Nigeria Sports Weekly — April 13, 2025 Edition

Enugu Rangers Crowned 2024 NPFL ChampionsEnugu, Nigeria – Enugu Rangers have officially clinched the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, marking their 8th league championship in history. The team secured the trophy with a game to spare after a dominant season and now sets its sights on the CAF Champions League.Photo: Enugu Rangers lift the NPFL trophy (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)Remo Stars finished as runners-up, also booking a ticket to the CAF Champions League, while Enyimba secured a Confederation Cup slot.---Katsina United Sacks Entire Management TeamIn a dramatic turn of events, Katsina United's entire management has been relieved of their duties following a humiliating 4–0 defeat against newly promoted Ikorodu City. The club cited poor performance and internal discord as key reasons for the sweeping change.---Victor Osimhen Eyes Premier League MovePhoto: Osimhen in action for Napoli before his Galatasaray loan (Credit: Wikipedia)Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has turned heads in Turkey, scoring 20 goals in 22 games while on loan at Galatasaray. According to insiders and fellow Nigerian international William Troost-Ekong, Osimhen is likely headed to the English Premier League this summer, with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea all showing strong interest.---Nigeria Women’s Basketball Team Qualifies for Paris 2024 OlympicsHistory was made earlier this year as D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after dominating at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium. They’ll represent Nigeria on the world stage in July.---Upcoming Premier League Fixtures (April 13–21, 2025)Chelsea vs Ipswich Town – April 13Liverpool vs West Ham United – April 13Newcastle vs Man United – April 13Bournemouth vs Fulham – April 14Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest – April 21Man City vs Aston Villa – April 22All matches in Nigeria time (WAT).---Quick Headlines:Super Falcons' Coach Confirms Squad for Olympic prep campAsisat Oshoala rumored to be joining a top-tier European club this summerAFCON 2025 Qualifiers set to begin this June