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Rangers have declared their intention to win the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title.
The Flying Antelopes are chasing a ninth NPFL title.

Rangers will battle Bendel Insurance at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday.

Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side sit at the top of the NPFL table with 62 points, with two matches remaining this season.

“A chance to make history. A chance to bring home our ninth NPFL title,” Rangers wrote on social media.

“This Sunday, we battle Bendel Insurance FC at The Cathedral with everything on the line.”

NPFL: Rangers battle ready for season finale

Real Madrid have confirmed that Federico Valverde has suffered “a traumatic brain injury”.

The Uruguay midfielder will now miss this weekend’s El Clasico against Barcelona, which could decide the LaLiga title.

A club statement read: “The tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.

“Valverde is at home in good condition and will need to rest for 10 to 14 days, as per medical protocols for this diagnosis.”

The injury is suspected to have happened during a training ground clash with Aurelien Tchouameni.

LaLiga: Valverde suffers brain injury after Tchouameni clash, to miss Barcelona clash

Real Madrid on Thursday night released a statement over the training ground spat between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.

Valverde had to be taken to hospital after a “very serious” confrontation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni.

This forced head coach Alvaro Arbeloa to summon an emergency meeting to address a dressing room that is spiralling out of control.

The LaLiga giants have now confirmed that both midfielders will face disciplinary proceedings.

It read: “Real Madrid announce that, following the events that took place this morning, the club has decided to open disciplinary proceedings against our players, Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni.

“The club will announce the outcome of both cases in due course, once the corresponding internal procedures have been completed.”

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LaLiga: Real Madrid release statement on Valverde, Tchouameni training ground clash

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced that the Matchday 37 and 38 fixtures will be played simultaneously.

The NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, disclosed this in a memo sent to all the clubs on Thursday.

Owumi said that the move is to ensure sporting fairness and protect the integrity of the league.

“It has also become imperative to remind all clubs that the remaining games of Matchday 37 and 38 have been scheduled to be played simultaneously on the same date, with a kick-off time of 4 p.m.,” Owumi stated.

“This decision is to ensure sporting fairness and to protect the integrity of our matches and results.”

Owumi urged the clubs not to seek a change of date or time should they have challenges with the availability of their accredited home grounds.

“Should any club have issues with the unavailability of its regular venue, such a club must choose and communicate an alternative NPFL-accredited venue before the close of business on May 7, 2026.

“Should any club fail to do so, the NPFL will choose a venue for the fixture.”

NPFL orders simultaneous kick-off for final two fixtures

UEFA, on Thursday, included four Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain players in the UEFA Champions League Team of the week.

This follows the conclusion of the Champions League semi-final second leg fixtures played on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

DAILY POST reports that Arsenal eliminated Atletico Madrid from the Champions League on Tuesday, while PSG sent Bayern Munich packing from the competition.

However, the likes of Arsenal stars, David Raya, William Saliba, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have all been included in the Champions League Team.

Here is UEFA’s Champions League Team for this week:

David Raya (Arsenal)
Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)
William Saliba (Arsenal)
Willian Pacho (PSG)
Desire Doue (PSG)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Luis Diaz (Bayern).

UEFA Champions League Team: Four Arsenal, PSG stars, two Bayern Munich players included

FC Porto are seeking to negotiate the transfer fee for Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi, DAILY POST reports.

Moffi linked up with the newly crowned Portuguese League champions on loan from Ligue 1 club, OGC Nice in January.

The Dragons have an obligation to buy the striker for €8m this summer.

According to Portuguese website, A Bola, Porto consider the fee too high, and want a reduction.

Moffi is not expected to return to Nice after he was assaulted by the club’s supporters last December.

Ivory Coast international Jeremie Boga, who was also assaulted by the fans moved to Serie A giants, Juventus in January.

Moffi has registered one goal, and one assist in nine league appearances for Porto.

Transfer: FC Porto push for cut-price Moffi deal

Nasarawa Amazons head coach, Christopher Danjuma, has defended his team’s defeat to Robo Queens in their final match of the 2025-26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, regular season.

The Amazons lost 2-1 to Robo Queens at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Wednesday.

Danjuma said that the game was to test the strength of his squad ahead of the NWFL Super Six playoff tournament.

Nasarawa Amazons will battle with NWFL defending champions, Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Abia Angels and Robo Queens in the playoff tournament.

“We used this game to test the strength of the squad and give opportunities to players who haven’t had enough playing time,” Danjuma stated after the game.

“Every game counts, and this is part of our preparation for the next competition.”

NWFL: Danjuma defends Nasarawa Amazons’ loss to FC Robo Queens

Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, has tipped Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Gerrard believes the England captain deserves the top individual award.

Speaking to TNT Sports, Gerrard also explained how the former Tottenham Hotspur star can get his hands on the Ballon d’Or.

“More goals, more top performances. I think if he [Kane] can add another medal come the end of the season, I think that would be huge. I think that probably puts one hand on it [Ballon d’Or] for him,” the former Aston Villa manager said of Kane regarding the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

“Then, if he was to go away with England and have a successful tournament in terms of goals and where England gets to in the competition, I think he would strengthen his case.

“And I’d love nothing better than to see him be successful from now until the end of the season, and get the individual award that he will crave.
“In the back of his mind, he will want that, and he deserves it.”

Kane is one of the favourites for this year’s Ballon d’Or, alongside the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Declan Rice, Michael Olise, Lamine Yamal, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, among others.

2026 Ballon d’Or: ‘He deserves it’ – Gerrard names player to win award

Remo Stars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, has described their matchday 36 fixture against Bayelsa United a defining moment that will determine the club’s fate in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

The Sky Blue Stars sit 18th on the table with two matches remaining and need a win to boost their survival hopes.

Abdallah said his players are prepared and motivated for the crucial encounter in Ikenne.

“The team is well prepared and fully motivated. The technical crew is eager to see the team succeed,” Abdallah said to…..

“This is a defining match that will determine our fate in the league.”

“We are not under any pressure; we will approach it like every other game, with the sole aim of securing all three points.”

NPFL: Bayelsa United clash crucial for Remo Stars — Abdallah

Bayern Munich goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, has criticized Vincent Kompany’s men following their elimination from the Champions League on Wednesday.

Neuer said the Bavarians didn’t have that killer instinct against the French Ligue 1 champions during the encounter at the Allianz Arena.

Ousmane Dembele and Harry Kane’s goals ensured both teams drew 1-1 in the Champions League semi-final second leg, but Luis Enrique’s men progressed to the final on a 6-5 aggregate win.

“We didn’t have that killer instinct in attack tonight,” Neuer said at his post-match interview after the game.

“We may not have had that many clear-cut chances, but we certainly had the opportunity to win the match. We were close to the final but couldn’t get over the line.

“If we’d had a key moment and scored the goal, it’s a different story. Unfortunately, our goal came a bit too late.”

UCL: We didn’t have killer instinct in attack – Neuer knocks Bayern Munich stars