By Simon Chadwick Abu Dhabi has long focused on growth and international prestige – values that also define Guardiola’s managerial identityCopyright:Reuters Speculation that Pep Guardiola could step down as manager of Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City has been rife for much of the UK soccer season. As this year’s Premier League …

  Semi Ajayi (right) and his Hull City celebrate on the final whistle in the English Championship play-off final football match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at Wembley Stadium in London on May 23, 2026. Hull won the game 1-0. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)’   Nigerian defender, Semi …

By Ojeikere Aikhoje With a record N80 million total prize purse for the 2026 edition and N40 million won by champions, Okoroma United, Bayelsa State’s Prosperity Cup has evolved from a community football initiative into one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing sports properties. Okoroma United’s N40 million prize money is a record …

Bayelsa State has reinforced its growing reputation as a major investor in grassroots sports development after the 2026 edition of the Prosperity Cup delivered what is the biggest prize purse in Nigerian grassroots football. Champions Okoroma United walked away with ₦40 million following their triumph in the state-backed tournament, underlining …

    Middlesbrough has released a statement in reaction to the expulsion of Southampton from the Championship play off final slated for Saturday, at Wembley. In a statement on its X account, the club said: “Middlesbrough Football Club welcomes the outcome of today’s Disciplinary Commission hearing. We believe this sends …

  An Independent Disciplinary Commission has expelled Southampton FC from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations concerning the unauthorised filming of rival Clubs’ training sessions. In addition to the expulsion, Southampton has been handed a four-point deduction to be applied at …

In a strategic push to deepen fan engagement and boost stadium attendance for table topping, Rangers International, on the last day of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, club shirt sponsor, Afrinvest, has unveiled unique matchday rewards initiative for their all-important fixture against fourth place Ikorodu City, on Sunday, …

Picture this: it is payday, and you need to transfer money to a loved one or pay a utility bill. In the past, that meant rushing to the bank, standing in long queues, and hoping you’d finish before closing time. For many Nigerians, this was the reality: time-consuming, stressful, and …

Government Secondary School Zing, Taraba and Family Support Programme, Katsina, have qualified for the National finals after emerging champions at the Savannah Conference Finals, as the 26th Milo Basketball Championship takes centrestage. The Savanah Conference marked the start of the 26th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship at the Sanni …

Iwuanyanwu Nationale won the Old Division in 1988 and 1989. The team claimed the first Professional League title in 1990 to complete a hattrick.    By Kunle Solaja. Thirty-six years after professional football was introduced in Nigeria, the country’s top-flight league continues to grapple with many of the same structural …