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NPFL: Aweroro relieved as Shooting Stars end barren run

Shooting Stars technical adviser, Nurudeen Aweroro has commended his players for returning to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Oluyole Warriors defeated Warri Wolves 4-2 to put an end to their two-game winless streak in the NPFL. Stephen Amos, Sodiq Ibrahim, Lucky Emmanuel and Desmond Ojietefian were on target for Shooting […] NPFL: Aweroro relieved as Shooting Stars end barren run

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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LaLiga: Sadiq lauds Valencia’s win over Levante

Umar Sadiq has thumbed up Valencia’s impressive away win over Levante, DAILY POST reports. Carlos Corberán’s side claimed a 2-0 victory over their hosts at the Ciutat de València stadium on Sunday night. It was the first time Valencia will beat their local rivals home and away in the same season. Largie Ramazani opened scoring […] LaLiga: Sadiq lauds Valencia’s win over Levante

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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NNL: FC Basira signs free agent Lordson Ichull

Nigeria National League, NNL, side FC Basira have signed experience midfielder Lordson Ichull, DAILY POST reports. Ichull joined the Lafia-based club as a free-agent. The midfielder last featured for Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side El-Kanemi Warriors. Ichull has a record of 137 appearances with 12 goals and three assists in the NPFL. His experience […] NNL: FC Basira signs free agent Lordson Ichull

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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2026 World Cup: Vinicius names four best teams

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, this year in the United States, Mexico and Canada. However, Vinicius, who is expected to be part of the Brazil squad for the World Cup, has named Argentina, Portugal, France, and Spain as the best teams at the World Cup. “Best national […] 2026 World Cup: Vinicius names four best teams

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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Super Eagles to face Jordan in friendly amid World Cup uncertainty

Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Jordan in an international friendly in Amman in March, DAILY POST reports. Jordan will use the friendly as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s availability for the game will however depend on FIFA’s impending ruling on the country’s eligibility protest against Democratic Republic […] Super Eagles to face Jordan in friendly amid World Cup uncertainty

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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U20 WWCQ: Falconets vs Malawi clash gets date

Nigeria’s Falconets and Malawi will clash in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie in May, DAILY POST reports. The first leg will hold in Nigeria between May 1 and 3, 2026. Malawi will host the second leg in Blantyre between May 8 and 10, 2026. The Falconets defeated Senegal 3-1 […] U20 WWCQ: Falconets vs Malawi clash gets date

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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Super Eagles: Iran in talks for pre-World Cup friendly

Iran are in talks with Nigeria for an international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. According to the Tehran Times, the Iran Football Federation are planning for two friendlies in March against the Super Eagles and Costa Rica. The two friendlies is scheduled for March, according to the publication. However, […] Super Eagles: Iran in talks for pre-World Cup friendly

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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Abia SWAN urges NPFL, NFF to investigate Enyimba Vs Ikorodu City Match Commissioner

Abia State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has condemned the actions of a match Commissioner, Saidu Yakubu Aliyu and his officials for not allowing any journalist entry into the Enyimba stadium, during the Enyimba vs Ikorodu City game on Sunday. The sports writers, who described the actions of the Match Commissioner […] Abia SWAN urges NPFL, NFF to investigate Enyimba Vs Ikorodu City Match Commissioner

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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‘Why I can’t rest Iwobi’ – Marco Silva

Fulham boss, Marco Silva has revealed why he cannot keep Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi on the bench in a way of resting him. Silva spoke to FFCtv about why Alex Iwobi could not be left out of the starting XI following their FA Cup victory over Stoke City on Sunday. Interestingly, the Portuguese coach […] ‘Why I can’t rest Iwobi’ – Marco Silva

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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LaLiga: ‘Keep going like this’ – Ex-Barça star, Umtiti advises Ademola Lookman

Former France and Barcelona defender, Samuel Yves Umtiti has told Super Eagles player, Ademola Lookman to stay focused and keep performing well. The 32-year-old was at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium when Atletico Madrid beat his old team, Barcelona, with a score of 4-0 in the first match of the Copa Del Rey semi-final. Lookman, […] LaLiga: ‘Keep going like this’ – Ex-Barça star, Umtiti advises Ademola Lookman

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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‘He was one of the best’ – Eden Hazard names most underrated player

