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NPFL: Katsina United get duo boost for relegation battle

The duo of Yushau Armayau and Chigozie Ihejiofor have return to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Katsina United ahead of the final league match against Kwara United.
Armayau and Ihejiofor were away with the Flying Eagles for the U-20 African Cup of Nations Championship in Egypt.
The players return is a timely boost for the Chanji Boys push for relegation survival.
“We welcome back Yusha’u Armaya’u (Aguero) & Chigozie Ihejiofor from the U-20 AFCON in Egypt!,” Katsina United wrote on their Facebook.
“Both helped the Flying Eagles clinch bronze. They’re back with the squad ahead of our final clash vs. Kwara United at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.”
Katsina United will trade tackles with Kwara United at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium, Katsina on Sunday.
Azeez Audu’s side need a win to escape relegation.
Katsina United occupy 15th position on the NPFL table with 47 points from 37 games.
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Transfer: AS Roma pick Chelsea’s George as Sancho’s replacement

AS Roma have identified Chelsea star, Tyrique George as a potential replacement for Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Serie A club have asked for George’s deal conditions.
George is one of the options as a left winger for Roma if Sancho continue not to open the doors to move to Italy.
The Chelsea winger is on Roma’s shortlist and also RB Leipzig and other Premier League clubs are still very keen on signing the youngster.
Meanwhile, providing an update on Sancho after he rejected AS Roma a few days ago, the club’s director Frederic Massara said: “There are no conditions to proceed with this deal, especially as Sancho doesn’t have the motivations to join AS Roma”.
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EPL: Ian Wright names player to replace injured Saka in Arsenal’s XI

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has advised the club’s boss, Mikel Arteta, to replace injured Bukayo Saka with new signing, Noni Madueke when the Gunners face Liverpool.
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NPFL: Shooting Stars must start new season with a win – Coach Aweroro

Shooting Stars head coach, Nurudeen Aweroro, says it is important for his team to start the new campaign with a win, Ekwutosblog reports.
The Ibadan club will host Bayelsa United in their opening fixture of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, on Sunday.
It will be Aweroro’s first official game in charge of the five-time NPFL champions.
The former Ikorodu City gaffer challenged his players to give their best in the encounter.
”We need to get maximum points, and if possible, score plenty of goals. But the most important thing is to secure the win. We can’t take this game for granted—we have to come out strong and give our best,” Aweroro told Shooting Stars media.
The 2025/26 NPFL season started on Friday with holders Remo Stars and Rivers United battling to a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta.
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