NPFL: Nasarawa United sign eight players to avoid relegation

NPFL: Nasarawa United sign eight players to avoid relegation

By / Transfer News /
Nasarawa United has unveiled eight new signings to strengthen their squad for the second half of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL season. Currently at the bottom of the league table, the club made these moves to avoid relegation. During a ceremony in Lafia, Nasarawa United presented the new players, including former Heartland forward

NPFL: Nasarawa United sign eight players to avoid relegation Read More »

6 Nigerian Footballers Who Thrived After January Transfers

6 Nigerian Footballers Who Thrived After January Transfers

By / History /
The January transfer window has historically proven pivotal for several Nigerian footballers who revitalized their careers or significantly impacted their new clubs. Highlighting six such players, this feature delves into the success stories of Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Nwankwo Kanu, Taye Taiwo, Wilfred Ndidi, Osaze Odemwingie, and Henry Onyekuru. Yakubu Aiyegbeni excelled after joining Portsmouth from Maccabi

6 Nigerian Footballers Who Thrived After January Transfers Read More »

Bassey hits PL milestone in Fulham win; Iwobi subbed at halftime

Bassey hits PL milestone in Fulham win; Iwobi subbed at halftime

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Calvin Bassey celebrated his 50th Premier League appearance as Fulham secured a 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening. The Nigerian defender, who joined Fulham from Ajax in 2023, narrowly missed scoring in the first half when his shot drifted wide of Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk’s goal. The breakthrough

Bassey hits PL milestone in Fulham win; Iwobi subbed at halftime Read More »

NPFL: Heartland and Dino Sporting clash over defender Afolayan

NPFL: Heartland and Dino Sporting clash over defender Afolayan

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
A dispute has erupted between NPFL club Heartland FC and Nationwide League One NLO side Dino Sporting Club over the contractual status of defender Peters Temitope Afolayan. Heartland claims Afolayan, who joined the club before the 2024/25 season, has gone missing since January 6, 2025, after their matchday 19 fixture against Lobi Stars. Heartland insists

NPFL: Heartland and Dino Sporting clash over defender Afolayan Read More »

Lookman scores 10th league goal as Atalanta lose to Napoli

Lookman scores 10th league goal as Atalanta lose to Napoli

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Ademola Lookman scored his 10th Serie A goal of the season for Atalanta, but his effort was not enough as the team suffered a 3-2 defeat at home to Napoli on Saturday. Lookman also has five assists this season, making him one of Atalanta’s standout performers in the campaign. Napoli’s victory marked their sixth consecutive

Lookman scores 10th league goal as Atalanta lose to Napoli Read More »

Green vows to upgrade Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, others

Green vows to upgrade Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, others

By / Stadiums & Facilities /
The Rivers State Ministry of Sports has announced plans to upgrade key sports facilities across the state, with significant renovations scheduled for the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Yakubu Gowon Stadium, and Alfred Diette Spiff Sports Complex, among others. Rivers State Sports Commissioner Barrister Christopher Green confirmed these plans, emphasizing the government’s commitment to providing world-class facilities

Green vows to upgrade Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, others Read More »

Coach explains why Dessers lost Rangers first-team spot

Coach explains why Dessers lost Rangers first-team spot

By / Interviews /
Rangers coach Phillipe Clement has revealed that Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers lost his first team place due to the rise of young forward Hamza Igamane. Clement highlighted Igamane’s growth as the primary reason for Dessers’ reduced playing time, explaining, “Cyriel is playing less because of Hamza’s development.” Despite this, Dessers has remained professional, offering

Coach explains why Dessers lost Rangers first-team spot Read More »

Scroll to Top