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The Nigeria Premier Football League has postponed the Matchday Two fixture between Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City, with the Lagos derby now set to be rescheduled for a later date. The match had been scheduled for Sunday, September 6, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, but has been called off because of planned political events at the venue. The postponement comes at an early stage of the season, denying both sides the opportunity to use the derby as a chance to build momentum and make an early statement in the NPFL. Sporting Lagos began their return to the…

Manchester City’s growing obsession with dribblers is no accident. The club have increasingly assembled an attack built around players capable of carrying the ball, beating defenders and creating chaos, with Iliman Ndiaye appearing to be the latest addition to that strategy. For years, City were viewed as the ultimate expression of Pep Guardiola’s positional football, with some arguing that the system left little room for individual freedom. That perception was challenged when City signed Jérémy Doku from Rennes in 2023. The Belgian was a high-volume dribbler whose biggest strength was taking on defenders, but questions remained over his end product…

Carlo Ancelotti made a return to Real Madrid’s training ground at Valdebebas on Thursday, taking advantage of a brief break from his duties as Brazil head coach to reconnect with his former club ahead of Friday’s LaLiga clash with Real Betis. The Italian coach spent time with old friends and former players, with particular attention on the fitness of Real Madrid’s Brazilian contingent. Ancelotti also met with current head coach Jose Mourinho during his visit. He took photographs with members of the squad, including new arrivals Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella, as well as several of the players he previously…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a home game against Madagascar. Eric Chelle’s side will host the Barea of Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in their opening Group fixture. Four days later, the Super Eagles will travel to Morocco to face Guinea-Bissau on Sunday, September 27, in their second qualifying match. Tanzania are the fourth team in the group, with all four nations battling for a place at the 2027 AFCON tournament. Nigeria will enter the qualifiers as one of the favourites to…

FIFA has demanded an explanation from Nigerian football authorities over reports alleging government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The world football governing body sent a letter to the Nigerian authorities on Tuesday, September 1, signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström. FIFA said it had taken note of reports that NFF president Ibrahim Gusau resigned following an alleged directive from the Presidency. The development has raised concerns within FIFA because its statutes require national football associations to operate independently and without interference from governments or other external bodies. FIFA specifically referenced Articles 14 and 19…

Rivers United have left Nigeria for Côte d’Ivoire as preparations intensify for their CAF Champions League first preliminary round first leg against San Pedro. The Pride of Rivers departed through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday as they begin their continental campaign with a challenging away fixture. The Port Harcourt based club will face San Pedro at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro, with the first leg providing Rivers United an opportunity to establish an advantage before the return fixture. The second leg is scheduled to take place in Abeokuta next week, putting further importance on…

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has expressed his sadness following Lionel Messi’s decision to retire from international football, while praising the Argentina captain as the best player in the world. Flick said Messi once again demonstrated his extraordinary quality during the recently concluded FIFA World Cup, where the Inter Miami forward continued to underline his status among football’s greatest players. Speaking to DAZN on Monday, Flick said he thoroughly enjoyed watching Messi during the tournament and reiterated his long held belief that the Argentine remains the best player in the world. “Time flies. That’s how it is, and of course, he’s…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected another huge offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, choosing to remain at Old Trafford. The Portuguese midfielder was presented with a proposed four year contract worth £133 million in total. The package would have seen Fernandes earn around £640,000 per week during his time in Saudi Arabia. Fernandes had already faced a similar decision last summer when Al Hilal made an approach for his signature. The Saudi club also submitted a proposal of almost £100 million to Manchester United, but the midfielder ultimately decided against leaving. The latest approach again…

The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season has begun, with 20 clubs embarking on another campaign for the league title, continental qualification and top-flight survival. However, the return of domestic football has been overshadowed by significant changes within the Nigeria Football Federation, creating uncertainty around the administration of the competition. The new season officially kicked off on Friday, August 28, at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, where Shooting Stars defeated newly promoted Inter Lagos 2–1. Lucky Emmanuel put the hosts ahead in the 15th minute before Damilare Adigun restored parity for Inter Lagos seven minutes later. Shooting Stars regained…

Manchester United have been told that Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen could be the solution to the club’s problems after their disappointing start to the new Premier League campaign. Turkish football pundit Yetiş Yönetci believes the Nigeria international would make an immediate impact at Old Trafford if Manchester United are able to secure his signature. Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move away from Galatasaray, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid and other major European clubs reportedly monitoring his situation during this summer’s transfer window. Speaking in comments shared by A Spor, Yönetci delivered a strong assessment of what Osimhen…