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The 2025/2026 Pro Route League season will come to a spectacular close as the Grand Final approaches, bringing together the best of Nigerian football in a celebration of skill, competition and opportunity. PRL is not just about winning matches, it is a platform where talent is discovered, careers are launched and champions are made. This season the players have risen …

Post views: 20 Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Ifeanyi Nchekwube produced another outstanding performance on Thursday, producing a series of fine saves to deny Rivers United in their rescheduled NPFL Matchday 26 fixture. The former Sporting Lagos goalkeeper enjoyed an impressive debut season with the Minna-based side, establishing himself as one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league. Nchekwube has …

Yesterday it emerged that the Appeal Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had awarded the title of the just concluded AFCON to hosts Morocco, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Morocco were defeated 1–0 by Senegal in the tournament final, which was marred by a Senegal exit after Morocco were awarded a dubious penalty late in the match. The match resumed after …

The Super Eagles duo of Akor Adams and Umar Sadiq were in action as Sevilla lost 2-0 to Valencia in Saturday’s La Liga match. Adams, making his 23rd appearance for Sevilla this season, has scored seven goals and collected three assists. He came on as a substitute for César Azpilicueta in the 37th minute and had a decent performance. Read …

Post views: 32 By Silvernews The 2026 Presidents Cup in Imo State will begin on March 24, with a packed schedule of matches scheduled across venues across the state as teams battle for supremacy in one of the most anticipated grassroots football competitions in the region. The action begins at OISA Stadium on opening day, where Campos B will …

Chelsea were crushed 3-0 by Everton in a Premier League match at Goodison Park on Saturday evening. Goals from Beto and Iliman Ndiaye increased Everton’s chances of qualifying for Europe while destroying Chelsea’s hopes of securing a Champions League spot. Everton moved up to seventh in the Premier League, and are just two points behind sixth-placed Chelsea. More to follow…

Everton claimed an emphatic 3-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday, compounding Chelsea’s woes and strengthening their bid for a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Chelsea’s hopes of securing Champions League football have suffered another setback just days after their heavy aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Europe. The London side have lost four consecutive matches, increasing the pressure …

Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has expressed deep concern over the CAF Appeals Committee’s recent decision to potentially strip Senegal of its AFCON title, urging transparency and accountability in African football governance. In a recently published heartfelt message, Drogba said: “My brothers and sisters of African football… today I speak with a heavy heart. In January, we all witnessed Senegal …

In football, the Laws of the Game are clear: the on-field referee is the final authority on decisions made during the match. Once play can continue and the match is over, the result obtained on the field must remain valid.According to the applicable Confederation of African Football (CAF) rules, referees have full authority during the match. The CAF regulations are …

Premier League and Bundesliga clubs are chasing Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, who will make his debut for the Super Eagles later this month.. Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham are interested in London-born Fernandez. According Voetbal PrimeurBorussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are the main contenders to sign Emmanuel Fernández for the Bundesliga. The 24-year-old has a three-year contract at Ibrox and …