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Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived Ikenne for the final phase of their camping exercise ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Malawi.

Moses Aduku’s side spent three weeks in Abuja for the first phase of their preparations.

Nigeria will host Malawi in the first leg at the Remo Stars Stadium next week Saturday.

The reverse fixture will hold in Blantyre one week later.

The Falconets defeated Senegal 3-1 on aggregate in the previous round.

Malawi on their part, thrashed Guinea-Bissau 8-2 on aggregate.

Poland will host the competition from 5th – 26th September, 2026.

U-20 WWCQ: Falconets land in Ikenne for Malawi clash

Chibuike Nwaiwu is a subject of interest from Premier League club, Fulham, DAILY POST reports.

Nwaiwu has established himself as a key player for Trabzonspor following his arrival from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC in January.

Fulham are currently scouting the defender, according to FourFourTwo.

Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen are also reportedly interested in the Nigerian.

The centre-back’s versatility also makes him an attractive option for the clubs.

Nwaiwu has registered three goals and one assist in 13 league appearances for the Black Sea Storm.

Transfer: Nwaiwu on Premier League club radar

The Opta SuperComputer has said Arsenal has a 70.85% chance of winning the Premier League title this season.

This follows their narrow 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday.

Eberechi Eze’s one-time shot from a short corner proved to be the winning goal at the Emirates.

The result also saw the Gunner reclaim top spot from Manchester City and go three points clear at the top.

City, who now have a game in hand, have been handed a 29.15% chance of becoming the champions.

Arsenal will host Fulham next and can go six points clear, before City travel to Everton.

EPL: SuperComputer makes fresh prediction on title winners as Arsenal beat Newcastle

Chelsea will face Manchester City in the final of this season’s FA Cup.

This follows their narrow 1-0 win over Leeds United in the second semi-final tie played on Sunday.

The Blues scored in the first half, with captain Enzo Fernandes’ header proving to be the winner.

In the first semi-final on Saturday, Manchester City avoided an upset against Southampton.

Pep Guardiola’s men fought back from a late goal to win 2-1 at Wembley and remain in the hunt for a domestic Treble.

The final will be played on May 16.

FA Cup: Chelsea to play Man City in final

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kano Pillars have been eliminated from the President Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports.

Kano Pillars were bundled out of the competition by Nigeria National League, side Bichi First FC in the semi-final of the competition.

Bichi First FC beat Pillars 4-2 on penalties in the Kano State Federation Cup.

The keenly contested encounter ended goalless in regulation time.

It would be recalled that Kano Pillars failed to make it beyond the round of 64 last year.

Kano Pillars lost to Rangers by 1-0 at the Bwari Township Stadium, Abuja last year.

Kano Pillars eliminated from President Federation Cup

Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka is up for the Coventry City’s Goal of the Season award, DAILY POST reports.

Onyeka’s stunning strike in Coventry’s 3-2 win over Derby County at the CBS Arena in March is among the nine goals nominated for the individual accolade.

The goal was the defensive midfielder’s first for Frank Lampard’s side.

The 28-year-old last scored for his parent club, Brentford against Sheffield United in March 2024.

Onyeka linked up with Coventry City on loan from Brentford in January.

The move is expected to be made permanent this summer.

Championship: Onyeka gets Coventry City Goal of the Season nomination

Millwall winger, Femi Azeez has pledged his international allegiance to Nigeria, DAILY POST reports.

Azeez, who was born in England to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother, is eligible to represent the three countries.

The 24-year-old has, however, opted to play for the Super Eagles after he was approached by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, according to Footmercato.net.

Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle recently stated that he would comb Europe for Nigerian-born players ahead of his side’s participation at next month’s 2026 Unity Cup.

Azeez is now expected to be named in the Super Eagles squad for the friendly invitational tournament.

The talented winger has impressed for Millwall this season, providing nine goals, and eight assists in 34 league appearances.

The former Reading player was also included in the Sky Bet Championship Team of the Season.

Super Eagles: Millwall winger commits international future to Nigeria

Arsenal on Saturday created two records after beating Newcastle United 1-0 in the Premier League.

Eberechi Eze scored the game’s only goal to give the Gunners all three points against Newcastle at Emirates Stadium.

The win over the visitors moved Mikel Arteta’s side to the top of the Premier League table with three points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.

Man City have a game in hand. Pep Guardiola’s side didn’t play a Premier League match this weekend due to their FA Cup semi-final encounter against Southampton.

However, according to OptaJoe, with Arsenal’s goal against Newcastle, they now hold the individual season record in the Premier League for: most goals from corners (17) and most goals from corners to go 1-0 up (10).

Arsenal will now turn their attention to the Champions League as they will face Atletico Madrid in the semi-final on Wednesday.

EPL: Arsenal create two records after 1-0 win over Newcastle United

Bayern Munich have finally decided not to sign Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson on a permanent transfer at the end of the season.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Jackson will return to the Premier League west London club in June as Bayern are not triggering the €65m buy option clause in his loan deal.

As a result, Chelsea and Jackson’s camp will assess the player’s future with a possible new move in the summer.

Recall that Jackson had joined Bayern on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea last summer.

The Senegalese international was not in manager Enzo Maresca’s plans for the current season.

However, Jackson could end up playing for Chelsea next season when a new permanent manager is appointed.

Recall that Maresca had parted ways with the Bleus a few months ago, while his replacement, Liam Rosenior, was recently sacked.

Bayern Munich take final decision on signing Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson on permanent transfer

Ex-Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, is still tipping Arsenal to win the Premier League title.

Shearer was speaking after the Gunners beat his former club 1-0 on Saturday.

Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the match in the first half.

It was a tense affair at the Emirates, as Arsenal went three points clear of Manchester City, who has a game in hand.

But Shearer is still confident they will end up as champions this season.

He said: “I’m telling you, I still believe Arsenal can win this Premier League title, and anyone who thinks this race is over because of what happened at the Etihad is making a huge mistake.

“What impressed me the most is Arsenal themselves. Look at today against us (Newcastle United).

“Everyone doubted them, people were questioning their mentality, saying the pressure had gotten to them, but they responded exactly how title contenders should. The energy, the intensity, the hunger, it was all there. They didn’t let Newcastle settle for a second.

“That tells me everything I need to know. Mentally, they’re still right there.”

EPL: I still believe – Shearer picks title winners after Arsenal beat Newcastle