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PFA Awards 2026: Full list of winners

PFA Awards 2026: Full list of winners

The 2026 Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Awards have recognised some of the standout performers across English football, with players from the Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two, Women's Super League (WSL) and WSL 2 honoured at the ceremony.
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Drogba: The trappings  of an African  King

Drogba: The trappings of an African King

Ivorian striker Didier Drogba came to England after his eye-catching exploits in France. Coach Jose Mourinho fell his artistry and brought Drogba to England. The Ivorian did not waste time to stamp his authority in England and his goals quickly paid dividends and with that endeared himself to the heart of Chelsea fans. With fame came a lot of things.

Ekeji, others will continue visit to  EFCC, Babafemi

Ekeji, others will continue visit to EFCC, Babafemi

The director general of the National Sports Commission, Patrick Ekeji, like the three impeached top executives of the Nigeria Football Association will continue to visit the federal government’s anti graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, until investigations into the finances of the NFA are concluded.

Eguavoen blames long distance for Eagles defeat

Eguavoen blames long distance for Eagles defeat

Austin Eguavoen was keen to take positives from Seoul after a 2-1 friendly defeat by South Korea on Wednesday.
The former Nigeria defender handed debuts to four players in his starting eleven in the international friendly, and he admitted that the hosts were the more coordinated side.

Eagles job: Amodu attacks Siasia

Eagles job: Amodu attacks Siasia

FORMER Eagles Coach, Amodu Shuaibu is red-hot with his boxing gloves, ready to salvage whatever is remaining of Nigerian football.

Setraco tennis clinic serves off in Abuja

Setraco tennis clinic serves off in Abuja

The 2nd Setraco Tennis Clinics/Tournaments, billed to serve off at the National Tennis Centre, Package B, Abuja National Stadium on Monday, is vital to the future of Nigerian tennis, so thinks Tournament facilitator and national tennis coach, Rotimi Akinloye.

Okocha weeps over  Nigerian football

Okocha weeps over Nigerian football

ERSTWHILE Eagles captain, Jay Jay Austin Okocha is worried at the pace at which Nigerian football is declining. Okocha, one of the candidates in the NFA election scheduled for August 21 said that all hands must be on deck to stop Nigerian football from hitting all time low.