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Rivers United and Enyimba Play Out Draw as Plateau United Hammer Shooting Stars

By Kelechi / NPFL / February 23, 2026

In Matchday 27 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Rivers United and Enyimba FC shared the points in a 1–1 draw at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, while Plateau United delivered a resounding 4–1 victory over Shooting Stars at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Enyimba took the lead through Abiodun Joseph in […]

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Ndidi Scores on Emotional Return as Beşiktaş Thump Göztepe 4–0

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 23, 2026

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi marked his return to action with a goal as Beşiktaş delivered a commanding 4–0 Super Lig win over Göztepe at the Tüpraş Stadyumu on Sunday. Coming back from compassionate leave following the burial of his father, Ndidi opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a powerful header from a

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Amuneke Hails Francis as Heartland Beat Abia Comets

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / February 23, 2026

Heartland FC came from behind to secure a 2–1 victory over Abia Comets in an NPFL Oriental Derby at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, with manager Emmanuel Amuneke singling out Enikan Francis for praise after his influential performance in Sunday’s win. The win was a significant result for the Naze Millionaires and highlighted their resilience

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Iwobi Scores and Assists as Fulham End Losing Run With 3–1 Win at Sunderland

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 23, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi scored and provided an assist as Fulham FC secured a 3–1 Premier League victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, ending a three game losing streak for the Cottagers. The result lifted Fulham into the Premier League top half, with Iwobi’s contributions pivotal in turning around his

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Arokodare Targeted With Racial Abuse After Penalty Miss in Wolves’ Loss

By Kelechi / Society / February 23, 2026

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has been subjected to racial abuse on social media following his missed penalty and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 1–0 Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace. Wolves have publicly condemned the discriminatory attacks aimed at the Nigerian forward. The abuse came after Arokodare’s first-half penalty was saved by Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson, with

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Adams Sets Up Decisive Goal as Sevilla Edge Getafe in LaLiga

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 23, 2026

Nigerian forward Akor Adams provided the crucial assist as Sevilla FC secured a narrow 1–0 win away at Getafe in LaLiga EA Sports on Sunday, with his pass teeing up Djibril Sow’s match-winning strike at the Coliseum. The victory ended Sevilla’s recent struggles in Spain’s top flight and saw them grind out a valuable three

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Ex-Julius Berger GM Taiwo Urges Harsher NPFL Sanctions on Violence

By Kelechi / Law & Ethics / February 22, 2026

Veteran football administrator and former Julius Berger FC General Manager McTony Taiwo has urged the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to impose stricter sanctions to curb the rising tide of matchday violence across the league. His call comes amid a series of crowd disturbances that have marred recent fixtures. Taiwo said that while current penalties

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Mbachu Questions Okobi Recall as Super Falcons Build Towards WAFCON

By Kelechi / Women's Football / February 22, 2026

Former Super Falcons star Stella Mbachu has questioned the decision to recall midfielder Ngozi Okobi‑Okeoghene to the national team ahead of Nigeria’s friendly double‑header against Cameroon in Yaoundé, part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Okobi‑Okeoghene, who has been away from the Super Falcons setup for several years, was included

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Osayi-Samuel Sparks Birmingham Win With Assist in 2–1 Victory at Norwich

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 22, 2026

Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel provided a vital attacking spark as Birmingham City clinched a 2–1 Championship win away at Norwich City, boosting their late push for a play-off place. The full-back registered his first assist of the season in a match that moved the Blues to seventh in the table. The Nigerian’s cross set up

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Simon Comes Off the Bench in Paris FC’s 1–1 Ligue 1 Draw at Toulouse

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 22, 2026

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon appeared as a late substitute for Paris FC during their 1–1 draw with Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Saturday evening. Simon was brought on in the 83rd minute at the Stadium de Toulouse and helped his side finish strongly in the contest. The match saw Marshall Munetsi score first for

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