Nasarawa United Bounce Back with 2–1 Victory Over Niger Tornadoes as Oluwasegun Shines on Debut
Nasarawa United returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture, producing a...
Former NBA Star Oyedeji Lavishes Praise on Super Eagles For Performance at AFCON
Former NBA star and President of the Nigeria Olympians Association (NOA), Olumide Oyedeji, has lavished praise on the Super Eagles after their rousing finish...
Ezekiel’s Early Strike Secures Ikorodu City Win Over Kwara United
Ikorodu City edged Kwara United 1–0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 21 clash at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, thanks to an...
NPFL: Barau FC Hold Enyimba to Goalless Draw in Aba
Barau FC earned a valuable point on the road after holding Enyimba FC to a 0–0 draw in their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)...
CAF Confirms $10m Annual African Nations League For 2029, Scraps CHAN Tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed plans to introduce an annual African Nations League, while officially scrapping the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The...
Nicole Payne Joins Orlando Pride on One-Year Deal
Nigerian defender Nicole Payne has signed for Orlando Pride, joining the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side on a one-year contract running through the...
NPFL: Ayeni Resumes at Enyimba as Barau Steal a Point in Aba
Enyimba FC have confirmed the appointment of Ayodeji Ayeni as their new Technical Adviser a few hours to the kick of their matchday 21...
NPFL: Rivers United Beat 10-Man Remo Stars to Maintain Top Spot After Matchday 21
:Rivers United consolidated their position at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Remo Stars...
AFCON 2025: ‘Super Eagles Played With Zest, Patriotic Fervour, Resilience, Character’
As eulogies continue trailing the Super Eagles’ third place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the players have been commended for the...
AFCON 2025: Chelle Receives High Marks From NFF President Ibrahim Gusau
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has received a reel of high marks from the president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa...
Emerson Nwaneri Follows Older Brother’s Footsteps, Sets New Record With Arsenal
Arsenal of England youngster, Emerson Nwaneri set a new record as the London-based club’s youngest player to start in any senior league game, when...
Bolaji Claims Gold at Egypt International Championship
Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, clinched the gold medal at the 2026 Egypt International Championship, capping a dominant display in Cairo on Sunday. The...
Iwobi Reflects on AFCON Exit, Praises Morocco’s Hospitality and Infrastructure
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted Nigeria fell short of its ultimate objective at the Africa Cup of Nations, while offering glowing praise...
Kudoro Taiwo Signals Big Indoor Season With New 400m Personal Best
Nigerian quarter-miler Kudoro Taiwo continues her impressive upward curve after delivering a standout performance at the Corky Classic, competing for Arizona State University in...
Promise Amasiatu Hits the Ground Running in U.S. Debut
Nigerian sprint sensation Promise Amasiatu has wasted no time announcing herself on the collegiate scene, delivering a statement performance in her early days as...
Former Right 2 Win Duo Shine as Slavia Praha B Cruise to 7–3 Friendly Win
Former Right 2 Win players from Abia State, Chinedu Isaiah and Suleiman Mubarak, delivered eye-catching performances for SK Slavia Praha B in a high-scoring...
Ademola Lookman Bound To Face Stiff Opposition If He Sticks With Atalanta
Super Eagles’ star, Ademola Lookman could be in for a tough battle for shirts at Atalanta of Italy if he decides to stay beyond...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria Claims Bronze, as NSC Applauds Super Eagles for Grit, Style and National Pride
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their outstanding third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...
Nwaneri’s Hope Of Joining West Ham United Dashed By Arsenal’s Crew
Arsenal of England youngster, Ethan Nwaneri has found his hopes of moving to West Ham United dashed by officials at Emirates Stadium, who are...
David Alaba Awaits Wilfred Ndidi’s Return To Besiktas After AFCON 2025
Super Eagles’ captain, Wilfred Onyinyen Ndidi will most likely meet Nigerian-born defender, David Olatokunbo Alaba at Besiktas of Turkey when he returns to the...
Precious Achiuwa Helps Sacramento Kings Spank OG Anunoby’s Knicks
Sacramento Kings of USA basketball star, Precious Achiuwa emerged among the highlights in a stunning victory for his side over New York Knicks, who...
Simi Awujo Receives Coach’s Sympathy; After Playing Only 11 Minutes As Sub, Then Replaced
Manchester United Ladies’ Nigerian-born midfielder, Simi Awujo has gained some deeply emotional words of sympathy from her coach, after he sent her on as...
Israel Adesanya Is Best UFC Middleweight Of All Time – Pyfer
Nigerian-born Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) former two-time middleweight title holder, Israel Adesanya (The Last Style Bender) has been labelled the best ever in his...
Habeeb Ogunneye Seeks Relevance On His Return To Manchester United
Nigerian-norn defender, Habeeb Ogunneye is seeking days of relevance at Manchester Ubited of England, following his return from a loan deal at Newoort County...