Former Chelsea star, Eden Hazard, has named the most underrated midfielder he played with during his active days. Hazard played with some of the top players in the world throughout his amazing career at Chelsea, Real Madrid and the Belgium national team. Among his international teammates, one stood out for him as the most underrated […] ‘He was one of the best’ – Eden Hazard names most underrated player

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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UCL: ‘Arsenal can’t win it’ – Alan Pardew maintains only one team can win trophy this season

Former Premier League player and manager, Alan Pardew, has praised Mikel Arteta for keeping Arsenal focused on all four fronts after their 4-0 win against Wigan in the FA Cup. However, he still did not change his mind about his prediction that Arsenal cannot beat Liverpool to win the Champions League. After a tough 1-1 […] UCL: ‘Arsenal can’t win it’ – Alan Pardew maintains only one team can win trophy this season

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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They create many chances against opponents – Michael Owen names world’s best team

Former Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen has named Arsenal as the best team in the world at the moment. Owen spoke while expressing skepticism about Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres being the solution to the Gunners’ offensive needs this season. Speaking to Metro, the former England international also insisted that Arsenal create many chances against opponents. […] They create many chances against opponents – Michael Owen names world’s best team

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup quarter-final draws: All you need to know

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, will conduct this season’s quarter-final stage draws for the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup at the Egyptian Football Association, EFA, on Tuesday, in Cairo, Egypt. The CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-final draw is scheduled for 13:00 Cairo time (11:00 GMT), followed by the CAF Champions League quarter-final Draw […] CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup quarter-final draws: All you need to know

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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Chelsea: I wasn’t allowed back into England – Hazard on spats with Mourinho

Former Chelsea attacking midfielder, Eden Hazard has candidly discussed his challenging moments with manager, Jose Mourinho during their tenure at Stamford Bridge. Mourinho coached Hazard at Chelsea from 2013 to 2015 during Portuguese’s second spell at the Premeir League west London club. However, speaking with The Guardian, Hazard recounted different clashes with Mourinho at the […] Chelsea: I wasn’t allowed back into England – Hazard on spats with Mourinho

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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2026 World Cup: Anxiety as FIFA rules on Super Eagles’ petition against DR Congo today

FIFA is set to make their ruling today (Monday), on a petition from Nigeria against the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Super Eagles’ participation at the 2026 World Cup hanging in the balance. The petition was filed by the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, back in December. According to the NFF’s complaint, at least six […] 2026 World Cup: Anxiety as FIFA rules on Super Eagles’ petition against DR Congo today

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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EPL: Arteta reveals what will stop Arsenal from winning quadruple

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said injuries could hinder his team from winning the quadruple this season. Arteta was speaking to reporters on Sunday, after watching his team hammer Wigan Athletic 4-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Captain Martin Odegaard missed the match win a knock, while Riccardo Calafiori was injured in […] EPL: Arteta reveals what will stop Arsenal from winning quadruple

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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FA Cup: Pardew names team that could stop Arsenal from winning quadruple

Former Crystal Palace manager, Alan Pardew, has said Liverpool will stop Arsenal’s quadruple dream this season. Pardew has insisted Mikel Arteta’s men will not lift the Champions League trophy. He was reacting to the Gunners’ 4-0 thrashing of Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday. Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, a Jack Hunt […] FA Cup: Pardew names team that could stop Arsenal from winning quadruple

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

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NPFL: Enyimba fans warn against relegation

Football fans of Enyimba Football Club of Aba have expressed fears that their team may become relegation candidates if it continues to produce poor results. The fans were reacting to the 1–0 loss Enyimba suffered on Sunday at the hands of visiting Ikorodu City of Lagos. The result leaves Enyimba in 14th position on the […] NPFL: Enyimba fans warn against relegation

Sun, 15 Feb 2026

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FA Cup: 14 teams qualify for fifth round [Full list]

Five more teams booked their spots in the fifth round of the FA Cup following Sunday’s ties. Leeds United needed penalties to see off Birmingham City. The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Lukas Nmecha’s opener cancelled out in the 89th minute by Patrick Roberts. Wolves edged a 1-0 victory at Grimsby Town, thanks […] FA Cup: 14 teams qualify for fifth round [Full list]

Sun, 15 Feb 2026

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