Abiodun Ogunbayo
Footwork FC Abuja Star Ahmed Adamu Signs First Professional Contract in...
Young Nigerian attacker Ahmed Adamu has taken a major step in his football career after officially signing his first professional contract with Israeli club...
Former Flying Eagles Captain Daniel Bameyi Joins Finnish Club Inter Turku...
Former Nigeria U-20 captain Daniel Bameyi has completed a move to Finnish side Inter Turku II, joining from Slovenian club ND Primorje as he...
Nigeria Player Scorecard: Chukwueze, Awoniyi, Durosinmi and Azeez Shine Across Europe
Several Nigerian footballers delivered impressive performances for their respective clubs across Europe, with Samuel Chukwueze, Taiwo Awoniyi, Rafiu Durosinmi, Femi Azeez and Bright Osayi-Samuel...
Arthur Okonkwo Stars Again As Charlton Secure Home Win Over Preston
Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo continued his impressive start to life at Charlton Athletic, keeping a clean sheet on his home debut as the...
Semi Ajayi Stars as Hull City Beat Awoniyi’s Coventry to Maintain...
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi produced another commanding defensive display as Hull City continued their remarkable start to the Premier League season with a...
Falconets Begin World Cup Preparations With Narrow Victory Over Poland
Nigeria’s Falconets began their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on a positive note, defeating hosts Poland U-20 1–0 in...
Nigerian-Rooted Swedish Forward Zebedee Kennedy Joins Como 1907
Italian club Como 1907 have announced the permanent signing of Swedish forward Zebedee Kennedy, a promising youngster of Nigerian roots, from Mjällby AIF ahead...
Jollof Derby Beckons as Edo Queens, Ampem Darkoa Battle for Group...
The stage is set for a thrilling West African showdown as Edo Queens of Nigeria take on Ampem Darkoa Ladies of Ghana in the...
Francis Uzoho Bids Emotional Farewell to Omonia Before Joining ALS Omonia
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has expressed his gratitude to the fans and everyone associated with Omonia Nicosia as he closes an important chapter...
Faro Abdulrahman Calls for Refereeing Overhaul, Merit-Based Promotion and Improved Welfare
Football referee Faro Abdulrahman has called for comprehensive reforms within the Nigerian refereeing system, urging stakeholders to address concerns surrounding fitness testing, recruitment, career...
‘At 16, She Is Already Making Her Mark’ — Boboye Hails...
Edo Queens head coach Kennedy Boboye has heaped praise on teenage sensation Oluwakemi Adegbuyi following another impressive performance by the 16-year-old at the WAFU-B...
Akanji’s Extra-Time Assist Sends Lillestrøm Into Europa League
Sporting Lagos academy graduate Seun Akanji played a decisive role in Lillestrøm Sportsklubb’s dramatic UEFA Europa League playoff triumph over Egnatia, providing the match-winning...
WAFU-B WCL Qualifier: 16-Year-Old Oluwakemi Adegbuyi Named Woman of the Match...
Sixteen-year-old Oluwakemi Adegbuyi has continued to announce herself on the continental stage after being named Woman of the Match following Edo Queens’ impressive 3-1...
‘ASEC Were the Better Side’ — Boboye Hails Edo Queens’ Discipline...
Edo Queens head coach Kennedy Boboye has praised his players for their disciplined performance after the Nigerian champions defeated ASEC Mimosas Ladies 3-1 to...
UCL Qualifiers: Arokodare Continues Stunning Start at Ajax With Brace Against...
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive start to life at Ajax, scoring twice as the Dutch giants defeated Sion 5-3 in an entertaining...
Dessers Strikes Twice Off the Bench to Fire Panathinaikos Into Conference...
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers delivered a sensational impact from the bench, scoring a match-winning brace as Panathinaikos secured a dramatic 2-1 away victory...
Super Falcons Goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor Begins Trial With Swedish Club AIK
Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has begun a trial with Swedish women’s football club AIK, as the 21-year-old shot-stopper targets a move to Europe.
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Transfer: Christy Ucheibe Leaves Portugal for Saudi Arabia, Joins Al Hilal...
Super Falcons star Christy Ucheibe has completed a move to Al Hilal Women, joining the Saudi Women’s Premier League after a trophy-laden six-year spell...
Edo Queens Beat ASEC Mimosas 3-1 to Maintain Perfect WAFU-B Start
Nigeria’s champions Edo Queens continued their impressive campaign at the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League Qualifying Tournament with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over ASEC Mimosas...
ASEC Mimosas Captain Gnougnoue Confident of Victory Against Edo Queens
BASEC Mimosas Women captain Erika Gnougnoue has expressed confidence in her team’s ability to defeat Nigeria’s Edo Queens in their crucial Group encounter in...
Falconets Step Up Poland Preparations Ahead of 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s...
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have intensified preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after settling into their training camp...
Abeokuta Set for Continental Football Double as Rangers, Shooting Stars Adopt...
The MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, is set to take centre stage in Nigerian football this season as both Rangers...
England U-20 Star Olabade Aluko Scores for Leicester City, Keeps Super...
England U-20 right-back Olabade Aluko continued his impressive development at Leicester City after scoring in the Foxes’ 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Ipswich Town....
Echegini Features as PSG Women Hold Frankfurt in Champions League Qualifying...
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini featured for Paris Saint-Germain Women as they played out a 1-1 away draw against Eintracht Frankfurt Women in the...
Just-In: ‘I Salute Mallam Gusau’ — NSC DG Olopade Hails Resignation,...
Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has hailed the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and the entire NFF...
