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Žalgiris sign Nigerian forward Abdulrahman Sabiya — Image credit: FK Žalgiris

Toplyga·Transfers

Žalgiris sign Nigerian forward Abdulrahman Sabiya

14 March 2026 15:19

Žalgiris have completed the signing of 19-year-old Nigerian forward Abdulrahman Sabiya until the end of the season, with an option for two more years. The striker impressed on trial, scored twice in a friendly against Ogre United, and previously spent time with Ballkani and Al-Najmah…

Estonia·Women's Football

Saku Sporting beat Flora to win their first Estonian Women’s Super Cup

14 March 2026 14:08

Latvians abroad

Latvia U-21 international Strods provides assist in League of Ireland

14 March 2026 00:22

Lithuanians abroad

Gineitis starts as Torino beat Parma in Serie A

14 March 2026 00:02

Power rankings

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Team	P	F:A	Pts
Kauno Žalgiris	4	9:2	12
FK Žalgiris	4	9:4	9
Džiugas Telšiai	4	7:5	7
Transinvest	4	6:4	7
FK Banga	4	7:2	6
FK Sūduva	5	2:1	6
FC Hegelmann	5	3:5	4
FA Šiauliai	4	3:5	3
FK Panevėžys	4	2:9	2
FK Riteriai	4	1:12	0

Round 5

14/03

FK Sūduva

0–0LIVE

FC Hegelmann

15/03

FK Panevėžys

13:00

FK Riteriai

15/03

FK Banga

14:15

Džiugas Telšiai

15/03

FA Šiauliai

17:00

Kauno Žalgiris

16/03

FK Žalgiris

20:00

Transinvest

Round 6

20/03

FK Riteriai

19:30

FA Šiauliai

21/03

Kauno Žalgiris

14:15

FK Sūduva

21/03

FK Banga

16:30

FK Panevėžys

22/03

FC Hegelmann

14:15

FK Žalgiris

22/03

Transinvest

16:30

Džiugas Telšiai

Team	P	F:A	Pts
FK Auda	2	4:1	6
RFS	2	3:0	6
FS Jelgava	1	2:1	3
FK Liepāja	2	2:2	3
Grobiņa	2	1:2	3
Super Nova	1	1:2	0
FK Tukums 2000	1	1:2	0
Riga FC	1	1:2	0
BFC Daugavpils	1	0:1	0
Ogre United	1	0:2	0

Round 2

13/03

FK Liepāja

0–1

FC RFS

14/03

Grobiņa

0–2LIVE

FK Auda

14/03

Riga FC

16:00

Daugavpils

15/03

Super Nova

16:00

FS Jelgava

15/03

Ogre United

19:00

Tukums 2000

Round 3

20/03

FK Auda

18:00

Riga FC

20/03

Ogre United

19:00

FK Liepāja

21/03

FC RFS

16:00

Daugavpils

21/03

FS Jelgava

18:00

Grobiņa

22/03

Tukums 2000

14:00

Super Nova

Team	P	F:A	Pts
Nõmme United	2	7:4	3
FC Flora	1	3:0	3
FCI Levadia	1	2:0	3
Harju	1	2:1	3
Nõmme Kalju	1	1:0	3
Tartu	2	2:2	3
Pärnu Vaprus	2	4:9	3
Paide	1	2:3	0
Narva Trans	1	1:2	0
Kuressaare	2	1:4	0

Round 2

14/03

Kuressaare

1–2LIVE

Tartu

15/03

Paide

12:30

Narva Trans

15/03

Harju

14:30

FCI Levadia

15/03

FC Flora

14:30

Nõmme Kalju

Round 3

21/03

Nõmme United

12:30

Tartu

21/03

Nõmme Kalju

12:30

Kuressaare

21/03

Narva Trans

14:30

Pärnu Vaprus

22/03

Harju

12:30

FC Flora

22/03

FCI Levadia

15:00

Paide

Premium liiga - match reports

Beglarashvilli turns back the clock, Nõmme United score seven past Vaprus

14 March 2026 14:24

Nõmme United recorded the biggest victory in the club’s Premium Liiga history, defeating Pärnu JK Vaprus 7-1 at home in the opening match of…

Virsliga - game previews

Champions seek response against Daugavpils as Grobiņa meet Auda in Virslīga

14 March 2026 11:56

Riga aim to bounce back from an opening-round defeat to Liepāja when they host Daugavpils in Saturday’s Virsliga action. Earlier in the day, Grobiņa…

