e9, \u211626 A. Shimaga.<\/p>\n
Rangers International FC, also known as Enugu Rangers, has won the Nigerian Premier League six times, most recently in 1984. What is remarkable is that this football club has never been relegated from the Premier League in its entire history.<\/p>\n
<\/a>2 Kano Pillars FC<\/h2>\nKano Pillars FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u211623 S. Ayeleso.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u21165 A. Musa, \u211611 C. Maichibi, \u211614 E. Anyanwu, \u211620 M. Jibrin.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211610 R. Ali, \u211615 J. Muhammad, \u211619 A. Kumbur.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211617 A. Malam, \u211624 D. Odenigbo, \u211628 N. Nwagua.<\/p>\n
The list of the top clubs in Nigeria also includes the Kano Pillars FC team. The club was founded in 1990 and has won the Nigerian Premier League 4 times, in 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014. An integral part of the kano club is their fan base, which cheers for their favorite team in different parts of Nigeria. Thanks to this, the club has a reputation that it is very difficult to win against Kano Pillars FC.<\/p>\n
<\/a>1 Enyimba Football Club<\/h2>\nEnyimba Football Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21161 O. Ojo.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211613 E. Ampiah, \u21165 A. Adeleke, \u21169 A. Somiari, \u211620 B. Yakubu.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211617 P. Ozor, \u211632 F. Abdullahi, \u211621 C. Obasi<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u21169 V. Mbaoma, \u211628 A. Adamu, \u21166 S. Kalu.<\/p>\n
Fans may now recall that Enyimba Football Club’s early name was Iwuanyanwu Nationale. This football club was considered the most productive and successful in Nigeria. The team was founded back in 1976, and since 2001 the team has been selected for many prestigious titles, including two African Champions League titles, three Federation Cups, and six Nigerian championships. This makes the team the most titled in Nigeria. As for popularity, the team has a huge fan base, and it is not for nothing that the club is considered the most popular in the country. In addition, Enyimba Football Club<\/a> is one of the wealthiest football clubs in Africa. His income is approximately 10 million euros per year.<\/p>\nMore exciting information about teams from Nigeria or other countries can be found on the Azscore website. On it, you will find out complete details on teams and tournaments, as well as about the players. In addition, you will be waiting for the statistics of games, championships, and the players’ results.<\/p>\n
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Club roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21162 J. Opuba.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u21163 U. Uwadiegwu, \u21164 J. Uche, \u211619 S. Liadi, \u211620 E. Olusesi, \u211624 I. Oladuntoye.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u21166 T. Issif, \u211621 C. Madu, \u211629 K. Agu.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211613 I. Lout\u00e9, \u211626 A. Shimaga.<\/p>\n
Rangers International FC, also known as Enugu Rangers, has won the Nigerian Premier League six times, most recently in 1984. What is remarkable is that this football club has never been relegated from the Premier League in its entire history.<\/p>\n
<\/a>2 Kano Pillars FC<\/h2>\nKano Pillars FC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u211623 S. Ayeleso.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u21165 A. Musa, \u211611 C. Maichibi, \u211614 E. Anyanwu, \u211620 M. Jibrin.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211610 R. Ali, \u211615 J. Muhammad, \u211619 A. Kumbur.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211617 A. Malam, \u211624 D. Odenigbo, \u211628 N. Nwagua.<\/p>\n
The list of the top clubs in Nigeria also includes the Kano Pillars FC team. The club was founded in 1990 and has won the Nigerian Premier League 4 times, in 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014. An integral part of the kano club is their fan base, which cheers for their favorite team in different parts of Nigeria. Thanks to this, the club has a reputation that it is very difficult to win against Kano Pillars FC.<\/p>\n
<\/a>1 Enyimba Football Club<\/h2>\nEnyimba Football Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21161 O. Ojo.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211613 E. Ampiah, \u21165 A. Adeleke, \u21169 A. Somiari, \u211620 B. Yakubu.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211617 P. Ozor, \u211632 F. Abdullahi, \u211621 C. Obasi<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u21169 V. Mbaoma, \u211628 A. Adamu, \u21166 S. Kalu.<\/p>\n
Fans may now recall that Enyimba Football Club’s early name was Iwuanyanwu Nationale. This football club was considered the most productive and successful in Nigeria. The team was founded back in 1976, and since 2001 the team has been selected for many prestigious titles, including two African Champions League titles, three Federation Cups, and six Nigerian championships. This makes the team the most titled in Nigeria. As for popularity, the team has a huge fan base, and it is not for nothing that the club is considered the most popular in the country. In addition, Enyimba Football Club<\/a> is one of the wealthiest football clubs in Africa. His income is approximately 10 million euros per year.<\/p>\nMore exciting information about teams from Nigeria or other countries can be found on the Azscore website. On it, you will find out complete details on teams and tournaments, as well as about the players. In addition, you will be waiting for the statistics of games, championships, and the players’ results.<\/p>\n
