The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled Matchday 20 fixture between Kwara United and Shooting Stars. The match was initially scheduled for January 25 but will now take place on February 12, 2025. The encounter will be played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium, in…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Captain, Gali Falke, has expressed confidence that his team will secure maximum points against visiting Nasarawa United in their matchday 21 encounter on Wednesday evening at the Lekan Salami Stadium. Falke stated that the spirit in camp is high, and the team is looking forward to a winning start in…
The Champions League’s inaugural league phase is set for a dramatic finale, with 25 of the 36 teams still uncertain about their fate. All 18 games will be played simultaneously on Wednesday, with 16 matches having significant implications. Manchester City are on the brink of elimination after their 4-2 defeat to Paris St-Germain, while Liverpool…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced major changes to matchday 24 fixtures, with two high-profile games now set for Saturday, 15 February 2024. Nasarawa United will host Remo Stars at the Lafia City Stadium at 4 pm, while Kano Pillars will face Abia Warriors at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. Both matches…
British number two Emma Raducanu has been awarded a wildcard entry into the Qatar Open, a WTA 1,000 event. The tournament, which takes place in Doha from February 9-15, will be Raducanu’s next competitive outing. Raducanu’s recent form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back losses in the Singapore Open and Abu Dhabi Open. She was beaten…
Sporting Lagos captain Patrick Egeonu has emerged as a transfer target for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers. The Flying Antelopes are keen to strengthen their defence ahead of the second half of the season. Rangers are reportedly impressed with Egeonu’s performances for Sporting Lagos in the NPFL last season. The 22-year-old defender made…
In a surprising move, the management of Nigeria Premier Football League side Kano Pillars has extended the tenure of interim coach Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro. The decision was confirmed following a crucial board meeting held on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Yaro Yaro has been at the helm since the suspension of technical adviser…
Kano Pillars emerged victorious in a thrilling derby clash against El-kanemi Warriors, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts, who had managed only one win in their last five matches, were under immense pressure to deliver a much-needed victory. Despite a goalless first half, both teams created several…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is finalizing plans to acquire a high-end apartment in Abuja for Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle. The move aims to provide the 47-year-old tactician with a comfortable living and working environment as he prepares the team for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, says his team is motivated to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time African champions are drawn in Group C with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Chelle, who was appointed Super Eagles head coach earlier this month, acknowledged the challenge posed by the teams…
