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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 […]
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has paid tribute to Ole Gunnar Solskjær after the Norwegian manager was dismissed by Turkish giants Beşiktaş. Solskjær was relieved of his duties on Friday, August 29, 2025, following the club’s disappointing exit from the UEFA Conference League. Ndidi, who only joined Beşiktaş this summer after leaving Leicester City, shared […]
Aston Villa’s highly rated midfielder, Jamaladeen Jimoh Aloba, has been called up to the England U20 national team. The 18 year old, who is considered one of the most promising young talents in English football, expressed his delight at receiving the invitation. Aloba, born in England to Nigerian parents, continues to draw attention with his […]
Promising forward Adozi Justin Chukwudi has sealed a move to Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach, marking a major step forward in his young football career. Born to a Nigerian father from the Adozi family of Oligie Igbanke in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State and a German mother, the 20-year-old striker has quickly built a […]
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. […]