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NPFL: Ikorodu City stun Rivers United to secure third spot
Ikorodu City stunned league leaders Rivers United 1-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 30 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Monday. Substitute Folarin Temitope scored the winning goal for Ikorodu City in the 52nd minute. Temitope slotted the ball into the net after Rivers United’s goalkeeper saved an attempt […] NPFL: Ikorodu City stun Rivers United to secure third spot
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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UCL: Real Madrid manager Arbeloa names squad to face Man City at Etihad
Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, has named his team’s squad to face Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. Arbeloa included the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde in the squad to face Pep Guardiola’s side in England. The Los Blancos […] UCL: Real Madrid manager Arbeloa names squad to face Man City at Etihad
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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South Africa: Ndah still awaiting work permit to debut for Stellenbosch FC
Nigeria defender Olisa Ndah is still awaiting his work permit to play for South African club Stellenbosch, DAILY POST reports. Ndah left Orlando Pirates in January after canceling his contract with the club. The centre-back expressed his desire to play regularly, hence the need to leave the club. The 26-year-old spent four and a half […] South Africa: Ndah still awaiting work permit to debut for Stellenbosch FC
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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2026 World Cup playoff: We’ve earned the right to be here – DR Congo coach
The head coach of the DR Congo national team, Sebastien Desabre, has claimed they deserve to play in the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-off. The Leopards needed penalties to see off the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the final of the African play-offs. Desabre has now praised his players, insisting they have earned their place […] 2026 World Cup playoff: We’ve earned the right to be here – DR Congo coach
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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FG fulfils pledge to D’Tigress for winning 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket
The Federal Government has fulfilled its promises to D’ Tigress for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Rena Wakama’s side edged out Mali 78-64 in the final of the competition last August. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a cash reward of naira equivalent of $100,000 to each player, and $50,000 equivalent for the coach […] FG fulfils pledge to D’Tigress for winning 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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NNL announces date, venue for Super Four tournament
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has announced a date and venue for the 2025-26 Super Four tournament. The tournament will run from Friday 1st-8th May 2026 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. The Super four tournament will determine the overall winner of the league season, following the completion of the league campaign. The format […] NNL announces date, venue for Super Four tournament
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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NPFL: Wikki Tourists will be stronger after Ramadan – Ogenyi
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi, has expressed optimism ahead of their matchday 31 clash with Barau FC. The Bauchi Elephants will trade tackles with Barau FC at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium this weekend. Ogenyi said that his team will be stronger with the completion of the Ramadan season. “Our next outing will be better […] NPFL: Wikki Tourists will be stronger after Ramadan – Ogenyi
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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UCL: I don’t have a plan – Guardiola admits ahead Man City vs Real Madrid
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted he does not have “a specific plan” for their Champions League last-16 second leg against Real Madrid. Guardiola’s men were hammered 3-0 in the first leg in Spain. With City looking to overturn the deficit in the return leg, Guardiola has claimed all they will try to do […] UCL: I don’t have a plan – Guardiola admits ahead Man City vs Real Madrid
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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UCL: Arteta to be without two key Arsenal players against Bayer Leverkusen
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, will be without two key players when they face Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League. Arsenal will host Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg tie on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners head to the game after playing a 1-1 draw against the Bundesliga […] UCL: Arteta to be without two key Arsenal players against Bayer Leverkusen
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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LaLiga: Top 10 highest market value players
The top 10 highest market value players in the LaLiga this season have been revealed on Monday. Transfermarkt updates the market value of LaLiga players, as well as the top 10 players within the league. Among the top ten are nine Barcelona and Real Madrid players. Only one defender, Pau Cubarsi, is in the top […] LaLiga: Top 10 highest market value players
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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EPL: Chelsea hit with £10.75m fine, transfer ban