Premium liiga - game previews

Two matches scheduled in Estonian Premium Liiga round two

14 March 2026 11:27

Two matches will take place today in the second round of the Estonian Premium Liiga. Newly promoted Nõmme United will host Pärnu JK Vaprus,…

Toplyga - game previews

Toplyga Matchday 5 opens with Sūduva hosting Hegelmann

14 March 2026 10:50

The fifth round of the Toplyga begins today in Marijampolė, where Sūduva will host FC Hegelmann. Kick-off is scheduled for 14:15. Both teams finished…

Virsliga - match reports

One goal enough for RFS to beat Liepāja in windy conditions

13 March 2026 20:13

In the opening match of the second round of the Tonybet Virslīga, vice-champions FC RFS secured a narrow 1-0 away victory over FK Liepāja…

Virsliga - game previews

Liepāja host RFS as Virslīga second round begins

13 March 2026 12:50

Liepāja begin the second round of the Virslīga season at home to RFS on Friday evening after opening the campaign with a win against…

Interviews →

Banga sporting director Veževičius: “Clubs must invest in infrastructure and protect players’ health”

13 March 2026 21:20

Gargždų Banga were the first club in Lithuania’s top division to prepare their home stadium for outdoor matches this season, hosting their opening home game last weekend. The club has also been…

The long road of a goalkeeper: Nojus Sulnis’ fight to stay in the game

9 March 2026 00:19

The story of 25-year-old Vilnius goalkeeper Nojus Sulnis shows how determination, unexpected opportunities and persistence…

From A Lyga striker to youth coach: Lukas Kochanauskas on football, injuries and the modern generation

5 March 2026 21:11

Former A Lyga striker Lukas Kochanauskas, who during his career represented clubs such as Trakai…

Mariano Barreto and the Stumbras story: success, controversy and collapse

26 February 2026 22:45

Few foreign coaches have left as visible - and controversial - a mark on Lithuanian…

“Only running, not football”: Penkevics, Regža and Matrevics on duels, fitness and earning their place in Czechia

16 February 2026 19:40

Edmunds Novickis and Arkadijs Birjuks travelled to Czechia for “Futbolbumbas” to speak with three Latvian…

Insights →

Modou Saidy impressed against Ogre – but can he be a real contender for a place in the starting XI?

9 March 2026 14:31

Modou Saidy's performance in the RFS opener against Ogre United pleased Viktors Morozs, as the Latvian head coach praised the young Gambian in the press conference.…

Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT predict Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian Champions for 2026

A knife to the heart in start – but the right man in charge

PRO by regulation, not by reality: Inside Lithuania’s coaching loophole

Toplyga 2026 Preview: Will Kauno Žalgiris go back-to-back?

Five takeaways after FK Kauno Žalgiris lift the Super Cup

Snow tears open RATO arena dome as TransINVEST train inside

Lithuanian Football’s Future: In their hands – or at the mercy of circumstance

From Spurs prospect to Lithuanian club owner: Questions surround Riteriai’s new era

Another, but much-needed reset at Riteriai: Will this one finally stick?

Building from the back: Lithuania’s TOP 10 centre-backs on the road to 2030

Lithuania →

Frankline Tangiri returns to Sūduva on deal until end of 2027

Toplyga·Transfers

13 March 2026 18:19

Frankline Tangiri returns to Sūduva on deal until end of 2027

Sūduva have brought winger Frankline Tangiri back to the club, with the Cameroon player signing a contract until the end of the 2027 season. Tangiri scored eight goals and added two assists…

Sūduva sign young French forward Walid Dhouib

Toplyga·Transfers

13 March 2026 14:07

Sūduva sign young French forward Walid Dhouib

Sūduva have added 19-year-old forward Walid Dhouib to their squad on a contract until the end of the 2027 season. The former Dainava player, who was born in France and also holds…

Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania Women’s A Lyga season to begin on 14 March with seven teams

12 March 2026 01:02

Toplyga·Transfers

Šiauliai sign last season Toplyga champion Naah

10 March 2026 22:53

Estonia held 0-0 by Lithuania in Women’s World Cup qualifier as Käpa shines

Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania and Estonia split points in a goalless World Cup qualifier

8 March 2026 00:15

Latvia →

Transfers·Virsliga

Auda bring in two players with senior national team experience

13 March 2026 14:03

According to information published in the Latvian Football Federation’s transfer register, FK Auda strengthened their squad on the final day of the Virslīga winter transfer window by signing two players who have…

