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Former ABS Ilorin FC midfielder Babatunde Hannafi marked his Niger Tornadoes debut in memorable fashion after helping Ikon Allah Boys to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Enyimba FC in their NPFL27 opener at the renovated Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna. Hannafi, who joined the Niger Tornadoes this summer after a brief spell at Kwara United, was given the starting job …

Kaduna-based Ikon Allah Football Academy has reached another transfer agreement with Swedish team AIK for the transfer of young Nigerian winger David Oluwaseyi Oludase, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The move comes on the heels of the transfer of Zadok Yohanna, who was signed from the Nigerian academy and was sold in the summer to Brighton of the English Premier League for €30 …

Edo State young winger Afekhuai Wonders Arepita has officially started a new chapter in his football journey after registering with Buruj Sports Academy. Wonders arrived at the academy with his mother, who was present to support her son as he took this important step in his football and academic development. Read also: NFF reform: ‘Time for a new look’: Shehu …

Post views: 9 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has congratulated Comrade Isaiah Kemje Benjamin on his re-election as the National President of the association following the successful conclusion of the 2026 Triennial National Congress of SWAN Delegates in Kaduna.The chapter also congratulated Ikemefuna Asika on his elevation as the South East Zone Vice President …

Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah are closing in on the signing of Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. According to transfer expert Rudi Galetti, Al-Qadsiah has agreed a full deal with Leipzig worth between €9 million and €10 million, including bonuses. Negotiations over personal terms are still ongoing with Suleiman, but there is growing confidence that a …

Abayomi Ayodeji got off the mark for the new NPFL season as Ikorodu City came from behind to defeat newly promoted Ranchers Bees 3-1 in their first match of the EuroMatch NPFL 2026/2027 season at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Ranchers Bees took an early lead in the fifth minute through Jude Okorie, but Ikorodu City responded strongly and …

The presidency has chosen a new boss to lead the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) as interim president and head of the normalization committee according to what we exclusively gather. The NFF board of directors was dissolved following the mass resignation led by the president of the football federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau. It opened the door to the creation of a …

OTTAWA – Zander Horvath doesn’t like to talk much about himself, although his appearance gives him a good reason to speak his mind. Horvath was unstoppable on Sunday night, rushing for 164 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the BC Lions to a 45-24 victory over the winless Ottawa Redblacks. The Lions have won five straight and improved to …

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC thrashed Nice 3-0 in Sunday’s Ligue 1 match. The Nigerian international, playing his second game for the Paris Club, put in a brilliant performance for the hosts. Also read:Eredivisie: Arokodare scores in third consecutive match as Ajax achieves big away win He was replaced in the 63rd minute by …

Alex Jerry emerged as Kwara United’s hero, scoring two second-half goals to rescue a point for Harmony Boys in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Kano Pillars in their first match of the 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl at the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. Kwara United found themselves two goals behind …