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NPFL relegation dog fight goes to the wire

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3 months ago

May 2, 2026

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.

Updated table…

Razor thin margins at both ends

Every point now counts#NPFL26 pic.twitter.com/6RPWWrGsa5

— NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) April 19, 2026

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.

Chapter 36

We inch closer to the finish line #NPFL26 pic.twitter.com/3PvPBBR3vs

— NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) April 30, 2026

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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Galatasaray President: We didn’t buy Osimhen to sell him

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1 month ago

June 15, 2026

Kenny Malone

Galatasaray President has made it clear they do not plan to sell Victor Osimhen even if a club came up with the right price for the star striker.

Galatasaray President Dursun Ozbek told Fotomac that the Turkish champions hope to keep the Super Eagles striker for “many years” despite rife speculations he could make a major transfer this summer.

Fotomac: If a €150 million offer comes in for Victor Osimhen, would you be open to negotiations?

Galatasaray President: We didn’t buy Osimhen to sell him! He’s a player who adds great value to Galatasaray and loves Galatasaray very much. We want him to serve Galatasaray for many years to come. Osimhen is also very happy at Galatasaray.

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Lucky Ezeh targets success at new Czech club

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1 month ago

June 15, 2026

Kenny Malone

Lucky Ezeh has said he hopes for success at new Czech club Zbrojovka Brno.

The 22-year-old forward has moved from Karvina, where he scored nine goals in 34 appearances last season.

“The move to Zbrojovka is a big step for my career,” Ezeh said.

“During my talks with the club’s representatives, I got the impression that a very interesting project is being created in Brno and that Zbrojovka is strengthening on all fronts.

“I am pleased to be part of a team full of great football players and to work under the leadership of excellent coaches. I believe that together we will achieve great success.”

Zbrojovka sports director Martin Jiranek said Ezeh will be a great addition.

“He is a striker with great potential who has experience from the first league,” he remarked.

“He is hardworking, honest in his approach to training and matches and has the potential for further performance growth. We expect him to increase the competition in the offensive.”