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Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) newcomers Ranchers Bees have appointed Ma’aji Muhammad as their new head coach for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season, following the departure of technical advisor Usman Abd’Allah by mutual agreement. READ ALSO: NPFL: Cattle Bees part ways with Usman Abd’Allah after just 115 days, two wins in nine matches | Sports247 Nigeria Sports247 reports that …

Eight nations have secured their places at the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON), with Morocco, Malawi, Ghana, Uganda, Angola, Mozambique and Mauritania qualifying to join defending champions Senegal at the continental tournament. The qualification run concluded after crucial return matches played between 16 and 18 October, with the seven winning teams emerging from a two-round qualification …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of the state government’s readiness to host the 2026 CAF Awards, scheduled for December 7. Sanwo-Olu gave this assurance while receiving a CAF delegation led by the Project Leader for the CAF Awards and CAF General Assembly, Dr. Christian Emeruwa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, …

Highly promising youngster Adeoti Oladapo Bolaji once again led the way for Kwara State as the Ilorin team claimed first place in this year’s South West Chess Championship in Ilesha. Sports247 reports that Bolaji, fondly called ‘Posky’, won a gold medal to cap his marvelous performance during the competition at Ilesa University, Osun State. His performance earned him first place …

Post views: 21 Wonah Williams was voted Player of the Month for September. The winger received the award Monday morning. He received the most votes from fans, beating goalkeeper Dede Dare and defender Damian Chibueze. Williams had a good September, helping the People’s Elephant to seven points that month after a troubled start to …

Enugu Rangers have lodged a formal petition with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the alleged unruly conduct of MC Alger fans during and after the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes earned a hard-fought 2-0 victory over the Algerian …

With 14 days to go before the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) 2026, the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, Peter Deshi, has assured participating golfers and visitors of a memorable experience at the championship venue. Deshi said preparations were focused on providing a playing environment suited to the continent’s leading …

Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote said his team had a bad day, following their 3-2 home loss to Sporting Lagos, in week 9 of the EUROMATCH NPFL on Sunday. Sporting Lagos ends perfect record at home to Plateau United The Jos-based team suffered their first home defeat of this season’s campaign, having won all four of their home games …

Post views: 34 The Niger Tornadoes extended their unbeaten run to three matches after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in their matchday nine Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. Goals in both halves from sensations Nafiu Obalowu and Bashir Musa ensured Ikon Allah Boys maximum points despite a late scare from …

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticized his successor, Gianni Infantino, for an apology to soccer officials and a promise of $25 million for each national soccer federation. Blatter, who led FIFA from 1998 to 2015, responded sarcastically to Infantino’s remarks Thursday at a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, questioning whether financial promises could restore confidence in soccer’s governing body. …