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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

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