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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reiterated his support for the club amid ongoing Premier League financial charges, expressing confidence in its leadership as he prepares to leave at the end of a highly successful tenure.
Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League after a last-minute Oli McBurnie goal sealed a 1–0 win over Middlesbrough in a dramatic Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.
> Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has warned Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle against complacency in AFCON 2027 qualifiers, stressing that rising African teams like Tanzania must not be underestimated as competition across the continent continues to tighten.
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has excluded Karim Adeyemi, Noah Atubolu, and Kevin Schade from his 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, opting for experience and in-form alternatives amid strong competition for places.
The NPFL has arranged duplicate trophies in Lagos and Port Harcourt ahead of the 2025/26 season finale, as Enugu Rangers and Rivers United go into the final day separated by just one point, with simultaneous kick-offs planned amid both a tight title race and a multi-club relegation battle.
Raphael Onyedika has won the 2025/26 Belgian Pro League title with Club Brugge KV after a 2-2 draw against K.V. Mechelen, marking a major milestone in the Super Eagles midfielder’s growing European career and his rise as one of Nigeria’s most consistent exports.
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has added Nathan Tella and Alhassan Yusuf to the squad for the Unity Cup, boosting tactical depth and midfield/wing options as Nigeria prepares for a high-intensity tournament schedule.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will feature an expanded 48-team format and is expected to showcase a new generation of global superstars, including Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Florian Wirtz, and Jamal Musiala, while marking a transition era as veteran icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo approach their final tournament appearances.
Éric Chelle has named a 24-man Super Eagles squad for June friendlies against Poland and Portugal, blending established stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman with midfield creativity from Alex Iwobi.
Samuel Chukwueze’s place as a guaranteed Super Eagles starter is under threat after coach Éric Chelle handed first call-ups to Femi Azeez and Zadok Yohanna. The move signals a shift toward merit-based selection, with Chukwueze’s inconsistent club form opening the door for new attacking options.
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is set for a potential shift in power dynamics as four newly promoted privately owned clubs prepare to join the top flight ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Emmanuel Fernandez has expressed gratitude and determination after receiving his first call-up to the Super Eagles.
