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Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning goal as Celtic defeated Dundee in their Scottish Premiership clash at the Dens Park on Sunday.

The striker had previously gone 182 days without finding the back of the net.

After a bright start, Benjamin Nygren gave Celtic the lead in the ninth minute.

Dundee levelled in the 57th minute, with Simon Murray converting from the penalty spot.

Iheanacho replaced Tomás Cvancara shortly after the equaliser.

The Nigeria international controlled a pass from Marcelo Saracchi in the 82nd minute, before firing home the winner.

Celtic reduced the gap on league leaders Hearts to three points with six matches remaining.

Scotland: Iheanacho grabs winner in Celtic win over Dundee

The draw for the FA Cup semi-finals have been conducted on Sunday evening.

In the first tie, Chelsea will face Leeds United for a place in the final.

The Blues had thrashed Port Vale 7-0 at Stamford Bridge to qualify, while Leeds needed penalties to see off Premier League rivals West Ham.

The second semi-final will see Manchester City take on Southampton at Wembley.

City, who hammered Liverpool 4-0 on Saturday, are eyeing an eighth FA Cup title when they face the Saints who eliminated Arsenal.

The matches will be played on April 25 and 26.

FA Cup semi-final fixtures confirmed [Full List]

Remo Stars defeated Shooting Stars 1-0 in the South-West derby clash in Ikenne on Sunday.

Samuel Anakwe’s 49th minute strike separated both teams on the night.

Remo Stars moved out of the relegation zone following the hard-earned win.

In Ozoro, Rivers United stumbled in the title race, going down 2-0 to Warri Wolves.

Igbunu Evwierhurhoma opened the scoring for Wolves from the penalty spot in the 12th minute.

Othuke Egbo scored the second on 90 minutes.

Rivers United dropped to second position in the log following the defeat.

Rangers reclaimed top spot albeit on goal difference following a 0-0 home draw with Barau FC.

Bottom club Kun Khalifat recorded the only away win of the day, edging past title chasing Nasarawa United 1-0 at the Lafia City Stadium.

Stanley Otu fired home the winner deep into stoppage time.

Full Results

Kwara Utd 3-0 El-Kanemi
Remo Stars 1-0 3SC
Rangers 0-0 Barau
Katsina Utd 1-0 Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 4-0 Bendel Insurance
Wolves 2-0 Rivers Utd
Nasarawa Utd 0-1 Kun Khalifat

NPFL: Remo Stars pip 3SC in derby, Rivers United lose to Wolves

Umar Sadiq registered an assist as Valencia fell 3-2 to Celta Vigo in their La Liga encounter on Sunday.

Sadiq, who started the game on the bench replaced Hugo Duro in the 63rd minute.

The Nigeria international set up Guido Rodríguez for Valencia’s second goal deep into stoppage time.

The 29-year-old has so far registered one goal, and one assist in 11 league appearances for Valencia.

The striker joined Los Che on permanent transfer from Real Sociedad in January.

He spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at the club.

LaLiga: Sadiq bags assists in Valencia’s home defeat to Celta Vigo

Chelsea have secured a deal to sign defender Valentin Barco.

Barco has said yes to the Chelsea move, and personal terms between both parties have been agreed ahead of a potential summer transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The 21-year-old joined BlueCo-owned Strasbourg on a permanent deal for a fee of £8.7 million last summer following an initial loan move from Premier League side Brighton.

Barco is regarded as one of the brightest young Argentinian talents at the moment.

He has quickly settled into life in France, making 37 appearances and providing two goals for Strasbourg.

Barco struggled to make a significant impact during his time at Brighton after arriving at the Amex Stadium in 2024.

He only made seven Premier League appearances for the Seagulls.

Chelsea secure deal to sign Barco

Former Werder Bremen forward, Martin Harni, has hit out at Victor Boniface for adding several kilograms over his ideal weight.

Boniface is now facing a fierce backlash over his fitness levels as he struggles to work his way back from injury.

The Nigerian international, who is currently on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen, has only recently returned to training after a long injury layoff.

However, instead of a straightforward recovery, the spotlight has shifted to his physical shape.

Reports indicate that after three months out, Boniface showed up for training overweight.

Images of the 25-year-old quickly made the rounds, drawing sharp criticism from Harnik.

“When I join team training, I have to be as fit as possible, and he is confused fit with overweight,” Harnik said on his podcast, as quoted by 20min.

“He’s carrying a considerable amount of weight. He’s coming back from this injury in a terrible state – that is unprofessional.”

Bundesliga: ‘He’s overweight’ – Ex-Werder Bremen forward Harnik slams Boniface

Udinese head coach, Kosta Runjaic, has confirmed Maduka Okoye’s availability for Monday’s clash with Como, DAILY POST reports.

Okoye sustained a thigh injury on international duty with Nigeria last week.

The goalkeeper featured in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Iran’s Team Melli.

The 26-year-old was, however, released before the 2-2 draw with Jordan’s Al-Nashama after picking up an injury in training.

Runjaic revealed they trained with a full squad on Sunday for the first time since the end of the international break.

“Except for Zemura, Buksa and Zanoli, everyone is available. Today we finally trained with the full squad after the international break,”Runjaic told the club’s official website.

Serie A: Udinese coach gives Okoye fitness all-clear for Como clash

Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer, has claimed it would be “incredibly tough” for Arsenal to win the Premier League, following their 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-final.

The Saints went in front, thanks to Ross Stewart, before substitute Viktor Gyokeres equalized at St Mary’s.

But Shea Charles came off the bench to net the winner in the 85th minute.

Arsenal still have two trophies to play for – the Premier League and Champions League.

In the league, they sit nine points clear of Manchester City, with seven games left.

Shearer has now questioned the “mental” impact losing to Southampton will have on Mikel Arteta’s men and their title aspirations.

He told Betfair: “After Arsenal got knocked out of the FA Cup, it will be incredibly tough for them, mentally, to go on and achieve what they want to achieve.”

EPL: It will be tough for Arsenal to win title after shock FA Cup exit – Shearer

Godwin Asiriuwa and Kenechukwu Agu are in contention to feature in Rangers’ matchday 33 clash against Barau FC, DAILY POST reports.

Asiriuwa and Kenechukwu are making a return from an injury layoff.

The duo’s return is a big boost for the Flying Antelope, who are challenging for the title.

Kenechukwu has registered three goals in 14 appearances for Rangers.

Meanwhile, Goalkeeper Lucky Jimoh remains the only absentee for the game.

Jimoh is currently recovering from a groin injury.

NPFL: Rangers get duo boost for crucial Barau FC clash

Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu says his team is not under pressure to win the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title.

The Flying Antelopes occupy second position on the NPFL table, one point behind League leaders Rivers United.

Ilechukwu said he is not scared of losing his job if they do not win the league this season.

“My job won’t be under threat if we don’t win the title this season, if you check the team and the management, we don’t put anybody under pressure to deliver,” Ilechukwu was quoted by the club’s media.

“A second place finish is a success for Rangers, but we don’t want to accept that, we have all it takes to fight until the end of the season.

“As it stands you can’t say this or that team will finish in the top three because the league is tight and tough but what I can say is that we have the capacity needed to finish strong.”

Rangers will be up against Barau FC in a matchday 33 fixture in Enugu on Sunday (today).

NPFL: Rangers not under pressure to win title – Ilechukwu