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Rivers United Crush Kun Khalifat 5-0 in Port Harcourt

Rivers United produced a five-goal demolition of Kun Khalifat in Port Harcourt, pairing attacking force with a clean sheet in an early NPFL statement.

WHO SACKED THE LEAGUE BOARDS — AND UNDER WHOSE AUTHORITY?

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Nigeria’s football reset has consumed the NFF leadership. But beneath the noise sits another unresolved governance question: why were the management structures of the country’s major leagues ordered to hand over before their extended mandates expired?

Enyimba Sink to Fourth Straight Defeat as Sporting Lagos Win 3-2 in Aba

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Enyimba suffered a fourth consecutive NPFL defeat as Sporting Lagos came from behind twice to win 3-2 in Aba, deepening the pressure on the nine-time champions.

Moses Simon Set for 100th Nigeria Cap Against Madagascar

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Moses Simon stands one appearance away from joining Nigeria’s centurion class as the Super Eagles prepare to face Madagascar in Friday’s AFCON 2027 qualifier in Uyo.

Chelle Calls Nigeria Africa’s Best — Now Madagascar Must See the Signal

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Eric Chelle says Nigeria are the best team in Africa and wants the Super Eagles to send a signal against Madagascar. After two consecutive World Cups missed, another AFCON near-miss and injuries to key players, Friday's qualifier in Uyo becomes an early test of ambition, depth and credibility.

Nigeria vs Madagascar: Super Eagles Hit Full Match Mode as AFCON 2027 Race Begins in Uyo

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Nigeria and Madagascar are set for Friday's AFCON 2027 qualifying opener in Uyo, with Eric Chelle's Super Eagles under immediate pressure to turn home advantage and a deep attacking pool into three points.

Nations League Returns: Heavyweight Rivalries and New Eras Set the Tone

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The UEFA Nations League returns with Netherlands-Germany, Portugal-Wales and several major European fixtures launching a compressed opening window that places immediate pressure on teams and new coaching projects.

Netherlands vs Germany: Klopp, Xavi Begin New Eras in Nations League Clash

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Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández make their national-team coaching debuts when Germany face the Netherlands in Amsterdam, turning an established rivalry into an immediate test of two new eras.

Ballon d’Or 2026: Hakimi, Mané Lead Africa’s Presence in Global Awards Race

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Achraf Hakimi and Sadio Mané headline Africa’s 2026 Ballon d’Or presence, with African players also represented across young-player and goalkeeper categories.

AFCON 2027 qualifiers open as Africa’s heavyweights face changing of the guard

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African football enters the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign without several defining figures of the last decade, forcing some of the continent’s biggest national teams to confront questions of succession, leadership and renewal.