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Nigeria Professional Football League
Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United, Ikorodu City Shine as Matchday 1 Delivers Goals and Late Drama
The Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season got off to an exciting start as Matchday 1 produced goals, comebacks,…
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Football
Lionel Messi Scores Four as Inter Miami Thrash Montreal 7-1
Lionel Messi produced a brilliant performance as Inter Miami ended their poor run with a huge 7-1 win over Montreal…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
2026/27 NPFL Predictions: Who Will Win the Title, Continental Spots and Relegation?
The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season is here, and with the opening fixtures already underway, the big question is…
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9ja Flavour
Jay-Jay Okocha’s Daughter Daniella Weds Leonard Okorocha in Spain
Daniella Okocha, daughter of Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has celebrated her white wedding to Leonard Okorocha in a…
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Boxing
Shock Defeat for Moses Itauma as Hrgović Stops Him at The O2
British heavyweight Moses Itauma suffered the first defeat of his professional career after being stopped by Croatia’s Filip Hrgović at…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Lookman Scores as Atletico Madrid Move Top of La Liga
Ademola Lookman scored his first La Liga goal for Atletico Madrid as Diego Simeone’s side defeated Sevilla 3–1 on Saturday.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen Scores Again as Galatasaray Beat Göztepe
Victor Osimhen continued his fine start to the season as Galatasaray defeated Göztepe 3–2 at home on Saturday night. The…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Semi Ajayi Stars as Hull City Beat Taiwo Awoniyi’s Coventry City
Nigeria internationals Semi Ajayi and Taiwo Awoniyi both played 90 minutes as Hull City defeated Coventry City 1–0 in Saturday’s…
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Sports Care With the Caretaker
Vincent Enyeama at 44: How Can Nigeria Produce Another Goalkeeper Like Him?
Former Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is celebrating his 44th birthday today, August 29, 2026, as Nigerian football…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Transfer: Francis Uzoho Leaves Omonia Nicosia for ALS Omonia
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has officially left Omonia Nicosia to join ALS Omonia, SportsRation reports. The Nigerian goalkeeper confirmed…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Samuel Chukwueze Wins Nigerian Derby as AC Milan Beat Venezia
Samuel Chukwueze came out on top in the latest Nigerian derby after helping AC Milan beat Venezia 2-0 at San…
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Transfer
Liverpool Agree £120m Deal for Bradley Barcola
Liverpool have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over the structure of a deal to sign France winger Bradley Barcola.…
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Transfer
Aston Villa Sign Nicolas Jackson in Club-Record £65m Deal
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea in a club-record deal worth up to £65…
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9ja Flavour
Drama: Gombe United Sacks Coach Less Than 48 Hours After Appointment, Names New Coach
Gombe United have sacked their newly appointed Technical Adviser, Eddy Lord Dombraye, less than 48 hours after announcing his appointment,…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Shooting Stars Begin NPFL Campaign With Win Over Inter Lagos
Shooting Stars Sports Club made a winning start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after beating Inter…
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Flamingoes
Busari Invites 25 Players For Flamingos’ World Cup Final Camp
Nigeria U17 women’s national team head coach, Hakeem Busari, has invited 25 players for the first phase of the team’s…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
2026/27 NPFL Season Kicks Off Today Despite Leadership Shake-Up
The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will kick off today, Friday, August 28, despite major changes in the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Dessers Scores Late Winner As Panathinaikos Reach Conference League Group Stage
Cyriel Dessers was the hero for Greek side Panathinaikos as they defeated Croatian club Hradec Kralove 2-1 in their UEFA…
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9ja Flavour
Troost-Ekong Foundation Secondary Schools Tournament: Etinan Institute, St Brian Model College Set for Boys’ Final
Etinan Institute will face St Brian Model College in the boys’ final of the Troost-Ekong Foundation Secondary Schools Football Tournament…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Tolu Arokodare Scores Twice as Ajax Beat Sion 5-3 to Reach Europa Conference League Group Stage
Nigeria international Tolu Arokodare scored twice as Ajax defeated Sion 5-3 in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL Chairman Sacked Less Than 24 Hours Before Season Kickoff
The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has been removed from his position less than 24…
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Transfer
Nigeria Defender Ekerette Udom Joins Finnish Topflight Side SJK
Nigerian defender Ekerette Udom has joined Finnish top-flight club Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (SJK), SportsRation reports. The centre-back, who stands at 1.98m,…
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9ja Flavour
President Tinubu Directs Comprehensive Football Reform After NFF President’s Resignation
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President…
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9ja Flavour
Emmanuel Ikpeme Named Acting NFF General Secretary After Sanusi’s Resignation
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed its Deputy General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, MON, as Acting General Secretary following…
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9ja Flavour
Gusau, Sanusi Resign From NFF Positions Amid Leadership Shake-Up
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi have resigned from their positions amid a…
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9ja Flavour
Troost-Ekong Foundation Secondary Schools Football Tournament Begins Today in Uyo
The 2026 William Troost-Ekong Foundation Secondary Schools Football Tournament begins today, Thursday, August 27, with the boys’ semi-finals taking place…
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9ja Flavour
Gusau to Address Media Amid Speculation Over NFF Leadership
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, is scheduled to address journalists in Abuja today, Thursday, amid…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Set to Earn $7.5m from Three-Year Euromatch Sponsorship Deal
The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to earn $7.5 million (about ₦10.5 billion) from a new three-year sponsorship…
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9ja Flavour
FULL LIST: Nigeria Pitch Awards Shortlist
Organizers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards are optimistic that the country’s national teams will bounce back despite a recent…
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Off the Pitch
John Terry Reveals Mourinho Told Him to Pick Up Three Bookings
Chelsea legend John Terry has revealed that Jose Mourinho once told him to deliberately collect yellow cards so he could…
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