Newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League side Inter Lagos have started a close camping exercise ahead of the 2026-27 season, DAILY POST reports. The camping exercise is currently ongoing at the Ilaji Sports Resort in Ibadan. The exercise will be used to evaluate the fitness and readiness of returning players. Inter Lagos will also use the training camp to conduct trials for prospective signings as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of their maiden NPFL campaign. The modest side are determined to build a team capable of adapting to the rigorous demands of the NPFL. Inter Lagos gained promotion…
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Some names have emerged as possible replacement of Gianni Infantino as the President of the world football governing body, FIFA. According to Sky News, actions are ‘accelerating,’ and there is ‘a determined effort’ to oust him. The report said that potential candidates to take Infantino’s position include CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani or Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. UEFA is reportedly intensifying its efforts to remove Infantino, reaching out to the English FA and others while proposing a candidate to succeed him. Infantino has experienced a significant decline in re-election support following his unsuccessful attempts to sell a stake in the…
Nigeria coach, Justine Madugu, has vowed that it is ‘win or nothing’ when his team takes on Zambia in tonight’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, clash. Madugu stated this while insisting that the Super Falcons want to be at the next edition of the FIFA World Cup tournament. According to him, Nigeria must do everything possible to correct the mistake they made in their WAFCON opener, as they lost 3-2 to Malawi. “It’s win or nothing. We know perfectly well what’s at stake,” Madugu said as quoted by CAF’s official website. “We want to be at the World…
Nigeria will take on Zambia in tonight’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, Group C tie at the Al Madina Stadium. The Super Falcons head to the game after losing 3-2 against Malawi in their first game a few days ago, while Zambia won 6-0 against Egypt. DAILY POST brings you seven facts about the Nigeria vs Zambia clash: Nigeria and Zambia will meet for the fifth time at the WAFCON, and their meeting will be at the third successive edition of the finals. Nigeria have won three of their previous four meetings, with Zambia claiming one win. The…
Defending champions Flying Eagles of Nigeria will look to secure their passage to the semi-finals of the WAFU B U-20 Championship with victory over the Sparrow Hawks of Togo. The Group B encounter will hold at the Barry Konan Stadium in Yamoussoukro on Thursday (today). The Flying Eagles started their campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over eternal rivals Ghana. A win over the Sparrow Hawks will ensure their early passage to the last four. Togo lost their opening fixture 3-1 to Burkina Faso and must not lose the game to avoid early exit. The Black Satellites of Ghana will face Burkina Faso…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has addressed the media for the first time since the title parade in June 2026, vowing an improved season ahead. Arsenal secured the Premier League championship, finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City, thus ending a 22-year drought for the title. However, focus has swiftly shifted to the upcoming season, generating considerable curiosity regarding its developments. Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool have all appointed new coaches, while Michael Carrick at Manchester United and Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur are still relatively new in their positions. Mikel Arteta stands out as the only manager in the…
Tobi Amusan breezed into the final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, DAILY POST reports. Amusan stormed to victory in her heat in 12.19s, the fastest time ever run at the games. It was also the third fastest time that the world record holder has ever run. South Africa’s Marione Fourie came second in a time of 12.50s, while Jamaica’s Kerrica Hill was third in 12.69s. Amusan will be gunning for a third consecutive Commonwealth Games title in the final later tonight. She is the overwhelming favourite to retain the title. Glasgow 2026: Amusan storms into…
Lekan Gabriel has signed for Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Bendel Insurance, DAILY POST reports. Gabriel joined the Benin-Arsenals on a two-year deal from Kun Khalifat FC. The defender was instrumental in Kun Khalifat FC’s escape from relegation last season. Gabriel made 33 appearances scoring twice for the Owerri-based club. He is a key addition to Kennedy Boboye’s side. DAILY POST recalls that Bendel Insurance had earlier announced the signing of David Adekunle on Tuesday. NPFL: Lekan Gabriel seals move to Bendel Insurance
Abakaliki FC Chairman, Senator Obinna Ogba, has issued a stern warning to trialists at the club’s ongoing screening exercise for the selection of new players for the 2026-27 campaign. Ogba promised that only players who meet the requirements of the technical crew will be selected. Abakaliki FC are currently preparing for the new season. “Play well and stop blaming coaches, because there’s no coach that will see a good player and drop him,” Ogba stated in his address to the players. Abakaliki FC will announce the list of successful trialists before the start of the new season. DAILY POST recalls…
Social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has asked organizers of South African singer, Tyla’s upcoming concert in Lagos to halt the show immediately. VDM, who lamented ongoibg xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, stated in a video he posted on his official Facebook page on Thursday that the concert will not happen. According to him, the South African singer will not be allowed to profit from Nigerians, whom some South Africans have repeatedly despised. He said, “There will be no Tyla concert in Nigeria. It is not happening. This is a warning to the organizers and…
