CAF Inspection Team Gives Positive Verdict on Nigeria’s Bid to Host African Schools Championship...
A seven-man inspection team from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has concluded its assessment of facilities proposed by Nigeria to host the Final...
Anichebe Hails Rangers’ Youth Project, Leadership After Surprise Enugu Visit
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe has praised Rangers International’s leadership structure and commitment to youth development following a surprise visit to the club’s...
CAF Names Ugandan, Burundian Officials for Falconets–Senegal U20 World Cup Qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed match officials from Uganda and Burundi for Saturday’s crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash...
Chelle Backs Nnadi for Success After Marseille Move
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has welcomed the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi to French Ligue 1 heavyweights Olympique Marseille, describing the...
Nigeria Set for Davis Cup Showdown as Hember Confirms Full Readiness for Uzbekistan Playoffs
Board member of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Hember, has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s preparedness ahead of this week’s crucial World Group II...
NWFL: Crisis Rocks Osun Babes as Players Threaten Not to Show up For League...
Osun Babes players have threatened not to honor any League games as the club's management has failed to pay four months' salaries, including bonuses...
Ilenikhena Breaks Nigerian Teenage Transfer Record with €30m Al-Ittihad Move
George Ilenikhena has rewritten Nigerian football history after sealing a blockbuster transfer to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad, becoming the most expensive Nigerian teenager ever.
The...
Pinnick’s Daughter Shines on Global Stage with Multi-Medal Haul at World School Games Olympia
Emififen Yolanda Pinnick, the 10-year-old daughter of renowned Nigerian sports administrator Amaju Melvin Pinnick, announced herself as one of the brightest emerging talents in...
3SC Dismiss Relocation Rumours, Begin Emergency Pitch Revamp at Lekan Salami Stadium
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is considering relocating the club from Ibadan...
Ismael Confirms Hamstring Setback for Alebiosu After Hull Clash
Former Blackburn Rovers head coach Valérien Ismaël has confirmed that defender Ryan Alebiosu is battling a hamstring injury sustained during his side’s recent outing...
NWFL Break ‘Unhealthy for the League’ — Rivers Angels Coach Blankson Warns of Season...
Head coach of Rivers Angels FC, Tosan Blankson, has voiced strong concerns over the ongoing break in the NWFL Premiership caused by the involvement...
BAL Introduces Multi-Country Format to Deepen Continental Engagement — Amadou Fall
President of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Amadou Gallo Fall has revealed that the competition’s evolving format is part of a long-term strategy aimed...
Reserves Announced For 2026 NBA All-Star Game
The NBA last night announced the 14 players honored as reserves for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, Feb....
Players/ Clubs Dispute Resolution: Protest Looms as Affected Players Decry Delay in Release of...
Tension is mounting at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Secretariat as affected players threaten to stage a protest over the continued delay in the...
Junior Olaitan Completes Besiktas Deal
Junior Ishola Olaitan has officially signed a contract with Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig, which will run until the summer of 2029, with...
Swimming Will Not Be Idle in 2026 — Aquatics Federation Targets Grassroots Growth
President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, Chamberlain Dunkwu, has unveiled an ambitious plan focused on talent discovery and grassroots development to reposition swimming in...
Igiebor Says More Creativity Needed in Super Eagles Midfield
Former Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor has identified creativity as the next key area the Super Eagles must improve as they build toward future competitions.
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Onyeka Describes Coventry City Move as “My Next Chapter”
Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka has officially joined Coventry City, describing the transfer as the start of a new phase in his career.
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Aribo Calls Leicester City Move “Unbelievable Opportunity”
Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo has described his move to Leicester City as an “unbelievable” opportunity and a fresh chapter in his career.
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Nnadi Delighted With Olympique Marseille Move
Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has expressed happiness after completing his transfer to Olympique Marseille, describing the move as a major step forward in his...
Okunwa-Igunbor: Super Falcons’ Pedigree Gives Edge Ahead of WAFCON
Former Super Falcons international Gift Okunwa-Igunbor believes Nigeria’s familiarity with their WAFCON group opponents will boost the team’s confidence going into the tournament.
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Amaju Pinnick: Super Eagles Would Have Qualified for 2026 World Cup Under My Watch
Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has reiterated his belief that the Super Eagles would have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World...
Sunday Oliseh: Lookman’s Atletico Madrid Move Boosts Nigeria’s Football Image
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has described Ademola Lookman’s transfer to Atletico Madrid as a major positive for Nigerian football, saying the move...
Ademola Lookman Delighted With Atletico Madrid Move, Says – It’s a Blessing
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has described his transfer to Atlético Madrid as a major milestone in his career, calling the move “a blessing”.
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EFL Cup: Eberechi Eze Reacts to Arsenal’s Gritty Win Over Chelsea
Eberechi Eze praised Arsenal’s resilience, confidence, and adaptability following their hard-fought victory over Chelsea, describing the performance as a statement of the team’s growing...
Antetokounmpo Under Transfer Radars Of Four Top Clubs In NBA
Nigerian-born superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo (Adetokunbo) is edging closer to the exit door at Milwaukee Bucks of USA, as four national Basketball Association (NBA) top...
