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Kano Pillars Held 1-1 at Kun Khalifat, Climb to Second

By Kelechi / NPFL / November 6, 2026

Substitute Sikiru Alimi put Pillars ahead with a long range strike, but Kun Khalifat levelled in the 90th minute as the Sai Masu Gida kept their unbeaten run going. Kano Pillars were held to a 1-1 draw by Kun Khalifat in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12 game at the Dan Anyiam Stadium

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Ranchers Bees Move Enyimba Clash to Minna’s Bako Kontagora

By Kelechi / NPFL / November 6, 2026

The Kaduna-based club has played its home games in Kano this season because of renovation work at its own stadium, and has not said why Sunday’s game is moving again. Ranchers Bees have announced that they will host Enyimba at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12

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Arokodare Brace, Assist Power Ajax Past Midtjylland 6-1

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / November 6, 2026

The Nigerian striker struck in each half, set up Owen Wijndal’s goal and helped Ajax score five times in 30 minutes against a Midtjylland side reduced to ten men. Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare scored twice and provided an assist as Ajax thrashed Danish Superliga leaders FC Midtjylland 6-1 in the UEFA Conference League on

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Wikki Tourists Unveil Jerseys, Target NPFL Return

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / November 6, 2026

The Bauchi Elephants were relegated from the NPFL last season, and the state government has given the club ₦4 million in support as it chases an immediate return. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has unveiled the new home and away jerseys of Wikki Tourists ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The kits

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Women Beat NEOM 4-0 in Jeddah

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / November 6, 2026

Al Hilal Women moved into third place in the Saudi Women’s Premier League with a dominant away win, as the Super Falcons pair of Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe both featured. Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal Women beat NEOM 4-0 in the Saudi Women’s Premier League on Thursday, November 5.

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Ndidi on Bench as Besiktas Lose 3-2 at Celtic in Europe

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / November 6, 2026

Celtic scored three times after the hour to win their first Europa League game of the season, while Besiktas slipped to a first defeat in Europe this term. Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi started on the bench as Besiktas lost 3-2 away to Celtic in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night, November 5. The

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Yohanna Absent as Brighton Beat Getafe 1-0 in Europe

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / November 6, 2026

The Nigerian teenager was listed among Brighton’s attacking absentees in Madrid, where Malick Yalcouyé’s goal and Bart Verbruggen’s four saves kept the Seagulls’ European clean-sheet record intact. Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna missed Brighton and Hove Albion’s 1-0 win over Getafe in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday night, November 5. Malick Yalcouyé scored the only

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3SC Star Lucky Emmanuel Vows Fight for the Badge v Barau

By Kelechi / NPFL / November 6, 2026

The Oluyole Warriors have won only two of their last six NPFL games, but a 4-1 win over Abia Warriors has lifted spirits before Sunday’s clash with Barau FC. Shooting Stars forward Lucky Emmanuel has promised supporters that the Oluyole Warriors will turn their form around. The Ibadan club have come under pressure after winning

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NPFL Moves Kun Khalifat v Kano Pillars Kick-off to 4pm

By Kelechi / NPFL / November 5, 2026

The league gave no reason for the change, which puts the Matchday 12 clash at Owerri’s Dan Anyiam Stadium at 4pm as Kun Khalifat look to bounce back from defeat to Enyimba. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has changed the kick off time for the Matchday 12 fixture between Kun Khalifat and Kano Pillars.

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Deeney Praises Awoniyi After Coventry Beat Sunderland

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / November 5, 2026

The Super Eagles striker’s first league goal for Coventry, a solo run helped by a deflection, lifted the Sky Blues out of the relegation zone and earned the praise of the former Premier League striker. Taiwo Awoniyi has been named in former Premier League striker Troy Deeney’s BBC Sport Team of the Week after Coventry

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