Friday, February 6

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AFCON 2025: “Why it pains me when I concede” — Nwabali

Nigeria’s 3–2 win over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations in Fès was another statement night for the Super Eagles; attacking brilliance, qualification secured, and momentum firmly on their side. But while the goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi…

Managers are not magicians, it’s about energy

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s resurgence this season has been driven by a renewed mindset and restored energy, following a period last year when he felt something was “missing” around the club. According to BBC Sport on Monday, speaking ahead…

Boboye excited by Bendel Insurance FC’s resurgence

Head coach of Bendel Insurance FC, Kennedy Boboye, has expressed delight at his team’s resurgence following a strong finish to the first half of the Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Benin Arsenal, who struggled in the lower reaches of…

Rivers United extend lead into NPFL mid-season break

Nigeria Premier Football League leaders Rivers United have opened a five-point gap at the top of the table following a 1–0 victory over Rangers International and Nasarawa United’s 3–0 defeat to Kano Pillars on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. A…

Nwabali dismisses concerns over Super Eagles’ defence

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says he is not perturbed by Nigeria’s inability to keep a clean sheet at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, dismissing suggestions of defensive problems, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria have conceded three goals…

NPFL: Away wins dominate Matchday 19

Three teams recorded away wins in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Sunday, DAILY POST reports. Abia Warriors secured a 1–0 victory over Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium. Taheer Abubakar scored the winning goal in the 68th…

Why Footballers Suffer After Retirement: Ike Udeh Explains

Ex-junior international and former Major League Soccer draftee, Ike Udeh, has raised fresh concerns over the harsh realities many retired footballers face after their playing days, blaming years of neglect of education for the precarious lives of numerous ex-sportsmen. Udeh,…

Abia Warriors shock Plateau United 1-0 in Jos

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia on Sunday defeated Plateau United Football Club of Jos 1–0 in a classy NPFL encounter. A 68th-minute strike by Taheer Abubakar secured victory for the visitors, earning them the full three points. The Umuahia…

Lookman Hails Osimhen Partnership in Nigeria’s AFCON Win

Ademola Lookman has hailed his partnership with Victor Osimhen after delivering a man of the match performance to guide Nigeria to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Tunisia in Fez on Saturday, booking the Super Eagles’ place in the round of…

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