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• Madagascar arrive in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifier

  Madagascar have arrived in Uyo for their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.A...

• Barau FC vs Abia Warriors: early-season test set to shape league momentum

  Barau FC host Abia Warriors on 23 September at 15:00 GMT, with both teams looking to make an early statement...

• Inter Lagos vs Kano Pillars: Hosts seek response in September league meeting

  Inter Lagos vs Kano Pillars, September 23 at 15:00 GMT. Inter Lagos will face Kano Pillars in a league meeting...

• Doma United vs Plateau United: hosts look to extend strong home form

  Doma United face Plateau United on 23 September at 15:00 GMT, with both sides aiming to make an early statement...

• Rivers United vs Kun Khalifat FC: Hosts seek early-season advantage in league meeting

  Rivers United face Kun Khalifat FC on 23 September at 15:00 GMT, with both sides looking to make an early...

• Shooting Stars vs Katsina United: Hosts aim to start season strongly

  Shooting Stars face Katsina United on 23 September at 15:00 GMT, with both sides looking to establish early momentum in...

• Niger Tornadoes vs Warri Wolves: Hosts aim to make early-season statement

  Niger Tornadoes face Warri Wolves on 23 September at 15:00 GMT, with both sides looking to establish momentum in the...

• Enyimba vs Sporting Lagos: hosts seek response as both sides begin season without a goal

  Enyimba face Sporting Lagos on 23 September at 15:00 GMT in a league fixture shaped by two teams still searching...

• Kwara United vs Nasara United: Hosts seek strong start in early-season league clash

  Kwara United will face Nasarawa United in an early-season league fixture on 23 September, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 GMT....

• Enugu Rangers vs Ranchers Bees: Hosts face early test on September 23

  Enugu Rangers face Ranchers Bees on September 23 at 15:00 GMT in a fixture that will provide both teams with...

• Bendel Insurance v Ikorodu City: hosts aim to start season strongly

  Bendel Insurance face Ikorodu City on 23 September at 15:00 GMT, with both sides beginning the new league campaign looking...

• Kingsley Eduwo returns to Tunisia with permanent move to Etoile Sportive du Sahel

  Nigerian striker Kingsley Eduwo has completed a permanent transfer to Tunisian club Etoile Sportive du Sahel.The 30-year-old is returning...

• Arokodare admits he is not fully fit ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifying double-header

   Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare says he is still below full fitness as the Super Eagles prepare for their crucial...

• Colombia end Nigeria’s U20 Women’s World Cup campaign with late quarter-final winner

  Nigeria’s Falconets were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after Colombia scored in the 92nd minute...

• Inter Lagos stun Enyimba as Moses Ezekiel ends winless NPFL start

  Inter Lagos claimed their first win of the 2026/27 NPFL season after teenage forward Moses Ezekiel scored the only goal...

• Nasarawa United boss Mangut frustrated after Rivers United home draw

  Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut criticised his side’s missed chances and disputed penalty decisions after they were held to...

• Ogunbote explains Plateau United’s comeback win over Shooting Stars

  Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote says his side’s improved tactical discipline after half-time was key to their 3-1 comeback...

• Enyimba suffer record third straight NPFL defeat as Ejeh blames missed chances

  Enyimba assistant coach Okechukwu Ejeh described Sunday’s 1-0 home loss to Inter Lagos as a “very bad day” for the...

• Kelechi Iheanacho reportedly confronted after Bursaspor brace

  Bursaspor forward Kelechi Iheanacho was reportedly confronted aggressively by officials from Batman Petrolspor after scoring twice in his side’s 2-1...

• Iwobi and Bassey earn praise as Fulham draw with Manchester United

  Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were both rated seven out of 10 by BBC Sport after Fulham drew 1-1 with...