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By Abayomi Ademola Abia Warriors have suspended head coach Imama Amapakabo and his assistant Bethel Oji from all club activities with immediate effect, following allegations that the duo repeatedly defied management directives on team selection. Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu, who serves as the club’s goalkeeping coach, has been instructed to take charge of the team’s operations along with …

Post views: 37 Enyinnaya Kazie will leave Stellenbosch FC at the end of the season after his contract expires, with the Nigerian defender now preparing for a move abroad. Kazie is expected to officially leave the club after Stellenbosch’s final league match against Marumo Gallants FC on 23 May, ending a short but impactful …

Abiola Aremu, an inspirational marathon runner from Iwo, Osun State, has shared her remarkable story of returning to athletics after a 17-year hiatus, proving that it is never too late to rediscover purpose and passion. Aremu said her love for running began during her primary school days before becoming more competitive while attending Iwo Grammar School, Iwo, between 2003 and …

Unless he changes his mind at the last minute, the coach of the Nigerian senior team, Eric Chelle Advertisement

The Dallas Mavericks introduce new team president and alternate governor Masai Ujiri on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at a press conference at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Nicole Malunowicz/Dallas Mavericks) The Dallas Mavericks are turning to one of the NBA’s most prominent architects to lead their next chapter, naming Masai Ujiri president and alternate governor. Ujiri will oversee all …

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 …