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Onyedika Suspended for Key Club Brugge Clash Due to Card Accumulation

Onyedika Suspended for Key Club Brugge Clash Due to Card Accumulation

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Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika will miss Club Brugge’s upcoming Jupiler Pro League playoff match against KAA Gent after receiving a one-match suspension. The Nigerian international was booked for the third time in the playoff series during his side’s goalless draw with Union Saint-Gilloise on April 27, triggering an automatic ban under Belgian Football Union

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1472 FC Expelled from NNL Over Match Defaults, Slapped with ₦5m Fine

1472 FC Expelled from NNL Over Match Defaults, Slapped with ₦5m Fine

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Lagos-based club 1472 FC has been expelled from the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) after repeatedly failing to honour scheduled fixtures. The club, established in October 2023 by businessman Dozy Mmobuosi, was found guilty of violating Article 14:11 of the NNL rulebook and has been handed a ₦5 million fine in addition to the expulsion.

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El-Kanemi Warriors Fined ₦3.5m, Face Stadium Ban for Security Breach

El-Kanemi Warriors Fined ₦3.5m, Face Stadium Ban for Security Breach

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed down heavy sanctions to El-Kanemi Warriors following serious security breaches during their Matchday 34 clash against Ikorodu City in Maiduguri. In a Summary Jurisdiction notice, the league cited the club for violating Rules B13.52, C9, and B13:18 of the NPFL Framework and Rules, which address matchday security,

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NLO Suspends Usman Kabir Over Dual Identity and False Registration

NLO Suspends Usman Kabir Over Dual Identity and False Registration

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The Nationwide League One (NLO) has suspended Usman Kabir, who previously competed under the false identity of Abbati Muhammad Gola while registered with Mumbiava FC Kano during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The suspension takes immediate effect. According to a report received by the NLO Secretariat, Kabir supplied false personal information when registering with Camp

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Heartland Queens Fined ₦1m for Assault on Match Officials

Heartland Queens Fined ₦1m for Assault on Match Officials

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The Nigeria Women Football League NWFL has slammed Heartland Queens with a ₦1 million fine after confirming the assault of match officials during their home fixture against Remo Stars Ladies at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. According to a statement issued by NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi, the decision was reached following a thorough

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Fan Jailed for Attacking Plateau United Player After NPFL Match

Fan Jailed for Attacking Plateau United Player After NPFL Match

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A Nasarawa United fan, Bashir Bala, has been sentenced to three months in prison or an optional fine by a Chief Magistrate Court in Lafia after physically attacking Plateau United player Vincent Temitope. The assault took place on April 17, 2025, following an NPFL match in which Nasarawa United defeated Plateau United 3–2 at Lafia

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Shooting Stars Penalised ₦5m, Fans Banned After Ikorodu City Attack

Shooting Stars Penalised ₦5m, Fans Banned After Ikorodu City Attack

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Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC have been hit with fines totalling ₦5 million and handed a stadium ban for the remainder of the season following a violent incident involving fans after their NPFL Matchday 32 clash with Ikorodu City FC. The match, held at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, ended in chaos as supporters

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South Africa Set to Lose Points, Boosting Nigeria’s World Cup Chances

South Africa Set to Lose Points, Boosting Nigeria’s World Cup Chances

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In a dramatic twist that could favour Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa may face severe sanctions for fielding an ineligible player. During South Africa’s 2-1 victory over the Benin Republic on Matchday 1 of the African World Cup qualifiers, midfielder Teboho Mokoena was booked.

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NPFL Enforces Mandatory Post-Match Conferences for Clubs

NPFL Enforces Mandatory Post-Match Conferences for Clubs

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The Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL has issued a strong warning to club media officers, underscoring that post match conferences are now mandatory. In an official letter addressed to club chairmen, the league expressed concern over the failure of some club media officers to fulfil this critical responsibility. The NPFL stressed that neglecting post match

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Junior Lokosa Wins FIFA Case Against Al Naser Zliten in Landmark Victory

Junior Lokosa Wins FIFA Case Against Al Naser Zliten in Landmark Victory

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Junior Lokosa, the talented striker for Enyimba FC, has won a major legal battle at the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber DRC against Libyan side Al Naser Zliten. As represented by PCN Sportiva LP, Lokosa defended his right to fair compensation in football contracts. The DRC ruling emphasised that no player can waive entitlements for work

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