Why Osimhen Missed Nigeria’s 3-3 Draw With Russia—Chelle Explains
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained why Victor Osimhen was not part of Nigeria’s squad for the 3-3 friendly draw against Russia...
Noni Madueke’s Link With Atletico Madrid, Juventus Creates Tension Among Egg Heads At Arsenal
Arsenal of England’s Nigerian-born winger, Noni Madueke, is at the centre of tension currently rolling through the London-based club, following interest in his signature...
Fencing Federation Takes Fresh Step To Encourage ‘Inclusive Visibility’ Of Female Coaches In Nigeria
Fencing Federation of Nigeria has taken another step towards promoting inclusive involvement of females in the sport, with a programme that aims to boost...
Flamingos Coach Akeem Busari Picks Final 21 Players for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
The Flamingos' head coach, Akeem Busari, has selected the players who will represent Nigeria at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup competition, with the...
Harmony Chidi Leads Flamingos’ World Cup Charge in Morocco
Harmony Chidi will captain Nigeria’s Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as the young forward prepares to return to the global...
Super Eagles Set Sights on Tanzania Double After Bissau Defeat
The Super Eagles must quickly put their recent 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau behind them as attention shifts to a crucial November double-header against Tanzania...
From Burnley to Chelsea: Lola Ogunbote Starts New Chapter
Nigerian-born football administrator Lola Ogunbote has moved from Burnley to Chelsea Women, taking on a new role with the London club after almost five...
Uganda Threatens Nigeria’s Dream: The October 25 Clash That Will Break or Make the...
When Nigeria’s senior cricket team steps onto the turf at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on October 20, 2026, tactical preparation will mean everything.
While...
EuroMatch NPFL: The Match Everyone’s Talking About – Can Unbeaten Kano Pillars Survive Ibadan’s...
Two traditional powerhouses of Nigerian football are set to lock horns today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as Shooting Stars Sports Club (33 Stars) welcome...
“The 3-3 Scoreline Flattered Nigeria” — Abiodun Obafemi Warns Against Being Carried Away by...
Former Nigeria international Abiodun Obafemi has cautioned against reading too much into the Super Eagles’ dramatic 3-3 draw with Russia, arguing that the final...
“Africa Is Closing the Gap” — Mutiu Adepoju Warns Super Eagles After Back-to-Back World...
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has warned the Super Eagles that their traditional status as one of Africa’s football giants will no longer guarantee...
“They Showed Zeal and Character” — Garba Lawal Applauds New-Look Super Eagles After Stunning...
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has praised the character the Super Eagles showed in their dramatic 3-3 draw against Russia, insisting Eric Chelle’s experimental...
“I’m Proud of My Players” — Chelle Hails Super Eagles’ Fighting Spirit After Stunning...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has praised the character of his youthful Nigerian side after they fought back from two goals down to...
“I’m Proud to Represent Nigeria” — Stephen Michael Savours Super Eagles Debut, Targets More...
Super Eagles midfielder Stephen Michael has described his first appearance for Nigeria as a proud career moment after being handed a starting role in...
“The Senior Players Gave Us Confidence” — Wilfred George Igor Shines on Super Eagles...
Super Eagles debutant Wilfred George Igor has credited Nigeria’s senior players for helping the new faces settle quickly into international football after Eric Chelle’s...
“A Proud Moment for Me and My Family” — Chibuzo Nwoko Savours Super Eagles...
Fulham youngster Chibuzo Nwoko has described making his Super Eagles debut as an “amazing experience” after helping Nigeria battle to a thrilling 3-3 draw...
Victor Osimhen Returns to Galatasaray Training Ahead of Barcelona Champions League Clash
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to training with Galatasaray as he continues his recovery from injury and works towards regaining full fitness...
EuroMatch NPFL: Salisu Yusuf Welcomes Former Team Amidst Shooting Stars Poor Form In Matchday...
