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Katsina United have announced a change in the venue of their next two home fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

The Chanji Boys next two home fixtures against Kun Khalifat FC and Plateau United will be played at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.

According to reports, Katsina United’s original ground Muhammad Dikko Stadium is unavailable for the fixtures.

Katsina United will return to their ground for the matchday 24 fixture against Abia Warriors.

“Katsina United Fc next two home matches will take place at the Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata Kano,” Katsina United announced in a statement on Saturday.

“The next two home matches against Kun Khalifa and Plateau United Fc will take place in Kano before we come back to Muhammadu Dikko Stadium Katsina to face Abia Warriors in MD 24.”

Katsina United will lock horns with Kun Khalifat FC in a matchday 19 fixture at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday(today).

NPFL: Katsina United to play next two games in Kano

Marseille legend, Mamadou Niang has identified defender Calvin Bassey as the Super Eagles player that should replace William Troost-Ekong at the heart of Nigeria’s defence.

Recall that Troost-Ekong recently shocked football fans when he announced his retirement from international football last week.

The former Watford defender ended a decade-long Super Eagles career after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“With what I see at Fulham, the impact he has in Premier League matches, he is a talented, tough defender who has very good distribution with his left foot, and athletic quality which is above average,” Niang said via Canal+.

“He is a player I think is a leader of the Nigeria defence, who can replace Troost-Ekong, who took this Nigerian team to the AFCON final.

“Calvin Bassey is more than capable of succeeding him in that position.”

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Nigeria forward, Terem Moffi has requested the termination of his contract with French club, OGC Nice, DAILY POST reports.

Moffi, and Ivory Coast international Jeremie Boga were assaulted by Nice fans last November following their 3-1 defeat to Lorient.

The 26-year-old has been on sick leave since the incident.

According to the authoritative French news outlet, L’Equipe, the striker’s lawyers have validated the request, referencing articles 51 and 265 of the professional football charter.

The case is expected to be reviewed on Thursday.

Moffi has a contract with Nice until June 2027.

Ligue 1: Moffi demands termination of contract with French club