Author: Alonge Akinlolu
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Two of Nigeria’s most respected cllubs, Bendel Insurance and Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), go head to head this Saturday in Benin City under circumstances neither would have envisaged, both rooted at the bottom of the NPFL table after opening-day defeats. Insurance suffered a 0–2 loss away to El-Kanemi Warriors in Maiduguri, while 3SC […]
Former Super Eagles striker, Anthony Ujah, has officially called time on his professional football career at the age of 34. In an emotional statement released on Friday, Ujah expressed gratitude to God, his family, former clubs, coaches, teammates, and fans who stood by him throughout his journey in the game. “Today, I make the toughest […]
England U16’s two legged international friendly against Italy U16 produced exciting performances from four youngsters of Nigerian heritage. Eze David (Manchester City), Joshua Abbey (Liverpool), Faromo Adebayo (Chelsea), and Emmanuel Fejokwu (West Ham) all featured across the fixtures played on August 26 and 28, 2025. Italy claimed the first leg 2-1, but England responded with […]
Former Remo Stars striker Sikiru Alimi has sealed a move to Algerian top flight club JS Saoura, marking his return to North African football. The 29 year old forward was instrumental in Remo Stars’ historic Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title triumph last season, making over 30 appearances and contributing crucial goals and assists. […]
Wolverhampton Wanderers have opened talks with Belgian side KRC Genk for red-hot Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, and the move is already causing ripples. Genk boss Thorsten Fink confirmed that negotiations are ongoing, which explains why the 24-year-old was left out of the squad for Thursday night’s Europa Conference League clash against Lech Poznan. “Negotiations are […]
Leeds United are making a late move to sign Nigeria international Christantus Uche after Wolverhampton Wanderers failed to agree personal terms with the Getafe forward. Wolves had been close to sealing a £17.5m deal for the 22-year-old, who scored four goals and provided seven assists in La Liga last season. But with talks stalling, Leeds […]
The race for tickets to next year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations, also to be staged in Morocco just as the last two editions, will be concluded in October with Cup holders and 10-time winners Nigeria up against the She-Cheetahs of Benin Republic, and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses up against a mountain. The Lionesses, […]
Lagos State has expressed confidence in its contingent ahead of the 9th National Youth Games holding in Asaba, Delta State. A total of 416 athletes and 80 officials departed Lagos on Wednesday, August 27, to represent the state at the competition. Addressing the delegation before their departure, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports […]
The updated competition schedule for the 9th National Youth Games, Asaba 2025, has been released, with events officially kicking off on August 27, 2025, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium. According to the timetable, team arrivals are expected on August 26, followed by athlete screening the next day. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, August […]
Two of the biggest names from the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Coach Daniel Ogunmodede and striker Yusuf Anas, will be specially recognised in Abuja on Tuesday, September 2. The league’s Chairman, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, explained that the awards are part of the NPFL board’s drive to celebrate excellence and inspire greater performances across […]
