Abiodun Ogunbayo
Tebo’s Stoppage-Time Strike Earns Crvena Zvezda Away Win Over Lille
Crvena zvezda claimed a vital away victory over LOSC Lille in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League knockout playoff, thanks to a...
Ismaheel on Target as Lech Poznań Claim First-Leg Advantage Over KuPS
Nigerian forward Taofeek Ismaheel was among the goalscorers as Lech Poznań secured a first-leg victory over KuPS in the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout...
Ola Aina Impresses as Nottingham Forest Sweep Aside Fenerbahçe in Europa...
Ola Aina delivered a commanding performance as Nottingham Forest cruised to a convincing first-leg victory over Fenerbahçe in their Europa League playoff tie.
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Arokodare Sparks Wolves Comeback as Arsenal’s Title Hopes Suffer Blow
Tolu Arokodare made a decisive impact off the bench as Wolverhampton Wanderers fought back from two goals down to secure a dramatic home draw...
Wikki Tourists Coach Bashir Saleh Blames Lapse in Concentration for Defeat...
Wikki Tourists assistant coach Bashir Saleh has attributed his side’s 2–0 loss to Rangers International in Enugu to a loss of concentration at crucial...
Bukayo Saka Signs New Five-Year Deal With Arsenal FC
Arsenal have secured the long-term future of Bukayo Saka after the England international signed a new five-year contract with the club.
The agreement, which had...
NWFL Premiership – Matchday 8 Preview
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership resumes this Wednesday with a pivotal Matchday 8 lineup that could significantly shape the race for the...
FIFA Set to Deliver Verdict on Nigeria’s Petition Against DR Congo
World football governing body FIFA is expected to issue a decisive ruling on February 16 regarding Nigeria’s petition against DR Congo over alleged fielding...
Messi or Ronaldo? Antetokounmpo Makes His GOAT Choice, Flaunts His Nigerian...
The age-old debate over football’s greatest player of all time has received a fresh perspective from Greek-Nigerian NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has openly...
Onyedika Stars as Club Brugge Claim Away Derby Win Over Cercle...
Raphael Onyedika delivered a composed midfield performance to help Club Brugge secure a hard-fought away derby victory over city rivals Cercle Brugge.
The visitors broke...
Mukairu’s Early Strike Seals Narrow Win for Pogoń Over Arka Gdynia
Paul Mukairu netted his fifth goal of the season to fire Pogoń Szczecin to a narrow home league victory over Arka Gdynia on Ekstraklasa...
Katsina United Edge Nasarawa United 1–0 at Muhammad Dikko Stadium
It was full-time at Muhammad Dikko Stadium as Katsina United FC secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Nasarawa United FC.
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Arokodare Impresses as Wolves Edge Grimsby in FA Cup Fourth Round
Tolu Arokodare put in a strong all-round shift as Wolverhampton Wanderers claimed a narrow victory over Grimsby Town in the FA Cup fourth round.
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Joseph Atule Fires Barau FC to Vital Win, Claims Man of...
Joseph Atule made an instant impact as he stepped off the bench to score the decisive goal in Barau FC’s 1–0 victory over Kun...
Security Concerns Could Influence Lesley Ugochukwu’s Super Eagles Decision, Says Father
The father of French-born midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu has revealed that security concerns in Nigeria could affect his son’s prospects of representing the Super Eagles...
Kindness Ifeanyi Emerges Falconets’ Hero in World Cup Qualifiers
Kindness Chinaza Ifeanyi proved decisive for Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, scoring in both legs of the third-round qualifiers to propel the Falconets closer...
Falconets Advance to Final Qualifying Round for 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s...
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have progressed to the final round of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup...
Beyond Limits Claim Crucial NNL Win Over Heartland as Akpabio Strikes
Beyond Limits secured a huge victory in the Nigeria National League with a hard-fought home win over Heartland FC.
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Mubarak Suleiman Continues Flying Start as Slavia Praha Win Away at...
18-year-old Mubarak Suleiman maintained his electric start to life with Slavia Praha, registering an assist in their 3–1 away victory over MFK Karviná in...
Savio Idezi Shines as Smart City Edge Gateway FC in Five-Goal...
Savio Idezi delivered a standout performance to claim the Man of the Match award as Smart City defeated Gateway FC in a pulsating five-goal...
NWFL Premiership Player of the Month (January Nominees)
The race for the NWFL Premiership Player of the Month for January features five outstanding performers who made decisive impacts for their respective clubs...
Victor Osimhen Bags Two Assists as Galatasaray Thrash Eyüpspor 5–1
Victor Osimhen delivered a standout creative performance, registering two assists as Galatasaray cruised to a dominant 5–1 home win over Eyüpspor in the Turkish...
Gombe United Boost Squad with Jumbo Wisdom Signing Ahead of NNL...
Gombe United have reinforced their squad with the acquisition of right-back Jumbo Wisdom, who joins the Savannah Scorpions from Doma United FC.
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Nawarudeen Primary School, Olose Ifo Hosts Colourful 2026 Inter-House Sports
Nawarudeen Primary School, Olose Ifo, came alive on February 12, 2026, as pupils, staff, parents, and community leaders gathered for the school’s much-anticipated 2026...
Lookman Lights Up Copa del Rey with Goals and Assists vs...
Ademola Lookman produced decisive performances in the Copa del Rey, registering a goal and an assist against Real Betis and repeating the feat in...
