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Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding CAF and its decision to award the AFCON 2025 title to Morocco. Sodje acknowledged that CAF could be legally justified if its regulations clearly sanctioned teams for leaving the field of play. However, he stressed that from a football point of view the situation is still very …

Post views: 6 In a significant initiative, a big fan gifted personalized jerseys to Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, for his exceptional leadership style with the Kano team. Maidubji, who has received praise from several quarters for steering the wheel as skipper of Barau FC, was praised by the fan who traveled 294km from …

A proposed permanent transfer of Samuel Chukwueze will boost the finances of Italian giant AC Milan. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Fulham have contacted Milan about the permanent transfer of the Super Eagles winger following a season-long loan deal. The purchase clause that was initially reported was €30 million, but the figure is now said to be €24 million. …

In a world full of ideas but little execution, a bold new voice steps forward with a promise that sounds almost too good to be true: you can grow anything. READ ALSO: “I will continue to work hard” – Clinton Ezekiel shines on return despite Bayelsa United defeat Azeez Amida’s How to Grow Anything, scheduled for release on April 1, …

French legend Emmanuel Petit warned Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior to stop passing notes to players. Petit, speaking to talkSPORT, found the tactic embarrassing, although he suggested the approach makes the manager look foolish rather than proactive. “The way he acts, his body language on the bench, the way he always tries to write things down on paper and then hand …

The Super Falcons midfield sensation, Jennifer Echegini scored a brilliant double to come to power Paris Saint-Germain Women to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dijon FCO Women and secure a place in the French Cup semi-finals. That night was Echegini’s, whose poise, quality and finishing were once again decisive on the big stage. Just a few days after their heartbreaking …

Post views: 12 Niger Tornadoes suffered a slight defeat to Abia Warriors in their NPFL Matchday 31 clash at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. The hosts immediately took the lead thanks to Suraj Lawal, who found the net in the 7th minute. Abia Warriors doubled their lead in the 65th minute when Casmir Azubuike converted to put them …

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 …