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Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the signing of Nigeria hopeful Oladapo Afolayan from German side St. Pauli, with the Championship club announcing the move on their official website, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old forward returns…
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has blamed missed chances for his team’s 1-0 defeat to Warri Wolves. Ezekiel Oroh’s lone strike gave Warri Wolves the maximum points against Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium on Wednesday. Maikaba…
Osun United have resumed preparation for the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The team held their first training session on Wednesday in Osogbo with the next round billed to resume on February 14. The Omoluabi…
Enyimba have pulled out on a deal to sign defender Peter Emeka from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Ekiti United. According to reports, Ekiti United’s valuation of the defender is beyond the demand of the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League,…
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has described his team’s draw with Abia Warriors as a good start to the second stanza of the season. The Peace Boys held Abia Warriors to a 1-1 draw at the Umuahia Township Stadium…
Manchester United have brought back two of their players from loan spells. The Red Devils announced this in a post on their website on Wednesday. The two players are Joe Hugill and Habeeb Ogunneye. Hugill, 22, joined Barnet last July,…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will return to Morocco in March to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after being drawn in a tricky group for the 2026 tournament. The draw, held on Thursday by the Confederation of African…
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has predicted some of the Premier League matches that will be played this weekend. The big game will be played at Old Trafford, when Manchester United welcome Manchester City. Incidentally, the Derby is the first…
Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has expressed deep disappointment over Nigeria’s penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the African Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday. He described the exit as painful but praised his teammates’ resilience against the tournament hosts.…
Remo Stars head coach Suleiman Folarin, is adamant that the victory over Ikorodu City will boost his side’s confidence in the remaining matches this season. The Sky Blue Stars edged out Ikorodu City 1-0 in a keenly contested encounter at…
El-Kanemi Warriors have secured the service of midfielder, Joseph Timi for the second stanza of the season. Timi joined the Borno Army from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Crown FC. The enterprising midfielder signed a contract until the end of…
Some football fans have berated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over poor officiating in Nigeria’s 2-4 loss on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semifinals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The fans took to social media…
Nigerian fullback, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has slammed the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for appointing Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Ayi to officiate the Super Eagles semifinal clash with Morocco. Osayi-Samuel wondered why a game of such calibre would have been assigned…
Defending champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi, DAILY POST reports. Group C games will be played at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in…
Barau FC have welcomed six new players to their squad for the second half of the season. The players are Ebuka Nwokorie (Kun Khalifat), Moses Tsehuan – Centre Back (from Nasarawa United) Akpo Godwin ( Attack Energy FC, Afghanistan) Ezeonye…
Former Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyeamachi for his excellent performance in the AFCON semifinal match against Morocco. Onyeamachi held off Morocco’s main threat, Brahim Diaz, who is the leading scorer in the tournament with…
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