Relegation
Ijele Sports Club Vows to Bounce Back Stronger From Relegation
Ijele Sports Club has expressed determination to stage a comeback in the Nationwide League One (NLO 1) after their relegation from the Nigerian National League (NNL). The club’s Chief Executive Officer, Barrister Ferdinand A. Naza, acknowledged the challenges faced during the season, including logistical issues, inconsistent officiating, and structural problems within the league. Despite these […]
Sunshine, Akwa United Suffer Defeats as Relegation Looms
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is reaching its climax, and the relegation battle is intensifying. Sunshine Stars and Akwa United, both struggling to avoid relegation, suffered defeats in the latest round of fixtures. Sunshine Stars were beaten 1-0 by Shooting Stars at Ibadan, while Akwa United lost 1-0 to Bendel Insurance. Sunshine Stars’ […]
Kenyan Club Ordered to Relegation for Match Fixing
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has taken decisive action against Kenyan club Muhoroni Youth, ordering the team to be relegated to the third-tier Division One League for match manipulation. This decision comes after a thorough investigation by FIFA, which found the second-tier team guilty of activities related to the manipulation of football matches […]
Southampton Coach Declares Onuachu Fit to Face Leicester City
Southampton interim head coach Simon Rusk has confirmed that Nigerian international Paul Onuachu is fit to play against Leicester City in today’s Premier League match. Onuachu missed the Saints’ 2-1 home defeat to Fulham last weekend due to injury but has since been cleared to face the Foxes at the King Power Stadium. “We’re in […]
Jamie Vardy Apologizes to Leicester City Fans After Relegation
Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy has issued a heartfelt apology to fans following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. In a statement posted on Monday via X, Vardy expressed deep disappointment over the club’s performance, admitting that words could not fully capture his feelings of anger and sadness. “At this point, I don’t even […]
Ndidi’s Future in Doubt After Leicester Relegation
The relegation of Leicester City from the Premier League has cast a shadow over the future of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. The 28-year-old has been linked with a summer move, with clubs like Galatasaray, Monaco, and Atletico Madrid reportedly interested in his services. Ndidi’s current contract with Leicester runs until 2027, but he is expected […]
Southampton Sacks Ivan Juric After Premier League Relegation
Southampton have parted ways with manager Ivan Juric following their shocking relegation from the Premier League. The decision comes on the heels of their 3-1 thrashing at Tottenham on Sunday, which sealed their fate in record time. Juric took the reins from Russell Martin in December, but despite his best efforts, the 49-year-old could only […]