Fan Jailed for Attacking Plateau United Player After NPFL Match

Fan Jailed for Attacking Plateau United Player After NPFL Match

By / Law & Ethics /
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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West Ham, Fulham Target Bremen’s Agu Amid Super Eagles Interest

West Ham, Fulham Target Bremen’s Agu Amid Super Eagles Interest

By / Transfer News /
Werder Bremen left back Felix Agu is attracting serious interest from Premier League sides Fulham and West Ham United, while also emerging as a key dual-national target for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the Unity Cup in England this May. Agu, 25, was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and remains eligible

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Ikenne to Host NWFL Super Six as Title Showdown Moves to Ogun State

Ikenne to Host NWFL Super Six as Title Showdown Moves to Ogun State

By / Women's Football /
The Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne has been confirmed as the host venue for the 2025 Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Super Six Playoffs. Scheduled to take place in May, the highly anticipated tournament will determine the league champions and Nigeria’s sole representative at the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League. Defending champions Edo Queens have

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Onuachu Doubtful for West Ham Clash After Ankle Knock Against Villa

Onuachu Doubtful for West Ham Clash After Ankle Knock Against Villa

By / Health & Fitness /
Paul Onuachu is in a race against time to be fit for Southampton’s weekend fixture against West Ham United, following an ankle injury sustained in their 3–0 home defeat to Aston Villa. The Nigerian striker was substituted at halftime and replaced by Tyler Dibling. Interim manager Simon Rusk offered an update ahead of the match,

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Akanni’s Absence Continues as Kwara United Prepare for Heartland Clash

Akanni’s Absence Continues as Kwara United Prepare for Heartland Clash

By / NPFL /
Kwara United midfielder Akeem Akanni is set to miss his fifth straight Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match due to fatigue related issues, despite returning to light training. The Afonja Warriors face Heartland FC this Sunday in Matchday 34 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Coach Tunde Sanni has been cautious with Akanni’s return,

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Arsenal’s Cam’ron Ismail Dropped from Egypt U20 AFCON Squad

Arsenal’s Cam’ron Ismail Dropped from Egypt U20 AFCON Squad

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Egypt have announced their final 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, and Arsenal’s Nigeria eligible left-back, Cam’ron Ismail, has been left out. Despite previously training with Egypt’s U19 team a move that suggested a commitment to the North African nation Ismail will not feature at the tournament hosted on home soil

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Ifako-Ijaiye Sports Complex Unveiled for Grassroots Development

Ifako-Ijaiye Sports Complex Unveiled for Grassroots Development

By / Stadiums & Facilities /
The Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, in collaboration with KingMakers owners of BetKing, has officially commissioned the KingMakers Ifako Ijaiye Sports Complex, a state of the art facility aimed at empowering youth and transforming grassroots sports. The complex is expected to benefit over 200,000 residents in and around the Ifako Ijaiye community. The facility features a

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Court Finds Nasarawa United, NPFL, NFF Negligent in Martins’ Death

Court Finds Nasarawa United, NPFL, NFF Negligent in Martins’ Death

By / Health & Fitness /
In a landmark ruling, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has found Nasarawa United, the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL, the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, and a match commissioner guilty of negligence in the tragic death of Chineme Martins, a player who collapsed and died on the pitch in 2020. Martins, who was just 25

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Balogun on Rangers’ Europa Exit: “We Lacked Quality”

Balogun on Rangers’ Europa Exit: “We Lacked Quality”

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Rangers defender Leon Balogun has voiced his disappointment after the Scottish giants were knocked out of the UEFA Europa League following a 2–0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the quarterfinal second leg. The result, played out in Spain, saw Bilbao advance after a goalless draw in the first leg. Speaking to the BBC, the Nigerian

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Flamingos Aim for Big Win Against Algeria to Secure World Cup Spot

Flamingos Aim for Big Win Against Algeria to Secure World Cup Spot

By / Events & Tournaments /
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are determined to secure a high-margin win over Algeria in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Head coach Bankole Olowookere stated on Friday that a dominant performance in Ikenne would ease the pressure ahead of the second leg

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