Defender’s Mistake Costs Dender in Opening Defeat

Defender’s Mistake Costs Dender in Opening Defeat

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After two promising performances, FC Dender suffered their first loss of the season when their versatile defender, Benjamin Fredrick, conceded a penalty during the away fixture with STVV. Inside the box, he was adjudged to have brought down STVV’s midfielder Taiga Hata, and the referee awarded the spot-kick without hesitation. The home side converted, taking […]

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Premier League Eyes Return of Electric Winger Nathan Tella

Premier League Eyes Return of Electric Winger Nathan Tella

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Brighton and Nottingham Forest are among the Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella, who starred for Bayer Leverkusen in their season-opening friendly against Chelsea. Scouts from Brighton, Forest, Leeds, Burnley and Brentford were present at Stamford Bridge. Tella, just two years removed from his move to the Bundesliga giants, has

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Kwara United, Abia Warriors Get Tough CAF Confederation Cup Opponents

Kwara United, Abia Warriors Get Tough CAF Confederation Cup Opponents

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Kwara United are set to face Ghana’s Asante Kotoko in the first preliminary round of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup, while Abia Warriors will take on Mali’s Djoliba Athletic Club in their debut continental campaign. The winners of these ties will advance to meet Wydad Casablanca and either USFA (Burkina Faso) or AS Gbohloé-su (Togo),

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Ajayi’s Commanding Hull City Debut Earns “Man Mountain” Praise

Ajayi’s Commanding Hull City Debut Earns “Man Mountain” Praise

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Semi Ajayi impressed on his debut for Hull City during their goalless draw at Coventry City. The Super Eagles centre-back, who joined the Tigers after his contract with West Brom expired, was handed a start by coach Sergej Jakirović at the Coventry Building Society Arena. In the second half, Ajayi demonstrated his passing prowess with

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NPFL Suspends Adewale Adeyinka Amid Betting Allegations

NPFL Suspends Adewale Adeyinka Amid Betting Allegations

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Plateau United’s goalkeeper, Adewale Adeyinka, has had his Nigeria Premier Football League registration suspended while an investigation unfolds into allegations of insider betting. The NPFL’s Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, confirmed that a letter has been sent to both the player and the club, informing them of the suspension. The provisional measure was taken after

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Nwabali Stars as Chippa United Hold Champions Sundowns 1–1

Nwabali Stars as Chippa United Hold Champions Sundowns 1–1

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The Premier Soccer League curtain-raiser ended in a 1–1 draw as Chippa United, marshalled by Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, thwarted defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Sundowns had arrived fresh from a resounding 4–0 MTN8 quarter-final win, but found Chippa, under new coach Sinethemba Badela, resolute and hard

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Tobi Ige Iyanda Pens Two-Year Deal with Bendel Insurance

Tobi Ige Iyanda Pens Two-Year Deal with Bendel Insurance

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Tobi Ige Iyanda has officially joined Bendel Insurance ahead of the 2025–26 NPFL season, signing a two-year contract with the Benin City-based club. This move positions him among the first of several new recruits as the club reshapes its squad for the upcoming campaign. A versatile attacking midfielder, Iyanda arrives from Heartland FC, bringing fresh

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Aribo, Edozie Omitted as Saints Snatch Late Win Over Wrexham

Aribo, Edozie Omitted as Saints Snatch Late Win Over Wrexham

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Southampton staged a dramatic late turnaround to beat Wrexham 2–1 in their Championship season opener, despite the absence of Joe Aribo and Samuel Edozie from the matchday squad. Manager Will Still explained that both players were intentionally left out as the club and individuals assess their futures, with pivotal decisions to be made at this

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Nigerian Duo Okoronkwo and Onyemaechi Sign for El Mokawloon

Nigerian Duo Okoronkwo and Onyemaechi Sign for El Mokawloon

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El Mokawloon SC, also known as Arab Contractors Sporting Club of Cairo, have bolstered their squad with two Nigerian signings. Centre-forward Benjamin Okoronkwo and young striker Kalu Onyemaechi have joined the club ahead of the new season. Okoronkwo brings experience and physical presence up front, while Onyemaechi, still only 20, offers youthful energy and potential.

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Golden Eaglets Rally to Edge Bandex Football Academy 3–2

Golden Eaglets Rally to Edge Bandex Football Academy 3–2

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Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets triumphed 3–2 over Bandex Football Academy of Kebbi State in a spirited test match on Friday, maintaining their unbeaten run in warm-up fixtures ahead of the WAFU B U-17 tournament scheduled for September in Abeokuta. Despite trailing 2–1 at half-time, the Eaglets returned to the field with renewed determination and secured victory

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