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• Lazio go top as Dele-Bashiru inspires six-goal win at Sassuolo

  Lazio moved to the top of Serie A after a dominant 6-2 victory over 10-man Sassuolo, with Nigeria midfielder Fisayo...

• Fleetwood Town stun Arsenal on penalties to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals

  League Two club Fleetwood Town produced one of the biggest shocks in Carabao Cup history by beating Premier League champions...

• Bendel Insurance name Premium Trust Bank as new front-of-shirt sponsor

  Bendel Insurance have agreed a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Premium Trust Bank for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League...

• Rangers turn focus to Rivers United after CAF Champions League exit

  Rangers International have switched their attention to their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign after being eliminated from the CAF...

• Niger Tornadoes aim to halt Barau FC’s unbeaten run in October 30 league clash

  Niger Tornadoes will face Barau FC on October 30 at 14:00 GMT, with both sides looking to strengthen their position...

• Alex Iwobi draws level with Mohamed Salah in African Premier League appearances

  Alex Iwobi has moved into joint second place with Mohamed Salah for Premier League appearances by an African international after...

• Nigeria face Mexico after six-point campaign earns U-17 World Cup last-16 place

  Nigeria will play Mexico in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after finishing second...

• Nigeria’s Future Eagles reach Tier C last 16 with 7-0 win over New Caledonia

  Nigeria’s Future Eagles recorded their biggest victory of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival by beating New Caledonia...

• Olympic Eagles start 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifying preparations for DR Congo tie

  Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have begun their preparations for a two-legged 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the...

• Future Eagles face New Caledonia in FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival knockout

  Nigeria’s Future Eagles begin their bid for a Tier C title against New Caledonia in the Round of 32 at...

• Nigeria U-17 Women must be clinical against Mexico, says Busari

  Nigeria head coach Akeem Busari has called on the Flamingos to be more efficient in front of goal when they...

• Lazio go top of Serie A as Dele-Bashiru sets up sixth goal in win at Sassuolo

  Lazio moved to the top of Serie A with a 6-2 victory over 10-man Sassuolo, with Nigeria international Fisayo Dele-Bashiru...

• Moffi scores but Hamburg beaten by Onyedika’s Frankfurt in German Cup

  Terem Moffi scored his second goal for Hamburg, but it was not enough to prevent a 3-1 home defeat by...

• Chelsea extend Nigeria-eligible striker Chizaram Ezenwata’s contract to 2029

  Chelsea have secured the future of Nigeria-eligible striker Chizaram Ezenwata by handing him a new contract running until June 2029,...

• Tochukwu Nnadi could leave Marseille in January after difficult start

  Tochukwu Nnadi may depart Olympique Marseille during the January transfer window after an uncertain opening spell with the French Ligue...

• Kwara United boss Suleiman calls for progress after Barau FC draw

  Kwara United technical adviser Ashifat Suleiman has challenged his players to build on their 1-1 draw away to Barau FC...

• NPFL warns Barau FC over stewards’ pitch invasion

  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has formally warned Barau FC after some of the club’s stewards entered the field...

• Ihendu targets Olympic and World Cup dreams after Nigeria U-23 call-up

  FC Zurich centre-back Daniel Kelechi Ihendu says his invitation to Nigeria’s U-23 squad is an important step towards his ambition...

• Osimhen dedicates Galatasaray derby win to ‘fatherly’ coach Buruk

  Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 at RAMS Park on Monday, then dedicated the victory to head...

• Neymar risks six-game suspension after Santos red card in Bahia clash

  Neymar could be banned for up to six matches after being reported to Brazil’s Sports Tribunal over an incident during...