‘Nigeria Don’t Deserve the World Cup!’ Lawal Slams Super Eagles’ Push for FIFA Verdict
Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has said the Nigeria national football team do not deserve to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that the country should stop relying on a verdict from FIFA following the petition against the DR Congo national football team. Nigeria had submitted a formal complaint to FIFA over alleged breaches in the qualification process,...
‘Morocco Will Still Host!’ Nkiyu Confident WAFCON Plans Will Stay on Track
Former coach of the Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, Bala Nkiyu, has expressed confidence that Morocco will still host the Women's Africa Cup of Nations despite recent uncertainty surrounding the tournament’s scheduling. The Confederation of African Football recently confirmed that the competition would be rescheduled to 25 July – 16 August 2026, after it was initially planned for March–April....
‘Young Stars Ready to Shine!’ Nigeria Cricket Federation Announces U-17 Championship in Abuja
The Nigeria Cricket Federation has confirmed that the seventh edition of the national Under-17 Cricket Championship will take place from March 11 to March 15 at the Twin Oval Cricket Ground in Abuja. The announcement was made by the federation’s Public Relations Officer, Musa Ehizoje, who revealed that the tournament will serve as a key platform for identifying future stars...
SSA Anthony Adeboye Mourns Director of Special Duties, Tijjani Isah Yankwashi, Describes Loss as Painful for Nigeria’s Sports Family
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Director of Special Duties at the National Sports Commission (NSC), Tijjani Isah Yankwashi, who died after a brief illness in Kano. The tragic news was further compounded by the passing of his mother on the same day,...
National Sports Commission Mourns Nigerian Football Legend, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Super Eagles coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, describing him as one of the towering figures in the history of Nigerian football. Pa Onigbinde, a respected football tactician and administrator, led Nigeria to the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea and spent decades...
The Life and Time of Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. …A Towering Figure in Nigerian Football History
The story of Nigerian football cannot be told without recognising the immense contributions of Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, one of the nation’s most respected football tacticians, administrators, and mentors. Born on March 29, 1938, in Ibadan, Oyo State, the late Modakeke High Chief dedicated decades of his life to the growth and development of football in Nigeria and across Africa. Onigbinde...
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...
