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The Nigeria National League, NNL, clash between Osun United and Sporting Lagos has been postponed.

The encounter was billed to be played on Wednesday 15th April, will now take place on Thursday 16th April, 2026 in Osogbo.

The reason for the shift in date wasn’t stated by the Sporting Lagos.

“Our game against Osun United formerly scheduled for Wednesday 15th April has been moved to Thursday 16th April,” Sporting Lagos wrote on their social media.

Sporting Lagos must win the encounter to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

The modest club are being trailed by Akwa United who will take on Solution FC in their final game of the season.

Sporting Lagos occupy the top spot on the NNL Conference B table with 33 points while Akwa United are on 32 points.

NNL: Osun United vs Sporting Lagos get new date

Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior, has explained why his team lost 3-0 against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Three goals from Jeremy Doku, Nico O’Reilly and Marc Guehi gave Pep Guardiola’s side the victory against the Blues at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Rosenior admitted that Chelsea didn’t perform well in the second half against the Cityzens.

“In the second half, the performance was nowhere near what we wanted. There was no frustration with the first half; we were organised and very difficult to break down.

“Cucu’s goal is an inch. I still don’t know how close it is, but they have made the decision.

“The reality now is there are too many times we go a goal down, and it’s quickly followed by another and that can’t happen,” he said.

Chelsea remain in sixth position with 48 points from 32 games after losing against City at home.

EPL: Why we lost 3-0 against Man City – Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior

Rivers United returned to the summit in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, courtesy of 1-0 home victory over Plateau United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday.

Wisdom Samuel’s 11th minute strike separated both teams on the night.

Finidi George’s side top the standings with 58 points from 34 matches.

At the Bako Kotangora Stadium, Minna, Rangers were held to a 0-0 draw by Niger Tornadoes.

Rangers now sit in second position with 56 points.

Wikki Tourists recorded the only away win of the day, beating Bayelsa United 1-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.

Imamu Bala netted the winner for the the visitors in the 67th minute.

Full Results
3SC 0-0 Kwara Utd
Barau 2-1 Remo Stars
Tornadoes 0-0 Rangers
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina Utd
Bayelsa Utd 0-1 Wikki
Ikorodu City 3-0 Kano Pillars
Rivers Utd 1-0 Plateau Utd
Kun Khalifat 3-0 Wolves

NPFL: Rivers United return to summit, Wikki Tourists win away

Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro, has explained why Brentford defender Michael Kayode is prioritising playing for Italy over Nigeria.

Kayaode had recently expressed his desire to represent the senior national football team of Italy while also acknowledging his home nation, Nigeria.

Speaking about the Nigeria Football Federation’s efforts to convince Kayode, Babayaro suggested that the young defender is drawn to Italy because of the country’s richer footballing heritage and greater global appeal.

“We need to pay more attention to production. A lot of these players, their first instinct is that they would rather be with their adopted countries, the places where they think the football is bigger,” Babayaro said on the ATHLST podcast.

“So more often than not, them coming back to say they are going to play for Nigeria is as a result of missing out on selection in their adopted countries. That means us taking the leftovers.”

Why Kayode prefers to play for Italy over Nigeria – Babayaro

Enyimba Football Club of Aba, on Sunday, defeated Katsina United Football Club of Katsina in Week 34 of the Nigerian Premier Football League game at Aba Stadium.

Enyimba took the lead in the 23rd minutes with Stanley Dimgba scoring the first goal.

In-form player, Chidera Michael doubled the lead for the host team in the 31st minutes, sending the home fans into jubilation.

In the second half, Katsina United players upped the ante in their quest to equalize the score line and the pressure resulted in Enyimba conceding a penalty in the 72nd minutes.

Uche Collins stepped up to take the spot kick for Katsina United but the penalty was saved by Enyimba Goal Keeper, Kelvin Ogunga.

In the 79th minutes, Enyimba extended its lead courtesy of third goal scored by Wonah Williams.

With the 3-0 victory, Enyimba has now accumulated 43 points and climbed to 12 the position of the NPFL table.

NPFL: Enyimba beat Katsina Utd 3-0, climb to 12th position

Heartland head coach Emmanuel Amuneke, has reacted on his team’s failure to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

Amuneke said that they will reflect on their performance in the season and build on the successes for the next campaign.

Heartland beat Crown FC 1-0 in the final game of the 2025-26 NNL season.

The Naze Millionaires recorded 27 points from 16 matches.

“We will go back and reflect on our performance throughout the season before we can move forward,” Amuneke told Puyaka.

“We will continue to rely on the process in other to achieve our objectives in the future.”

NNL: Amuneke reflects on Heartland’s failed promotion bid

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced a new date for the matchday 34 fixture involving El-Kanemi Warriors and Nasarawa United.

The encounter which was initially scheduled for Sunday 12th April will now take place on Tuesday 14th April, 2026.

According to the NPFL, the match was postponed due to flight schedule complications.

The match will be staged at the El-Kanemi Sports centre in Maiduguri.

El-Kanemi Warriors will be aiming to end their six-game winless run in the league.

The Borno Army are three points above the relegation zone.

Nasarawa United will look to take advantage of the hosts’ poor form as they push to return to winning ways after last weekend’s home loss to Kun Khalifat FC.

NPFL reschedules El-Kanemi Warriors vs Nasarawa United to April 14

Wikki Tourists FC Chairman Salmanu Abubakar has announced a cash incentive package to motivate the team ahead of the matchday 34 encounter against Bayelsa United.

The Bauchi Elephants will take on Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Sunday(today).

Abubakar pledged 100,000 naira to any player who score a goal, 300,000 naira for the match-winning goal and 100,000 naira to any goalkeeper who keep a clean sheet.

The club boss stated that the incentive is aimed at ensuring the players give their all and fight for the maximum points in the game.

DAILY POST reports that Wikki Tourists must avoid defeat in the game to boost their push for relegation survival.

Wikki Tourists sit in 19th position on the league table with 37 points.

NPFL: Wikki Tourists players offered cash incentive to beat Bayelsa United

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru may not be available for Lazio’s Serie A clash against Fiorentina, DAILY POST reports.

Dele-Bashiru has missed training in the build-up to the game due to muscle fatigue raising concerns over his availability.

According to La Lazio, Siamo Noi, the midfielder could be included in the squad but there remains uncertainty over whether he was would he able to play a part in the game.

The Nigeria international has featured regularly in midfield alongside Danilo Cataldi and Kenneth Taylor in recent games.

The 25-year-old has made 17 league appearances for La Biancolesti this season.

Lazio are unbeaten in their last four league games.

Serie A: Dele-Bashiru doubtful for Lazio’s clash with Fiorentina

Senior officials at Arsenal have identified Como head coach, Cesc Fabregas, as the ideal candidate to replace Mikel Arteta.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Arteta could be in his last days as manager at the Emirates.

The Gunners began 2026 on a great note and in the running for four trophies.

But Arsenal were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and lost to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-final.

Arteta’s men had the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points on Saturday, but ended up losing 2-1 to Bournemouth at home.

The result saw a lot of supporters walk out of the stadium before the full-time whistle, as the fanbase becomes apprehensive of the team bottling the title again.

The poor run of form is also being discussed in the boardroom and the hierarchy believes there might be need to change the manager if the team fails to win any silverware.

Former Arsenal captain, Fabregas, who is leading Como’s charge to qualify for Europe, is a heavy favourite for the role if Arteta leaves.

EPL: Fabregas to replace Arteta as Arsenal manager