21.04.2026

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Maduka Okoye out of Jordan friendly as Chelle faces goalkeeper call

Noble Onyeagoro
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan after suffering a thigh knock in training, leaving head coach Éric Chelle to decide between Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye for the starting role. Nigeria are also without Semi Ajayi, while Bruno Onyemaechi has left camp for personal reasons....

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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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....

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