Shooting Stars Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf welcomes his former side Kano Pillars on Wednesday as both sides face off in a Matchday 3...
“We Have Done Our Appeal to CAF, and We Are Waiting for the Response”...
Edo Queens chairman Jarrett Tenebe has confirmed that the Nigerian club has formally appealed the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision concerning their controversial...
Olympic Ground At Amuwo-Odofin Billed To Come Alive This Saturday With NOC’s Girld Child...
The recently renovated Olympic Sports Complex at Amuwo-Odofin Industrial Estate, Lagos is scheduled to come alive this Saturday with a female gender event billed...
Peter Edokpolor Relishes Scoring In 3-3 Draw With Russia, On His Debut For Super...
Benfica of Portugal youngster, Peter Edokpolor is relishing his stunning goal against Russia on Tuesday, as he helped Nigeria romp from 3-1 down to...
Abia Angels’ Former Assistant Coach Ogochukwu Atube Targets Return To NWFL’s Spotlight
A former assistant coach with Abia Angels FC of Umuahia, Ogochukwu Atube has spoken about her desire to regain attention with another club in...
Coach Muniru Abdulazeez Sabo Gains More Accolades After Winning NNL Pre-season Competition With Gombe...
More accolades are rolling in for Coach Muniru Abdulazeez (aka Sabo Keegan), following his conquest of the maiden Nigerian National League (NNL) pre-season competition,...
Umar Abubakar’s Super Eagles’ Debut Described As ‘Remarkable Milestone’ For Kano-born Attacker
FC Famalicão of Portugal attacker, Umar Abubakar's debut with the Super Eagles has been described as a 'remarkable milestone,' especially as he got an...
Golden Eaglets Settle In Ouagadougou, After Getting Morale Boosting Promise That They Will Be...
Players, coaches and officials of Nigeria's cadet national team, Golden Eaglets have settled down at their pre-tournament base in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ahead of...
Eaglets’ Duo Of Azeez Faruq, John Abiodun Receive Congratulatory Message From Lagos-based Grassroots Team
Two budding attackers in Nigeria's latest cadet national team, Azeez Faruq and John Abiodun have received a congratulatory message from their grassroots team, Super...
Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League: “We Want to Build an Institution That Outlives Individual...
Immediate past President of Island All-Stars Sports Club, Ikenna Maduagwu, has applauded the club’s commitment to giving back to society, describing its community-focused initiatives...
Island AllStars PatrickLingo Super League: “Life Is All About Creativity and Innovation” — Ikenna...
Immediate past President of Island All-Stars Sports Club, Ikenna Maduagwu has commended the executives and Sports Management Committee of the club for sustaining the...
Super Accurate Football Academy Eager For Victory In First Match With New Jersey
Players, coaches and officials of Super Accurate Football Academy of Ikotun, Lagos are eager to get victory during the first match they will play...
International Friendly: Akor Adams Gives Super Eagles Another Draw Away To Russia
A 93rd minute goal bundled in by Venezia of Italy striker, Akor Jerome Adams saved Nigeria from defeat and fetched another draw away to...
International Friendly: Late Goal Saves Nigeria in 3-3 Draw With Russia
The Super Eagles produced a dramatic late comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against Russia in an entertaining international friendly on Tuesday in Nizhny...
Stephen Oluwaseun Completes Move to Turkish Side Fişek Spor Kulübü
Nigerian attacker Stephen Oluwaseun has officially completed his move to Turkish side Fişek Spor Kulübü, signing with the Istanbul-based club as he begins a...
Sporting Lagos Forward Abuchi Lawrence Makes Golden Eaglets’ WAFU-B Squad
Sporting Lagos forward Abuchi Lawrence has been named in Nigeria’s final squad for the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Championship in Burkina Faso.
The inclusion was confirmed...
EuroMatch NPFL: Rivers United Set Sights on Aba, Target Another Three Points
Rivers United are counting down to their next Nigeria Premier Football League challenge as they prepare to travel to Aba for their upcoming fixture.
