Abiodun Ogunbayo
Carney Chukwuemeka Completes Austria Switch, Named in 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Former Nigeria-eligible midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has officially been named in Austria’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing an end to long-standing discussions...
President Federation Cup Round of 32 Fixtures Confirmed as Clubs Battle...
The Nigeria Football Federation through its Communications Department has officially released the fixtures for the men’s Round of 32 of the 2026 President Federation...
Emmanuel Ayaosi Leaves MFK Karvina for League Champions SK Slavia Prague
Nigerian attacking midfielder Emmanuel Ayaosi has officially brought his time with MFK Karvina to an end following an impressive and memorable 2025/2026 campaign in...
President Federation Cup: Dominant Wins as Top Teams Advance in Women’s...
The Round of 32 fixtures in the women’s category of the 2026 President Federation Cup produced thrilling encounters, emphatic victories, and impressive attacking displays...
Anthony Sunday Samuel Reacts to Stanley Nwabali Absence Ahead of Unity...
Chief Executive Officer of Parrot Sports Group, Anthony Sunday Samuel, has expressed concern over the absence of Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali during...
Ahmed Musa Appreciates Supporters as Kano Pillars FC Retain NPFL Status
General Manager of Kano Pillars FC, Ahmed Musa, has expressed deep appreciation to supporters, stakeholders, and the Kano State Government following the successful completion...
Mamelodi Sundowns FC Crowned 2025/26 CAF Champions League Winners
Mamelodi Sundowns FC have officially emerged champions of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, securing their place once again among the elite clubs in African...
Toheeb Abiodun Nets 29 Goals for Qarabag FK U19 as Rising...
Young Nigerian striker Toheeb Abiodun enjoyed a sensational campaign with Qarabag FK in the Azerbaijani AFFA U19 Liqası, finishing the season with an outstanding...
Jide Oguntuase Backs Ex-International Tournament as Platform for Grassroots Development
Former Nigerian international Jide Oguntuase has described the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-International football project as a major initiative capable of promoting grassroots football and reconnecting...
Aisha Falode Pays Emotional Tribute to Lagos and Nigerian Football Legends...
Veteran sports broadcaster Aisha Falode, representing the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, delivered an emotional and inspiring speech during the...
Nigerian Duo Abiodun Toheeb and Olude Muyideen Fire Qarabag FK U19s...
Nigerian youngsters Abiodun Toheeb and Olude Muyideen have emerged as champions of the Azerbaijan U19 League after helping Qarabag FK secure the league title...
Gafar Liameed Pays Tribute to Late Peter Rufai and Henry Nwosu...
The Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Gafar Liameed, delivered the opening speech at the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-International Press Conference and Draw ceremony...
Kelechi Iheanacho Scores Stunning Goal as Celtic Clinch Scottish League Cup...
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho once again delivered on the big stage after scoring a brilliant goal to help Celtic FC secure the Scottish League...
“We Are Using History to Create History” — Lagos FA Chairman,...
Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Gafar Liameed, has reiterated the importance of grassroots football development in Lagos State during the Bet9ja Foundation...
Trabzonspor Defender Chibuike Nwaiwu Delighted With Super Eagles Call-Up
Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has expressed his excitement after receiving an invitation to represent the Nigeria national football team ahead of the upcoming Unity...
Blessing Ogundiran Sets Meeting Record to Reach NAIA 100m Final
Nigerian sprinter Blessing Ogundiran announced herself in spectacular fashion at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships after producing a sensational performance in the...
Salifou Abdel-Kader Survives Azeez Solanke Fightback to Reach WTT Contender Lagos...
Beninese table tennis star Salifou Abdel-Kader held off a spirited comeback from Nigerian home favourite Azeez Solanke to secure qualification for the Round of...
Nigerian Prospect Oscar Junior Completes Move to Slovenian Club NK Brežice...
Promising Nigerian youngster Oscar Junior has officially completed a move to NK Brežice 1919 as he begins a new chapter of his football career...
President Federation Cup Round of 32 Fixtures Confirmed as Battle for...
The next stage of the President Federation Cup is officially set following the conclusion of the thrilling Round of 64 fixtures across the country.
The...
Owen Oseni Earns First Super Eagles Call-Up After Impressive Season with...
Fresh Nigerian talent Owen Oseni has been handed his first-ever invitation to the Nigeria national football team ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup and...
“The Super Eagles Will Qualify for Sure” — Coach Oyebande Adeshina...
Leader of the Ikeja Football Coaches Council Lagos, Oyebande Babatunde Adeshina, has expressed confidence in the ability of the Nigeria national football team to...
2026 WTT Contender Lagos : Tsunami Thursday for Nigeria as Four...
It was a disappointing Thursday for Team Nigeria at the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos as four Nigerian players exited the Men’s Singles competition, leaving...
Olajide Omotayo Exits WTT Contender Lagos After Round of 32 Defeat
Nigerian table tennis star Olajide Omotayo suffered an early exit at the WTT Contender Lagos 2026 after falling to South Korea’s Lim Jong-hoon in...
“A Good Team Doesn’t Bow to Pressure” — Coach Emmanuel Odidika...
Coach Emmanuel Ndubuisi Odidika of Stars of Africa Academy has expressed confidence in the Nigeria national football team ahead of the CAF Africa Cup...
Loveth Edeh Crowned NWFL Matchday 18 Top Performer After Dominating Fan...
Loveth Edeh of Ahudiyannem Queens has emerged as the winner of the NWFL Premiership Matchday 18 Top Performer of the Week award following an...
