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Nigerian teenage winger Zadok Yohanna was missing in action as Chelsea made a perfect start to this season’s Premier League after beating Brighton 4-3 in an entertaining match at Stamford Bridge. Yohanna, who played for Brighton in the team’s 4-0 win over Aston Villa last weekend, was omitted from the squad for the game against Chelsea. The hosts had only …

Chelsea survived a late scare to defeat Brighton and Hove Albion 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, maintaining their perfect start to the season under new manager Xabi Alonso. The Blues took a 3-0 lead before Brighton hit back with two goals and threatened to complete a stunning comeback. Project reports Cole Palmer restored …

Cameroonian international defender Joseph Jonathan Ngwem was reportedly arrested at Cairo’s Sphinx International Airport as he attempted to leave Egypt over a court case involving alleged bad cheques. Ngwem, a former player for Egyptian clubs Modern Sport and ZED FC, was reportedly stopped by security officers at the airport after a court ruling issued in his absence sentenced him to …

Post views: 102 Over 6,000 patients treated in two weeks – Coordinator By Silvernews The annual free medical mission initiated by retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Uche Nwagu prior to his retirement from the Nigerian Air Force has continued to have a significant impact on healthcare delivery in Mbaise, Imo State, attracting thousands of patients from across the South …

Former ABS Ilorin FC forward, Boluwatife Jeremiah Ajina is set to begin a new chapter in his football career as he aims for a winning start in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with Barau FC. Ajina could make his NPFL debut when Barau FC host Nasarawa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in …

The President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), Hon. Lekan Fatodu, has been elected to the Africa Aquatics Zone 2 board, in a development that is expected to further strengthen Nigeria’s representation and influence in the continental aquatic sector. The Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Council comprises 22 countries from the West and Central African regions and Fatodu described his election …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle is confident that George Ilenikhena will have great success with the team, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. The Al Ittihad striker, who has scored four goals in the last five games, including three in a row, agreed to play for the Nigerian senior team after a conversation with Chelle. Born in Nigeria but raised in France, …

Former Nigeria Under-20 captain Daniel Bameyi has completed his move to Finnish side Inter Turku II from Slovenian club ND Primorje and begins a new chapter in his European career. Sports247 reports that Bameyi has signed for Inter/2, Inter Turku’s affiliate, and will compete for Finnish side Ykkönen, the country’s second division of professional football. The move represents another step …

Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed his disappointment after Coventry City suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Premier League newcomers Hull City. Frank Lampard’s team was defeated by the Tigers at the CBS Arena on Saturday. Liam Millar scored the decisive goal eight minutes from time. Coventry enjoyed some good moments in the match and created a number of scoring opportunities, but …

Post views: 18 The General Manager of Barau Football Club, Dominic Iorfa, has tasked the club’s players to win their opening match of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season against Nasarawa United. The NPFL matchday one fixture between the two northern clubs will take place on Sunday 30 August 2026 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, …