Ajayi Fires Early Warning Shot Ahead of New Season
Bamidele Ajayi has sent an early message of intent as the new athletics season gathers momentum, producing an eye-catching performance at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational. READ...
“We Finish Strong” — SSA Adeyinka Adeboye Applauds Super Eagles’ Grit as Nigeria Claim AFCON Bronze in Casablanca
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has praised the Super Eagles for their resilience, character and...
CAF Issues Official Statement Over Senegal Concerns Ahead of AFCON Final vs Morocco
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has responded to concerns raised by the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa...
AFN Confirms Ogunmokun as African 500m Indoor Record Holder
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has officially confirmed Brittany Ogunmokun as the new African record holder in the women’s 500m indoor event. In a...
Motsepe Rejects European Influence Claims Over AFCON Calendar Change
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has dismissed claims that the decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations...
CAF Inspection Team Heads to East Africa as AFCON 2027 Preparations Enter Crucial Phase
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that an inspection team will arrive in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania on Monday, signalling a major...
South Africa Plots AFCON 2028 Return with Regional Co-Host Bid
South Africa has formally entered the race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, signalling a strategic push to reclaim continental football’s biggest...
Ilerika FC Cruise into Ibro Peckham Marlians Final with 3–0 Win Over Kowope FC
Ilerika FC booked their place in the final of the 8th Edition of the Ibro Peckham Marlians Football Competition with a commanding 3–0 victory...
AFCON 2025: Salah, Marmoush Fail To Save Egypt In Shootout Versus Super Eagles
Liverpool of England winger, Mohamed Salah and Manchester City striker, Omar Marmoush both lost penalty kicks, as they failed to help Egypt defeat Nigeria...
AFCON 2025: Nwabili Saves Two Penalties, Dedicates Man of the Match Award to Teammates
Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged as the hero as the Super Eagles clinched the bronze medal at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations...
Nwabali the Hero as Super Eagles Clinch AFCON 2025 Bronze Against Egypt
The Super Eagles of Nigeria rounded off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a high, defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties to secure...
Nigeria vs Egypt in Numbers as Heavyweights Fight for Bronze
Nigeria and Egypt will renew one of Africa’s most storied rivalries when they clash in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025...
AFCON 2025: Osetoba Hails Super Eagles’ Grit, Urges Strong Finish Against Egypt
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepare to round off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco with a third-place playoff...
2025 AFCON Sets Historic 120-Goal Record
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has made history after becoming the highest-scoring edition of the tournament, with a record...
Calvin Bassey Reflects on ‘Gutted End’ to Super Eagles’ 4th AFCON Trophy Bid Run in Morocco
Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, has expressed his disappointment following Nigeria’s heartbreaking end to winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. READ ALSO:...
AFCON Final: Senegal Raise Security, Accommodation,Ticketing Concerns Ahead of Clash With Morocco
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has formally lodged complaints with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) over what...
Durosinmi Makes Dream Pisa Debut with Late Heroics Against Atalanta
Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi announced his arrival in Italian football in emphatic fashion, scoring a dramatic late equaliser on his debut as Pisa SC...
Jimoh Soars Early as LSU Star Opens Season With 2.13m Clearance
Nigerian high jumper Justine Jimoh made a confident start to his 2026 indoor season, clearing 2.13m at the LSU Purple Tiger Invitational to finish...
Ogunmokun Sets New National Record as 10-Year-Old 500m Record Give Way at NYC Gotham Cup
Veteran sprinter Brittany Ogunmokun rolled back the years on Friday night, smashing Nigeria’s long-standing women’s 500m national record at the 2026 NYC Gotham Cup...
Umukoro Speeds 7.25s to Claim Corky Classic 60m Crown
Success Umukoro delivered a championship-level performance when it mattered most, blazing to 7.25 seconds in the women’s 60m final to clinch victory at the...
Anthony Joshua’s Testimony: God Kept Me Alive
Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Olaseni Oluwafemi Joshua has come out with a very emotional testimony that God has kept him alive,...
Israel Adesanya Ready For March 28th Return, Declares: Here We Go Again
Nigerian-born two-time former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya (The Last Style Bender) has stated his readiness to step back into The...
AFCON 2025: Mohamed Salah Trends, As Nigeria Face Egypt In ‘Battle Of Bronze Specialists’
Liverpool of England winger, Mohamed Salah is in the spotlight ahead of Saturday’s clash between Egypt and Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations,...
AFCON 2025: Penalty Shootout Is All About Luck – Osimhen
Galatasaray of Turkey striker, Victor James Osimhen has hinted that luck played a big part in how Morocco defeated Nigeria in Wednesday’s semi-final clash...
AFCON 2025: Will Super Eagles’ Defence Cope Without Calvin Bassey Versus Egypt?
Nigerian fans are worried about how the Super Eagles will cope in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations third place match without in-form centre back,...
Akor Adams Bound To Face Fresh Challenge For Starting Shirt At Sevilla
Sevilla of Spain striker, Akor Jerome Adams is bound to face fresh opposition for a starting shirt at his La Liga club, as the...
