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Police Arrest Nasarawa United Fan For Attacking Plateau United Player

<div><img width="300" height="166" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/police-300x166.webp" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Police Officer Kidnapped On Abuja Highway Regains Freedom" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/police-300x166.webp 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/police.webp 650w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The Nigeria Police Force has reported the arrest of a fan from Nasarawa United following an incident in which Plateau United player Vincent Temitope was injured during a pitch invasion at the Lafia Township Stadium on Sunday. In a statement made to reporters on Monday, spokesperson for the Nasarawa State Police Command, DSP Rahman Nansel, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/04/14/police-arrest-nasarawa-united-fan-for-attacking-plateau-united-player/">Police Arrest Nasarawa United Fan For Attacking Plateau United Player</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 14, 2025 · 2 min read

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NFF Mourns ‘Double Tragedy’ Following Deaths Of 1980 AFCON Champions Charles Bassey, Christian Chukwu

<p>Green Eagles legend Charles Bassey passed away hours after Christian Chukwu's death was announced, leaving the NFF in deep mourning.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arise.tv/nff-mourns-double-tragedy-following-deaths-of-1980-afcon-champions-charles-bassey-christian-chukwu/">NFF Mourns ‘Double Tragedy’ Following Deaths Of 1980 AFCON Champions Charles Bassey, Christian Chukwu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 13, 2025 · 2 min read

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Katsina State Government Sacks Katsina United Management

<div><img width="300" height="211" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/images-2025-04-13T122717.724-300x211.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Katsina United" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/images-2025-04-13T122717.724-300x211.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/images-2025-04-13T122717.724.jpeg 474w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The Katsina State government has restructured the management of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club, Katsina United, following their recent matchday 31 loss to Ikorodu City. The outgoing management team has been requested to hand over the club’s assets to the state’s permanent secretary in the Ministry of Sports. In the interim, a two-person […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/04/13/katsina-state-government-sacks-katsina-united-management/">Katsina State Government Sacks Katsina United Management</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 13, 2025 · 2 min read

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Semi-automated Offside Technology (SAOT) To Be Used In Premier League This Weekend; How It Works

<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/images-2025-02-13T192338.257-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Semi-automated offside technology" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/images-2025-02-13T192338.257-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/images-2025-02-13T192338.257.jpeg 678w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>This weekend, the Premier League is set to implement semi-automated offside technology (SAOT), marking a significant advancement in the management of offside calls. After extensive trials and some discussions surrounding its efficacy, SAOT aims to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of decisions made on the field. Recent weeks have seen several lengthy Video Assistant Referee […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/04/11/semi-automated-offside-technology-saot-to-be-used-in-premier-league-this-weekend-how-it-works/">Semi-automated Offside Technology (SAOT) To Be Used In Premier League This Weekend; How It Works</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 11, 2025 · 3 min read

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Mohamed Salah Signs New Two-Year Deal with Liverpool

<p>Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, keeping him at the club.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arise.tv/mohamed-salah-signs-new-two-year-deal-with-liverpool/">Mohamed Salah Signs New Two-Year Deal with Liverpool</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 11, 2025 · 2 min read

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Unity Cup Returns After 20 Years With Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad Participating

<p>Unity Cup has returned after two decades, featuring Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago in Brentford’s Gtech stadium</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arise.tv/unity-cup-returns-after-20-years-with-nigeria-ghana-jamaica-and-trinidad-participating/">Unity Cup Returns After 20 Years With Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad Participating</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 10, 2025 · 3 min read

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Arsenal Crush Real Madrid 3-0 as Declan Rice Shines in Knockout Clash

<p>Declan Rice starred with a brace as Arsenal delivered a dominant 3-0 win over Real Madrid in knockout clash.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.arise.tv/arsenal-crush-real-madrid-3-0-as-declan-rice-shines-in-knockout-clash/">Arsenal Crush Real Madrid 3-0 as Declan Rice Shines in Knockout Clash</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 8, 2025 · 2 min read

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Super Eagles’ Joe Aribo Relegated From Premier League With Southampton

<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/download-7-300x169.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Super Eagles' Joe Aribo Relegated From Premier League With Southampton" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/download-7-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/download-7.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Joe Aribo and his team, Southampton, have suffered an early relegation from the Premier League with seven matches still remaining. Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a tough match against Tottenham Hotspur, where Brennan Johnson delivered an impressive performance. The Wales forward scored the opening goal in […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/04/06/super-eagles-joe-aribo-relegated-from-premier-league-with-southampton/">Super Eagles’ Joe Aribo Relegated From Premier League With Southampton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 6, 2025 · 2 min read

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Bruno Fernandes Named Premier League Best Player, Nuno Wins Manager Of The Month For March

<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PhotoCollage_1743767283954-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Manchester United's midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has been honored as the Premier League's Player of the Month for March, while Nottingham Forest's manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, has received the managerial accolade for the same month." style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PhotoCollage_1743767283954-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PhotoCollage_1743767283954-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PhotoCollage_1743767283954-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PhotoCollage_1743767283954-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PhotoCollage_1743767283954.jpg 1620w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Manchester United’s midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has been honored as the Premier League’s Player of the Month for March, while Nottingham Forest’s manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, has received the managerial accolade for the same month. Despite the month being shortened due to the international break, it proved to be a successful one for Manchester United, who […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/04/04/bruno-fernandes-named-premier-league-best-player-nuno-wins-manager-of-the-month-for-march/">Bruno Fernandes Named Premier League Best Player, Nuno Wins Manager Of The Month For March</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 4, 2025 · 2 min read

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“VAR Is Killing The Game” – Tottenham Coach Postecoglou Laments After Chelsea Win

<div><img width="300" height="188" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot_20241224-164823-300x188.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ange Postecoglou" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot_20241224-164823-300x188.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot_20241224-164823.jpg 548w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou expressed his frustration with the video assistant referee (VAR) after Pape Matar Sarr’s goal was controversially disallowed during their Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night. The match ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Chelsea, yet the outcome was marred by the cancellation of two […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2025/04/04/var-is-killing-the-game-tottenham-coach-postecoglou-laments-after-chelsea-win/">“VAR Is Killing The Game” – Tottenham Coach Postecoglou Laments After Chelsea Win</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

mingooland · April 4, 2025 · 2 min read