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The Nigeria Women Football League has officially announced the nominees for its January Player and Manager of the Month awards, recognising standout performers and tacticians who made significant impact during the month under review. The shortlist reflects a competitive stretch of fixtures across the league, with clubs battling for dominance in both the Premiership and Conference groups. Player of the Month Nominees Five players have been nominated following their consistent and influential performances in January. The contenders include: Each of the nominees delivered match-winning contributions for their respective sides. From decisive goals and assists to commanding midfield displays and defensive…

Akwa United have made significant changes to their squad following the conclusion of the first phase of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, releasing nine players ahead of the second stanza. The Uyo-based club confirmed that Anietie Uko, Erikan Francis, Lazarus Ebuka, Itebu James and Joshua Unoro have all been shown the exit door. Also departing the Promise Keepers are Babatunde Omosebi, Onhanedo Onyedikachi, Emenike John and Emmanuel Ita, as the club reshapes its team in preparation for the crucial run-in. Already, some of the affected players have secured new opportunities elsewhere. Anietie Uko has completed a move to…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has praised Victor Osimhen’s mindset, describing the striker as a player driven by an intense desire to win. Speaking about Osimhen’s approach in camp, Chelle said the Galatasaray forward brings the same high standards he shows in matches into every training session. According to the coach, the 27-year-old is usually the earliest to report for training and the last to walk off the pitch. Chelle explained that Osimhen’s work ethic reflects a deep competitive spirit and an obsession with success, both individually and as part of the team. “Whenever training begins, he’s already on…

Chelsea legend John Terry has criticised Arsenal for what he described as excessive celebrations following their Carabao Cup semi final victory over the Blues. Terry suggested that Arsenal’s reaction after sealing qualification for the final reflected the growing pressure on manager Mikel Arteta and his players rather than the importance of the result itself. Arsenal booked their place in the Carabao Cup final after edging Chelsea by one goal to nil in the second leg of the semi final, completing a four goals to two aggregate victory. However, Terry insisted that the Gunners’ celebrations were out of proportion, arguing that…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Rivers United’s hopes of progressing in the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League were dashed on Sunday as they suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to defending champions Pyramids FC at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. This loss marked the Nigerian side’s third straight home defeat in the group stage, sealing their elimination with one match remaining. The Port Harcourt-based club, currently leading the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), entered Matchday 5 of Group A with just one point from four games, clinging to a mathematical chance of advancement. However, Pyramids, the Egyptian powerhouse and reigning title holders, overturned…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. In a pulsating Premier League clash that confirms the intensity of English football’s fiercest rivalries, Manchester City staged a stunning late comeback to defeat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield, keeping their title hopes alive and narrowing the gap to leaders Arsenal to six points. The match, played under the floodlights on a chilly Sunday evening, was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring a world-class free-kick, a frantic equalizer, a controversial penalty, and a red card in the final seconds. The first half was a tense affair, with both sides probing but failing to break the deadlock. Liverpool, under manager…

Chelsea attacking midfielder Cole Palmer has dismissed reports linking him with a move away from the club, branding the speculation as “rubbish”. The England international was responding to rumours suggesting he could leave Chelsea for Manchester United at the end of the season. Palmer made it clear he is not distracted by transfer talk, insisting he pays little attention to such reports. Palmer delivered a standout performance in Chelsea’s 3–1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux in the Premier League on Saturday, scoring a superb hat-trick. The 23-year-old opened the scoring in the 13th minute from the penalty spot before…

Cameroon put on a ruthless display in the first-leg fixtures of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers on Sunday, emerging as the biggest winners of the opening round. The Central Africans were in devastating form as they crushed Botswana 5–0, all but sealing passage to the next round ahead of the return leg. The emphatic victory underlined Cameroon’s attacking quality and depth, leaving Botswana with a mountain to climb in the reverse fixture. Elsewhere, Nigeria claimed a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Senegal, giving the Falconets a slight but crucial edge going into the second leg. The encounter was…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Michael Carrick’s impressive run as interim manager reached a fourth consecutive victory as Manchester United earned a 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. The result piles further pressure on Spurs manager Thomas Frank, whose side appeared beleaguered throughout the contest. Tottenham had an early opportunity to take the lead when Xavi Simons delivered a clever ball over the top for Conor Gallagher. However, the midfielder could not make enough contact to properly test United goalkeeper Senne Lammens. The game shifted dramatically just before the half-hour mark when Cristian Romero was shown a straight red card.…

Arsenal moved further clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday night, building a nine point cushion after a convincing 3–0 win over Sunderland. The North London side went into the match aware that the weekend could work heavily in their favour, with closest challengers Liverpool and Manchester City set to clash at Anfield on Sunday. Sunderland kept Arsenal quiet for much of the opening half, defending deep and frustrating Mikel Arteta’s team. The breakthrough eventually arrived when Martin Zubimendi struck powerfully from outside the area to put the hosts ahead. The game opened up after the interval…