Stoppage-Time Horror: Rivers United See Lead Slip as RS Berkane Snatch Win in Uyo
Nigerian side held on till added time, then conceded twice for 2–1 defeat in dramatic CAFCL collapse. Uyo, Nigeria — What began as a promising night for Rivers United ended in heartbreak, as RS Berkane turned the tie on its head with two stoppage-time goals to take a dramatic 2–1 away victory in Matchday 2 […]
Incoming Chelsea striker Emegha gets first Netherlands call for World Cup qualifiers
22-year-old forward, eligible for Super Eagles, reacts to his first senior call-up for Netherlands national football team ahead of World Cup qualifiers. Born in The Hague, the 22-year-old forward Emanuel Emegha has long carried dual heritage – a Nigerian mother and a Togolese father. But when the day of his first senior-international call-up arrived, his […]
Super Eagles Boycott Training Ahead of World Cup Playoff – Unpaid Bonuses Spark Crisis
As Nigeria gears up for crucial tie with Gabon, squad refuses to train in Morocco over alleged back-payments. The camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Rabat, Morocco, was thrown into disarray on Tuesday after players and officials refused to train ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon. The […]
Super Eagles Eye World Cup Play‑Off Final — Nigeria vs Gabon Preview
A look at tactics, key players and the stakes for the Super Eagles in their contest with the Panthers. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face Gabon in the 2025 FIFA World Cup qualification playoff semi-final on Thursday, 13 November, at Morocco’s Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat. With a place in the final playoff […]
Remo Stars Stage Late Comeback to Beat El-Kanemi Warriors in NPFL Thriller
Victor Mbaoma penalty and Michael Ibe injury‐time strike seal the comeback for the reigning champions. Remo Stars gave their fans a night to remember on Monday after staging a dramatic late comeback to beat El-Kanemi Warriors 2–1 in an intense Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Ikenne. The reigning […]
NPFL Imposes ₦9 Million Fine on Katsina United After Barau FC Violence
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed Katsina United a ₦9 million fine and ordered the club to play all remaining home matches behind closed doors at a neutral venue in Jos. The sanctions follow violent incidents during Katsina United’s 1–1 draw against Barau FC at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Reports say a Katsina […]
Super Eagles Coach Chelle Facing Unpaid Salary Ahead of World Cup Playoffs
Unpaid months for Eric Chelle spotlight NFF payment culture ahead of qualifying decider As Nigeria prepares for its crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off tie, coach Eric Chelle finds himself in an unexpected off-field battle: unpaid salaries. According to multiple reports, the Super Eagles boss is yet to receive full remuneration for recent months, raising […]
Oriental Derby Ends in Goalless Draw: Abia Warriors Hold Enyimba
State rivals lock horns in evenly matched encounter as season intensifies. In a tightly contested encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12 clash, Enyimba International FC of Aba salvaged a hard-fought 0-0 draw away at neighbours Abia Warriors FC at the Umuahia Township Stadium. The meeting; one of the standout “Oriental Derby” […]
NPFL Matchday 12: Kwara United Rescue A Point Against Table-Toppers Nasarawa United
Anas Yusuf strike followed by Aule Johnmark equaliser keeps the Solid Miners from full points At the sun-drenched Lafia City Stadium, the visitors from Ilorin brought a message and left with a statement. On Sunday, Kwara United earned a well-deserved 1-1 draw against the league-leading Nasarawa United in Matchday 12 of the Nigeria Premier Football […]
Nasiru ‘Baggio’ Jibrin Powers Wikki Tourists To Victory Against Niger Tornadoes
The Bauchi Elephants grind out a 1-0 win in Matchday 12 of the Nigeria Premier Football League In a tense encounter at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi’s own Wikki Tourists edged out Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in Matchday 12 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), thanks to a dramatic late strike by super-sub Nasiru […]