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Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa State (the glory of all lands), is set to host this year’s Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigerian Football Federation on Monday, March 23, 2026. His Excellency the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, will declare open the extraordinary general meeting at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa. the chairman of …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle did not include any Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) players in his squad for the AFCON where they finished third in Morocco. The coach also ignored them in his latest list of players for the upcoming friendly tournament in Türkiye, where they will face World Cup hopefuls Iran and Jordan, respectively. In the …

Matchday 11 of the NWFL Premiership delivered intensity, late drama and decisive moments between centres, as teams continue to fight for survival and the coveted Super Six spots. READ ALSO: ‘We have replacements ready’: Okoro reveals D’Tigress succession plan after Ogoke’s departure Among the standout performances, five players stood out from the rest with game-defining contributions. Nominees and notable performances …

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill explained the reason for his decision to start Kelechi Iheanacho in Dundee United’s 2-0 defeat on Sunday, reports completesports.com. O’Neil said Iheanacho’s recent recovery from hamstring problems and his strong performances in training justified his inclusion. “Thomas [Cvancara] He’s been sick all week. He trained yesterday and wasn’t feeling very well, so there was no point. …

Rangers International football team of Enugu, better known as Flying Antelopes, on Sunday beat visiting El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri 2-0 inside the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, aka Cathedral Enugu. As a result, Enugu Rangers now have 54 points to lead the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Even though Rangers had the upper hand, right from the first half whistle, …

Post views: 24 The Rangers International Football Club (RIFC) Foundation will establish a team of STEM volunteers aimed at inspiring and empowering children and young people to develop innovative and resourceful mindsets through STEM education. Speaking in Enugu, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, Chairman of the RIFC Foundation, said the team’s goal is to cultivate a community of innovative and enterprising …

Former Super Eagles William Troost-Ekong has strongly criticized CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON crown and award it to Morocco, describing the situation as deeply disappointing and difficult for the players to accept. “When I first heard the news that the result of this year’s AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco had been annulled, I thought it was …

Moses Simon produced an eye-catching performance as Paris FC won relegation from Ligue 1 against Le Havre. The Super Eagles winger was outstanding in this five-goal thriller and the home win ensured they are now nine points above the relegation zone. He created the most opportunities in this match: eight. Footballway awarded him 8.2 points to crown him Man of …

Kwara United suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Remo Stars in the matchday 31 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. The Harmony Boys got off to a good start and took the lead in the 34th minute thanks to Ibrahim Yahaya, who finished off a swift counterattack after receiving a timely pass …

Manchester City dominates Arsenal and wins the English League Cup, establishing themselves in the race for the Premier League title The first major national trophy of the season is that of Manchester City. And, after the 2-0 win against Arsenal in the English League Cup final on Sunday, it may not be the last. Manchester-born Nico O’Reilly sealed the victory …