02.08.2026

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NPFL suspend Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches, sanction Bendel Insurance after Plateau United draw

Noble Onyeagoro
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The NPFL have suspended Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches and fined him ₦2 million after the club’s chaotic 2-2 draw with Plateau United. Bendel Insurance were also hit with multiple sanctions, including fines and three home games behind closed doors....

CAF unveils referee and judicial reforms after AFCON final controversy

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CAF says it is changing its statutes and regulations to rebuild trust in referees, VAR operators and judicial bodies after the controversy that followed the 2025 AFCON final, with Patrice Motsepe also pushing for better training and stronger professional standards....

Arsenal injury cluster deepens as Zubimendi becomes 10th international-break withdrawal

Noble Onyeagoro
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Arsenal’s international break problems worsened after Martin Zubimendi withdrew from Spain duty with knee discomfort, becoming the 10th senior player to return to the club or miss national-team action ahead of a defining April schedule....

Rivers United reclaim NPFL summit as Rangers slip and survival fight tightens

Noble Onyeagoro
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Rivers United climbed back to the top of the NPFL after coming from behind to beat Kun Khalifat 4-2, while Shooting Stars dented Enugu Rangers with a 3-1 win in Ibadan. With five matches left, the title race tightened, continental hopes shifted, and pressure deepened at the bottom of the table across the division again....

Super Eagles Beat Iran 2-1 In Antalya Friendly As Moses Simon, Akor Adams Score

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The Super Eagles opened their March international break with a 2-1 victory over Iran in Antalya. Moses Simon and Akor Adams scored for Nigeria, while Eric Chelle also handed debuts to Emmanuel Fernandez and Chibuike Nwaiwu in a positive outing for the national team....

Senegal To Parade AFCON Trophy In Paris As CAS Battle Over Title Intensifies

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Senegal will parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday’s friendly against Peru in Paris despite CAF stripping them of the title. The move comes as the Senegalese Football Federation pushes ahead with a legal fight at CAS to overturn the controversial ruling....

Alex Iwobi Nominated For Premier League Player Of The Month Award

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Alex Iwobi has earned a Premier League Player of the Month nomination after a strong run of performances for Fulham in March. The Nigerian midfielder impressed with his control, creativity and a stunning goal as Fulham continued their push for European qualification....

Rodri Refuses To Rule Out Real Madrid Move As Manchester City Contract Talks Loom

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has refused to shut down speculation linking him with Real Madrid, admitting he would like to return to Spain one day. The Spain international says contract talks with City are still to come as he enters the final stretch of his current deal....

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