The...
Ohunene Yakubu Reaches J100 Quarterfinals as Nigerian Juniors Gain Valuable Experience in Accra
Nigeria’s young tennis prospects Ohunene Yakubu and Success Ogunjobi continued their development on the international junior circuit as the pair represented the country at...
Ademola Lookman Returns to Atletico Madrid Training After Super Eagles Duty
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has returned to Atletico Madrid after completing his latest international assignment with Nigeria.
Sports247 reports that Lookman featured for the...
NBA Africa And Quest Water Global To Build 55 Basketball Courts In The Democratic...
NBA Africa and Quest Water Global, a socially responsible water solutions company, today announced a multiyear collaboration to build or renovate 55 full-size and...
TRANSFER BOMBSHELL: You Won’t Believe Where Kelechi Iheanacho and Moses Simon Are Playing Now!
Super Eagles stars Kelechi Iheanacho and Moses Simon headline a dramatically reshaped Nigeria squad ahead of the high-profile clash with Russia at the Nizhny...
COLD WAR IN NIZHNY NOVGOROD! Decimated Super Eagles Battle Freezing Weather and Russian Giants!
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face an uphill battle tonight as they contend with hosts Russia in Nizhny Novgorod, while battling a biting eight-degree freeze that...
FLY OR DIE? Golden Eaglets Given Strict Orders Ahead of WAFU B Showdown!
When Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets step onto the pitch in Ouagadougou this weekend, they won't just be playing for a regional trophy—they will be fighting...
Russia vs Nigeria: Five Dangerous Men Super Eagles Must Contain
The Super Eagles will have to keep a close eye on five Russian players when they face Russia in Tuesday’s international friendly, with the...
Ruth Ayodele Lifts Nigeria to Double Medal Finish at World Championships
Nigeria’s Ruth Ayodele has strengthened her growing reputation on the international stage after winning two medals at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo,...
Class Apart: Onojuvwevwo Opens Huge Gap at Top of Nigeria’s 400m Rankings
Ella Onojuvwevwo has ended the 2026 season with more than Nigeria’s fastest women’s 400m time. She has opened a sizeable gap between herself and...
Ghana Strikes on Nigerian Soil: UDS Stuns ABUAD in Six-Goal WAUG Clash
Nigeria may be hosting the 2026 West African University Games, but Ghana’s University of Development Studies has delivered an early reminder that home advantage...
“I Have Lived the Journey” — NBA Veteran Olumide Oyedeji Enters NBBF Presidential Race...
Former D’Tigers captain and NBA player Olumide Oyedeji has formally declared his intention to become president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, pledging to rebuild...
“Nobody Celebrates Second Place” — Victor Koko Reveals Mindset Behind Rivers Hoopers’ Redemption Before...
Rivers Hoopers captain Victor Anthony Koko has revealed how the pain of losing last season’s Nigeria Premier Basketball League title drove the Kingsmen back...
“NBA Players Are Calling; They Want to Play for Nigeria” — Fizdale Excited by...
D’Tigers head coach David Fizdale has revealed growing enthusiasm among NBA players with Nigerian connections to represent the country, describing the response to his...
“This Is Their Chance to Show They Belong” — Ajilore Challenges Super Eagles New...
Former Nigeria international Femi Ajilore has challenged the new faces in the Super Eagles to make their opportunities count against Russia, insisting Tuesday’s international...
“Nigeria Are Not a One-Man Team” — Idah Peterside Rejects Osimhen Excuse After Shocking...
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Idah Peterside has rejected suggestions that Nigeria’s embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau was simply a consequence of Victor Osimhen’s absence,...
“Players Cannot Choose When to Play for Nigeria” — Ikpeba Demands Real Competition in...
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has expressed disappointment over the wave of withdrawals from Nigeria’s squad for Tuesday’s international friendly against...