Mofifunoluwa Atilola Cruises into Next Round at African Junior Tennis Championship
Nigerian junior tennis star Mofifunoluwa Atilola continued her impressive run of form at the ongoing ITF/CAT African Junior Tennis Championship in Algeria, producing a...
Ikorodu City Boost Title Push with Signing of Chinedu Akuvuo
Ikorodu City have strengthened their squad in the race for the NPFL title with the signing of striker Chinedu Akuvuo, who joins the OgaBoys...
NPFL: Shooting Stars to Host Warri Wolves in Abeokuta Amid Stadium...
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will play this weekend’s fixture against Warri Wolves at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, following a decision by the...
Nwabali, Please Come and Help Rivers United” – Super Eagles Legend...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah has publicly appealed to Stanley Nwabali to consider a temporary move to Rivers United, as the Nigeria Professional...
Bassey, Iwobi and Chukwueze Start as Fulham Suffer 3-0 Defeat to...
Nigerian trio Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze were all in the starting lineup for Fulham, but it was a difficult afternoon at...
FIFAWCQ: Falconets Arrive in Senegal for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Second...
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have safely arrived in Senegal ahead of their decisive second-leg clash in the third round of the...
Bello Ibrahim Reflects on Marlians Cup Triumph After Defensive Masterclass in...
Ajax Sporting Club central defender Bello Ibrahim Abiodun has expressed pride and satisfaction following his side’s triumph at the 8th Edition of the Ibro-Peckham...
Tochukwu Ogboji Joins Strømmen on Loan for 2026 Season
Nigerian centre-back Tochukwu Joseph Ogboji (19) has been loaned out to Strømmen for the duration of the 2026 season, his parent club has confirmed.
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Aruna Quadri Qualifies for ITTF World Cup; Assar Clinches Seventh African...
Nigeria’s table tennis star Aruna Quadri has secured qualification for the ITTF World Cup in Macao, claiming one of Africa’s four available slots with...
Burkina Faso Replace Ghana in WAFU B Women’s Four-Nation Tournament
Burkina Faso has been confirmed as replacement for Ghana in the upcoming WAFU B Women’s Four-Nation Tournament, scheduled to hold in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire,...
Okafor, Nmecha Earn Leeds United Point in Thrilling Stamford Bridge Draw
Noah Arinzechukwu Okafor and Lukas Okechukwu Nmecha were the heroes for Leeds United as they battled to a hard-earned draw against Chelsea FC at...
Bichi First FC Bolster Squad with Akor and Sekarege Signings
Bichi First FC has officially confirmed the signing of former Lobi Stars goalkeeper Itodo Akor until the end of the ongoing Nigeria National League...
Nwabali: No Club Offer Before Chippa United Exit Request
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has revealed that he had no concrete transfer offer in place before requesting a release from South African club...
Lagos FA Cup Unveils New Trophy Identity Inspired by Eyo Masquerade
The Lagos FA Cup, Nigeria’s oldest football competition, has unveiled a new trophy identity that blends football excellence with the rich cultural heritage of...
Four Nigerians Make History as Seattle Seahawks Clinch 2026 Super Bowl...
Four Nigerians etched their names into history as part of the Seattle Seahawks squad that captured the 2026 Super Bowl, delivering a dominant 29–13...
Ajegunle Tennis Prospect Sulaiman Samad Names Daniel Adeleye as Role Model
Young Nigerian tennis prospect Sulaiman Samad, fondly nicknamed “Ajegunle” by his peers, has identified national player Daniel Adeleye as his biggest inspiration as he...
AFCON Hero Lookman Can Reach AFOTY Podium After Atletico Move —...
Head of Sports at Crescent University, Abeokuta, Coach Abimbola Ademola, popularly known as Arole, has described Ademola Lookman’s surprise transfer from Atalanta to Atlético...
Erman Toroğlu Compares Onuachu and Osimhen as Nigeria’s Striking Debate Heats...
Veteran Turkish football commentator Erman Toroğlu has offered a detailed assessment of Nigeria’s two in-form strikers, Paul Onuachu and Victor Osimhen, weighing their contrasting...
Niger Tornadoes Rue Missed Chances in 2–0 Defeat to Ikorodu City
Niger Tornadoes were left to count the cost of profligacy in front of goal after suffering a 2–0 defeat to Ikorodu City on NPFL...
Babajide Provides Assist as Roma Women Edge Milan to Tighten Grip...
Rinsola Babajide played a decisive role as AS Roma Women claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over AC Milan, extending their advantage at the top...
Lookman Endures Tough Home Debut as Atlético Madrid Fall to Betis
It was a frustrating night for Ademola Lookman at the Metropolitano as Atlético Madrid suffered a home defeat to Real Betis in their La...
Onyedika Bosses Midfield as Club Brugge Cruise Past Standard Liège
Raphael Onyedika delivered an assured and commanding midfield performance as Club Brugge recorded a comfortable home league victory over Standard Liège, continuing their strong...
Marlians Cup Final Mired in Controversy as Organisational Lapses Overshadow Football
What was meant to be a celebration of grassroots football in Ifo ended in controversy, as the 8th edition of the Ibro Peckham Marlians...
Ebuehi Scores off the Bench in Palermo Thriller as Empoli Fall...
Super Eagles defender Tyronne Ebuehi found the net after coming off the bench, but his goal was not enough to prevent Empoli from slipping...
Samuel Isife Impresses On Slavia Prague Debut As Mubarak Suleiman Scores...
Nigerian youngster Samuel Isife enjoyed a memorable debut for Slavia Prague, while teenage compatriot Mubarak Suleiman marked his first goal for the club in...