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Club roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u211623 S. Ayeleso.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u21165 A. Musa, \u211611 C. Maichibi, \u211614 E. Anyanwu, \u211620 M. Jibrin.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211610 R. Ali, \u211615 J. Muhammad, \u211619 A. Kumbur.<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u211617 A. Malam, \u211624 D. Odenigbo, \u211628 N. Nwagua.<\/p>\n
The list of the top clubs in Nigeria also includes the Kano Pillars FC team. The club was founded in 1990 and has won the Nigerian Premier League 4 times, in 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014. An integral part of the kano club is their fan base, which cheers for their favorite team in different parts of Nigeria. Thanks to this, the club has a reputation that it is very difficult to win against Kano Pillars FC.<\/p>\n
<\/a>1 Enyimba Football Club<\/h2>\nEnyimba Football Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nClub roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21161 O. Ojo.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211613 E. Ampiah, \u21165 A. Adeleke, \u21169 A. Somiari, \u211620 B. Yakubu.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211617 P. Ozor, \u211632 F. Abdullahi, \u211621 C. Obasi<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u21169 V. Mbaoma, \u211628 A. Adamu, \u21166 S. Kalu.<\/p>\n
Fans may now recall that Enyimba Football Club’s early name was Iwuanyanwu Nationale. This football club was considered the most productive and successful in Nigeria. The team was founded back in 1976, and since 2001 the team has been selected for many prestigious titles, including two African Champions League titles, three Federation Cups, and six Nigerian championships. This makes the team the most titled in Nigeria. As for popularity, the team has a huge fan base, and it is not for nothing that the club is considered the most popular in the country. In addition, Enyimba Football Club<\/a> is one of the wealthiest football clubs in Africa. His income is approximately 10 million euros per year.<\/p>\nMore exciting information about teams from Nigeria or other countries can be found on the Azscore website. On it, you will find out complete details on teams and tournaments, as well as about the players. In addition, you will be waiting for the statistics of games, championships, and the players’ results.<\/p>\n
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Club roster<\/p>\n
Goalkeeper – \u21161 O. Ojo.<\/p>\n
Defenders – \u211613 E. Ampiah, \u21165 A. Adeleke, \u21169 A. Somiari, \u211620 B. Yakubu.<\/p>\n
Midfielders – \u211617 P. Ozor, \u211632 F. Abdullahi, \u211621 C. Obasi<\/p>\n
Forwards – \u21169 V. Mbaoma, \u211628 A. Adamu, \u21166 S. Kalu.<\/p>\n
Fans may now recall that Enyimba Football Club’s early name was Iwuanyanwu Nationale. This football club was considered the most productive and successful in Nigeria. The team was founded back in 1976, and since 2001 the team has been selected for many prestigious titles, including two African Champions League titles, three Federation Cups, and six Nigerian championships. This makes the team the most titled in Nigeria. As for popularity, the team has a huge fan base, and it is not for nothing that the club is considered the most popular in the country. In addition, Enyimba Football Club<\/a> is one of the wealthiest football clubs in Africa. His income is approximately 10 million euros per year.<\/p>\n More exciting information about teams from Nigeria or other countries can be found on the Azscore website. On it, you will find out complete details on teams and tournaments, as well as about the players. In addition, you will be waiting for the statistics of games, championships, and the players’ results.<\/p>\n <\/a> You will also get the entire history of the games of your favorite teams with replays of the game’s most exciting moments. Also, all football fans will be able to find out yesterday match result football<\/a>, both local and international.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Football teams in Nigeria are becoming more and more recognizable all over the world, but not only in Africa. This is all because the national and individual Nigerian clubs showed promising results in international tournaments and friendly matches. Football is an integral part of the history and culture of Nigeria. Many people love to watch […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":220149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"source_name":"","source_url":"","via_name":"","via_url":"","override_template":"0","override":[{"template":"custom","single_blog_custom":"211693","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"single-left","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"floatbottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"0","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"1","show_popup_post":"0","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"0","show_post_related":"0","show_inline_post_related":"1"}],"override_image_size":"0","image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post":"0","trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post":"0","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","sponsored_post_name":"","sponsored_post_url":"","sponsored_post_logo_enable":"0","sponsored_post_logo":"","sponsored_post_desc":"","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":{"id":""},"jnews_override_bookmark_settings":{"override_bookmark_button":"0","override_show_bookmark_button":"0"},"jnews_override_counter":{"override_view_counter":"0","view_counter_number":"0","override_share_counter":"0","share_counter_number":"0","override_like_counter":"0","like_counter_number":"0","override_dislike_counter":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[5993,195,20477,303],"class_list":["post-220147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-clubs","tag-football","tag-football-clubs","tag-nigeria"],"yoast_head":"\n