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Shooting Stars and Abia Warriors recorded important away victories on Matchday 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, boosting their ambitions as the title race and the battle for top-half positions continued to intensify. In Kano, Shooting Stars claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Barau FC, with Sodiq Ibrahim’s early strike in the ninth minute proving decisive. The Ibadan-based side struck early and then showed composure and tactical discipline to protect their advantage for the remainder of the contest, frustrating their hosts and securing all three points on the road. That result moved Shooting Stars to 26 points from 17…

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has issued a stern warning to Arsenal, insisting their current level of performance will not be enough to secure the Premier League title, despite Sunday’s narrow 2-1 win over Wolves. Neville believes Mikel Arteta’s side must quickly raise their standards or risk being overtaken in the title race before they fully realise the danger. The former England international made his comments while analysing the match, which Arsenal won in dramatic fashion at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners took the lead in the 70th minute when Bukayo Saka delivered a corner that ultimately found its…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has found himself at the centre of controversy in Turkey, following claims that he may have deliberately picked up a suspension ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerian striker, who is expected to link up with the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON in the coming days, has been criticised in sections of the Turkish media after receiving a late yellow card in his club’s Super Lig fixture against Antalyaspor on Saturday. Osimhen went into the match already under disciplinary pressure, having previously been booked in league games against Beşiktaş, Kocaelispor and…

Preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gathered further momentum on Monday as more players arrived at the Super Eagles’ training camp in Cairo, Egypt, pushing the number of players currently in camp to ten. Among the latest players to report for duty are defender Semi Ajayi, winger Ademola Lookman and versatile full-back Bright Osayi-Samuel, all of whom are expected to play key roles in Nigeria’s AFCON campaign. They were also joined by defender Igho Ogbu, goalkeeper Amas Obasogie and midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi, further boosting the options available to the coaching crew. The new arrivals have linked up with…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has cautioned referees and other match officials nationwide, warning that sanctions will follow any continued lapses in officiating standards. The federation disclosed that decisive steps are being prepared to address the growing number of disputed calls and questionable judgments recorded in local competitions. This position was made known after a meeting of the NFF Executive Committee in Abuja. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, there is widespread dissatisfaction with the conduct of referees across the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), and Nationwide League One (NLO). The…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have officially commenced their training camp in Cairo as preparations intensify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Team officials confirmed that the squad is lodged at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo, where head coach Eric Sékou Chelle, his assistants, and members of the technical crew are already settled. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is the first player to arrive in camp. The Omonia Nicosia shot-stopper landed in the Egyptian capital in the early hours of Sunday. The camp opening sets the stage for an international friendly against the Egyptian national team, the Pharaohs, scheduled for Tuesday at the…

By Emeka Obasi Gangling Rashidi Yekini was the first Nigerian to be voted Player of the African Nations Cup and Top scorer at the same time. He achieved that at the Tunisia 1994 edition.The top striker made the CAF Team of the Tournament twice, at Senegal 1992 and Tunisia 1994, respectively. Austin Okocha equaled that record at the Tunisia 2004 Afcon. He was Player of the Tournament and joint Top Scorer, with the trio of Patrick Mboma, Frederic Kanoute, and Francileudo Santos. Jay Jay was part of the CAF Team of Tournament at Tunisia 1994, Nigeria/Ghana 2000 and Tunisia 2004, thus…

Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday under pressure to rediscover winning form as they host an in-form Everton side enjoying a strong run on the road. Match Overview- The Blues have gone four games across all competitions without a victory, while Everton arrive in west London full of confidence after an impressive sequence of results. With just a point separating the two teams in the league standings, this fixture could have a major say in the race for the European places. Key Numbers to Know The Opta supercomputer gives Chelsea a 56.8% chance of victory, with Everton rated outsiders.…

Fulham manager Marco Silva has voiced his disappointment as the club prepares to part ways with three important players, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. All three were included in Nigeria’s final squad list released on Thursday by head coach Eric Chelle, meaning they will be unavailable for up to a month if the Super Eagles reach the final. The tournament will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Iwobi, Bassey and Chukwueze have been major contributors to Fulham’s strong performances this season, and Silva admitted their absence…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Sékou Chelle, has released his final list of players for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament set to kick off in Morocco in just ten days. The squad features a blend of established stars and several newcomers making their first appearance in a major national team tournament. Chelle named Stanley Nwabali as one of the three goalkeepers, alongside Amas Obasogie and a recalled Francis Uzoho. The defensive line will include familiar faces such as Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi and Bright Osayi-Samuel. Chidozie Awaziem and Igoh Ogbu also make the cut,…