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Post views: 30 Barau FC secured another vital point away from home on Saturday, March 21, 2026, after battling it out against Wikki Tourist in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The match between the two northern clubs took place at the New Jos Stadium, Zaria Road, Plateau State. Both teams created several chances, but all efforts …

Emmanuel Fernandez, who received his first invitation to the Nigerian senior national team, expressed his excitement before teaming up with the team for the four-team tournament in Turkey, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Nigeria will participate in a four-team tournament in Türkiye, featuring Iran, Jordan and Costa Rica. It was originally scheduled to take place in Jordan, but was postponed due to escalating …

Pep Guardiola became the first manager to win the EFL Cup five times when he led Manchester City to another victory, beating Arsenal 2-0 in the 2026 final. The match played at Wembley on Sunday evening saw Nico O’Reilly score twice in the 60th and 64th minutes to seal a big win for the Blues. The Gunners, who are top …

Matchday 31 of the Nigerian Premier Football League offered another round of intense action, with Remo Stars raising their survival hopes, Ikorodu City forced to settle for a draw and Rangers International climbing to the top of the table. READ ALSO: Wuraola Hussain selected for World Rugby’s Women in Rugby Careers program Remo Stars produced one of the standout performances …

Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda has revealed the reason for his decision to bench Akor Adams in Saturday’s home defeat to Valencia, reports completesports.com. The rojiblancos lost at home 2-0 against Carlos Corberán’s team. Adams was named among the substitutes and Neal Maupay started up front. The decision backfired and Valencia scored two goals in the first half. Also read:Paris FC …

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticized CAF for the controversial awarding of the AFCON 2025 trophy to Morocco. Guardiola expressed his disbelief: “It’s a surprise! I don’t know the reason, but it’s a decision that was made behind the scenes,” the Premier League coach said at a press conference. “What happens everywhere is what we see; it didn’t start now. …

Moroccan second division club USM Oujda have terminated the contract of Senegalese midfielder Issa Ndiaye following controversial remarks linked to the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The development comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals panel last Tuesday annulled Senegal’s triumph at the 2025 AFCON and awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco, a decision …

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 …