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Rivers United technical advisor Finidi George has reflected on his team’s hard-earned away victory over Wikki Tourists. The Port Harcourt club defeated their hosts 3-2 in a thrilling matchday 37 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, on Sunday. The victory put Rivers United in a strong position to clinch the title …

Despite recent discussions about a possible expansion of representation by clubs from Africa’s top-ranked football nations, CAF will not be making any changes to the format of the Champions League and Confederation Cup for next season. CAF had reportedly been reviewing a proposal that could have significantly reformed its inter-club competitions by allowing the continent’s 12 top-ranked football associations to …

The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title race will be decided on the last day of the season after both title contenders, Enugu Rangers and Rivers United, recorded crucial wins on Matchday 37. Eight-time champions Rangers remain firmly in the hunt for a record ninth league title after beating Bendel Insurance 2-1 at the Enugu Cathedral. Forward Godwin Obaje …

Arsenal’s late goal beat West Ham in a crucial Premier League encounter at the London Stadium on Sunday evening. With three games remaining, the Gunners need to win to stay five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who have one game in hand. The Hammers kept the game scoreless until the 83rd minute when Leandro Trossard broke the deadlock. Also …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle says many dual national players want to play for the Nigerian national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Since taking over as coach of the Nigerian national team, the Malian who led the team to third place in the AFCON in January has been active in recruiting foreign-born players who can improve his team. The coach …

Post views: 55 The Niger Tornadoes have taken a decisive step towards maintaining their NPFL status after battling to a hard-earned goalless draw against the El-Kanemi Warriors in their matchday 37 encounter at the El-Kanemi Sports Center in Maiduguri. The precious away point leaves Ikon Allah Boys firmly in contention to avoid relegation, with survival now in their hands …

Barcelona have emerged as Spanish La Liga champions after beating arch rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in a thrilling El Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday night. Marcus Rashford scored a stunning free-kick before Ferran Torres scored the second with a fine finish as Hansi Flick’s side cruised to victory. The hosts beat their rivals to seal their 29th La Liga …

The Premier League has released an explanation for VAR’s decision to disallow a late goal scored by Callum Wilson during West Ham United’s clash with Arsenal FC Arsenal looked set to take all three points after Leandro Trossard scored the only goal of the match. West Ham thought they had salvaged a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time when Wilson forced …

The 2025/26 Nigerian Premier Football League season comes to a dramatic final day following explosive matchday 37 results across the country. READ ALSO: David Fizdale revealed: What the new D’Tigers coach brings to Nigerian basketball Defending champions Rangers International remained on top with 65 points after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-1 inside the Enugu Cathedral. The Flying Antelopes controlled crucial moments, …

Leandro Trossard’s late goal and an even later VAR decision took Arsenal a step closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years at West Ham, the Mirror reports. The Gunners were far from their best, with the importance of the match weighing heavily, but they did the job to move five points clear of Manchester City at the …