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The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced there will be a re-adjustment in its calendar ahead of what is expected to be a crucial part of the season. According to the NPFL, there will be a pause in the season after matchday 34 to allow Rivers United play their...

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced it will start organising monthly football awards. The award, according to a release by the NFF on Monday will recognise, celebrate and reward the best players and coaches in the Nigeria game on a monthly basis. These awards are further meant to generate,...

Niger Tornadoes interim head coach Majin Mohammed has praised his players for their determination in the win over Doma United. Goals from Mohammed Hussaini and Bashir Usman gave the Ikon Allah Boys a convincing 2-0 win at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna. Mohammed said his players fought hard for the...

Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has said his team’s mistakes cost them in the 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday. Xavi’s men took an early lead through Andreas Christensen’s header, before Vinicius Jr made it 1-1 from the penalty spot. Barça took the lead again with 20 minutes left through...

Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has provided reasons for his team’s defeat to Rivers United. Ilechukwu posited that defensive lapses cost his team a positive result from the game. The Flying Antelopes suffered a 2-0 defeat to Rivers United in Port Harcourt. Alex Oyowah and Deputy Echeta were on target...

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has underwent successful surgery in Saudi Arabia, according to reports. Plumptre sustained the injury while in action for Saudi club, Al Ittihad last month. The injury forced her to miss Nigeria’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa. The former Leicester...