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…

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has claimed Aston Villa are genuine contenders for the Premier League title this season. Shearer stated this while speaking on BBC Sport following Villa’s 2-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Unai Emery’s…

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…

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…

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle praised his team’s performance after the Super Eagles survived a late Tunisian rally to grab a thrilling 3-2 victory in Fez on Saturday night, booking their place in the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has urged Nigerians to continue supporting the team after securing qualification for the knockout stage of the ongoing 2025 AFCON in Morocco on Saturday night. Ndidi also called on Nigerians to enjoy every game of…

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 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…

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…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has opened up on his relationship with teammate Victor Osimhen. Lookman spoke to reporters in his post-match interview after leading Nigeria to victory over Tunisia in Saturday’s AFCON encounter. The Atalanta star, who has been…

Algeria became the latest country to qualify for the last 16 of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes defeated Burkina Faso 1–0 in a tight contest on Sunday to secure their spot in the next round.…

El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has praised his players for their display in the 1–0 victory over Bayelsa United. Sadiq Mohammed’s lone strike proved sufficient for El-Kanemi Warriors to secure the maximum points in Yenagoa. Dogo said the victory…

Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a strong hint that he could make a shock return to Europe. Ronaldo remains in fine form for the Saudi Pro League outfit. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored twice in the 3–0 win…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles observed Sunday as a rest day following Saturday’s hard-fought 3–2 victory over the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, DAILY POST reports. The players who took part in the encounter against Tunisia engaged in a recovery session at the…

Algeria secured their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a Riyad Mahrez penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Sunday. Captain Mahrez converted from the spot midway through the first half…