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For a long time it looked like Arsenal’s title was theirs to lose. After months of setting the pace in the English Premier Leaguecontrolling matches and carrying with them the aura of a team finally ready to end the wait, Mikel Arteta’s side are still in the strongest position. Yet, after that sensational home defeat against Bournemouth, the atmosphere changed. …

Joseph Arumala has risen to the top of the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL scoring charts. The former Golden Eaglets striker scored his 12th goal of the season in Ikorodu City’s 3-0 win over Kano Pillars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday. Arumala beat the goalkeeper in the 29th minute after receiving a pass from Abayomi Ayodeji. …

Post views: 25 As the 2025/2026 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL nears its end, Kano-based team Barau FC are making headlines for the right reasons in their debut season. Maliya Boys are thriving under the leadership of general manager, Dominic Iorfa and technical advisor, Eugene Agagbe, after enduring a torrid start under previous helmsmen. Leading the …

The Nigerian U-20 women’s team, the falcons, have officially resumed camp in Abuja as preparations gather momentum for their decisive World Cup qualifier. FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The team showed up at camp on Monday, April 6, 2026with players and officials arriving ahead of a high-stakes two-legged clash against Malawi. Training sessions began the next day, marking the start …

Several Super Eagles stars once again showed their class across Europe over the weekend, from Jerome Akor in Spanish La Liga to Maduka Okoye in Italian Serie A and Moses Simon in French Ligue 1. 5.Frank Onyeka The Super Eagles pulled off a decent turnaround as Coventry City all but booked promotion to the Premier League after a 26-year absence. …

Dolly P SA has been crowned champion of the 2025/2026 ProRoute League season after an exciting final day that produced goals, tension and late drama. Heading into the decider matches, Dolly P SA had a narrow lead of one point over their nearest rival, Kwara Football Academy (KFA). The pressure intensified when KFA got off to an early start and …

Post views: 22 By Silvernews Heartland FC have failed to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with technical director Emmanuel Amuneke admitting that a poor first stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season has proved costly. Naze Millionaires finished third in the table with 27 points, despite finishing their season on a high with …

For young football fans dreaming of greatness, Emmanuel Mpongo’s story is proof that passion, hard work and faith can turn dreams into reality. The Zambia U-15 captain already carries a powerful name: Mpongo, a name deeply rooted in the country’s football history. But Emmanuel does not depend only on the legacy; He is building his own story, game by game. …

Nigerian table tennis prodigy, Junior Aruna, has made waves on the international scene, following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Quadri Aruna. At only 10 years old, trained by his mother Ganiat, this young man won two medals at the 2026 WTT Youth Contender which just ended in Luxembourg. Aruna’s fearless play and toughness earned him the U-13 men’s …

Newly promoted Coventry City to the English Premier League will activate the option to sign Nigerian international midfielder Frank Onyeka on a permanent deal, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively report. Onyeka joined the team on loan from Brentford and played a key role in helping them seal promotion to the English Premier League. The 28-year-old was signed to bring experience to the …