NPFL Fixes August 28 Start for 2026/27 Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunons The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that the 2026/27 season will kick off between August 28 and 30, 2026, as part of a comprehensive calendar aimed at ensuring a smooth and well-organised campaign. The league said pre-season activities, including club licensing, settlement of outstanding salary obligations, stadium inspections and compliance […]
Iloenyosi Re-Elected Anambra FA Chairman Unopposed
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has been re-elected Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA), polling all 23 votes cast at the association’s elective congress in Awka. Iloenyosi, who contested unopposed, secured a unanimous mandate for another four-year term to continue leading football administration in the state. Returning Officer Darlington […]
France, Norway, Mexico Reach FIFA World Cup Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso France, Norway and co-hosts Mexico secured places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with impressive victories in Tuesday’s Round of 32 fixtures. France underlined their title credentials with a convincing 3-0 win over Sweden, inspired by captain Kylian Mbappé’s brace. Mbappé broke the deadlock just before half-time […]
Fosla Academy Sweeps National Schools Football Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Fosla Academy delivered a dominant performance to claim both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the 2026 National Schools Football Championship, capping a thrilling two-month competition with a memorable double triumph in Abuja. The championship, which brought together schools from across Nigeria, ended on Monday at the Package B of the MKO […]
2026 NWFL Championship Draw Sets Stage for Title Race
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has unveiled the groupings for the 2026 NWFL Championship following the official draw held on 29 June 2026 at the league’s headquarters in Abuja. The draw paired the 16 participating clubs into four groups of four ahead of the championship in Calabar, where only two teams […]
Morocco Stun Netherlands to Reach World Cup Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Morocco delivered the biggest upset of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage on Monday night, stunning the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw to seal a place in the Round of 16. The Dutch looked set for victory when Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, […]
Chelsea Blames Maresca Exit for Poor Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chelsea have attributed their disappointing 2025/26 campaign to the mid-season resignation of former head coach Enzo Maresca, saying his unexpected departure disrupted the club’s plans and affected the team’s stability. In a statement released on Monday, the Premier League club said Maresca informed senior officials in the autumn of 2025 of his […]
Nigeria Ready for Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Showdown – Nimrod
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has declared itself fully prepared to host the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Beach Volleyball Nations Cup qualifiers, with the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) expressing confidence in the country’s ability to deliver a successful tournament and secure qualification for the continental championship. The competition will take place from July 3 to 7 […]
Customs Dominate as CGC Volleyball Premier League Ends
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reinforced their status as the dominant force in Nigerian volleyball after both their men’s and women’s teams finished atop the standings at the end of the first phase of the 2026 Third Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League in Abuja. The 15-day championship, sponsored by the Comptroller-General […]
Canada Stun South Africa to Reach Historic World Cup Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in history after Stephen Eustaquio struck deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. With the contest seemingly destined for extra time, Eustaquio produced a moment of brilliance […]