The Super Eagles have been hit by a double injury worry ahead of their African Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday. George Ilenikhena and Akor Adams missed training on Sunday, raising doubts over their availability for the match in Bissau. The two forwards featured in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Madagascar last week but failed to finish …
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Boboye: Abia Warriors punish slow start to insurance
Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye has admitted that his team was punished for their poor first half performance in the 3-0 loss to Abia Warriors on Sunday. Chukwuemeka Obioma scored twice for the hosts, while Etta Ikoi added the other goal. Boboye regrets poor first half performance Boboye, who previously managed Sunshine Stars, Heartland, Akwa United and Plateau United, …
Read More »Barau FC: Changing the narrative and reviving the Enyimba era
How Dominic Iorfa’s management experience, recruitment strategy and player welfare philosophy are reshaping Barau FC As a seasoned follower of the Nigerian Premier Football League and a long-time supporter of Kano Pillars, I have watched with great interest the development of football in Kano and across Nigeria. The emergence and rapid rise of Barau FC is beginning to remind many …
Read More »Aina, stunned by Usor’s solo goal against Madagascar: she moved on
Ola Aina has admitted that Moses Usor’s solo goal against Madagascar in the AFCON qualifiers that sealed a 2-1 win for the Super Eagles left him stunned, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Usor was introduced in the second half for his international debut for Nigeria, and the LASK winger justified coach Eric Chelle’s confidence by replacing him with Samuel Chukwueze with the score …
Read More »EIGHT-STAR GENERAL SAYS FAREWELL: VICTOR ANTHONY KOKO’S RISE TO BASKETBALL IMMORTALITY
When the final siren sounded of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) season, it marked more than just a championship trophy for Rivers Hoopers. It marked the end of one of the most resilient and storied careers in Nigerian basketball history. Victor Anthony Koko, longtime captain of the Rivers Hoopers, now affectionately nicknamed the “8-Star General,” has officially announced …
Read More »EuroMatch NPFL: Enyimba Survive Kano treated like Abia Warriors, Plateau United shine in Matchday 6
Matchday six of the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced another competitive round of matches across the country, with 15 goals recorded in nine matches completed, while two matches ended in draws. Sports247 reports that Abia Warriors produced one of the standout results of the day, claiming a convincing 3-0 win over Bendel Insurance. Ikoi Etta opened the scoring …
Read More »AFCONQ 2027: The Super Eagles arrive in Guinea-Bissau before the clash with Djurtus
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) matchday two qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau. The arrival of the Super Eagles was confirmed by their press officer, Peomise Efoghe. The team, led by coach Eric Chelle, landed at the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport on Sunday night after departing from Uyo. Nigeria will face …
Read More »Azeez Mohammed: Katsina United’s new players need time to gel
Katsina United technical advisor Azeez Mohammed says rebuilding his team following the departure of several key players has been one of the main challenges facing his team this season. Mohammed was speaking after his team’s 2-1 victory over Doma United in the round six match of the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday night at the Mohammed Dikko …
Read More »AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Super Eagles arrive in Bissau ahead of Guinea-Bissau clash
The Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau, with Nigeria looking to build on their opening day win over Madagascar. Nigeria’s delegation traveled to Bissau following a brief turnaround following Friday’s 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The result gave Eric Chelle’s team …
Read More »Battle between young football administrators: Tamuno’s Ikorodu City against Amobi’s Rangers
Post views: 63 As Matchday 6 of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) kicks off, the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan Lagos will host the match between Ikorodu City FC and defending champions, Rangers International of Enugu. Aside from the football aspect, it promises to be a battle between two young administrators, Emmanuel Tamuno of Ikorodu City and Amobi …
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