Transfers·Virsliga

Juventude confirm transfers of Abner and Juan Christian to Riga FC

12 March 2026 21:09

Brazilian club EC Juventude have confirmed two deals involving players moving to Latvian champions Riga FC. While the Latvian club had already announced the arrival of young centre-back Abner Salles da Silva,…

LFF confirms 20-team line-up for expanded Altero.lv LIIGA season

Latvia

LFF confirms 20-team line-up for expanded Altero.lv LIIGA season

11 March 2026 16:48

RFS appoint Greek fitness coach Konstantinos Kalaitzakis

Virsliga

RFS appoint Greek fitness coach Konstantinos Kalaitzakis

11 March 2026 16:27

Latvians abroad

Gutkovskis scores his first for Arka Gdynia in Ekstraklasa

9 March 2026 23:09

Latvians abroad·Women's Football

Latvia international Anna Gornell joins Waterford from Riga FC Women

7 March 2026 17:43

Estonia →

Frischer returns to Premium liiga duty after year away from the middle

Estonia

Frischer returns to Premium liiga after a year in ‘exile’

14 March 2026 14:14

Juri Frischer will referee in the Premium liiga again on Sunday after a year away from on-field duties in Estonia’s top division. He has been appointed to Harju JK Laagri against FCI…

Estonia·Women's Football

Flora target 10th Women’s Super Cup against Saku Sporting

13 March 2026 00:43

Flora face Saku Sporting in Friday’s Women’s Super Cup as the Estonian champions bid for a record-extending 10th title. Flora have won the past four Super Cup finals against Saku, who are…

Paide and Flora avoid each other in the Estonian Cup semifinal draw

12 March 2026 20:22

Narva Trans add 18-year-old Nigerian striker Imoh Imeh John and close winter business

Narva Trans survive Viimsi fightback in a stunning seven goal game

11 March 2026 21:13

Nikita Mihhailov joins Slovak top-flight side MFK Zemplín Michalovce

Estonians abroad·Premium liiga·Transfers

Nikita Mihhailov joins Slovak top-flight side MFK Zemplín Michalovce

11 March 2026 20:43

All eyes on Europe for Paide as they host Kalev in Estonian Cup quarter-final

11 March 2026 16:40

Garliava and Dainava back in Pirma Lyga with youth at the centre of plans

12 March 2026 16:29

Vaprus hold off Welco to reach historic Estonian Cup semi-final

10 March 2026 21:03

Flora fight back to reach Estonian Cup semi-final

10 March 2026 20:20

Paide secure €2.48m EU grant as work starts on first stage of new stadium project

9 March 2026 23:12

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia women beaten in Finland as Andersone scores late consolation

7 March 2026 21:15

Premium liiga·Transfers

Tammeka sign Santos FC U20 striker Kauan Pereira on three-year deal

7 March 2026 17:33

Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Estonia note Lithuania’s counter-attack threat in World Cup qualifier Baltic derby

7 March 2026 14:04

Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia women face Finland in Helsinki in World Cup qualifying

7 March 2026 13:53

Premium liiga·Transfers

Narva Trans add 18-year-old Nigerian striker Imoh Imeh John and close winter business

7 March 2026 13:49

Premium liiga 2026 season preview: a year for Paide?

7 March 2026 09:48

Premium liiga·Transfers

Narva Trans sign Brazilian talent Kauã miranda on long-term deal

6 March 2026 22:45

Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal’s Champions League run ends despite Palma victory

6 March 2026 22:35

Premium liiga·Transfers

Narva Trans sign English wing-back Harvey Rowe

6 March 2026 12:47

Toplyga

Season over for Sūduva winger Emmanuel Agbor after surgery

6 March 2026 12:38

Champions League·Futsal

Riga look to overturn three-goal deficit against Palma in futsal Champions League quarter-final

6 March 2026 12:25

Season preview·Virsliga

A new season, new stories: Virslīga 2026 kicks off

6 March 2026 04:17

Esiliiga

Welco defeats Tallinna Kalev in Esiliiga season opener

5 March 2026 23:38

Transfers·Virsliga

RFS register Ukrainian forward ahead of season opener

5 March 2026 21:30

Narva to play behind closed doors due to concerns over pneumatic dome’s safety

5 March 2026 14:45

Latvians abroad·Transfers

Celje continue Baltic recruitment with signing of Latvian youngster

5 March 2026 00:23

Transfers·Virsliga

Ogre United add young Latvian talent

5 March 2026 00:07

Premium liiga·Transfers

Kuressaare add Flora midfielder Roland Lukas to the squad

4 March 2026 22:23

Transfers·Virsliga

RFS sign Jelgava’s Emenike, while Facu is sent to Super Nova on loan

4 March 2026 21:52

Virsliga

Virslīga sees sharp rise in non-Latvian ‘homegrown’ players in 2026

4 March 2026 21:40

Esiliiga

Viimsi appoint Oper and Salm as joint head coaches in another promotion push

4 March 2026 09:39

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Lithuania begin World Cup qualifying with a big win as Jonušaitė hits poker

