Nigeria Premier League

2023 UEFA Super Cup tickets go on sale

Tickets for the UEFA Super Cup between Manchester City and Sevilla in Piraeus are on sale exclusively via UEFA.com, with prices starting from €30.

General ticket sales for the 2023 UEFA Super Cup have started exclusively via UEFA.com and run until 14:00 CEST on Wednesday 12 July.

Where and when is the 2023 Super Cup?
The match will be played at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece, on Wednesday 16 August, kicking off at 21:00 CEST.

Who is playing in the 2023 Super Cup?
The fixture is a meeting between 2023 UEFA Champions League winners Manchester City and Sevilla, the 2023 UEFA Europa League holders.

How do ticket sales work for the 2023 Super Cup?
Tickets will not be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, a lottery will be conducted to allocate the tickets once the application period has ended at 14:00 CEST on 12 July. Applicants can apply for up to four tickets per person.

Applicants will be notified via email about the status of their application by 25 July at the latest. You will also be able to check the status of your application on the ticket portal with your login information. Successful applicants will be given a time window to make the payment for their tickets via credit or debit card.

A total of 23,400 tickets out of 30,400 (the stadium’s capacity for the match) are available for the general public and fans of the teams to purchase.

How much are tickets for the 2023 Super Cup?
The price categories for tickets for the general public are:
Category 3: €30
Category 2: €70
Category 1: €120
Prime seats: €200

Accessibility tickets are available for €30 (ticket priced at Category 3 rate and one companion ticket can be requested for free).

The ticket sales process reserved for fans of the participating teams is being arranged with the clubs involved.

How will tickets be delivered?
Tickets will be delivered via the official UEFA Mobile Tickets app a few days before the match. Ticket holders need to download the official UEFA Mobile Tickets app, which is free for Android and iPhone users.

With this app, fans with tickets can securely download, transfer, keep or assign a guest a ticket anytime, anywhere on an iOS/Android smartphone.

Nigeria Premier League

Ogunmodede reflects on Emo Stars’ win over Abia Warriors

Emo Stars technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede admitted his side was fortunate to secure a 3-2 victory over Abia Warriors in Ikenne on Wednesday.

Abia Warriors took a 2-0 lead in the first half, with goals from Ayodele Eziekel and Anthony Ijoma. However, Emo Stars responded with three goals from Olamilekan Adebayo, Jabbar Malik, and Franck Mawuena to clinch the win.

Ogunmodede acknowledged that his team had underestimated their opponents but managed to turn things around. “The game was tense and shocking in the first half on our home ground. Not every time you will be lucky against a great team we played against,” he said in the post-match interview.

“We underestimated the qualities of our opponent, and we were punished for it. But luckily, we identified the problem and readjusted to get the victory.”

Emo Stars will now aim to build on this win as they continue their campaign

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Kano Pillars eye maximum points in midweek showdown with Ikorodu City

Kano Pillars are determined to secure all three points in their upcoming fixture against Ikorodu City in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

The Sai Masu Gida will face Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Wednesday.

Usman Abdallah’s side is upbeat and focused ahead of the match, with the players in high spirits.

“Done and dusted with the shake-ups ahead of our NPFL25 Matchday 21 clash against Ikorodu City this Wednesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos,” Kano Pillars wrote on X.

“The boys are in high spirits and determined to secure maximum points as we aim to continue our impressive run this season.”

Kano Pillars currently sit in eighth place on the league table with 28 points.

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Brown Ideye criticizes NPFL standards, calls for major improvements

Enyimba striker Brown Ideye has expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), stating that significant improvements are needed to elevate its standard.

Ideye, who rejoined the league in December 2024 after signing for Enyimba, has made appearances in both NPFL and CAF Confederation Cup matches, scoring two goals so far.

Sharing his thoughts following Enyimba’s 2-0 defeat to Kwara United in a rescheduled matchday 16 fixture in Ilorin, Ideye voiced concerns about the league’s challenges.

“The system is getting worse; the league is not improving. I feel like we have a long way to go,” Ideye remarked during an interview.

Despite enjoying his time at Enyimba, the former West Brom striker emphasized that much remains to be addressed in the league.

“My time at Enyimba has been wonderful, but there are a lot of things in the league that need improvement and haven’t changed yet,” he added.

On the poor performances of Nigerian clubs in CAF competitions, Ideye highlighted critical areas requiring attention.

“In terms of traveling, feeding, hotel accommodations, and player relaxation — it’s all bad. Nigerians are not ready for continental competitions. We need to put our house in order before going there, instead of embarrassing ourselves.”