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NPFL Fines Kwara United ₦9m, Deducts Points and Moves Home Games to Abeokuta

By Kelechi Abel / Law & Ethics / February 20, 2026

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed Kwara United FC a hefty ₦9 million fine and ordered the club to play its remaining home matches in Abeokuta after crowd trouble marred their rescheduled Matchday 22 fixture against Rivers United in Ilorin. The sanctions also include a three point and three goal deduction from the […]

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Madugu Names Ajibade, Nnadozie in Falcons Squad for Cameroon Friendlies

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / February 20, 2026

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming friendly double-header against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé, part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The friendlies will be played at the end of February and start of March 2026, giving Madugu a final chance to

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Ighalo Says He Would Have Loved to See Osimhen Join Al-Hilal

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / February 20, 2026

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has revealed that he wished Victor Osimhen had opted to join Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal earlier in his career, even though the Nigerian international eventually moved to Galatasaray. Ighalo, who enjoyed a successful spell with Al-Hilal, said his comment comes partly out of affection for the club where

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges Enyimba to Lead Coach Appointments

By Kelechi Abel / Interviews / February 20, 2026

Former Super Eagles forward Mutiu Adepoju has criticised the recent off field decisions at Enyimba FC, arguing that the club’s management led by Chairman Nwankwo Kanu should be the ones to appoint key technical staff rather than the Abia State Government. Adepoju expressed shock over the government’s unilateral appointment of a new Technical Adviser and

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Portsmouth Goalkeeper Celebrates Maiden Super Falcons Call-Up

By Kelechi Abel / Women's Football / February 20, 2026

Goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor, who plays her club football with Portsmouth FC Women in the English Women’s Championship, has marked a major milestone by earning her first senior call up to the Super Falcons ahead of Nigeria’s friendly double header against Cameroon. Erhabor’s maiden invitation to the 25 player squad is part of preparations for the

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Ismaheel Scores as Lech Poznan Go 2-0 Up in ECL Playoff

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / February 20, 2026

Nigerian winger Taofeek Ismaheel found the net to help Lech Poznan secure a vital 2–0 away win against KuPS Kuopio in the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout playoff first leg on Thursday evening. Ismaheel’s goal a well timed strike just before half time doubled the visitors’ advantage after Antoni Kozubal had given Lech the early

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Dikko Says Nigeria Confident in Case Against DR Congo as FIFA Review Continues

By Kelechi Abel / National Team News / February 20, 2026

Shehu Dikko, Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), has reaffirmed confidence in the country’s petition challenging DR Congo’s player eligibility in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, even as FIFA has not yet communicated a ruling. The complaint was lodged after the Super Eagles’ playoff penalty defeat to DR Congo in November 2025,

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Aina Stars as Nottingham Forest Thrive in 3–0 Europa League Play-Off Win at Fenerbahçe

By Kelechi Abel / Events & Tournaments / February 20, 2026

Nigerian full-back Ola Aina featured prominently as Nottingham Forest delivered a commanding 3–0 away victory against Fenerbahçe in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off tie in Istanbul on Thursday night. The win gives Forest a solid advantage heading into the second leg. Goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White secured the

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Arsenal Teen Emerson Nwaneri Becomes Fifth‑Youngest U18 Scorer in Club History

By Kelechi Abel / Nigerians Abroad / February 19, 2026

Arsenal academy prospect Emerson Nwaneri has made history by becoming the fifth youngest goalscorer for the club’s Under‑18s after netting in a recent U18 Premier League match for Arsenal FC. The goal was scored against Tottenham Hotspur U18s, despite the Gunners losing 4–1. At just 15 years, five months and 30 days old, Nwaneri’s achievement

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Ahudiyannem Queens Record First NWFL Win in Style on Matchday 8

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / February 19, 2026

Ahudiyannem Queens celebrated a much-awaited first win of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership season, delivering an emphatic 5–1 victory over Confluence Queens on Matchday 8. The dominant performance came at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba and added drama to a high-scoring round across the league. The Queens showcased attacking flair and

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