Akanni’s Absence Continues as Kwara United Prepare for Heartland Clash

Akanni’s Absence Continues as Kwara United Prepare for Heartland Clash

By / Nigerian Premier League /

Kwara United midfielder Akeem Akanni is set to miss his fifth straight Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match due to fatigue related issues, despite returning to light training. The Afonja Warriors face Heartland FC this Sunday in Matchday 34 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Coach Tunde Sanni has been cautious with Akanni’s return, […]

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Arsenal’s Cam’ron Ismail Dropped from Egypt U20 AFCON Squad

Arsenal’s Cam’ron Ismail Dropped from Egypt U20 AFCON Squad

By / International Nigerian Footballers /

Egypt have announced their final 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations, and Arsenal’s Nigeria eligible left-back, Cam’ron Ismail, has been left out. Despite previously training with Egypt’s U19 team a move that suggested a commitment to the North African nation Ismail will not feature at the tournament hosted on home soil

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Ifako-Ijaiye Sports Complex Unveiled for Grassroots Development

Ifako-Ijaiye Sports Complex Unveiled for Grassroots Development

By / Stadiums and Facilities /

The Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, in collaboration with KingMakers owners of BetKing, has officially commissioned the KingMakers Ifako Ijaiye Sports Complex, a state of the art facility aimed at empowering youth and transforming grassroots sports. The complex is expected to benefit over 200,000 residents in and around the Ifako Ijaiye community. The facility features a

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Court Finds Nasarawa United, NPFL, NFF Negligent in Martins’ Death

Court Finds Nasarawa United, NPFL, NFF Negligent in Martins’ Death

By / Health and Fitness /

In a landmark ruling, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has found Nasarawa United, the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL, the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, and a match commissioner guilty of negligence in the tragic death of Chineme Martins, a player who collapsed and died on the pitch in 2020. Martins, who was just 25

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Balogun on Rangers’ Europa Exit: “We Lacked Quality”

Balogun on Rangers’ Europa Exit: “We Lacked Quality”

By / Match Previews and Reviews /

Rangers defender Leon Balogun has voiced his disappointment after the Scottish giants were knocked out of the UEFA Europa League following a 2–0 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the quarterfinal second leg. The result, played out in Spain, saw Bilbao advance after a goalless draw in the first leg. Speaking to the BBC, the Nigerian

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Flamingos Aim for Big Win Against Algeria to Secure World Cup Spot

Flamingos Aim for Big Win Against Algeria to Secure World Cup Spot

By / Events and Tournaments /

Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are determined to secure a high-margin win over Algeria in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Head coach Bankole Olowookere stated on Friday that a dominant performance in Ikenne would ease the pressure ahead of the second leg

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Anjorin Nears Return but Doubtful for Venezia Clash After Injury

Anjorin Nears Return but Doubtful for Venezia Clash After Injury

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Faustino Anjorin, the Nigerian-eligible midfielder currently at Empoli, remains a doubt for their upcoming Serie A clash against Venezia as he continues recovery from a thigh injury. The 23 year old has missed nine consecutive league games after picking up the injury in February. Before his setback, Anjorin had been a rare bright spot for

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Chukwueze Urged to Stay and Fight for Place at AC Milan – Adepoju

Chukwueze Urged to Stay and Fight for Place at AC Milan – Adepoju

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Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has advised Samuel Chukwueze to stay put at AC Milan and fight for his place rather than seeking a summer move away from the Serie A giants. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner believes the winger still has much to prove and should focus on improving his consistency.

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Ikorodu City Shock Beyond Limits to Make First Cup Quarterfinal

Ikorodu City Shock Beyond Limits to Make First Cup Quarterfinal

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Ikorodu City FC continued their fairytale run in the 2025 President Federation Cup with a 2-0 victory over Beyond Limits FA, sealing a place in the quarterfinals for the first time in their history. The Oga Boys stepped up their performance after the break at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, with second-half goals from captain Harrison

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Ilechukwu Eyes Continental Spot as Rangers Reach Cup Quarterfinals

Ilechukwu Eyes Continental Spot as Rangers Reach Cup Quarterfinals

By / Football Training and Coaching /

Rangers International coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has reiterated his ambition to lead the Flying Antelopes back to the continental stage following their narrow 1-0 victory over Bendel Insurance in the Round of 16 of the 2025 President Federation Cup. Godwin Obaje’s first half penalty at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos proved enough to seal Rangers’

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