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Nigeria Premier League Announces 2026/27 Season Kickoff Date for August 27-29
The Nigeria Premier Football League has tentatively set August 27-29 as the start date for the 2026/27 season following a joint stakeholders meeting.
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Ekong Praises South Africa's Mbokazi as Outstanding Performer Despite World Cup Exit
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has praised Mbekezile Mbokazi as South Africa's outstanding performer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Bafana Bafana's first-round exit after a loss to Argentina in a penalty shootout.
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Aston Villa, Brighton & Bournemouth Eye Femi Azeez as Battle Heats Up
Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion, and Bournemouth are battling it out to sign Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez this summer.
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Okoye Sparks Besiktas, Juventus Transfer Race for Nigerian Super Eagles Goalkeeper
Maduka Okoye has sparked a transfer race between Juventus and Besiktas, with both clubs vying for the Nigerian goalkeeper's signature this summer.