Kano Derby to Be Played Behind Closed Doors at Sani Abacha Stadium

Kano Derby to Be Played Behind Closed Doors at Sani Abacha Stadium

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The anticipated Kano derby between Barau FC and Kano Pillars in the 2025/26 NPFL season will be held behind closed doors, reports BSNSports. Scheduled for Matchday 9, the fixture at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano will permit only players, team officials, referees, accredited media, the state FA, and security personnel to gain access. The decision […]

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Dennis Deal Falls Through as Championship Return Collapses

Dennis Deal Falls Through as Championship Return Collapses

By / Transfer News /
Sky Bet Championship side Watford will not be registering Emmanuel Dennis for a third spell, according to reports from Complete Sports. Dennis had been training with the Hornets following the termination of his contract at Nottingham Forest in August. Watford were reportedly prepared to offer the experienced forward a contract lasting one and a half

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Bendel Insurance Bring in Kennedy Boboye as New Technical Adviser

Bendel Insurance Bring in Kennedy Boboye as New Technical Adviser

By / Training & Coaching /
Bendel Insurance have announced the appointment of Kennedy Boboye as their new Technical Adviser amid a turbulent start to the NPFL season. He takes over from Greg Ikhenoba, who was suspended two weeks ago following a string of poor results. Boboye, 51, has signed a two-year contract and will assume full responsibility for the club’s

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Mikel & Babayaro Return to Stamford Bridge in Legends Defeat to Liverpool

Mikel & Babayaro Return to Stamford Bridge in Legends Defeat to Liverpool

By / Fan Zone /
It was a night drenched in nostalgia at Stamford Bridge as former Super Eagles stars John Obi Mikel and Celestine Babayaro donned the Chelsea legends kit once more. The pair were part of a star-studded line-up that came close but ultimately fell 1-0 to Liverpool Legends in a tightly contested charity match. Mikel who spent

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Brighton & Nnadozie Plagued by Third Loss in a Week

Brighton & Nnadozie Plagued by Third Loss in a Week

By / Events & Tournaments /
Brighton & Hove Albion Women, backed by Nigerian international Chiamaka Nnadozie between the posts, surrendered a 1–0 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium — marking their third loss in seven days. Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 15th minute via a deflected effort from Olivia Smith off Marisa Olislagers that wrong-footed Nnadozie. Despite Brighton

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Super Eagles Coach Chelle Hails Osimhen as ‘Best Striker in the World’ After Hat-Trick

Super Eagles Coach Chelle Hails Osimhen as ‘Best Striker in the World’ After Hat-Trick

By / Interviews /
Following Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin in Uyo, Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle lavished praise on Victor Osimhen, calling him “the best striker in the world. Osimhen, now officially a Galatasaray player, bagged a hat-trick in the contest—scoring twice in the first half and completing his treble early in the second—propelling Nigeria into the

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Rofiat Imuran Keeps Clean Sheet as London City Edge West Ham

Rofiat Imuran Keeps Clean Sheet as London City Edge West Ham

By / Women's Football /
Nigeria’s Rofiat Imuran was instrumental as London City Lionesses secured a 1–0 win over West Ham United in a Women’s Super League (WSL) clash on Sunday. The 21 year old defender, who has quickly become a key figure for the newly promoted side, did not play the full 90 minutes — she was substituted later

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Playoff Path for Super Eagles Will Be Harrowing — Ikpeba

Playoff Path for Super Eagles Will Be Harrowing — Ikpeba

By / Interviews /
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has warned that the 2026 World Cup playoff will present a formidable challenge for the Super Eagles. Nigeria sealed their place in the playoff round after dismantling Benin Republic 4–0 in their final Group C fixture at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday night. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen bagged

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Edna Imade Nets Brace to Rescue Draw Against Former Club Granada

Edna Imade Nets Brace to Rescue Draw Against Former Club Granada

By / Events & Tournaments /
Edna Imade delivered a standout performance, netting two goals for Real Sociedad in a 2–2 draw away to her former side, Granada. The forward opened the scoring for Sociedad before halftime and then struck again in the second half to level the match after Granada had taken the lead. Her brace continues an impressive run

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‘Your Place Is in the Kitchen’ — Ashleigh Plumptre Fires Back at Sexist Jab Online

‘Your Place Is in the Kitchen’ — Ashleigh Plumptre Fires Back at Sexist Jab Online

By / Fan Zone /
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has publicly responded to an Instagram user who attempted to diminish women’s football with a sexist remark. The incident unfolded beneath a post by the official Saudi Women’s Premier League account, which celebrated Plumptre and her Al-Ittihad Ladies teammate Lina Boussaha’s impressive displays in the Saudi top flight. The post

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