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NPFL lands $7.5m sponsorship deal, clubs to get 60%
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Nigeria’s top-flight football league has secured a major financial lifeline with the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, unveiling a $7.5 million three-year title sponsorship deal, a
Why Real Madrid will not be playing at Anfield in Champions League group phase
Liverpool could face Real Madrid for a third successive season in the Champions League, but UEFA has placed a restriction on where the match can be played. The two European
Chelsea open talks with Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez
Chelsea have opened talks over a possible move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as they consider strengthening their goalkeeping options before the transfer window closes. According to transfer expert
UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat
By Enitan Abdultawab European football nations are set to withdraw their threat to boycott FIFA competitions following assurances from the world football governing body, according to Sky News. The boycott
Julián Alvarez skips Atlético training amid transfer request saga
Atlético Madrid forward Julián Alvarez missed Wednesday’s training session after reportedly feeling unwell, adding another twist to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future at the Spanish club. Transfer journalist Fabrizio
Man City sign Bouaddi for Premier League teenage record £85.6m
Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal the French club said Wednesday was
2027 World Athletics Championships: Ajayi, Nathaniel secure qualifications
By Enitan Abdultawab Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi and Ezekiel Nathaniel have secured automatic qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China. Ajayi achieved the qualifying mark in the men’s
6 Super Eagles stars to feature in 2026/27 Champions League
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League will provide another opportunity for Nigerian players to showcase their talents on Europe’s biggest club stage. Several Super Eagles stars are expected to be involved
Raheem Sterling charged over Lamborghini crash, nitrous oxide possession
Former England international Raheem Sterling is set to appear in court next month after being charged with dangerous driving, possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a
3 stadiums to host UEFA club competition finals in 2027
UEFA has selected three iconic European stadiums to stage the finals of its major men’s club competitions in 2027. Here are the venues and dates to know: 1. Estadio Metropolitano,
