Private sector confidence to invest in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is building as the Interim Management Committee (IMC) and Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation penned an unprecedented billion Naira renewal deal for the second edition of the NPFL-Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation pre-season tournament. After the first-of-its-kind sponsorship prize money of ₦130 million for the first edition held last November, Dozy Mmobuosi …

Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira has said that the Gunners would win the English Premier League (EPL) title in the future if the current squad manage to stick together. Arsenal currently sit top of the EPL table with two points ahead of Manchester City, who have two games in hand. City walloped Arsenal 4-1 on Wednesday at Etihad Stadium. “I believe …

Champions of the 2021 edition of Nigeria’s FA Cup (now called Federation Cup), Bayelsa United were bundled out of the competition at the first time of asking in the national phase of the Men’s edition. Bayelsa United lost on penalties to amateur football club, Essien Ayi FC of Cross River State after playing 1-1 in regulation time. The Calabar-based side …

Manchester City delivered a masterclass to overwhelm English Premier League leaders Arsenal and strike a huge psychological blow in the title race at Etihad Stadium. The confrontation billed as a potential title decider turned into an embarrassingly one-sided affair. Pep Guardiola’s side, now two points behind Arsenal with two games in hand, were inspired by the devastating partnership of Erling …

Super Eagles’ defender, Jamilu Collins, who suffered a season-long anterior cruciate ligament injury while playing for his English club Cardiff City, has thanked Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau following his recovery and return to training after nine months. The Nigeria international told thenff.com at the Cardiff City Training Ground in Wales recently that he is happy to be …

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has charged the chairman and members of the NFF Disciplinary Committee, which he inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja, to discharge their duties diligently and truthfully while ensuring fairness and justice for all. “The job of a Disciplinary Committee is a serious one. Your task is to listen and study cases …

Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta has disclosed the chances of Granit Xhaka and William Saliba missing the epic English Premier League match against Manchester City on Wednesday. The Gunners top the table but their hope of lifting the EPL title for the first time since 2004 have been dented by three straight draws at the time defending champions and second placed …

English Premier League side, Chelsea are closing in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s next permanent manager. The Blues and Pochettino have entered into final negotiations over the terms of the Argentine’s anticipated appointment with the 51-year-old set to become the fourth manager of co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali’s term in charge. Upon sacking Graham Potter at …

Tragedy was averted on Sunday evening after a plane carrying the Arsenal women’s team burst into flames on the runway, Mail Sport reports. The squad was flying back from their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg with Wolfsburg. The incident happened at the Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport after a bird entered the engine shortly before the takeoff, causing a loud bang. …

Two games wrapped up Matchday 15 in this season’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Monday evening with Wikki Tourists v Rivers United the only outstanding. CAF Confederation quarterfinalists, Rivers did their progression no good with their 0-2 home loss to Yong Africans of Tanzania yesterday. In Group A, Bendel Insurance put their five-game winless run to rest by handing …