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NPFL relegation dog fight goes to the wire

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With only three rounds of matches to the end of the NPFL season, it is still a tight contest at both ends of the table and so every point will now have to count.

At top, leaders Enugu Rangers, Rivers United, Ikorodu City, Abia Warriors, Shooting Stars, Nasarawa United and Bendel Insurance are all still in the title race, while at the wrong end of the standings, as many as 12 teams are mathematically not safe from relegation to the second-tier NNL.

The difference between 13th-placed Enyimba and bottom team Wikki Tourist is three points, meaning that the battle for survival in the Nigerian top flight will go down to the final day of the campaign on May 24.

After the break caused by the state President Federation Cup finals across the country, league action will resume tomorrow with a lot of interest on the four teams that will be demoted to make way for promoted Doma United, Ranchers Bees. Sporting Lagos and Inter Lagos.

Week 36 results will most certainly give a clearer idea of the teams to be relegated in this 38-match championship.

Enyimba (13th, 43 points) will be home to Remo Stars (16th, 43 points), Niger Tornadoes (14th, 43 points) battle Kwara United (15th, 43 points), while Kun Khalifat (18th, 40 points) will home for maximum points at home against Kano Pillars (12th, 45 points).

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Flying Eagles winger completes Saudi Arabia switch

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September 10, 2026

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Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has officially sealed a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah.

He did his routine medicals in Madrid, Spain, before he headed out to Saudi Arabia.

The 20-year-old winger failed to meet high expectations at Bundesliga club RB Liepzig, when he signed up in January.

The transfer to Saudi Arabia is worth around 10 million euros.

He has now signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.

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Falconets get Semenya boost for World Cup clash vs China

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September 10, 2026

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Falconets of Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of today’s crucial U20 World Cup clash against China after Benfica striker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei rejoined the squad.

Nigeria have been in a tug-of-war with Benfica over the striker’s release for the World Cup.

She was the first player to arrive in Poland for the tournament only for her Portuguese club to order her back to base after claiming they did not clear her for the competition.

The Falconets lacked fire power when they fell 2-0 to European champions Spain in their opening group game and Semenya, who has been capped by both the Super Falcons and Flamingos, will now be expected to be thier main goals threat.

China re top of the group after a 5-0 bashing of debutants New Caledonia.

Kick-off today is 5pm.

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Super Eagles hopeful wins Goal of the Week

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September 10, 2026

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Al Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena, who could be called up for Super Eagles forthcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, has been rewarded for his fine form in Saudi Arabia with the Goal of the Week.

One of his two goals in the 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr won him the top prize.

In the absence of injured Victor Osimhen, Ilenikhena, who was born in Lagos but previously played for the France age-grade teams, could well be poised for his Super Eagles debut later this month.

He posted on his Instagram page a photo of him fully kitted in Super Eagles colours posing besides an imposing eagle.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle liked the post.

Eric Chelle has convinced the 20-year-old striker to change international allegiance to the Super Eagles after following him while he was still playing in France with AS Monaco.

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