Joel Iheakolam Wins Triple Jump Bronze at Conference USA Championships
Nigerian athlete Joel Iheakolam produced an impressive all-round display at the Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, delivering strong performances across multiple field...
Olayinka Olajide Leads Nigerian Duo in Women’s 100m Final at Big...
Nigerian sprinter Olayinka Olajide produced a solid performance at the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships after finishing sixth in the women’s 100m...
Diana Eze Sets New Personal Best at AGN Track & Field...
Nigerian athlete Diana Eze continued her impressive progression on the track after recording a new Personal Best in the women’s 400m at the AGN...
“The Falconets Have a Chance” — RoyalToms Academy CEO, Olajide Royal...
President and Chief Executive Officer of RoyalToms International Football Academy, Olajide Royal, has expressed cautious optimism over the chances of the Nigeria women's national...
Former Golden Eaglets Defender Usulor Nwachukwu Makes First Professional Start in...
Former Nigeria national under-17 football team defender Usulor Nwachukwu ended the season on a positive note after making his first professional start for Al-Jabalain...
Princess Uche Enjoying Breakthrough Season After Impressive Performances for Iowa
Nigerian athlete Princess Uche is continuing to build momentum in what is rapidly becoming a breakthrough season on the collegiate athletics circuit in the...
Nigerian Sprinter Taiye Ayenuro Sets New Personal Best at Big Ten...
Nigerian athlete Taiye Ayenuro continued her steady rise in collegiate athletics after delivering another encouraging performance at the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field...
“The Super Eagles Must Avoid Complacency” — Coach Michael Soniregun Reacts...
Football coach and goalkeeper trainer Michael Soniregun has expressed confidence in the ability of the Nigeria national football team to qualify for the 2027...
Chioma Nwachukwu Impresses with Strong Performance at Big Ten Championships
Nigerian sprinter Chioma Nwachukwu produced another encouraging performance at the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska, continuing her steady rise...
“Nigeria Will Top the Group” — Abdulrraheem Saeed Backs Super Eagles...
Following the official draw for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) POMOJA 2027 qualifiers, confidence continues to grow around the chances of the...
“Two Silver and One Gold, I Am Excited” — Rosemary Chukwuma...
Nigerian sprint star Rosemary Chukwuma has expressed satisfaction with her performance at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, despite narrowly missing...
Nigerian Heritage Defender Chetam Ezenwata Helps Charlton Athletic U18 Win National...
Young Nigerian heritage defender Chetam Ezenwata played a major role in helping Charlton Athletic U18 secure the Professional Development League national title after a...
“Igniting Greatness Is Beyond Football” — NFCA Ogun Chairman Agbagu Victor...
Newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Agbagu Victor Damilola, has revealed ambitious plans aimed at transforming football coaching development across Ogun...
Umar Abubakar Caps Off Season with Match-Winning Goal and First Man...
Former Footwork FC striker Umar Abubakar ended the 2025/2026 season in outstanding fashion after delivering a match-winning performance for F.C. Famalicão in their 1-0...
Chidi Okezie Reflects on African Championships Final as Traore Completes Sprint...
Nigerian sprinter Chidi Okezie secured a place in the men’s 200m final at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, competing against some...
Nigerian Midfielder Papa Daniel Wins First European League Title with NK...
Former Niger Tornadoes F.C. midfielder Papa Daniel has celebrated the first major trophy of his European career after helping NK Celje secure the Slovenian...
Edidiong Udo Breaks 45 Seconds, Leads Nigerian Charge into Big Ten...
Nigerian quarter-miler Edidiong Udo delivered a career-defining performance at the Big Ten Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska, after storming to a new Personal Best of...
Femmco FC Thrash Ajax FC 8-1 in Flying Eagles Star Akanji...
Sporting Lagos youngster Akanji Seun received a special honour from his grassroots club as Femmco Football Club cruised to a dominant 8-1 victory over...
Umar Abubakar Ends Season on High as Late Winner Keeps Famalicão’s...
Nigerian striker Umar Abubakar delivered a memorable finish to the 2025/2026 Portuguese Primeira Liga season after scoring the decisive goal in F.C. Famalicão’s narrow...
Rangers Lead Race for Nigerian Defender Akpe Victory in €5m Transfer...
Scottish giants Rangers F.C. are reportedly in advanced talks to sign highly-rated Nigerian defender Akpe Victory from Hungarian club Zalaegerszegi TE as interest in...
Chidi Okezie Advances Strongly as James Taiwo Battles in Men’s 200m...
Nigerian sprinter Chidi Okezie delivered a solid performance in the heats of the men’s 200m at the African Athletics Championships in Ghana, finishing second...
Nigerian Schoolgirl Sensation Chigozie Nwankwo Storms to 200m Heat Victory at...
Nigeria’s rising sprint talent Chigozie Rosemary Nwankwo continued her impressive emergence on the continental stage after producing a brilliant performance in the women’s 200m...
Nnamdi Onwaeze Storms Into African Championships 110m Hurdles Final
Nigerian hurdler Nnamdi Adeboye Onwaeze has secured a place in the final of the men’s 110m hurdles at the African Athletics Championships after delivering...
“I Have Set a Solid Foundation” — Coach Olaseinde ‘Zico’ Bankole...
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Ogun State chapter, celebrated leadership, service, and football development at its Leadership Summit and Leadership Award ceremony held...
Akwa Ibom’s Ruth Nyong Wins Three Gold Medals for Nigeria at...
Nigerian weightlifting sensation Ruth Asuquo Nyong delivered a dominant performance at the ongoing African Senior Weightlifting Championships in Ismailia, Egypt, clinching three gold medals...
