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The Digest: Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named a 27‑man squad for the 2026 Unity Cup in the UK, with Wrexham FC goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo receiving his first call‑up after switching allegiance from England to Nigeria. Seven Nigeria Premier League players are included: Michael Atata...

The Digest: The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season heads toward a dramatic conclusion with just one point separating leaders Rangers International (65 points) and Rivers United (64 points) ahead of the final round of matches on Sunday. Rangers travel to face Ikorodu City in Lagos...

The Digest: Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has strongly advocated for improved salaries and better treatment for players in the Nigeria Professional Football League to reduce the drain of talent abroad. Speaking with Brila FM, Oliseh stated that fair compensation is essential for...

Enugu Rangers maintained their hunt for a ninth Nigeria Premier League title with a 2–1 home win over Bendel Insurance, as former goal king Godwin Obaje netted a brace. Second-placed Rivers United kept the pressure on Rangers with a thrilling 3–2 away win over Wikki Tourists. Rangers now have 65...

The Digest: The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season is hurtling toward a dramatic conclusion with only two matchdays remaining. Rangers International lead with 62 points from 36 matches, followed by Rivers United on 61 points and new boys Ikorodu City on 58 points. Rangers delivered...

The Digest: The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced simultaneous kick-off for the final two games of the 2025/26 season to ensure sporting fairness and protect the integrity of results. Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi directed that matchday 37 and 38 games must be...

The Digest: The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is heading towards a dramatic finish with only two matchdays left and three clubs mathematically capable of winning the title. Rangers International lead with 62 points, followed by Rivers United on 61 points, while newly...

The Digest: With three rounds of matches remaining in the 2025/26 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) season, four teams remain in the title race while eight teams are locked in the relegation battle. Enugu Rangers lead the table by one point over Rivers United, with Ikorodu City and Abia...

Lagos football is set for a fresh surge of excitement as the 2026/2027 NPFL season approaches, with three city-based clubs preparing to compete in the top flight and revive a long-dormant derby culture in Nigeria's commercial capital. According to reports, the buzz around domestic league...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scored a stoppage-time winner as Kano Pillars rallied to beat Rivers United 2-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. Abdullahi Musa gave Pillars the lead in the 81st minute before Handsome Surveyor equalised for Rivers United one minute from...

The Digest: Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has played down the possibility of a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as he weighs his next move after leaving Chippa United. The 29-year-old said West African leagues are "not as good" and that players prefer Europe...

The Digest: Sporting Lagos and Akwa United are locked in a fierce promotion battle in Conference B of the Nigeria National League (NNL). Sporting Lagos moved to the summit with 33 points after a 1-0 victory over Rovers FC, while Akwa United sits in second with 32 points. The final day on...

The Digest: Inter Lagos have earned promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the first time in the club's history. The modest side secured their spot following a 1-1 draw with Smart City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. They currently top the Nigeria National...

The Digest: Remo Stars defeated Shooting Stars 1-0 in the South-West derby in Ikenne on Sunday, with Samuel Anakwe's 49th-minute strike moving the team out of the relegation zone. In Ozoro, Rivers United stumbled in the title race, losing 2-0 to Warri Wolves. Rangers reclaimed top spot on goal...

The Digest: The Nigeria Premier League has suspended Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches and fined him N2 million for gross misconduct toward a match official during his team's 2-2 draw with Plateau United. The league ruled that Boboye's actions went against the...

The Digest: Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Professional Football League delivered dramatic results, with Shooting Stars stunning league leaders Enugu Rangers 3-1 in Ibadan to shake up the title race. Shooting Stars struck early in the second half before Rangers equalized, but late goals from...

The Digest: Former Nigerian champions Kano Pillars suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat away to Bayelsa United on matchday 32, plunging them deep into the NPFL relegation battle with just six matches remaining. The heavy loss exposed the defensive frailties that have plagued the four-time...

The Digest: Bendel Insurance and Plateau United played out a 2-2 draw in their matchday 31 encounter in Benin City, with both sides scoring from the penalty spot. Insurance took the lead through Alex Oweilayefa in the 14th minute, but Monday Gideon equalized before halftime. Kayode Oke...

The Digest: Rivers United assistant coach Yemi Olanrewaju has admitted the team is paying the price for their CAF Champions League involvement after a 1-0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes in Thursday's NPFL matchday 26 fixture. Terdoo Shimagande's 67th-minute goal handed the hosts victory, leaving...

The Digest: Nine-time Nigerian champions Enyimba International have dropped into the relegation zone following a 2-1 defeat to Warri Wolves in NPFL week 29. The Aba-based side now sits 17th on the table with 33 points from 29 matches (8 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses). Despite multiple coaching...