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Nasarawa United Beat Abia Warriors Away, Close Gap on Rivers United in NPFL

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / January 26, 2026

Nasarawa United strengthened their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title challenge with a 2–1 away win over Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday. The result sees the Solid Miners cut the gap on league leaders Rivers United to just three points at the top of the standings. Abia Warriors looked set to […]

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Uche Features as Crystal Palace Lose 3–1 to Chelsea in Premier League

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / January 26, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche saw game time for Crystal Palace as they went down 3–1 to Chelsea in a Premier League match at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Palace remained stuck in a long winless run, while Chelsea’s victory lifted them into the upper reaches of the league. Uche making his 10th league appearance of

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Shooting Stars Return to Winning Ways as Qamar Adegoke Fires Decisive Goal

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / January 26, 2026

Shooting Stars Sports Club finally got back to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Matchday 22, sealing a narrow 1–0 home victory over Bendel Insurance at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday. In a tense encounter, both sides battled for control in a largely tactical first half. The breakthrough came

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Awoniyi: I’m a Premier League Player as Forest Return Looms

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / January 26, 2026

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reaffirmed his belief in himself, insisting that he belongs in the English Premier League even as he works his way back from injury and limited minutes this season. Awoniyi, who joined Nottingham Forest in 2022 and has been a notable figure in their squad — including

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Arokodare Features as Wolves Fall to Manchester City in the Premier League

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / January 25, 2026

Nigerian forward Tosin Arokodare made an appearance off the bench for Wolverhampton Wanderers as they suffered a 2–0 defeat to Manchester City in the English Premier League on Saturday. City took control of the game with a first-half goal from Phil Foden, who finished clinically in the 26th minute to put the visitors ahead. The

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Sadiq Comes Off Bench as Valencia Edge Espanyol in 3–2 La Liga Thriller

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / January 25, 2026

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was involved as Valencia held on for a 3–2 La Liga win over Espanyol at Mestalla on Saturday, coming on as a substitute in the 64th minute for Hugo Duro in a pulsating contest. Valencia opened the scoring early through Hugo Duro’s 15th-minute goal, but Espanyol responded after the break

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Osimhen Nets 50th Galatasaray Goal in 3–1 Win Over Karagümrük

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / January 25, 2026

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen continued his remarkable scoring form by finding the net in Galatasaray’s 3–1 Süper Lig victory over Fatih Karagümrük on Saturday. The Nigerian forward’s goal was especially significant — it marked his 50th goal for Galatasaray since joining the Turkish giants. The match at the Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadium was a competitive

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Adams Scores, Ejuke Subbed On as Sevilla Edge Athletic Bilbao in La Liga

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / January 25, 2026

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams continued his fine form for Sevilla by scoring a decisive goal in the club’s 2–1 La Liga victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium on Saturday. The Nigerian striker converted a second-half penalty to secure all three points for the Andalusian side. Athletic Bilbao took the lead

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Silva Praises Chukwueze After Fulham’s Dramatic 2–1 Win Over Brighton

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / January 25, 2026

Fulham manager Marco Silva has heaped praise on Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze after the Nigerian came off the bench to ignite his side’s 2–1 Premier League victory against Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Chukwueze, who returned from AFCON 2025 duty, levelled the game in the 72nd minute by connecting with

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Birmingham City Boss Confirms Bright Osayi-Samuel Available for Stoke Clash

By Kelechi Abel / Tactics & Analysis / January 24, 2026

Birmingham City head coach Chris Davies has confirmed that Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is available for selection ahead of his club’s EFL Championship away game against Stoke City this weekend. Osayi-Samuel, who featured prominently for Nigeria at AFCON 2025, returned to England earlier this week and has rejoined training with the Birmingham first team,

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