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Bayelsa United and Warri Wolves have emerged as early frontrunners in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after impressive victories on Matchday 2. In Yenagoa, Bayelsa United secured a convincing 2-0 win over Barau FC, with Wisdom Magbisa converting a penalty in the 59th minute before Ofem Inoyayi added a second to […]
From the streets of Monrovia to the stadiums of Milan, footballing talent has often flowed from one generation to the next. A select group of father son duos have both played at the highest level. Cesare and Paolo Maldini (Italy) Cesare Maldini, a European Cup winner with AC Milan in 1963, laid […]
Rwanda’s delegation to Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon. A one-man advance party will be in Lagos on Monday, but the full delegation will make landfall in Lagos on Tuesday aboard a Rwandair Airline flight at 1.15pm, and will proceed to Uyo, capital of Akwa […]
Liverpool have wrapped up a sensational summer transfer window, confirming five major arrivals worth over £395 million and breaking the British transfer record on Deadline Day. The Reds’ business was headlined by the capture of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for £125 million, a deal that could rise to £130m with add ons, making him […]
Fulham are on the verge of completing a deal for Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, with negotiations at an advanced stage between the Premier League club and AC Milan. According to multiple reports, the agreement is structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, with the total package expected to be worth around €24–25 million. […]
Bayern Munich have intensified their interest in Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, with the Bundesliga giants now considering a loan move with an option to buy before the summer transfer window closes. The 27 year old Atalanta star has been at the centre of transfer speculation throughout the summer, attracting strong interest from several European clubs. […]
Manchester United have launched a fresh attempt to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano “Emi” Martínez as the transfer deadline looms. The Red Devils have reopened talks with Martínez’s representatives and Aston Villa after a turbulent start to the season exposed the team’s vulnerabilities between the posts. André Onana’s poor performance in the Carabao Cup defeat […]
Defending champions Remo Stars are eyeing their first win of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season when they lock horns with debutants Kun Khalifat FC at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, on Monday, September 1, 2025. The Sky Blue Stars kicked off their title defence with a 1-1 draw against Rivers United, but will […]
Here are the top trending sports stories across Nigeria over the past 48 hours: Rangers Ready for Warri Wolves Test Rangers International defender, Evans Ogbonda, says the Flying Antelopes are “battle-ready” as they prepare for their NPFL clash against Warri Wolves in Ozoro. The fixture is expected to be a tough early season test. Bayelsa […]
Spanish giants Atlético Madrid are reportedly on the verge of securing the signature of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, with a deal expected to be finalized before the close of the summer transfer window. The 27-year old winger, currently contracted to Atalanta until June 2027, enjoyed a stellar campaign last season, scoring 15 goals and providing […]
