NPFL Player of Week: Rabiu Ali just keeps on going at 43
The NPFL Player of Week 31 is Rabiu Ali of Kano Pillars.
The 43-year-old midfielder scored twice and provided an assist for his club to record a comfortable 4-0 home win over bottom club Gombe United.
The ageless campaigner has now scored eight goals and made four assists this season.
The victory was coming at the right time after Pillars were handed a three-match ultimatum to shape up or ship out.
Rabiu has said the secret to his durability is self-discipline.
He is most certainly a legend of the domestic game.
Pillars are now eighth in the standings with 44 points from 31 matches.
Victor Boniface finishes off Frankfurt, Leverkusen go 48 games undefeated
Victor Boniface came off the bench to score his 12th goal in the Bundesliga as Bayer Leverkusen shot down hosts Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 to now go 48 games undefeated this season. The Super Eagles striker scored from the penalty spot in the 89th minute. This was after fellow Eagles star Nathan Tella won the penalty. … Continue reading here ▶
Super Eagles coach Finidi makes 2026 World Cup vow
Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Finidi George has vowed Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Finidi’s first official games will be World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin next month. “The World Cup qualification matches against South Africa and Benin Republic are a collective responsibility for all Nigerians. I know I am … Continue reading here ▶
EXCLUSIVE: MRI Age Test knocks out ‘more than half’ of Golden Eaglets 35-man squad
SCORENigeria can specially report more disturbing details on the massive MRI age test failure that has decimated the Golden Eaglets leading up to the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers later this month. A top source told SCORENigeria that more than half of the 35-man squad failed the age test. “At least 18 players didn’t make … Continue reading here ▶
Osimhen Transfer: Chelsea consider Lukaku swap deal plus 90 Million Euros
Chelsea could soon get the Victor Osimhen transfer bidding war going as they are mulling an offer of Romano Lukaku, a young player and between 80-90 Million Euros to Napoli. According to top Transfer Expert Gianluca Di Marzio, this Chelsea bid is the first contact to sign Osimhen away from Napoli. The expert also mentioned … Continue reading here ▶
NPFL Goal King Nwankwo scores first goal for Swedish club
Silas Nwankwo scored his first goal in the new season for Swedish club Mjallby as they drew 1-1 at home with Brommapojkarna. The former Nasarawa United star striker opened the scoring in the 19th minute for the hosts. He was replaced in the 61st minute with Alexander Johansson. His club are fourth on the table … Continue reading here ▶
