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Ilechukwu: NPFL Clubs Must Improve to Compete in Africa

Ilechukwu: NPFL Clubs Must Improve to Compete in Africa

The man who coaches the NPFL champions and assists the Super Eagles coaching staff has delivered a frank diagnosis of Nigerian club football’s continental problem. Fidelis Ilechukwu is not looking for excuses. He is looking at the gap and naming it plainly. Fidelis Ilechukwu occupies a position that gives him visibility few Nigerian football figures […]

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Governor Mbah Gifts Rangers ₦150m and Land for Historic 9th NPFL Title

Governor Mbah Gifts Rangers ₦150m and Land for Historic 9th NPFL Title

The Flying Antelopes won the 2025/26 NPFL with 68 points, edging Rivers United by a single point at the top, and the Enugu State Government has wasted no time in making sure every member of the title winning squad knows what their efforts mean to the state. Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has announced

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NPFL Clubs Shut Out of FIFA's 5m World Cup Windfall — Again

NPFL Clubs Shut Out of FIFA’s $355m World Cup Windfall — Again

As clubs from South Africa, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia prepare to collect millions from FIFA’s landmark club compensation scheme, Nigeria’s domestic league is watching from the outside again with nothing to show from the biggest financial payout in World Cup history. FIFA has confirmed a record $355 million Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 World

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Rivers United Bus Involved in Accident on Way to Awka

Rivers United Bus Involved in Accident on Way to Awka

Rivers United’s contingent was involved in a road traffic accident on Thursday while travelling from Port Harcourt to Awka for their President Federation Cup Round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United, with the club confirming minor injuries among players and officials and no fatalities. Rivers United have confirmed that their team bus was involved in

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Boardman Hails Rangers' Record-Equalling Ninth Title

Boardman Hails Rangers’ Record-Equalling Ninth Title

Kenneth Boardman, one of Rangers International’s most celebrated former players, has sent an emotional message of congratulations to the club from his home in the United States, after the Flying Antelopes drew level with Enyimba as the most decorated side in NPFL history with their ninth league title. Kenneth Boardman has been watching from across

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Adegoke: 3SC's CAF Ticket Was Earned, Not Lucky

Adegoke: 3SC’s CAF Ticket Was Earned, Not Lucky

Oyo State Commissioner for Sports Honourable Wasilat Adegoke has declared that Shooting Stars Sports Club’s CAF Confederation Cup qualification was a product of deliberate government investment and collective hard work, not fortune, as the Oluyole Warriors prepare to return to continental football after a 27 year absence. Wasilat Adegoke has no time for the idea

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Finidi Hails Surveyor as Rivers Beat Rangers in Cup Thriller

Finidi Hails Surveyor as Rivers Beat Rangers in Cup Thriller

A substitute winner deep in stoppage time from Handsome Surveyor sent Rivers United through at the expense of NPFL champions Rangers International, and technical adviser Finidi George could not hide his delight at the drama that unfolded in Uyo. When the final whistle blew at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday, Rivers

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