FIFA-Licensed Referee Olajide Olayinka Explains Controversial Red Card Decision in Seamoriow–Dazzle...
FIFA badge-licensed referee Mr. Olajide Olayinka has offered an expert explanation of the controversial red card incident during the Seamoriow FC versus Dazzle FC...
Sanusi Ridwan Joins AS Trenčín on Loan as Nigerian Forward Targets...
Nigerian attacker Sanusi Ridwan has completed a loan move to Slovakian top-flight club AS Trenčín from fellow Slovakian side MŠK Žilina.
The forward will spend...
Ajibade, Echegini Return to PSG Training Ahead of Champions League Qualifier
Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini have returned to Paris Saint-Germain training following their involvement with Nigeria at the 2026 Women’s Africa...
‘All Three Are Starters’ — Falconets GK Coach Yusuf Backs Goalkeeping...
Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived in Poland for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with goalkeeper coach Lateef Yusuf expressing confidence in the team’s...
‘One Game Can’t Give Us the Trophy’ — Edo Queens Captain...
Edo Queens captain Deborah Odiagbe has insisted that the Nigerian champions will not allow their emphatic opening victory to create complacency as they prepare...
‘NFF Must Be Ashamed’ — Afolabi Oni Faults Federation Over Joy...
Sports journalist Afolabi Oni, popularly known as “Oni Guarantor,” has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over its handling of the visa difficulties that...
Edo Queens Face Crucial ASEC Mimosas Test in WAFU-B Champions League...
The race for qualification at the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League Qualifying Tournament is heating up, with Nigerian champions Edo Queens facing a crucial test...
Peace Ikediuba Completes ASEC Mimosas Move, Set for Crucial WAFU-B Clash...
Nigerian attacker Peace Ikediuba has completed her move to Ivorian women’s football giants ASEC Mimosas Féminines, beginning a new chapter in her career on...
Femi Azeez Named in PFA Championship Team of the Year After...
Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez has been named in the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Championship Team of the Year following an impressive 2025/26 campaign...
21 States Converge in Lagos for 4th Gbolahan Odele Tennis Championship
Tennis players from 21 states across Nigeria have converged in Lagos for the 4th edition of the annual Gbolahan Odele Tennis Championship, with young...
‘We Should Have Scored More’ — Boboye Demands More From Edo...
Edo Queens head coach Kennedy Boboye has praised his players for executing their game plan but insisted there is still room for improvement after...
Super Falcons Defender Demehin Joins Benfica on Four-Year Deal
Nigeria international defender Oluwatosin Demehin has completed her move to Portuguese giants Benfica, signing a contract that will keep her at the club until...
Babatunde, Gbotemi Strike Gold as Ilorin East and South Shine in...
Abdullateef Babatunde of Ilorin East and Adekunle Gbotemi of Ilorin South have emerged as the men’s and women’s singles badminton champions, respectively, at KWAFEST...
Former Golden Eaglets Defender Usulor Nwachukwu Joins Moroccan Top-Flight Club Difaâ...
Former Nigeria U-17 centre-back Usulor Nwachukwu has completed a move to Moroccan top-flight club Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi, popularly known as Difaâ El Jadida,...
72 Touches, One Assist: Michelle Alozie Makes Stunning Return for Chicago...
Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie made an impressive return to the Chicago Stars starting XI, providing an assist from 72 touches as her side...
Terem Moffi Joins Hamburger SV, Gets No. 9 Shirt in Bundesliga...
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has completed a permanent move from French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice to Bundesliga club Hamburger SV, beginning a...
Blessed Isigbo Joins Turkish Side Kayseri Kadın FK After Three Years...
Nigerian defender Blessed Isigbo has completed a move to Turkish Women’s Football Super League side Kayseri Kadın FK, bringing an end to her three-year...
Joy Omewa Makes BK Häcken Debut in 4-1 Victory Over AIK
Nigerian international striker Joy Omewa made her debut for BK Häcken as a substitute as the Swedish side secured an emphatic 4-1 home victory...
Edo Queens Captain Odiagbe Deborah Targets WAFU-B Glory Ahead of AS...
Edo Queens captain Odiagbe Deborah has expressed confidence in her team’s readiness to begin their campaign at the WAFU Zone B Women’s Champions League...
Edo Queens Coach Boboye Demands Strong Start Against AS GNN in...
Edo Queens head coach Kennedy Boboye has expressed confidence in his team’s preparation ahead of their opening match against AS GNN of Niger in...
Sisters Set for Showdown as Adekunle Duo Book KWAFEST 8.0 Badminton...
The Adekunle sisters, Gbotemi and Feranmi, have set up an intriguing all-family final in the women’s singles badminton event at KWAFEST 8.0, after both...
Chukwueze Delivers Match-Winning Impact as AC Milan Begin Serie A Campaign...
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze made an impressive statement on the opening weekend of the new Serie A season, producing a decisive performance as...
Nigeria Players Abroad Scorecard: Lookman, Osimhen, Okonkwo, Ajayi & Tella Make...
Nigerian footballers continued to make their presence felt across Europe over the weekend, with several Super Eagles stars delivering impressive performances, scoring crucial goals...
Edo Queens Land in Burkina Faso, Ready for WAFU-B CAF Women’s...
Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) champions Edo Queens have arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ahead of the 2026 West African Football Union Zone B...
Nigerian Refereeing Needs Reform Beyond Fitness Tests, Anonymous Official Says
An active Nigerian referee has called for comprehensive reforms within the country’s refereeing structure, arguing that the death of Plateau State referee Aweng Solomon...
