Title Race Tightens as NPFL Weekend Delivers Drama at Both Ends of the Table
The NPFL title race narrowed further after Ikorodu City and Enugu Rangers stumbled, while crucial wins at the bottom reshaped the relegation battle....
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Duke Udi Appointed Head Coach of Sunshine Stars with Eyes on NPFL Return
Duke Udi has been appointed as the new head coach of Sunshine Stars FC, with a mission to lead the team back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after their relegation....
Kun Khalifat FC Returns to NPFL After Brief Withdrawal
Kun Khalifat FC has reversed its decision to withdraw from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) just hours after announcing the exit. The club says positive talks with the League Management Board led to its reinstatement....
CAF Praises Nigeria’s Venues as Inspection Concludes Ahead of African Schools Football Championship
Inspectors from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) completed a two‑day inspection of Nigeria’s proposed venues for the 2025/26 CAF African Schools Football Championship, praising the facilities such as the Remo Stars Sports Institute and FC Ebedei Stadium....
Stanley Nwabali Leaves Chippa United Following Transfer Request
Stanley Nwabali, the Nigerian goalkeeper, has requested to leave Chippa United, and the South African club has granted his request. Nwabali’s decision to move on follows his prominent role in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and performances for the club....
Ifeanyi Ekwueme Steps Down as Enyimba FC Sporting Director, Focuses on Personal Ventures
Ifeanyi Ekwueme, former Super Eagles winger, has stepped down as the Sporting Director of Enyimba FC. Citing the need to focus on his personal business ventures, Ekwueme expressed his love for the club but acknowledged the need for a new direction at this stage of his life....
NFF Schedules Extraordinary Congress for February 14 to Address Key Football Issues
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced an Extraordinary Congress on February 14 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The congress will focus on critical issues affecting Nigerian football, including policy decisions and preparations for the September Elective Congress. Key stakeholders from the football community will be in attendance....
Chukwueze’s EPL Explosion Continues as Marco Silva Laments Losing Him to AFCON Duty
Samuel Chukwueze’s resurgent Premier League form has triggered debate after Fulham manager Marco Silva admitted he is “unhappy” about losing the winger to January’s Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze has rediscovered his explosiveness, scoring and assisting in consecutive games, but must now join Nigeria’s AFCON camp, leaving Silva frustrated ahead of a tight mid-season schedule....
“Complete Nonsense” Ibenge Dismisses Chelle Voodoo Claims in DR.Congo vs Nigeria
Former DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge has dismissed claims that the Leopards used voodoo during their dramatic World Cup playoff win over Nigeria. Reacting to remarks by Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, Ibenge said the allegation is “complete nonsense” and rooted in folklore, insisting he never witnessed any spiritual interference during his seven-year spell in Congolese football....
Troost-Ekong Retires Days Before AFCON, Shocks Super Eagles Fans Nationwide
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has shocked Nigeria by announcing his sudden retirement from international football just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old defender ended a decade-long national team career marked by 83 caps, tournament heroics and leadership at AFCON 2023, leaving Nigeria scrambling for defensive stability as injuries and uncertainty mount before Morocco 2025....