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NPFL: Heartland ready for tough relegation battle

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2 months ago

May 10, 2025

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Heartland F.C

Heartland are battle-ready for the relegation fight in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Ekwutosblog reports.

The Naze Millionaires will lock horns with Bendel Insurance in a crucial encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Sunday.

Heartland must win the game to boost their survival hopes, while Bendel Insurance also need victory to keep their continental ambitions alive.

“Courage knows no bounds. It begins where comfort ends! With courage, we go in the hunt for what will be required to save our season!” they wrote on their Facebook page.

Heartland occupy 16th position on the NPFL table with 45 points.

Niger Tornadoes, Akwa United and Sunshine Stars are behind the Owerri club on the log.

Lobi Stars’ relegation to the Nigeria National League (NNL) has already been confirmed.

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Transfer: Rashford snubs move to three Man Utd’s EPL rivals

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17 hours ago

June 28, 2025

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Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, has turned down moves to three Premier League clubs so far.

This comes amid speculation that Barcelona are considering signing the 27-year-old.

The three English teams Rashford has snubbed are believed to be Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa.

Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa and is seeking a permanent move away from United.

Barcelona, however, have made a move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams their priority this summer.

Williams has a €58 million (£48.1m) release clause in his deal and was close to joining the LaLiga champions last year.

According to Sport, Barca are now intent to make the transfer happen, but will still consider signing Rashford alongside the Spain winger.

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EPL: Klopp warns Wirtz over Liverpool move

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18 hours ago

June 28, 2025

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Ex-Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has warned summer signing Florian Wirtz about meeting expectations at the Premier League champions.

The £116m that the Reds will pay Bayer Leverkusen for the 22-year-old, makes him the most expensive British player.

And Klopp fears that the price tag will put a target on Wirtz’s back.

He however hailed Wirtz as an “outstanding player”, while stating that the playmaker will be “aware” of his substantial fee.

“There’s no question about it, it’s an insane sum, and one that a player at Liverpool is aware of if things don’t go well for two or three games,” Klopp told Welt.

“He’s an outstanding player who can give any club something great.

“Whether he’ll make the reigning English champions even better remains to be seen.”

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NPFL: Plateau United appoints new head coach, sporting director

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21 hours ago

June 28, 2025

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Oluwasola Adegun has been appointed new head coach of the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Plateau United, Ekwutosblog reports.

The Jos club in a statement released on Saturday, also confirmed the appointment of Gideon Izang as their new sporting director.

The appointment of the duo are with immediate effect.

Adegun left his role as head coach of Nigeria National League outfit, NNL, Sporting Lagos to join the former NPFL champions.

Plateau United are reportedly in talks with Kabiru Dogo for the role of technical adviser.

The club finished in seventh position in the NPFL last season.

The Plateau State government, who is the owner of the team, has resolved to reposition the club
towards a more professional and goal driven football institution.