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Kun Khalifat FC technical adviser, Obinna Uzoho, has described the remaining five games in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, as finals.

The Owerri-based club will do battle with Warri Wolves, Plateau United, Kano Pillars, Abia Warriors and Wikki Tourists in their last games of the season.

Kun Khalifat FC will take on Warri Wolves in a matchday 34 encounter in Owerri on Sunday.

Uzoho said that his team will be disciplined and aggressive in the game to secure victory.

“We’ve had a good week of training. The players have responded well after the long trip to Nasarawa and back,” Uzoho told Kun Khalifat FC media.

“The focus has been sharp and we’ve worked hard on the areas we need to improve. Everyone understands what is at stake.

“Our remaining five games are finals starting from the game against warri Wolves. We will be disciplined and aggressive to secure the much need victory in the game.”

NPFL: Kun Khalifat ready for season finale – Uzoho

Wikki Tourists forward, Jonathan Mairiga, has assured that the players will give their all in the matchday 34 clash against Bayelsa United.

The Bauchi Elephants will take on Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Sunday.

Mairiga said the players are fully prepared for the encounter.

“We are going into this match with determination, focus, and the belief that we can turn things around,” Mairiga told the club’s media.

DAILY POST reports that Wikki Tourists are currently battling to avoid relegation this season.

Mairiga remains optimistic that the team will rise above the pressure and fight to secure a positive result.

“We understand the situation we’re in, but we are not giving up,” he added.

NPFL: Mairiga vows Wikki Tourists will fight to avoid relegation

Sunshine Stars have dedicated their victory over Edel FC to the club’s supporters.

The Owena Waves edged out Edel FC 2-1 in their final game of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season in Akure on Saturday.

Sunshine Stars recorded seven wins, four draws and five defeats in 15 matches during the season.

“We rounded off the season with a home victory, dedicated to our passionate fans and the wonderful people of Ondo State.” Sunshine Stars wrote on the social media after the victory.

Sunshine Stars registered 25 points in the season.

DAILY POST reports that Inter Lagos secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, from the NNL Conference A.

NNL: Sunshine Stars dedicate final day win over Edel FC to fans

Maduka Okoye made history after keeping a clean sheet in Udinese’s 3-0 victory over AC Milan at the San Siro on Saturday.

It’s the first time Okoye has kept three consecutive clean sheets at club level in his career.

The Nigeria international also prevented Genoa and Como from scoring in Udinese’s previous two league outings.

The 26-year-old put up an impressive performance against AC Milan, showing sharp reflexes and strong command.

The shot stopper made two great saves in succession, early in the second half to keep the visitors at bay.

Udinese moved to 10th position on the table with 43 points.

Serie A: Okoye sets personal clean sheet record in Udinese’s win over Milan

Bendel Insurance ended their three-game winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, courtesy of hard-earned 1-0 victory over Abia Warriors in Benin City on Saturday.

Kennedy Boboye’s side dominated proceedings in the first half but failed to find a way past Abia Warriors’ resolute defence.

The breakthrough came in the second half, when Chinedu Nwosu fired home the winning goal two minutes after the hour mark.

The win boosted the Benin Arsenals’ chances of picking a continental ticket at the end of the season.

Insurance remain in seventh position on the table with 49 points.

Abia Warriors maintained fourth position on the log despite the defeat.

NPFL: Bendel Insurance pip Abia Warriors to end barren streak

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has admitted his team was “far from efficient” as they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.

Arteta also claimed his players “did strange things” against the Cherries.

Kroupi Junior gave the visitors the lead, before Viktor Gyokeres smashed in the equalizer from the penalty spot.

Alex Scott scored a late winner for Bournemouth despite Arsenal dominating the second half.

“Disappointing. It’s a big punch in the face and it’s about how we react now,” Arteta said.

“They are a team who haven’t lost for 11 games for a reason, they did a lot right.

“We were far from efficent. The first chance they had to attack the box, it’s a deflection, a bad defending action and it’s a goal. That’s something we have to recover from.

“The second half you expect a different game. We did a lot of strange things today.

“We have been very consistent. This can happen, this is football.”

EPL: Arsenal players did strange things – Arteta speaks on 2-1 loss to Bournemouth

Nigerian goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, has crowned Manchester United legend Edwin Van Der Sar as the greatest goalkeeper in history.

Speaking on the Wrexham Podcast, Okonkwo also opened up about his childhood loyalty to Man United.

When asked to name his No. 1 between the sticks, he replied: “Van der Sar. I was a Man United fan. I grew up watching.”

Okonkwo currently plays his trade with Championship side Wrexham.

He has quietly built momentum over the past three years after leaving Arsenal in 2024 to join the Red Dragons.

The 24-year-old helped Wrexham to gain promotion from League One to the Championship.

Since then, Okonkwo has held down the starting role, recording ten clean sheets in 38 appearances.

‘I grew up watching him’ – Arthur Okonkwo names greatest goalkeeper ever

Maduka Okoye will be looking to set a personal record when Udinese face AC Milan at the San Siro on Saturday (today), DAILY POST reports.

Okoye will be looking to keep three consecutive clean sheets for the first time in his career.

The 26-year-old shut out Genoa, and Como in Udinese’s previous two games.

The Nigeria international has not conceded a goal since Jérémie Boga’s 38th-minute strike in a 1-0 defeat to Juventus on 14 March.

DAILY POST recalls Okoye also kept successive clean sheets for Udinese against Monza and Juventus in February 2024.

He has made 23 appearances for the Zebras this season.

Serie A: Okoye targets clean sheet record against AC Milan

Arsenal failed to go 12 points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after they were defeated 2-1 by Bournemouth on Saturday.

The Gunners had opened a nine-point gap after a 2-0 win over Everton, with City held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham.

They were hoping to extend their advantage in the early kick-off.

But it was Bournemouth who took the lead in the first half, with Kroupi Jr tapping home at the near post.

Arsenal were level before the break thanks to a penalty converted expertly by Viktor Gyokeres.

The Cherries put a big dent in Arsenal’s title hopes with Alex Scott scoring a late winner at the Emirates.

City can close in if they win at Chelsea on Sunday.

EPL table: Arsenal fail to go 12 points clear after shock defeat to Bournemouth

Outgoing Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro has been offered a two-year deal to join Inter Miami.

According to football transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Inter Miami is talking with the Brazil international for a possible transfer this summer.

The Major League Soccer, MLS, side wants to bring the 34-year-old to the United States as a free agent from July.

Inter Miami offered Casemiro a contract until December 2028, and the veteran midfielder is yet to make a final decision.

Casemiro will leave Man United at the end of the season after recently announcing his departure from Old Trafford.

The former Real Madrid star has been linked with Inter Miami and other top clubs in Saudi Arabia.

Casemiro receives two-year offer to join new club