CAF Confederation Cup Draw: Shooting Stars Face CS Sfaxien, El-Kanemi Draw UDIB
Nigeria’s representatives face challenging ties against CS Sfaxien and UDIB as they begin their quest for continental success. Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and El-Kanemi Warriors, have discovered their opponents following the preliminary-round draw held at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw mapped out the qualification route […]
CAF Champions League Qualifiers: Rangers, Rivers United Set for Tough Continental Test
Nigeria’s representatives will face AS Sobemap and FC San Pedro respectively as they begin their quest for continental glory. Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, Rangers International and Rivers United, have discovered the opponents standing between them and a place in the competition’s group stage following Thursday’s preliminary round draw in Cairo, Egypt. The […]
Rangers, Rivers United, 3SC and El-Kanemi Set for ₦136m Boost from CAF
Nigeria’s four continental representatives are assured financial support under CAF’s new solidarity payment scheme. Nigeria’s four representatives in the 2026/27 CAF inter-club competitions are set to receive a major financial boost after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) introduced an enhanced solidarity payment for clubs eliminated during the preliminary rounds. Under the new policy announced by […]
Rangers Pick Remo Stars Stadium for CAF Champions League Home Fixtures
Flying Antelopes cite affordability, stronger fan support and easier access for supporters as key reasons for choosing Ikenne. Enugu Rangers have chosen Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, as the venue for their home matches in the preliminary stages of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, opting against the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Flying […]
NPFL Matchday 32: Enyimba Edge Abia Warriors as Goals Flow Across League
34 goals scored in action-packed round of fixtures Enyimba strengthened their fight against relegation with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Abia Warriors in Aba, as Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered thrilling action and a flurry of goals across the country. The People’s Elephant left it late to secure maximum points in […]
NPFL Weekend Review: Nasarawa United Shock Abia Warriors as Home Sides Hold Firm
Goals flow in Enugu, Maiduguri and Ibadan as league standings take shape. Nasarawa United produced one of the standout performances of the weekend in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), claiming a 2–1 away victory over Abia Warriors in Umuahia to headline a thrilling round of fixtures across the country. Abia Warriors struck first shortly […]
Enyimba Suspend Eguma, Appoint Ukaegbu as Interim Coach After Poor NPFL Run
Lawrence Ukaegbu Takes Over After Emergency Management Meeting In a dramatic turn of events, Enyimba International FC has suspended its Technical Adviser, Stanley Eguma, along with his two assistants, following a string of poor results in the 2025/2026 NPFL season. The nine-time Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) champions made the announcement after an emergency management […]
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 […]
Aliyu Zubairu Joins Telecom SC Egypt: Flying Eagles Coach Embarks on International Venture
A fresh international chapter for the Nigerian coach as he takes on promotion ambitions in Egypt. Aliyu Zubairu, the former head coach of Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, has officially joined Telecom SC in Egypt on a two-year deal, marking a significant milestone in the career of one of Nigeria’s most respected youth […]
Lobi Stars’ Big Clean-Up: Governor Alia Dissolves Club’s Leadership
Board and management dissolved as audit exposes ₦2.4-billion accounting gap On 23 October 2025, the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, announced the immediate dissolution of the board and management of Lobi Stars Football Club, the Makurdi-based Nigeria Premier Football League side. The governor’s office released a statement via the Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, saying […]