Chelsea have been fined £10.75 million by the Premier League and given a one-window transfer ban, suspended for two years, over historical breaches of regulations under the ownership of Roman Abramovich. This was disclosed in a lengthy statement released by the Premier League via its website on Monday. It comes after the Blues voluntarily self-reported […] EPL: Chelsea hit with £10.75m fine, transfer ban
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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UCL: ‘It’s a shame you don’t have Brazilian passport’ – Ancelotti tells Real Madrid’s Valverde
Former Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said he told midfielder Federico Valverde that it was a shame he didn’t have a Brazilian passport. Ancelotti, who is the current head coach of the Brazil national football team, said he sent the message to the Uruguayan international after his hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions […] UCL: ‘It’s a shame you don’t have Brazilian passport’ – Ancelotti tells Real Madrid’s Valverde
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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Ligue 1: Simon makes history in Paris FC’s draw with Strasbourg
Moses Simon makes history following Paris FC’s 0-0 away draw against Strasbourg on Sunday, DAILY POST reports. It was the winger’s 200th appearance in the French top-flight. Simon was the second Nigerian to achieve the feat, following in the footsteps of John Utaka. Utaka amassed 239 appearances with Lens, Rennes, and Montpellier over his career. […] Ligue 1: Simon makes history in Paris FC’s draw with Strasbourg
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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NPFL: Ogenyi hails Wikki Tourists players despite defeat to Shooting Stars
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi has commended his players for their performance despite the defeat to Shooting Stars. The Bauchi Elephants lost 3-2 to Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan on Sunday. Sadiq Ibrahim, Lucky Emmanuel and Tijani Alameen were on target for Shooting Stars, while Abba Musa and John Taiwo scored […] NPFL: Ogenyi hails Wikki Tourists players despite defeat to Shooting Stars
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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NPFL: Kwara United won’t relent in relegation battle – Ashifat
Kwara United technical adviser, Suleiman Ashifat has assured that his team will continue to push for their survival in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following draw with Rangers. The Harmony Boys were held to a goalless draw by Rangers at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. Samsudeen Muhammed and Gidado Toheeb squandered […] NPFL: Kwara United won’t relent in relegation battle – Ashifat
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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Turkey: We need no explanations – Engin rates Onuachu, Osimhen’s performances
Former Besiktas midfielder, Sinan Engin, has emphasised the impressive goal-scoring abilities of Nigerian internationals, Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachu, in the 2025–2026 Turkish Super Lig. Speaking during a discussion on the Asist Analiz YouTube channel, Engin hailed the Super Eagles stars who are taking the Turkish league by storm. The forwards from Galatasaray and Trabzonspor […] Turkey: We need no explanations – Engin rates Onuachu, Osimhen’s performances
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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EPL: Bassey reflects on missed scoring chance in Fulham’s stalemate with Forest
Fulham defender, Calvin Bassey has lamented his missed chance in the Whites’ stalemate with Nottingham Forest. Bassey was close to scoring the game’s curtain raiser early on. The Nigerian international failed to direct his header on target despite beating his marker to the ball. Bassey admitted it was a big opportunity to snatch all three […] EPL: Bassey reflects on missed scoring chance in Fulham’s stalemate with Forest
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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NPFL: Mangut thumbs players despite Nasarawa United’s loss to Remo Stars
Nasarawa United head coach, Mbwas Mangut has reflected on his team’s 2-1 defeat to Remo Stars, DAILY POST reports. The Solid Miners fell 2-1 to the defending champions at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Sunday. The visitors were reduced to 10-men when Umar Ada was sent off in the 38th minute. Stanley Joseph opened […] NPFL: Mangut thumbs players despite Nasarawa United’s loss to Remo Stars
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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AFCON: ‘It’s a shame Nigeria couldn’t win tournament’ – Sevilla’s Akor Adams
Sevilla striker, Akor Adams has said it’s a shame that Nigeria did not win the last edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, played in Morocco. Adams played a key role for the Super Eagles at the biennial tournament in Morocco. He netted two goals and provided two assists in seven appearances, helping Nigeria […] AFCON: ‘It’s a shame Nigeria couldn’t win tournament’ – Sevilla’s Akor Adams
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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EPL: I know him very well – Rooney on manager Man Utd should appoint
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, wants his old club to appoint Michael Carrick as the club’s next permanent manager. Carrick is currently serving as a caretaker manager until the end of the season when the Red Devils will appoint a new permanent manager for the next season. However, Rooney believes his former teammate Carrick should […] EPL: I know him very well – Rooney on manager Man Utd should appoint
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
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