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Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Chairman, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has expressed praise for league players following the release of random drug test results showing no positives. The tests were conducted by the National Anti-Doping Committee (NADC) of Nigeria. The results were communicated to the NPFL via a letter from the NADC, indicating all tested players […]

Getafe defender Djené Dakonam has revealed that the club made every effort to keep Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche after several clubs expressed interest during the summer transfer window. Uche was heavily linked with moves away, but Getafe’s staff, including its captain, did not want him to go. Djené expressed pride in Uche’s performances, saying his

Brendan Rodgers says he believes Kelechi Iheanacho can rediscover his top form now that he has arrived at Celtic. Rodgers, who previously coached Iheanacho at Leicester City, spoke this week about the striker’s fitness, attitude and potential. Iheanacho joined Celtic as a free agent this summer after his spell at Sevilla. Rodgers admitted the past

Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has praised his team for their “impressive” performance after they came from behind to beat Bayelsa United 2-1 away at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. Nasarawa’s first away win in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Bayelsa United struck first through Jawad Mustapha in the 36th minute. However,

Stanley Eguma, Enyimba’s head coach, has made it clear that Sunday’s NPFL Matchday 5 fixture against Bendel Insurance holds special significance for him. Eguma is hoping a strong performance and victory will bring solace after the loss of his mother on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. Speaking from Port Harcourt, where he is currently, Eguma described

Rinsola Babajide, the forward who helped Nigeria to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, has paid tribute to former Liverpool Women coach Matt Beard, following his passing at age 47. Babajide, who spent four years under Beard at Liverpool before moving permanently to Real Betis, shared her condolences via social media. Beard first

William Troost-Ekong has received high praise from the owner of Saudi Pro League club Al Kholood, who described the Super Eagles captain as a “great leader” since his move to the club from PAOK. The compliment highlighted Ekong’s influence both on and off the pitch, as well as his importance to Al Kholood’s ambitions this

Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmöller has warned that Galatasaray will still pose a serious threat in attack, even without Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, ahead of their UEFA Champions League opening fixture. Yohaig NG reports that Osimhen, who is recovering from an ankle ligament injury sustained on international duty, has been left out of the

Nigeria international Christantus Uche has the chance to make his loan move to Crystal Palace permanent before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 22 year old joined Palace from Getafe on a season-long loan that includes an option but not immediately guaranteed for a permanent transfer. Palace’s agreement stipulates that if Uche starts at

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi says he is committed to retaining his place in the Nigerian national team and views each match as an opportunity to prove his worth.  Boavista left-back emphasised the importance of consistency and hard work in maintaining his spot in coach Éric Chelle’s squad. Onyemaechi, who has featured for Nigeria since