Lafia City Stadium Receiving Major Upgrades for 2025/26 NPFL Season

Lafia City Stadium Receiving Major Upgrades for 2025/26 NPFL Season

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The Nasarawa State Government has embarked on a comprehensive upgrade of Lafia City Stadium as part of preparations for the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Led by Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu, the inspection team assessed critical areas of the facility on Monday. This initiative responds to the NPFL Board’s

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Abia State Gears Up to Host 2025 NWFL Championship

Abia State Gears Up to Host 2025 NWFL Championship

By / Women's Football /
Abia State has been confirmed as the host for the 2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship, scheduled from 11 to 21 September 2025. Seventeen clubs are competing in this second-tier women’s football league, aiming for promotion to the NWFL Premiership. They will be divided into four groups, with the top team from each group

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Forest Set to Offload Awoniyi Following Kalimuendo Arrival

Forest Set to Offload Awoniyi Following Kalimuendo Arrival

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Nottingham Forest appear ready to move on Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi after signing French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, casting doubt on his future at the club. Awoniyi impressed last season with 17 goals and three assists in 33 league outings after arriving from Rennes. However, the new signing pushes him down to fourth in the

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Historic Ballon d’Or Nomination Sparks Hope for African Coaches

Historic Ballon d’Or Nomination Sparks Hope for African Coaches

By / Interviews /
Justin Madugu, head coach of Nigeria’s WAFCON-winning Super Falcons, has expressed delight after being shortlisted for the 2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year award the Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy. His nomination places him among the top five coaches globally, alongside Chelsea’s Sonia Bompastor, Arsenal’s Renée Slegers, Brazil’s Arthur Elias, and England’s Sarina Wiegman. Madugu,

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Young Full-Back Joins Rangers on Loan, Eyes Nigeria Call-Up

Young Full-Back Joins Rangers on Loan, Eyes Nigeria Call-Up

By / Transfer News /
Scottish Premiership powerhouse Rangers has secured the services of 19 year old full-back Jayden Meghoma from Brentford on loan, pending international clearance. He becomes the second defender with Super Eagles eligibility to join the Light Blues this summer, following Emmanuel Fernandez’s arrival from Peterborough United. Despite representing England from U15 to U19 levels, Meghoma hasn’t

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Ndidi Soaks in Besiktas Debut While Dodging Injury Worries

Ndidi Soaks in Besiktas Debut While Dodging Injury Worries

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Wilfred Ndidi marked his first outing for Besiktas as the club edged past Eyüpspor 2-1 in a spirited season opener. He featured in the starting XI and remained on the field for 70 minutes before being substituted for Demir Tiknaz due to a minor knock. “The atmosphere was great. The support from our fans was

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Remo Stars Choose MKO Abiola Arena as Temporary Home During Renovations

Remo Stars Choose MKO Abiola Arena as Temporary Home During Renovations

By / Stadiums & Facilities /
Ogun State’s champions, Remo Stars, have announced that they will play their home games at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta for the 2025/26 NPFL season. This decision comes as their Ikenne home ground undergoes refurbishment. On their official Facebook page, the Sky Blue Stars noted: “Due to ongoing renovations at our stadium in

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Awaziem Plays Full Match in Nantes' Narrow Defeat to PSG

Awaziem Plays Full Match in Nantes’ Narrow Defeat to PSG

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Chidozie Awaziem featured for the entire duration as FC Nantes fell 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 opener on Sunday, 17 August 2025. The Super Eagles defender, who joined Nantes from Colorado Rapids earlier this summer, started in central defence for the Canaries. Despite a disciplined defensive performance, Awaziem was inadvertently involved in

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