The men, as they say, have now been separated from the boys. Well, almost… Except for Warri Wolves, who were relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) two years ago, the rest of the quarterfinalists are top flight sides. All seven teams – Bendel Insurance, Lobi Stars, Sunshine Stars, Plateau United, Doma United, Kwara United and Rangers – have …

Barcelona on Wednesday confirmed that defender Jordi Alba’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent. Barcelona also disclosed that Alba will leave Camp Nou at the end of the season. The Blaugrana made this known in a statement via its website. The statement read in part: “FC Barcelona and Jordi Alba have reached an agreement to terminate the player’s contract …

A thrilled President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Wednesday night told Nigeria’s U20 male team, Flying Eagles to go for all three points against Brazil in their final group game at the FIFA U20 World Cup to sustain their winning mentality. The NFF supremo spoke minutes after the two-time FIFA World Cup silver medallists stunned …

On a day that Nigeria’s U20 boys whiplashed more fancied Italy 2-0 at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina, their female counterparts were also in the spirit, flogging Togo’s U20 girls 6-0 at the ongoing WAFU B U20 Women’s Tournament in Kumasi, Ghana. Aminat Omowunmi Bello put Nigeria in front in the 11th minute, and only 60 seconds later, Flourish …

Chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye has praised the 20 clubs that participated in the recently concluded regular season, which was abridged to achieve alignment with International football calendar. On the sidelines of the contract signing ceremony with Propel Sports Africa (PSA) for live streaming of the NPFL in …

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have progressed to the Round of 16 of the FIFA U20 World Cup, joining hosts Argentina and the United States in the first knockout phase. Salim Lawal delivered the first goal of the encounter against Italy in the 61st minute, while Jude Sunday added the gloss in five minutes of added time. Italy had defeated Brazil 3-2 in …

Former Chelsea midfielder, Oscar has spoken on a possible return to Stamford Bridge. According to the Brazilian, it would be a ‘dream’ to return to the west London side he left in 2017. The 31-year-old, who plays in the Chinese Super League for Shanghai Port, told journalists that he is happy playing in China. He said he is thankful to …

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has refused to rule out a move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar this summer. Neymar is expected to leave the Parc des Princes this summer, and the English Premier League giants are reportedly interested. The Brazilian cost PSG a world-record £200 million in 2017 when he left Barcelona, and it remains to be seen how …

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) got a big boost on Tuesday through a live streaming partnership projected to earn the league more than $5 million yearly. The partnership is between NPFL’s Interim Management Committee (IMC); its finance partners, GTI; and Propel Sports Africa (PSA), which will stream NPFL games live from next season. At the unveiling of the partnership …

Italy’s U20 boys were on rampage in a rapturous first half that saw Brazil eventually crumble to a 2-3 loss in Mendoza on Sunday, and since then, the name on the lips of many at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina has been I-T-A-L-Y. The Italians set up a structure that was magnificent, and with a near-full house at …