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Drama in Aba as Enyimba sacks newly appointed coach
Drama continues at Enyimba International FC, as former Crown FC coach Deji Ayeni has been sacked after just three competitive matches and less than a month in charge. The announcement came directly from the Abia State Government, adding a dramatic twist to the saga. As of this report, Ayeni was still travelling back from Enyimba’s 2–0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes…
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FIFA set to decide DR Congo eligibility case as Nigeria awaits verdict
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive amid continued uncertainty surrounding an eligibility case involving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). As of 25 January 2026, investigations indicate that the petition submitted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to FIFA over DR Congo’s alleged use of ineligible players during the World Cup qualifying playoffs…
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NPFL: Nasarawa Utd stun Abia Warriors in Umuahia
By Tosin Omojola – Nasarawa United of Lafia on Sunday handed Abia Warriors of Umuahia a home defeat as the battle for points continued in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Matchday 22 clash saw the home side draw first blood in the 43rd minute through Chukwuwmeka Obinna. It took the Solid Miners just two minutes after the break…
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Man United beat Arsenal 3-2 as title race heats up
Manchester United reignited the Premier League title race with a dramatic 3–2 victory over leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, handing the Gunners their first home league defeat of the season. Second-half strikes from Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha sealed the win for United after a pulsating contest that saw the lead change hands twice. Arsenal had been…
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Handball Championship: Nigeria beats Rwanda to finish top of Group A
Nigeria’s Senior Men’s Handball Team, the Golden Arrows, produced a commanding performance to defeat host nation Rwanda 30–20, sealing top spot in Group A at the ongoing Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Kigali. Reacting to the result, the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, praised the team’s performance and reaffirmed the Commission’s athlete-focused approach. “When…
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Bournemouth end Liverpool’s unbeaten run with 3–2 victory
Bournemouth ended Liverpool’s 13-match unbeaten run in the Premier League with a thrilling 3–2 victory at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, sealed by Amine Adli’s stoppage-time winner. The Cherries raced into a two-goal lead through Evanilson and Alex Jimenez, capitalising on defensive lapses by the visitors. Liverpool responded with goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai to draw level,…
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Chukwueze marks EPL return with goal for Fulham
Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze was back at his best, scoring Fulham’s equaliser in the 2-1 win against Brighton. Chukwueze’s equaliser in the 72nd minute was beautifully taken. Joachim Andersen sent a perfectly weighted, raking ball down the right that sailed over the head of Olivier Boscagli. The AC Milan loanee raced behind the defender, took a single touch to…
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NPFL excluded from Africa’s top 10 domestic leagues in 2025 ranking
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has released its latest ranking of Africa’s domestic leagues. The body assesses leagues across the continent based on performance and competitiveness during the period under review. Disappointingly, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) failed to make the top 10 in the latest ranking of Africa’s strongest domestic leagues for 2025. According…
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CAF weighs postponement of AFCON 2027
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering postponing the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to updates from the football governing body’s headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The proposed postponement is linked to CAF’s recent adjustment of the tournament calendar, which is expected to align the competition on a four-year cycle, with the first edition under the new arrangement…
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Handball: Nigeria beat Zambia to seal Nations Cup quarter-final tickets
Nigeria’s senior men’s handball team, the Golden Arrows, produced a dominant display to overpower Zambia 36–18 in their second Group A match of the 25th Africa Men’s Handball Nations Cup in Kigali, Rwanda, booking a place in the quarter-finals of the competition. The Golden Arrows asserted their authority early in the encounter, combining solid defence with sharp attacking play to…
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