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NPFL mourns the passing of referee assessor Rachel Enagbare
The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of referee assessor, Mrs. Rachel Enagbare, describing her death as a significant loss to the league and the Nigerian football community at large. Mrs. Enagbare was in Lagos to serve as the referee assessor for the NPFL Matchday 4 fixture between…
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Ajayi breaks 18-year drought, storms into World Athletics Championships 100m final
Nigerian sprinter, Kanyinsola Ajayi, has made history by becoming the first Nigerian in 18 years to qualify for the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships, marking a major milestone in his young career and in the nation’s sprinting history. The 21-year-old sensation clocked a blistering 9.93 seconds in the semi-finals, finishing second behind American star Noah Lyles, who…
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World Athletics Championships: AFN boss Okowa addresses kit controversy
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed reports of a controversy over athletes’ kits involving World Record holder Tobi Amusan, stating that Team Nigeria is fully equipped and ready for the ongoing 20th World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. In a statement on Saturday, AFN President Tonobok Okowa described the allegations as exaggerated and distracting, affirming that Nigerian athletes have…
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Chelsea held by brave Brentford as Tottenham hammer West Ham
By Tosin Omojola – Chelsea were denied maximum points on Saturday night as Brentford scored a stoppage-time goal to end their English Premiership clash 2-2. It was a dramatic end to the last game of the day, as Fabio Carvalho scored deep into stoppage time to deny the Blues, who thought they had won, having scored their second goal five…
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Nigeria shines in Tokyo: Ajayi, Okon advance, as Enekwechi battles to 5th
Nigeria made a strong impression on Day 1 of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with sprinters Kayinsola Ajayi and Israel Okon Sunday delivering standout performances to qualify for the men’s 100m semi-finals. Ajayi, making his World Championships debut, clocked a blistering 9.88s in his heat to smash his personal best. It was one of the night’s top performances,…
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Zubimendi hits double as Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 3-0
Martin Zubimendi scored his first Arsenal goals as the Gunners comfortably beat Nottingham Forest 3-0, handing Ange Postecoglou a defeat in his first game in charge. Postecoglou had failed to beat Mikel Arteta in their previous four meetings, with three losses and a draw, and that pattern continued as Arsenal controlled much of the match. Despite some promising moments from…
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Super Eagles’ Aina doubtful for Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest EPL match
By Tosin Omojola – Super Eagles defender Ola Aina may be sidelined when Nottingham Forest faces Arsenal this Saturday. New Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that the Nigerian international is a significant doubt ahead of the English Premier League clash. In his first press conference as Forest manager on Thursday afternoon, the former Tottenham Hotspur coach provided a detailed…
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Davido backs Jay-Jay Okocha for NFF presidency despite his denial
By Tosin Omojola – Although Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has publicly denied reports of his interest in contesting for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), support for the Super Eagles legend continues to grow across Nigeria. The most recent endorsement comes from internationally acclaimed music artist Davido, who has formally declared his backing for Okocha’s potential candidacy in the…
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Teams compete for points this weekend in NPFL Matchday 4
By Tosin Omojola – The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season continues this weekend with Matchday 4, featuring key fixtures across multiple venues. At the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers United will host Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan. The Oluyole Warriors, still seeking their first victory of the season, face a Rivers United side that…
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Why Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC appointed homegrown coach – Club director
By Tosin Omojola – Director of Football, Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC of Ilorin, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, has explained why the club settled for a homegrown tactician to lead the team in the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The management of ABS, during the week, unveiled coach Yusuf Salihu as the team’s head coach ahead of the new season.…
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