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Nigeria internationals Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca Ordega have missed out on the Saudi Women’s Premier League title after their club, Al Ittihad Women, finished second behind champions Al Nassr Women, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite a strong campaign, Al Ittihad could not keep pace with Al Nassr, who have now won the league for the fourth time in a row. The title race was effectively decided before the final round of matches scheduled for April 23, with Al Nassr building an unassailable lead at the top of the table. Al Nassr, already three-time defending champions, once again showed their dominance in the…

Nigeria trade tackles with Iran in Antalya, Turkey, later today in the first of two friendly games arranged for the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports.  World Cup-bound Team Melli were initially expected to withdraw from these fixtures following the United States-Israel war involving Iran. However, the Princes of Persia are keen to proceed as planned, although the matches had to be moved from Amman, Jordan, to Turkey for safety reasons after the outbreak of the conflict. After taking on the Super Eagles on Friday, Iran will meet Costa Rica on Tuesday, while Nigeria will face Jordan on the same day. The…

Former Getafe midfielder Javier Casquero has urged Sevilla to hire Jose Bordalas to get the best out of Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams, Soccernet.ng reports. The record UEFA Europa League winners parted ways with Argentine manager Matias Almeyda after a poor run of results that saw them win just one of eight league games. Akor Adams is currently the club’s top scorer (7), but that number could’ve easily doubled under proper tutelage. Akor Adams celebrates after scoring the 1-0 during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and Rayo Vallecano. Copyright: ImagoxAntonioxPozox Get Our Sports News First – Join Our…

Former Super Eagles and Watford full-back Benedict Iroha has urged the Nigerian National team to make up for their World Cup miss with wins against Iran and Jordan, Soccernet.ng reports. The 56-year-old represented the Green and Whites on 35 occasions and was a part of the Nigerian team that lifted the AFCON 1994 title. With Nigeria’s chances of participating in the Mundial going down the drain after FIFA declined NFF’s appeal, the Super Eagles can now look ahead to the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Super Eagles during the AFCON match between Nigeria and Tanzania. Copyright: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi Get Our Sports News…

Ranchers Bees, one of Nigeria’s oldest football clubs, have secured promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), ending a 16-year absence from the top flight, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Kaduna-based side finished top of Conference D in the Nigeria National League (NNL), collecting 20 points from 11 matches to seal their place among Nigeria’s elite clubs once again. Their return is a significant moment for a team that last played in the top division during the 2009–10 season. Promotion from the NNL is awarded to the winners of each of the four conferences, and Ranchers Bees did just enough…

Eric Chelle’s Nigeria have been forced into a late defensive change ahead of their upcoming friendly matches against Iran and Jordan, with Calvin Bassey withdrawing from the squad through injury, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles had been preparing for the four-nation invitational tournament in Antalya, Turkey, but suffered a setback when Bassey picked up a back problem. The Fulham defender was expected to play a key role in the heart of the defence. Head coach Eric Chelle has now turned to Chibuike Nwaiwu, who has been called up as a replacement. The 22-year-old, who plays for Trabzonspor, will link up…

Former Super Eagles assistant coach Sylvanus Okpala has admitted that current boss Éric Chelle has done a good job with Nigeria, but insists the team will only reach its full potential under a Nigerian manager, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle, who took charge in January 2025, arrived at a difficult moment for the Super Eagles. Nigeria had picked up just three points from their opening four World Cup qualifying matches and looked far from convincing. However, the Malian quickly steadied the ship, organising the team and guiding them to a strong run of results. Under his leadership, the Super Eagles remained unbeaten…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been nominated for the English Premier League Player of the Month award for March, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Iwobi has enjoyed a solid campaign for the Cottagers, but throughout March, he has taken his game to another level. This month, he has started and played 90 minutes in all of Fulham’s fixtures, contributing one goal across four Premier League appearances. Alex Iwobi of Fulham scores and celebrates. Copyright: ImagoxIanxStephenx/xEveryxSecondxMediax ​His brilliance has been key as the Cottagers claimed two wins and one draw from their four Premier League matches in March. ​As a result of his…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to lock horns with Team Melli of Iran in an international friendly this Friday afternoon, Soccernet.ng reports. ​This fixture marks Nigeria’s first outing since the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), and manager Eric Chelle will be keen to secure a positive result. For the Malian tactician, AFCON 2025 served as a proof of concept following his appointment as Super Eagles head coach. Under his guidance, Nigeria played an exciting brand of football, only exiting the tournament after a fortuitous penalty shootout loss to hosts Morocco in the semi-finals.…

Some protesters on Thursday staged a protest at the national secretariat of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja. The protesters, who are members of the Advocate for Women in Governance, demanded clarification over allegations that the party disbursed ₦100 million in connection with the recent Federal Capital Territory election. Addressing journalists during the demonstration, the group’s convener, Amaka Christian, said the protest was aimed at compelling the party’s leadership to respond to claims made on national television about three weeks ago. “We are here this afternoon for a simple mission: to ask the national leadership of ADC if it’s true…