Quick Read: Rivers United's nine-match unbeaten run in the NPFL was halted by a 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Technical Manager Finidi George identified individual errors and a failure to maintain defensive structure as the primary reasons for the loss.
Quick Read: Rivers United's nine-match unbeaten run in the NPFL was halted by a 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Technical Manager Finidi George identified individual errors and a failure to maintain defensive structure as the primary reasons for the loss.
Quick Read: Nigeria faces a notable absence from the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, ending a brief period of global recognition for its football stars. The lack of nominees highlights the critical link between national team success at major tournaments and individual award prospects.
With Omewa helping Häcken move closer to the Swedish title, Nnadozie delivering a clean sheet in England, and Okpe and Nkor continuing to score regularly in Belarus, the weekend provided another reminder of the growing presence of Nigerian women footballers across international leagues
Rivers United maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table despite suffering their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 to Bendel Insurance in Matchday 10.
Nigeria will face Mexico in the Round of 16 on Thursday at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, leading four African teams into the knockout stage
