Ogun U-19 League Begins with Tight Matches and Ilaro Controversy

Ogun U-19 League Begins with Tight Matches and Ilaro Controversy

By / Youth Development /
The 2025 Ogun State Under-19 Football League officially began on Saturday, August 2, across three venues Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ilaro—with 21 youth teams competing in the first round of fixtures. The event is part of the Nationwide League One (NLO) youth development initiative. At the Abeokuta centre (MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto), 7 Stars FC […]

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Lookman Hands in Transfer Request as Move to Inter Nears Completion

Lookman Hands in Transfer Request as Move to Inter Nears Completion

By / Transfer News /
Ademola Lookman has formally submitted a transfer request to leave Atalanta, intending to complete a move to Inter Milan. He did so after the Italian club rejected Inter’s latest offer of €45 million, leaving a continuing €5 million gap to Atalanta’s €50 million valuation. Despite the commercial standstill, Fabrizio Romano confirms that Lookman has reached

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Mason Confident Josh Maja Will Be Ready for Blackburn Clash

Mason Confident Josh Maja Will Be Ready for Blackburn Clash

By / Health & Fitness /
West Brom manager Ryan Mason has delivered a timely update on striker Josh Maja’s fitness, offering cautious optimism ahead of the Championship opener against Blackburn Rovers. Having returned late in pre-season from a prolonged recovery, Maja was omitted from West Brom’s recent victory over Rayo Vallecano. Mason explained: “Obviously he’s had an extremely long time

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Enyimba Start TICO/Select Tourney with 5–2 Win Over Inter FC Aba

Enyimba Start TICO/Select Tourney with 5–2 Win Over Inter FC Aba

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Enyimba FC opened their campaign at the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/Select Pre‑Season Tournament with an emphatic 5–2 victory against Inter FC Aba, an NLO side. The decisive win reflects the club’s ongoing “Peoples’ Elephant” identity and plans to rebuild under coach Stanley Eguma. Goals from Abraham Michael in the opening and in added time, supported by

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Akpom Set to Join Birmingham City on Loan from Ajax Pending Medical

Akpom Set to Join Birmingham City on Loan from Ajax Pending Medical

By / Transfer News /
Chuba Akpom, the former Arsenal winger and current Ajax forward, is close to sealing a move to Birmingham City. The deal is expected to be a season-long loan from Ajax, with an obligation to buy should the club succeed in gaining promotion to the Premier League. Reports suggest that key formalities depend solely on medical

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Ejuke Faces Injury Scare After Playing on Unsafe Pitches During Off‑Season

Ejuke Faces Injury Scare After Playing on Unsafe Pitches During Off‑Season

By / Injuries /
Sevilla winger and Super Eagles international Chidera Ejuke has suffered a fresh hamstring setback after playing informal matches on unsafe clay fields during his holiday in Nigeria. The 27 year old apparently disregarded medical warnings, participating in unsupervised games despite being medically advised to avoid strenuous activity. Ejuke had already been sidelined for nearly three

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Barau FC Adopt Sani Abacha Stadium as Temporary NPFL Home Ground

Barau FC Adopt Sani Abacha Stadium as Temporary NPFL Home Ground

By / Stadiums & Facilities /
Barau Football Club have confirmed that they will host their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League home fixtures at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, pending the completion of renovations at their permanent venue, Dambatta Stadium. The arrangement reflects approval from the Kano State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. The Sani Abacha Stadium is the

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Wikki Tourists Sign Rising Star Abdullahi 'Pepe' Usman From Sporting Lagos

Wikki Tourists Sign Rising Star Abdullahi ‘Pepe’ Usman From Sporting Lagos

By / Transfer News /
Newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Wikki Tourists FC have bolstered their frontline with the signing of Abdullahi Usman, widely known as “Pepe”, from Sporting Lagos FC ahead of the 2025/2026 season. The dynamic forward arrives at the Bauchi-based club with a growing reputation after an impressive campaign in Lagos, where he finished

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Tension at Barnsley: Nwakali Trains Away from First Team, Misses Opener

Tension at Barnsley: Nwakali Trains Away from First Team, Misses Opener

By / Training & Coaching /
Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali is facing disciplinary action at EFL League One club Barnsley following his late arrival for pre-season. The Arsenal academy graduate has fallen out of favour with Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane and has been instructed to train separately from the first-team squad, casting his future at the club into doubt.

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Bayelsa Queens Midfielder Rose Ekong Joins Egyptian Side Arab Contractors

Bayelsa Queens Midfielder Rose Ekong Joins Egyptian Side Arab Contractors

By / Transfer News /
Former Nigeria international and Bayelsa Queens standout Rose Ekong has officially completed her transfer to Egyptian Women’s Premier League side Arab Contractors, following an impressive campaign in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership. The dynamic midfielder was a key figure in Bayelsa Queens’ unbeaten 2024/25 season, contributing significantly to their sixth league title. Among

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