El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser King Emmanuel has said his team remains a work in progress despite a strong start to their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The Nigerian side defeated UDIB of Guinea-Bissau 3-0 in the first leg of their first preliminary round tie in Ikenne on Sunday. According to King, the squad still has significant areas to improve ahead of the return leg.

Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu says his side will push for victory in the return leg of their CAF Champions League tie against Sobemap FC of Benin Republic. The Nigerian champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Sobemap in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Sunday, according to the Daily Post.

Nigerian club Rivers United have appealed to their supporters to turn out in large numbers for the second leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie against San Pedro of Côte d'Ivoire. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 13, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. According to the club, the venue serves as their home ground, and they are hoping strong fan backing will help them secure a positive result in the continental fixture.

Nigeria Football Federation Acting General Secretary Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme praised Edo Queens after the club won the WAFU-B Women's Champions League in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The Nigerian champions secured a second successive regional title on Saturday night, repeating their 2024 success with a dramatic victory over Ghana's Ampem Darkoa, according to the report.

Shooting Stars coach Fatai Osho has warned his players to prepare for a difficult return leg against CS Sfaxien in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Nigerian side won the first leg 1-0 in Abeokuta and will travel to face the Tunisian club in Sfax this weekend, with Osho cautioning that the hosts will pose a stern test as the tie is decided.

Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu scored a hat-trick as newly promoted Ranchers Bees defeated Abia Warriors 4-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday Two fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. According to Zalebs, his treble was the first hat-trick recorded in the 2026/27 NPFL season, delivering a standout individual performance that powered his side to a comprehensive home victory over their opponents.