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CAF Club Rankings Expose Nigeria’s Decline as Only Rivers United Make Top 75

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The latest CAF club rankings reveal another worrying sign for Nigerian football, as only Rivers United appear in the top 75 teams on the continent. The list, dominated by North African and Southern African giants, underscores Nigeria’s shrinking influence in CAF competitions and raises fresh questions about the long-term strength of the Nigeria Premier Football League....

Finidi George ‘Devastated’ as Rivers United Collapse Late Against RS Berkane

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Rivers United head coach Finidi George says his players are devastated after a dramatic late collapse handed RS Berkane a 2–1 victory in the CAF Champions League. The Nigerian side had controlled large stretches of the match in Uyo, but two late goals from the Moroccan giants ended their campaign and left Finidi frustrated by a result he felt his team did not deserve....

Osimhen’s Early Return Splits Galatasaray Fans Ahead of Fenerbahçe Derby

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Galatasaray supporters are sharply divided after Victor Osimhen made an unexpectedly early return to full training ahead of Monday’s crucial derby against Fenerbahçe. The Nigerian striker, recovering from a moderate hamstring strain, was all smiles in new club photos, but many fans fear a rushed comeback could trigger a recurrence at the worst possible moment....

Man City Accused of Tactical ‘Fake Injury’ Break as Farke Confronts Donnarumma

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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has accused Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of faking an injury to force a tactical stoppage during their explosive Premier League clash at the Etihad. The incident triggered a two-minute sideline conference that helped Pep Guardiola reorganise his rattled side before City escaped with a chaotic 3–2 win....

“Osimhen Is As Hard As Haaland” — Calvin Bassey Sparks Global Debate With Explosive Verdict

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Calvin Bassey has ignited a global football conversation after declaring that Victor Osimhen is on the same level as Erling Haaland, describing both strikers as “equally hard to play against.” The Fulham defender, who faces Haaland midweek, said Osimhen’s power, speed and relentlessness make him just as dangerous as the Manchester City superstar....

SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE EXPLOSIVE REINVENTION AT FULHAM

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Samuel Chukwueze delivered his most commanding Premier League performance yet as Fulham stunned Tottenham 2–1 in London, earning the Nigerian winger a deserved Man of the Match award. The AC Milan loanee produced a brilliant assist, terrorised Spurs’ backline, and embodied Fulham’s renewed energy ahead of a critical test against Manchester City....

PDP Leadership Crisis Deepens as Sule Lamido Accuses Governors of Blocking His Chairmanship Bid

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The Sule Lamido PDP crisis escalated Sunday after the former Jigawa governor accused PDP governors of blocking his bid for national chairman. Lamido claimed he was denied a form and undermined despite a court order, while party allies countered that his claims misrepresent internal decisions. Analysts say the rift threatens PDP stability ahead of 2027....

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