Stephen Keshi Stadium Becomes Camp Base For Nigeria’s Domestic Athletes
Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State has been selected as the official camp for home-based athletes preparing for major national and international championships this...
Jimoh-Aloba Declares: West Brom Is Where I Want To Be
West Bromwich Albion of England new arrival, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba has expressed satisfaction with the loan deal that took him to The Hawthorns from Aston...
Frank Onyeka Makes Strong Pledge: I Want To Give 100% Effort At Coventry City
New signing at Coventry City of England, Frank Onyeka has declared that he wants to give 100% effort with the lower division club that...
Super Falcons Need More Friendly Matches Before WAFCON – Okunwa
Super Falcons' former striker, Gift Okunwa-Igunbor has opined that the Nigerian female national team needs to play more friendly matches ahead of this year's...
South East Traditional Rulers Plan ‘Seasonal’ Sports Gathering In August
Royal fathers in the Traditional Council of Imo State and the entire South East have set in motion a plan to organise a 'seasonal'...
Aarhus Fremad Welcome Nigerian Talent Yusuf Abdullahi from Sporting Lagos
Danish club Fremad has officially announced the signing of highly rated Nigerian forward Yusuf Abdullahi from Sporting Lagos, completing a move that further strengthens...
Nigerian Stars Take Centre Stage as Trabzonspor Cruise Past Fethiyespor
Nigerian footballers were the headline acts as Trabzonspor recorded a convincing 3–0 victory over Fethiyespor in their Turkish Cup encounter, showcasing depth, experience, and...
Okowa Gives Fresh Updates on AIU Age Cheat Query, Warns Coaches to Desist From...
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has provided fresh updates on the ongoing age discrepancy investigations involving some...
Samuel Ikpefan to Fly Nigeria’s Flag at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Nigeria will be represented by Samuel Uduigowme Ikpefan at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with the cross-country skier set to compete in the...
Mobi Okparaku Urges Nigerians to Move On From World Cup Hopes, Slams NFF Petition...
Former Nigeria international Mobi Okparaku has advised Nigerians to forget about World Cup qualification, insisting that ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Football Federation to...
Leicester City Snap Up Joe Aribo on Season-Long Loan from Southampton
Leicester City have completed the loan signing of Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo from Southampton until the end of the 2025/26 season, subject to...
Frank Onyeka Joins Coventry City on Loan, Eyes Premier League Promotion
Coventry City FC have secured the services of Nigerian international Frank Onyeka on loan from Brentford, adding significant Premier League experience to their midfield...
Barau FC Head Coach Eugene Agagbe Praises Team After Five-Match Unbeaten Run
Barau FC head coach, Eugene Agagbe, has lauded his players, management, and fans following the team’s continued resurgence in the Nigeria Premier Football League...
How Remo Stars Slide from Champions to Relegation Battle With 14 Games to Go
Defending Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Remo Stars have continued their dramatic decline in the 2025/26 season, sinking deeper into the relegation zone...
Delta Queens Appoint Osazee Francis as New Head Coach Ahead of NWFL Resumption
Delta Queens Football Club has announced the appointment of Coach Osazee Francis as their new Chief Coach ahead of the resumption of the 2025/26...
Ogunbote Hails Plateau United Spirit After Late Win Over Remo Stars
Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has praised his players following their dramatic 2–1 away victory over Remo Stars, a result sealed by a...
Ebah’s Stoppage-Time Strike Hands Plateau United Vital Win, Deepens Remo Stars’ Relegation Fears
Plateau United boosted their survival hopes in the Nigeria Premier Football League with a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Remo Stars, secured by a...
Hannafi Revels on Dream NPFL Debut as Kwara United Claim First Win, Goal of...
ABS Ilorin FC youngster Hannafi Babatunde enjoyed a dream Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) debut as Kwara United secured a crucial 2–1 victory over...
Clean Sheet King: Okoye Stars in Udinese’s Gritty Roma Triumph
Maduka Okoye delivered a commanding Man of the Match performance as Udinese secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over AS Roma, with the Nigerian goalkeeper...
Top Six Nigerian Players Who Changed Clubs as the January 2026 Transfer Window Closed
The January 2026 transfer window was an eventful one for Nigerian footballers, with several notable moves completed across Europe and Asia.
From a high-profile switch...
Nigeria Watch From Afar as World Cup Trophy Touches West Africa
Nigeria will be watching from a distance as the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy arrives in West Africa, with Côte d’Ivoire set to host the...
Falcons’ Coach Should Try New Players At WAFU Mini-tournament, Coach Edwin Okon Suggests
Super Falcons' former coach, Edwin Okon has suggested that the team's current handler should use the upcoming West Agrican Football Union (WAFU) mini-tournament to...
Chelle Can Achieve Great Things With Super Eagles In 10 Years – Osimhen
As a debate rages over the future of Eric Sekou Chelle as Super Eagles' coach, the team's assistant captain to the recent Africa Cup...
Lookman Nears New Record Of Playing In EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga
.New signing at Atletico Madrid of Spain, Ademola Lookman is on his way towards setting a new record as the first player born in...
