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Rangers International Head Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has exclusively said completesports.com that the Coal City Flying Antelopes are looking to sign two forwards to be fully prepared for the defense of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title as well as their 11th CAF Champions League campaign. Ilechukwu, 48, who is affectionately called ‘The Worker’, was speaking on the sidelines of …

Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Shola Abdulraheem on a two-year contract from top-flight club Kwara United. The Kwara-born midfielder joins the four-time NPFL champions after an impressive spell with Kwara United, where he played a key role in the club’s historic triumph at the 2025 Federation President Cup, the first …

Bendel Insurance technical advisor Kennedy Boboye has challenged his players to improve their performance levels as the club aims for a stronger finish than last season. Benin Arsenals finished the 2025/26 campaign in fifth position with 56 points, narrowly missing out on finishing in the top three and a place in the continental competition. With the club setting finishing in …

Kwara United defender Kabiru Mohammed has parted ways with the club following the expiry of his contract, ending a successful three-and-a-half-year spell with the Ilorin side, Owosports.com.ng reports. The Kaduna-born left-back joined the Harmony Boys from Abia Warriors in 2023 and quickly established himself as a key figure in the team. During his time at the club, Mohammed played a …

Shooting Stars technical advisor Nurudeen Aweroro has expressed his delight at the club’s return to continental football after an absence of 27 years. completesports.com information. The Oluyole Warriors have secured a spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup after an impressive campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, marking their long-awaited return to the continental stage. Shooting Stars finished …

The chances of a future invitation of NPFL players to the Super Eagles are not guaranteed, suggested Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle named two NPFL players in the Super Eagles XI that beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in the Unity Cup semi-final match on Tuesday. Chibueze Oputa and Kenneth Igboke got the nod from Chelle as starters on their debut …

Abayomi Ademola Remo Stars FC were relegated from the Nigerian Premier Football League just one season after winning their first title, following a dramatic conclusion to the 2025/26 campaign on Sunday. The Sky Blue Stars went into the final round needing an away win against Bendel Insurance FC in Benin to boost their survival hopes, but could only manage a …

Warri Wolves head coach Hassan Abdallah has exclusively said completesports.com that the Seasiders will not be relegated to the second division Nigerian National League (NNL), ensuring that the club will fight for victory in their final match of the season against the Abia Warriors to secure their status in the NPFL. Warri Wolves are 16th in the standings with 46 …

Rivers United technical advisor Finidi George has reflected on his team’s hard-earned away victory over Wikki Tourists. The Port Harcourt club defeated their hosts 3-2 in a thrilling matchday 37 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, on Sunday. The victory put Rivers United in a strong position to clinch the title …

The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race will be decided on the last day of the season after both title contenders, Enugu Rangers and Rivers United, recorded crucial wins on Matchday 37. Eight-time champions Rangers remain firmly in the hunt for a record ninth league title after beating Bendel Insurance 2-1 at the Enugu Cathedral. Forward Godwin Obaje …