Tag: premier-league
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NNL Monthly Awards ceremony holds in Abuja on Wednesday
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau will be special guest at the Nigeria National League Monthly Awards ceremony taking place in Abuja on Wednesday, June 18. The Awards ceremony is set to be a prestigious event that highlights the commitment and professionalism of players, coaches, management, and fans alike. This initiative seeks…
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Napoli fix sights on Ademola Lookman
Napoli has made a huge grab for the incredible Kevin De Bruyne, and now the Serie A champions have set their sights on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. The Italian giants, who secured their fourth league title this season, are said to be very keen to grow their attacking options under boss Antonio Conte, and the…
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Joy, celebrity parade as Achievers win Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge
It was meant to be a community, grassroots football initiative. Still, in the end, the Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge assembled the high and mighty in the Nigerian football and media world as Achievers FC won the 2025 edition of the competition. On the multi-remarkable June 12 date, Achievers defeated LB United in the final game…
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New Season: NPFL announces August 22 kick-off date
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Friday announced that the 2025/26 season will commence on August 22, 2025 and end on May 24, 2026. At a review of the last season statistics and projection for the new season, Chairman of the NPFL, Gbenga Elegbeleye said the league is determined to establish a traditional period…
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Top 10 Nigerian players in English Premier League history
Since the Premier League’s inception in 1992, more than 25 Nigerian internationals have played in the English Premier League. Many of these players left lasting impressions on and off the pitch. Here’s a look at the top 10 Nigerian stars that made their mark in the EPL: 1. Nwankwo Kanu – “Papillo” Kanu may have…
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Orlando Pirates join chase for Nigerian striker
Orlando Pirates are confirmed to be in the race to sign Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro, joining a growing list of top clubs eager to secure his signature ahead of the new season. The South African online reports that with Kaizer Chiefs, AmaZulu FC, and Sekhukhune United all circling, the Buccaneers now looks set to shake…
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Quarterfinals battle in Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge 2025
Pius Ayinor The fight for a spot in the final match of the Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge continues this weekend, with eight teams set to compete in the quarterfinals on Saturday. The final of the 2025 edition, which is the fifth in the series, is tentatively billed for June 12. The organisers will confirm the…
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Mikel says no to any Saudi move for Osimhen
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has strongly advised Victor Osimhen to prioritise a move to the English Premier League over Saudi Arabia. He says such a move to the Middle East is premature. “I don’t want to see him in Saudi right now because he still has so much to offer in Europe.…
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Chelsea crowned Conference League champions
Goals from Enzo Fernandes, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo give Chelsea a 4-1 win over Real Betis in UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw; Blues become first team to win all of Europe’s three major trophies Enzo Maresca’s personnel and tactical changes masterminded Chelsea’s comeback to lift the Conference League trophy with an…
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Final Day on SuperSport: Why English Premier League remains the most attractive
There are days in football that remind you why this sport is a religion. The English Premier League’s final day is one of them. Not just because titles and European places are at stake, but because the whole thing feels like chaos orchestrated by fate. Sunday at 4pm, every kick matters. Every groan in the…
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