“We Must Get It Right” — Sam Sodje Relieved As FIFA Accepts NFF Resignations,...
Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has expressed relief after FIFA accepted the resignations of the Nigeria Football Federation leadership and backed the country’s ongoing...
“My Focus Is The Olympics” — 17-Year-Old Esiovwa-Thompson Sets Sights On Olympic Dream
Nigeria’s teenage fencing sensation Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson has set his sights on competing at the Olympic Games, following his emergence as the country’s first gold...
“Equal Voting Rights For All” — Jalla Demands Major Overhaul Of NFF Structure
Chairman of the Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reforms Initiative, Prince Harrison Jalla, has called for a complete restructuring of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF),...
“An Honourable Decision” — Friday Ekpo Hails Gusau Resignation, Calls For Proper Football Reforms
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has praised Ibrahim Musa Gusau for stepping down as Nigeria Football Federation president, describing the decision as an honourable...
FIFA U-20: “We Are 95 Percent Ready” — Etim Bright Effiong Confident Falconets Can...
Falconets goalkeeper Effiong Bright Etim has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s readiness for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, saying the team...
“FIFA Knowing The Truth Will Help Nigeria Avoid Sanctions” — Akwuegbu Backs Dikko-Led Football...
Former Super Eagles forward Benedict Akwuegbu has welcomed the Nigerian delegation’s engagement with FIFA, calling it an important step toward resolving the crisis surrounding...
FIFA U-20: “We Are Ready For Spain” — Moses Aduku Confident Falconets Can Deliver...
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has declared his team ready for the start of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign in Poland, with...
“God Has Blessed Nigeria With Abundant Talent” — Ahmed Musa Backs Grassroots Football With...
Former Super Eagles captain and Milo Ambassador Ahmed Musa, MON, has pledged a personal cash reward of ₦1.8 million to the top three teams...
“We Are Rebuilding a Legacy” — Uba Sani Targets November Completion For FIFA-Standard Ahmadu...
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reaffirmed that the reconstruction of the iconic Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) will be completed by November 2026,...
“A Statement Of Intent” — Musa Nimrod Hails Nigeria’s Fighting Spirit Against DR Congo
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Musa Nimrod, has praised the national women’s team for their remarkable comeback victory over the Democratic Republic of...
Who Will Rule European Football Next Season? Our Top Five Predictions
Every new football season begins with a familiar debate: which club will emerge as the strongest force in Europe?
The answer is rarely determined by...
Amokachi Continues Lending Support To Increased Awareness About Mental Health Among Young Girls
Former Super Eagles' striker, Daniel Amokachi continues lending support in ongoing efforts to promote increased awareness about the need for proper attention to mental...
CAF Joins Nigeria’s Historic Move To Implement Football Reforms With Nomilisation Committee
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has joined Nigeria's sports authorities in their historic move to initiate widespread reforms across all levels of the round...
Female Volleyball Team Gains Boost From High Commissioner Ahead Of Next Game At African...
Nigeria's female volleyball team has received a huge boost in motivational words and promises from the country's High Commissioner-Designate to Kenya, Ambassador Danlami Ibrahim...
D’Tigress Are Well Prepared, Fully Motivated To Make Nigeria Proud; NBBF President Musa Kida...
In spite of a long line of defeats suffered by the female national team, D'Tigress, the president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmad...
Tim Iroegbunam On Course To Become ‘Lucky Number 13’ At Semi Ajayi’s Hull City
Everton's Nigerian-born defensive midfielder, Timothy Emeka Iroegbunam is on the verge of becoming a 'lucky number 13' new signing at Hull City, which would...
Shuffle Select Football Academy Flaunts Strong Links With Brook House College In England
Shuffle Select Football Academy of Abule Egba, Lagos are flaunting their links with Brook House College of England as a major source of motivation...
What Daddy Does, Two Daughters Can Do Even Better; As Tijani Adam Hands Referee’s...
A very stimulating story about inheritance is brewing in Nigeria's football referees' sector, as a highly rated arbiter, Tijani Adam has successfully inspired two...
“Smart City FC Is Ready And Motivated For The New NNL Season” – Abiodun...
Ahead of the 2026/2027 NNL season, teams have intensified preparations with the recruitments of new players and officials, as well as, engaging in trial...
“Stronger Structures, More Opportunities” — Infantino Backs Nigeria Football Reform
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s football reform process, stressing the need for stronger structures and greater opportunities for young...
Deadline Day Transfer: Everton Open Talks For Super Eagles Defender Ola Aina As Transfer...
Everton have reportedly opened talks with Nottingham Forest over a potential move for Super Eagles right-back Ola Aina, with the Premier League transfer deadline...
Deadline Day Transfer: Brighton Agree £15m Deal For Super Eagles Star Femi Azeez
Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement with Millwall to sign Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez in a major move for the Nigerian...
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea Republic force Falconets to 1-1 draw
Nigeria and South Korea ended it 1-1 in the two teams’ final friendly game ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals starting...
FIFA Accepts Mass Resignations At NFF, As Engagements Continue On Comprehensive Reforms’ Roadmap
World football-ruling body, FIFA, on Tuesday accepted the resignations of principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation, and pledged to continue the engagement with...
Super Falcons’ Players Not To Blame For WAFCON 2026 Failure, NFF Fact-finding Committee Declares
A fact-finding committee set up by the past executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over a poor outing by the Super Falcons...
