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Akwa United will look to secure their first victory in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) this season when they take on Sunshine Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday (today). The Promise Keepers drew 1-1 against Nasarawa United in their first match of the season. The Uyo club bounced back to earn a share of the spoils …

15 Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini endured a tough night as Paris Saint-Germain lost 3-1 to her former club Juventus in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) second round playoff on Wednesday. Echegini was recently transferred to PSG with a contract until June 2027. PSG sign Super Falcons forward Jennifer Echegini. Photo | X He had a successful spell with the …

Rivers United head coach Finidi George said his side deserved to beat Heartland in the second round of the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Pride of Rivers defeated Emmanuel Amuneke’s side 3-1 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Saturday. Taofeek Otaniyi headed Aniekeme Okon’s cross past Heartland goalkeeper Ebuka Nwokocha in the third minute. Christian Molokwu tied the …

13 Spanish club Villarreal CF B have signed Nigerian defender Ekerette Udom from Rivers United. The 21-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Spanish side, with the option to extend it for a further year. Udom, who previously played for Vandrezzer FC, Nasarawa United and Sunshine Stars, will be looking to make an impact at Villarreal CF B and …

1 Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has expressed his openness to taking up a permanent role as assistant coach of the Super Eagles, if the opportunity arises. Ogunmodede was recently appointed alongside Rangers international coach Fidelis Ilechukwu as interim assistant to Augustine Eguavoen for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He led Remo Stars to a second-place finish …

Enugu Rangers kicked off their title defence with a goalless draw against El-kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season opener. The Flying Antelopes dominated play but were let down by their poor shooting. The match played at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium Enugu saw the visitors also squander their own chances in a hard-fought encounter. Also Read: Premier …

Remo Stars Football Club has confirmed the signing of 15 new players ahead of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. New players include duo ThankGod Ikeagwu and Ismael Souley, who joined from Kwara United; Chiemeka Nwokeji, who joined from Sporting Lagos, Alex Oyowah (Rivers United), Faisal Sani (Kano Pillars), Ifeanyi Anaemena (Abia Warriors) and Shuaib Ibrahim (AS Police). …

Nigerian players William Troost-Ekong and Nyima Nwagua have completed their transfers to Saudi Arabia. Ekong, 31, joined Premier League side Al Kholood from PAOK, while Nwagua left former NPFL champions Rivers United to join divisional side Al Sadd. “NPFL 2022 winner Nyima Nwagua leaves Rivers United to join Saudi Arabian club Alsaad. Congratulations skippo @Nyimason28,” Walter Odigie said.   Former …

Plateau United coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed concern over Nigeria’s increasing reliance on foreign players as the Super Eagles prepare for the next round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Mangut stressed that while the players playing abroad are talented and dedicated, the exclusion of local players from the national team could be detrimental to Nigeria’s success. “I must tell …

Kwara United unveiled 17 new players in Ilorin on Thursday ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) season. The new players will join 18 returning players for the upcoming season. Among the new signings are Ifeanyi Ogba, a former Rangers International striker; Oyeleso Suraj, a veteran NPFL goalkeeper from Plateau United; and Akani Akeem from Sporting Lagos, who have …