3 March 2026 22:22

Virsliga

Morozs says questions about season goals “unserious” as Verpakovskis summarises pre-season progress

3 March 2026 22:14

Premium liiga·Transfers

Kuressaare agree new deal with full-back Vahermägi

3 March 2026 21:53

Women's football →

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying with Bosnia defeat despite Räämet penalty

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying with Bosnia defeat despite Räämet penalty

3 March 2026 19:52

Latvia rally in second half but open World Cup qualifying with defeat in Slovakia

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia rally in second half but open World Cup qualifying with defeat in Slovakia

3 March 2026 19:46

Latvia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania WU19 start Baltic Cup with 3-2 win over Latvia

3 March 2026 17:07

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying away to Bosnia and Herzegovina

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying away to Bosnia and Herzegovina

3 March 2026 13:10

FIFA World Cup·UEFA Nations League·Women's Football

Latvia begin Women’s World Cup qualifying with Slovakia test in Poprad

3 March 2026 12:21

Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove point as new World Cup qualifying cycle begins

Lithuania·Women's Football

Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove a point as World Cup qualifying cycle begins

2 March 2026 15:35

Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying with trips to Liechtenstein and Estonia

Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying against Liechtenstein and Estonia

26 February 2026 15:55

Latvia WU19 to host Baltic Cup as Euro qualifiers loom

Baltic Cup·Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia WU19 to host Baltic Cup as Euro qualifiers loom

24 February 2026 15:37

MFA Žalgiris–MRU win LMFA Winter Cup with 3-0 final victory over Šiauliai

Lithuania·Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris win maiden LMFA Winter Cup in a 3-0 final against Šiauliai

23 February 2026 11:39

RFS Women retain Winter Cup title after perfect pre-season campaign

Latvia·Women's Football

RFS Women retain Winter Cup after perfect pre-season campaign

23 February 2026 10:37

Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Gintra get their first win of Baltic Women’s League 2026 by beating Saku 3-1 away in Pärnu

22 February 2026 18:27

Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Riga FC Women continue to dominate, beat Flora Women 2-0

21 February 2026 14:53

Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League

Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League

20 February 2026 18:20

Six-team Naiste Meistriliiga set for 25-game season after winter withdrawals

Estonia·Women's Football

Estonian Women’s Meistriliiga 2026 reduced to six teams following winter withdrawals

20 February 2026 18:05

Players abroad

Lithuanians abroad

Armalas plays full match as MTK hold league leaders Győr

13 March 2026 23:51

Estonians abroad

Tunjov sets up Pro Patria goal for second straight weekend in Serie C draw

8 March 2026 13:19

Lithuanians abroad

Gineitis starts as Torino fall to defending champions Napoli

6 March 2026 23:44

Latvians abroad

Uldriķis plays full match as Arminia fall to Schalke

6 March 2026 23:32

Latvians abroad

Gutkovskis plays 80 minutes as Arka Gdynia suffer defeat in Ekstraklasa

6 March 2026 00:26

Estonians abroad

Käit’s Thun’s winning run ends in dramatic draw against closest rivals

6 March 2026 00:14

Lithuanians abroad

Kučys scores but Celje suffer surprise defeat

5 March 2026 23:56

Futsal →

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

Futsal

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

1 March 2026 14:56

Aurora Futsal won Estonia’s women’s futsal championship after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Keila in the final at Kohila. The unbeaten regular-season winners were held 5-5 in normal time despite twice…

Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team

Estonia·Futsal

Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team

26 February 2026 15:50

Futsal

Lithuania extend Dentinho’s contract until 2028

25 February 2026 00:09

Kauno Žalgiris regain LFF Futsal Cup with 2-1 final win over Akmenės kraštas

Futsal·Lithuania

Kauno Žalgiris reclaim LFF Futsal Cup with a 2-1 win over Akmenės kraštas

23 February 2026 10:13

Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal Club late fightback offers hope after first-leg defeat to Palma

22 February 2026 21:56