January 26, 2026

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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....

NPFL SLAPS KANO PILLARS WITH FINES, POINT DEDUCTION & STADIUM BAN AFTER VIOLENCE IN KANO

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The NPFL has imposed sanctions on Kano Pillars following violent scenes at Sani Abacha Stadium, where angry fans invaded the pitch and attacked officials after Shooting Stars’ late equaliser. The league fined the club ₦10 million and ordered matches behind closed doors as Nigeria’s football authorities move to stamp out fan violence....

Relentless Nasarawa United Beat Rangers to Stay Top as NPFL Drama Peaks on Matchday 8

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Nasarawa United maintained their place at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League after defeating Rangers International 2–1 in Lafia. The Solid Miners extended their unbeaten run to five games, while Enyimba fell in Owerri, Remo Stars slumped again, and violence in Kano overshadowed Shooting Stars’ late heroics....

NPFL Woos NTA After StarTimes ₦6bn Broadcast Deal Collapse

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is seeking a broadcast partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) after its five-year, ₦6bn deal with StarTimes collapsed. NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye confirmed talks with NTA to beam 10 weekly matches nationwide, following StarTimes’ withdrawal over poor returns and rising production costs....

NPFL Suspends Plateau United Goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka Over Betting Allegations

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The Nigeria Premier Football League has suspended Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka over allegations of insider betting. The league says the action follows reports he refused to sign a new contract containing anti-betting clauses, reinforcing suspicion. An investigation is underway, with Adeyinka invited to defend himself before possible reinstatement....

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