Osimhen, Lookman Target New Heights as UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Takes Centre Stage
Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will be aiming to reach new milestones as the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League takes centre stage across Europe. READ ALSO: NWFL Premiership Unveils Best XI for First Stanza Both Super Eagles forwards have played crucial roles for their clubs this season, helping them progress to the knockout stage of Europe’s...
NWFL Premiership Unveils Best XI for First Stanza
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership has unveiled the Best XI for the first stanza of the 2025/2026 season, honouring the most outstanding players who delivered impressive performances during the opening phase of the campaign. READ ALSO: Onigbinde: SSA Mourns Nigerian Football Icon, Describes Him as a Pillar of Indigenous Coaching The selection was made by the league’s technical team...
Onigbinde: SSA Mourns Nigerian Football Icon, Describes Him as a Pillar of Indigenous Coaching
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary Nigerian football tactician Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, describing his death as a monumental loss to Nigerian football and the global sporting community. Chief Onigbinde, who died at the age of 88, was widely regarded as one of...
CAF Announces New Prize Money for Champions League, Confederations Cup Competitions
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in the prize money for its flagship club competitions, the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, starting from the 2025/26 season. READ ALSO: “A Colossus of Nigerian Football Bows Out” — Ogun FA Mourns Former Super Eagles Coach Festus Onigbinde CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed that the winners...
“A Colossus of Nigerian Football Bows Out” — Ogun FA Mourns Former Super Eagles Coach Festus Onigbinde
The Ogun State Football Association (OGSFA) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Super Eagles Head Coach, Chief Festus Adegboyega Onigbinde, describing his death as a monumental loss to Nigerian football. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, the association, alongside members of the Executive Board, Secretariat staff, coaches,...
NSC DG, Hon. Bukola Olopade Commends Toptier Sports Management, NNL Leadership for Boosting Visibility and Professionalism in the League
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has applauded the growing investment and professional input being brought into the Nigeria National League (NNL), by Toptier Sports Management, describing the initiative as a significant step toward improving the structure, quality, and visibility of the league. Hon. Olopade made the remarks after watching an NNL game between...
Osimhen, Six Galatasaray Players on UEFA Champions League Danger List Ahead of Liverpool Encounter
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen could miss the second leg of his side’s UEFA Champions League tie against Liverpool if he receives a yellow card in Tuesday’s first-leg clash at the RAMS Park in Istanbul. The Nigerian international is currently walking a disciplinary tightrope after accumulating two yellow cards earlier in the competition, in matches against Atletico Madrid and Juventus. Another booking...
Osimhen Chose Passion Over Paycheck, Says Kavukcu
Vice President of Galatasaray S.K., Abdullah Kavukcu, has dismissed speculation surrounding the financial motivations of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, insisting the forward’s presence at the club is driven by passion and the overwhelming support of the fans rather than money. Speaking in a recent interview, Kavukcu addressed growing discussions about the striker’s salary and future, emphasizing that the prolific Nigerian...
Onuachu Nets First-Half Brace, Reaches Historic 20-Goal Mark in Europe
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu delivered another clinical display, scoring twice in the first half as Trabzonspor took control against Kayserispor in their league encounter. The towering forward struck twice in first-half stoppage time to continue his remarkable scoring run and extend his tally to nine consecutive matches with a goal. The match had already taken an early dramatic turn when Dorukhan...
Akinsanmiro Opens 76th Viareggio Cup as Special Guest
Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro was given the honour of officially opening the 76th edition of the prestigious Viareggio Cup, marking a special moment in his football journey. The Pisa Sporting Club midfielder returned to the tournament as a distinguished guest, years after using the same competition as an important platform during the early stages of his career. Akinsanmiro previously featured in...