Tosin Adarabioyo Set To Enact Rare Record In Transfer From Chelsea To Tottenham
Chelsea's Nigerian-born center-back, Tosin Adarabioyo, is set to enact a rare record in the transfer of players between The Blues and their fellow London-based...
Nneka Ogwumike Gets Special Retirement Send-off From Her Former Club In USA’s WNBA
Nigerian-born star, Nneka Ogwumike received a befitting early send-off into retirement from one of her former clubs, as players, staff and fans of the...
Falconets Round Off World Cup Preparations With Draw Against South Korea
Nigeria’s Falconets have completed their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup with a 1-1 draw against South Korea U-20 in...
Volleyball: Nigeria edges DR Congo in five set thriller as High Commissioner hails fighting...
Nigeria’s High Commissioner-Designate to Kenya, Ambassador Danlami Ibrahim has hailed the exceptional performance of the team at the 2026 African Senior Women's Nations Volleyball...
Ikon Allah Academy Graduate David Oluwaseyi Signs First Professional Contract With AIK
Nigerian youngster David Oluwaseyi has taken a major step in his football career after officially signing his first professional contract with Swedish top-flight club...
BREAKING: FIFA Gives Nod To Nigeria’s Football Reform As Dikko-Led Delegation Holds Crucial Zurich...
There are strong indications that FIFA has given its backing to Nigeria’s proposed football reform process following a crucial meeting between the world football...
Olympic Games: Chelle Names Ozebagbe, Ortega as Olympic Eagles Assistant Coaches
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has appointed Bright Osehai Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as his assistant coaches with Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles as preparations...
EuroMatch NPFL: ‘A Lifetime in the Making’ — Qoyum Akinpelu’s Family Watches Him Play...
For Inter Lagos midfielder Qoyum Akinpelu, the opening day of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season carried a special meaning beyond the result...
We Are Building Something That Will Outlive Us’ — Ezeaku Speaks on Rangers’ Project,...
Rangers International general manager Amobi Ezeaku has urged supporters to trust the process as the defending Nigeria Premier Football League champions begin another demanding...
D’Tigers Keep World Cup Dream Alive, Turn Focus to Final Qualification Push
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have kept their hopes of returning to the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alive after responding to a difficult qualifying window with...
NFF Reform: ‘We Need Younger Leadership’ — Obafemi Martins Calls For New Generation To...
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has called for a new generation of leaders to take a more prominent role in the administration of...
Another Grassrunners FC Graduate Heads to Turkey as Kosoko Toheeb Adeola Joins Ümraniyespor
Another promising Nigerian footballer from Grassrunners FC of Ogun State has taken a major step in his professional career, with Kosoko Toheeb Adeola officially...
Grassrunners FC Graduate Otugo Chisom Completes Turkey Move, Joins Ümraniyespor
Another Grassrunners FC of Ogun State graduate has taken a major step in his football career, with talented Nigerian Otugo Chisom officially signing for...
‘They’re Enemies of Progress’ — Umar Sadiq Calls Out Super Eagles Account Over Omission
Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq has publicly questioned the official Super Eagles social media account after appearing to take issue with his omission from...
Edo Queens Face USFA in WAFU-B Semi-Final Showdown as Four Teams Battle for Continental...
The race for qualification to the CAF Women’s Champions League enters a decisive stage as four teams prepare for the semi-finals of the WAFU-B...
NFF Reform: Ogedegbe Writes Tinubu, Calls for Total Rebuilding of Nigerian Football
Former Nigerian international Nathaniel Ogedegbe has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling for a comprehensive rebuilding of Nigerian football from...
EuroMatch NPFL: “Clean tackles, sharp transitions, relentless energy” — Falolu shines on Rangers debut
Azeez Olamilekan Falolu made an impressive competitive debut for defending champions Rangers International, delivering a composed midfield performance as the Flying Antelopes fought back...
Super Eagles: ‘Not Everyone Should Be Foreign-Based’ — Yakubu Urges Chelle To Give Home-Based...
Former Super Eagles and Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has urged Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle to give greater consideration to home-based players, insisting that...
FIBA Women’s World Cup: ‘Come And Support Us In Berlin’ — Kalu Sends Rallying...
D’Tigress point guard Ezinne Kalu has called on Nigerians in Germany and supporters around the world to rally behind the national team as they...
NFF Reform: ‘Don’t Replace Yourselves With Your Cronies’ — Duke Udi Demands Genuine Change
Former Nigeria international Duke Udi has warned against allowing outgoing football administrators to simply replace themselves with allies and loyalists, insisting that the ongoing...
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: ‘We Came To Win The Trophy’ — Aduku Fires...
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has declared that Nigeria have arrived in Poland with one clear objective — to compete for and ultimately win...
NFF Reform: ‘We Need Fundamental Changes’ — Fanny Amun Demands New Breed Of Football...
Former Nigeria Football Federation fact-finding committee chairman Ambassador Fanny Amun has called for fundamental reforms in Nigerian football, insisting that the latest crisis must...
NFF Crisis: ‘Let FIFA Ban Us If Necessary’ — Solomon Dalung Demands Total Overhaul...
Former Minister of Sports Solomon Dalung has called for a complete overhaul of Nigerian football following the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation leadership,...
2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: ‘We’re Within Striking Distance’ — Okogie Refuses To Give...
D’Tigers guard Josh Okogie has refused to give up on Nigeria’s 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup dream, insisting that the team remains “within striking...
Waheed Akanni Commends Advent Of Health Insurance For Ex-players Who Find It Difficult To...
Ex-international defender and former chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Engineer Waheed Akanni, has commended the emergence of a new health insurance scheme...
