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Nigeria international Igoh Ogbu has made a timely return to action just as the countdown to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations intensifies. The central defender stepped onto the pitch for the first time in 91 days over the weekend, providing a welcome boost for both Slavia Prague and the Super Eagles. Ogbu appeared in the 71st minute of Slavia Prague’s 3–0 win over Slovacko, replacing David Zima and marking his first outing since 30 August. His last match had been cut short by a stubborn hamstring injury that halted his momentum and sidelined him for nearly three months. A…

Bayern Munich loanee Edna Imade has officially closed the door on representing Nigeria or Morocco at senior level after making her competitive debut for Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League final. The 25-year-old forward featured in the first leg of Spain’s clash with Germany on Friday, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute for Esther González. Her appearance in the match, an official UEFA competition, permanently cap-ties her to the Spanish national team under FIFA eligibility rules. Imade, who was born in Morocco to a Nigerian mother, had long been eligible to play for both the Super Falcons and the…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Chelsea made a significant statement of intent as they held Arsenal to a 1-1 Premier League draw, despite playing over half the game with 10 men. The result allowed the Gunners to fight back and extend their unbeaten run to 17 games in all competitions (W14, D3) Intense First Half and Caicedo Dismissal There was a real derby feel right from the get-go, with both sides confident following impressive midweek UEFA Champions League wins—Chelsea having dismantled Barcelona and Arsenal having dispatched Bayern Munich. The highly competitive first half saw early chances, including a low shot from Bukayo…

Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has delivered a glowing assessment of Mikel Arteta’s current squad, describing Arsenal as the best team in world football at this moment. The legendary coach offered his view during a media engagement in Doha, where he spoke extensively about the club’s resurgence and their commanding performances this season. Arsenal currently sit at the top of both the Premier League table and their UEFA Champions League group, reinforcing their credentials as one of the most dominant sides in Europe. With a blend of tactical discipline, attacking fluidity and squad depth, the North London club have positioned…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has allayed fears over a potential injury to Bruno Fernandes following the club’s 2–1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday. Fernandes, who created both of United’s goals at Selhurst Park, appeared to be in discomfort after receiving a heavy kick late in the game. His reaction raised concerns among supporters, especially as he engaged in a lengthy discussion with members of the coaching staff shortly before full-time. However, Amorim has confirmed that the midfielder is not carrying any significant issue and is expected to be available for the upcoming Premier League clash against West…

Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Premier Football League produced another round of tight scorelines, late twists, and major movement across both ends of the table. One of the weekend’s headline results came in Aba, where Enyimba battled to a 2–1 victory over Rangers in a fiercely contested Oriental derby. The win did not immediately lift the People’s Elephant into the top half, but it slowed Rangers’ title chase and further compressed an already crowded mid-table. At the top, Ikorodu City continued their remarkable rise by moving joint-first with Nasarawa United on 27 points, taking the lead on superior goal difference.…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Exactly 155 days after lifting their first-ever major national trophy, Kwara United Football Club are yet to receive the ₦50 million prize money promised by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for winning the 2025 President Federation Cup. The Harmony Boys defeated Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on 28 June 2025, in front of a jubilant crowd and nationwide television audience. On the same day, the NFF publicly announced that the men’s champions would pocket ₦50 million, the runners-up ₦20 million, and the women’s winners, Rivers Angels, ₦25…

Crystal Palace welcome Manchester United to Selhurst Park on Sunday in a Premier League fixture that arrives at a difficult moment for Ruben Amorim, whose team saw their momentum halted at Old Trafford earlier in the week. The challenge will not get any easier. Palace have built one of the most formidable home records in the division, making this trip one of United’s sternest tests of the campaign. Key Numbers from the Opta Supercomputer Crystal Palace enter the match as the favourites, winning 54.1 percent of the Opta model’s ten thousand simulations. Manchester United are assigned a 22.3 percent chance…

Chelsea and Arsenal close out the Premier League weekend with a match that may carry huge weight at the top of the table. If Manchester City fail to beat Leeds earlier in the day, this London derby could turn into a rare meeting between the top two sides in the league. Such encounters are uncommon. Since the Premier League began, the teams in first and second place at the start of a matchday have faced each other only 54 times. Those games have produced 20 wins for the leaders, 20 victories for the chasing team, and 14 draws. On paper,…

CAF CONFED CUP: RIVERS UNITED STUNNED AS BERKANE STEAL LAST-GASP VICTORY IN UYO Rivers United were left heartbroken on Friday night after RS Berkane pulled off a dramatic late turnaround to beat them 2–1 in a CAF Confederation Cup group match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Pride of Rivers controlled the first half with a disciplined display and went into halftime with a deserved lead. Everything pointed toward a big home win until the final stretch, when the game flipped on its head. Berkane threw everything forward in stoppage time and were rewarded for their relentless…