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Nigerian forward up for Player of the Year award in Rwanda

Bugesera FC striker, Elijah Ani, is in the running for the inaugural Rwanda Premier League Player of the Year award, DAILY POST reports. The Nigerian was the top scorer in the Rwandan top-flight during the 2023/24 season. Ani registered 15 goals in 27 league outings for Bugesera. The well-built forward’s goals helped the modest side
Nigerian forward up for Player of the Year award in Rwanda

Premier League clubs vote on scrapping VAR

Premier League clubs will on Thursday, vote on whether or not to scrap the Video Assistant Referee, VAR. The clubs will meet at an annual general meeting. Wolves are the club driving the vote having been hard done by numerous times. The 2023/2024 season saw a host of high profile errors from VAR, including the
Premier League clubs vote on scrapping VAR

Transfer: Stanley Nwabali hints at future moves, mentions Man Utd, Real Madrid

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has sparked discussions about his future by mentioning European giants Manchester United and Real Madrid. Nwabali said this while updating fans on his status with South African DStv Premiership side Chippa United. He clarified that no concrete offers are on the table yet, despite rumours linking him to potential moves
Transfer: Stanley Nwabali hints at future moves, mentions Man Utd, Real Madrid

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles not under pressure to beat Bafana Bafana — Bassey

Fulham defender, Calvin Bassey, has said the Super Eagles are not under pressure to beat South Africa despite their position on the Group C table. Finidi George’s side currently occupy third position on the table with two points from two games. The West Africans will need to beat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles not under pressure to beat Bafana Bafana — Bassey

EPL: Cut your hair, get rid of tattoos – Mikel Obi tells Chelsea star

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has urged forward Mykalho Mudryk to cut his hair and get rid of his tattoos. Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk for around €100 million in the winter transfer window of the 2022-23 season. The Ukrainian has not hit the heights expected of him for the Blues. He has
EPL: Cut your hair, get rid of tattoos – Mikel Obi tells Chelsea star

2026 WCQ: Bafana game will be tough, but we are ready — Ajayi

Semi Ajayi is anticipating a difficult test against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa but declared that the Super Eagles are ready to fight for a win. The Super Eagles will look to register their first win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series when they confront Hugo Broos’ men at the Godswill Akpabio
2026 WCQ: Bafana game will be tough, but we are ready — Ajayi

EPL: Mikel Obi tells Maresca not to pick two Chelsea players next season

Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has urged the new Chelsea manager that he needs to bring in two “world class” centre-backs this summer. Maresca is on the verge of making Tosin Adarabioyo his first signing. Adarabioyo arrives at Stamford Bridge as a free agent from Fulham. But Mikel Obi believes his former club
EPL: Mikel Obi tells Maresca not to pick two Chelsea players next season

Anthony Joshua to fight winner between Fury, Usyk

Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has said Anthony Joshua will fight the winner between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, if he defeats Daniel Dubois in September. Joshua’s last bout came in March, when he knocked out former UFC champions, Francis Ngannou, in the second round. In an interview with the UK Sun, Hearn noted that their
Anthony Joshua to fight winner between Fury, Usyk

Akabe tasks Nasarawa United on NPFL promotion

Nasarawa United have been charged to secure promotion to the the Nigeria Premier Football League. The state deputy governor, Emmanuel Akabe, gave the charge during his visit to the team’s training on Wednesday. Akabe reminded the players of the importance of having a successful tournament. Nasarawa United will participate in the Nigeria National League Super
Akabe tasks Nasarawa United on NPFL promotion

Osayi makes case for inclusion of more NPFL players in Super Eagles

Doma United goalkeeper, Osayi Kingdom, has said Nigeria Premier Football League players can compete favorably with their foreign counterparts in the Super Eagles. Osayi stated that all they need is to be given a chance to showcase themselves in the team. The trio of Ojo Olorunleke, Sodiq Ismaila and Kenneth Igboke are currently in the
Osayi makes case for inclusion of more NPFL players in Super Eagles

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