By Ojeikere Aikhoje For years, Nigerian football fans have demonstrated extraordinary loyalty to European clubs. Viewing centres in Lagos, Aba, Kano, and Port Harcourt fill up every weekend for Premier League matches, while many local league fixtures struggle to attract consistent attendance. The challenge for the Nigeria Premier Football League …
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Impact man, Ahmed Musa, celebrating one of his goals this season Nigeria’s foremost independent football awards platform, the League Bloggers Awards (LBA), will honour former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa at its 2026 ceremony celebrating outstanding players and coaches from the 2025/26 season. Musa, who currently serves as both General …
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By OJEIKERE AIKHOJE Ikorodu City players celebrating their Lagos FA Cup title Ikorodu City FC’s recent triumph in the 2026 Lagos FA Cup, securing their third title in four years does more than underline their dominance on the pitch. A 1-0 victory was all Ikorodu needed to defeat G12, while …
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Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has stated that intellectual property is critical in boosting the evolution of the sports economy, in Nigeria. Dikko stated this while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 World Intellectual Property Day celebration in Abuja, on Monday, powered by the World …
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For the first time since the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League, a Nigerian player, Ademola Lookman, will be on match day duty when the best stars in Europe converge for the semi-final of the biggest club tournament in the world. Lookman’s Atletico Madrid will have to contend with Arsenal in one …
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US sportswear brand, Nike, is set to return as Official Match Ball supplier for the UEFA Champions League from 2027 through 2031. Nike will have to design a new ball as Adidas hold rights to the current star design. The iconic Champions League ball will be redesigned next year …
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Innovative Inter Lagos have gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League to boost Lagos’ status after sharing points with neighbours, Smart City, in a Nigeria National match. With Inter’s promotion, the Lagos derby in the NPFL resumes next season with the presence of Ikorodu City, who already play home …
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The globally acclaimed coaching methodology of FC Barcelona will impact on the Bayelsa State Prosperity Cup, as Season 8 of the tournament this year signals a partnership with the La Liga side. Director General of the tournament, Ono Akpe, disclosed this in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Akpe stated that the …
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Mfon Udoh and Sunusi Ibrahim: 2019 Eunisell Boot winners In today’s digital age, the influence of professional athletes extends far beyond the football pitch and the global surge of social media has transformed footballers into powerful voices capable of shaping opinions, promoting brands and inspiring millions. This shift has given …
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(L-R) Director-General, National Sports Commission, Bukola Olapade, incoming President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation and Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale with Igali. After 12 years as President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation, outgoing President and Olympics Gold medalist, Daniel Igali, has shared heartfelt reflections and optimism for the future under …
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