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NPFL to Introduce Friday Night Football From October 16

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 4, 2026

The league says the new schedule is meant to raise the appeal of the NPFL for supporters, broadcasters and commercial partners. The NPFL will introduce Friday night, early Saturday and Sunday kick-offs as part of efforts to make the league more appealing and give fans a better matchday experience. The first Friday night game is

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Kolimba Urges Tornadoes to End Winless Run Against Khalifat

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 4, 2026

The goalkeeper says Tornadoes must not take the game for granted as they host a Kun Khalifat side level with them on five points. Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Alladoum Kolimba has urged his teammates to fight for maximum points when they host Kun Khalifat in the NPFL in Minna on Sunday, October 4. Kick-off is at

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NPFL Summons Sporting Lagos Coach Buter Over Referee Remarks

By Kelechi / Law & Ethics / October 4, 2026

The league says grievances about officiating must go through official channels, not public criticism. The NPFL has summoned Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter over comments he made about the standard of refereeing after his side’s 1-1 draw with Barau FC. He has been invited to appear before the league at its headquarters in Abuja

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Oseni Out for Six Weeks With Plymouth Ankle Injury

By Kelechi / Injuries / October 4, 2026

The Nigeria international sprained his ankle against Crystal Palace U21s and has barely played since a pre-season thigh injury. Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni is expected to be out for around six weeks with an ankle injury. The 23 year old Nigeria international was forced off after 33 minutes of the EFL Trophy win over

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Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles Need Structure Beyond Talent

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 4, 2026

The former captain says the team needs a backbone around its talent, and backs Eric Chelle’s long-term appointment. Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the national team needs consistency from the top down if it is to compete at the highest level. The 33 year old, who played for Watford, said that applies to

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Osayi-Samuel Out as Super Eagles Train in Nizhny Novgorod

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 4, 2026

Chelle’s squad trained in Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday night, with three senior withdrawals and a late call-up for Rostov’s Ibraheem Ajasa. The Super Eagles held their first training session in Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday night as they prepared for Tuesday’s friendly against Russia. The team arrived in Moscow on Friday and moved to the host

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Otomewo Replaces Ndidi in Super Eagles Squad for Russia

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / October 3, 2026

The 19 year old defensive midfielder has played in all seven of Reims’ Ligue 2 games since his €1.6m summer move from Hapoel Jerusalem. Reims midfielder John Otomewo has been called up to the Super Eagles squad as a late replacement for Wilfred Ndidi, ahead of Nigeria’s friendly against Russia on Tuesday, October 6. Head

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Ugwu Goal Cancelled Out as Pillars and Sporting Lagos Draw

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 3, 2026

Abdullahi Musa levelled in the 48th minute after Valentine Ugwu’s first-half stoppage time opener, leaving both sides with a point. Kano Pillars and Sporting Lagos drew 1-1 in an NPFL Matchday 7 game at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Saturday, October 3. Valentine Ugwu put Sporting Lagos ahead in the second minute of

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Amuneke Blames Super Eagles Commitment for Bissau Defeat

By Kelechi / National Team News / October 3, 2026

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Obaje Penalty Sends Rangers Top With 1-0 Win at Wolves

By Kelechi / NPFL / October 3, 2026

The defending champions bounced back from defeat at Ikorodu City and now lead the NPFL after six games. Enugu Rangers beat Warri Wolves 1-0 away on Wednesday, September 30, to bounce back from defeat at Ikorodu City and move to the top of the NPFL table. Godwin Obaje scored the only goal from the penalty

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