Enyimba Savours Protest Verdict Against Wolves

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14 years ago

August 15, 2012

The management of Enyimba FC of Aba has said that the
protest they filed and won over their attack by fans of Warri Wolves was good
for football development.

Enyimba had protested the violent attack by the fans of
Warri Wolves in the Week 30 Nigeria Premier League (NPL) game played at the
Warri Township Stadium on June 2.

Enyimba’s head of media, Farriel Allaputa said that the
players and officials of the club were attacked and their property damaged by
the fans of Warri Wolves.

Allaputa told newsmen in Aba, that it was a “victory for the
development of football in the country.

“It will serve as a deterrent for others and also a morale
booster for our quest for a continental ticket next season,’’ he said.

Enyimba is now fourth on the league table with 58 points,
including the three points and three goals awarded to them recently by the
Nigerian Football Association (NFA) for winning the protest.

Leeds Edge Birmingham City To advance

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41 minutes ago

February 16, 2026

The Tide

Leeds yesterday beat Birmingham in a penalty shootout to squeeze into the FA Cup fifth round for the third time in four years.

Goalkeeper Lucas Perri denied Tommy Doyle before Patrick Roberts, who scored a stunning equaliser in the 89th minute, blazed over.

Up stepped Sean Longstaff to score Leeds’ fourth spot-kick from four and send Daniel Farke’s side into the last 16.

Defeat was tough on Chris Davies’ Birmingham side, who pushed their Premier League opponents all the way before falling to only their third home defeat of the season.

The hosts, whose fans applauded owner Tom Wagner as the American continues his recovery from a stroke, deserve huge credit for their display.

And with their cup dream over for another year the ambitious Blues, who are two points off the Championship play-offs, will turn their attention to ending their 15-year exile from the top flight.

Goals light up Nathaniel Idowu U-14 League Week Three

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41 minutes ago

February 16, 2026

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The third week of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 Football League delivered a feast of action, with six matches that kept fans entertained and players showcasing their budding talent.

In one of the games of the week, Ajegunle United SC edged Best of Best International FA 2–1, courtesy of Ajibola Malik’s 12th-minute strike and James Solomon’s decisive penalty in the 40th minute. Lukman Jaiyeola had earlier equalised from the spot for Best of Best in the 23rd minute. Solomon’s match-winning effort earned him the Man of the Match award.

Pure Talents FA produced one of the standout performances of the week, thumping Sharp Talent FA 4–1. Igbowu Adeleke stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick, scoring in the 26th, 36th, and 40+1 minutes, while Isah Ibrahim added another.

Suliamon Ibrahim had briefly given Sharp Talent the lead in the 4th minute, but Adeleke’s heroics sealed the win and the Man of the Match accolade.

Divinely Blessed FA cruised to a 3–0 victory over Coal City FA, with Mahmud Musa netting twice in quick succession (30th and 34th minutes) and Amadu Daniel adding another in the 32nd minute. Daniel’s commanding display earned him the Man of the Match award.

Young 11 FA and Moree Wins FA battled to a goalless draw, with Akachukwu Uzoma of Young 11 FA recognised as Man of the Match for his solid performance among others.

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Bolaji wins silver at Para-Badminton

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41 minutes ago

February 16, 2026

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Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji has claimed a silver medal at the 2026 Para-Badminton World Championship in Bahrain following the conclusion of the women’s SL3 final on Saturday,.

Bolaji put up a spirited performance in the final but fell to Japan’s Shino Kawai, settling for second place in what marks her first-ever World Championship podium finish.

Despite the final result, Bolaji’s run in Bahrain was nothing short of outstanding. The reigning African champion powered into the final with a dominant semi-final victory over China’s Gaoying Yuan, winning 21-12, 21-16 at the New Capital Indoor Hall.

Throughout the tournament, the Nigerian star showcased remarkable consistency and class, recording impressive straight-set victories over Australia’s Caitlin Dransfield, Brazil’s Adriane Ávila, France’s Milena Surreau, and Turkey’s world number five Halime Yildiz.