Super Falcons Coach Justine Madugu Apologises to Fans After 1–1 Draw with Benin Republic — Admits Team Fell Below Standard
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has issued an apology to Nigerian fans following his side’s 1–1 draw with Benin Republic in the second...
Simon Nkom Re-Elected Nigeria Hockey Federation President — Vows to Build Stronger Grassroots System and Modern Infrastructure
Newly re-elected President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Simon Nkom, says his second term will focus on building a sustainable grassroots hockey system,...
Nigerian Midfield Powerhouse Obi Anthony Making Waves at Granada CF
Young Nigerian midfielder Obi Anthony has been earning plaudits in Spain for his commanding displays at the heart of Granada CF’s youth team. A product...
Nigerian Starlet Efe Aghama Dazzles as Cádiz Cruise to Copa del Rey Victory
Former Bendel Insurance winger Efe Aghama made an instant impact as Cádiz claimed a commanding 3–1 win over UCAM Murcia in the Spanish Copa...
Kano-Born Striker Hafiz Ibrahim Fires Stade de Reims to 6–2 Victory in Ligue 2 Thriller
Nigerian striker Hafiz Ibrahim, born in Kano State, delivered a breathtaking performance as Stade de Reims cruised to a dominant 6–2 away victory over...
Nigeria’s Chukwu Emmanuel Makes His Mark in AC Wolfsberger’s 3-1 Victory Over League Leaders Sturm Graz
Promising Nigerian defender Chukwu Emmanuel, formerly of Grassrunners FC, Ogun State, impressed once again as his Austrian Bundesliga side AC Wolfsberger secured an impressive...
New Chess Federation President, Senator Dankwambo Outlines Vision to Nurture Talent from Primary Schools to Higher Institutions
The newly elected President of the Chess Federation of Nigeria, NCF, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the chess...
Nigerian Lawmaker Demands Full Probe Into NFF’s Handling of FIFA and CAF Grants — Questions $1.2m Spent on “Substandard” Birnin Kebbi Stadium
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adedayo Olamuyiwa, has called for a full-scale investigation into the financial dealings of the Nigeria Football...
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau Defends Birnin Kebbi Stadium Amid Controversy — Insists FIFA Approved and Supervised Project
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has hit back strongly at critics of the Birnin Kebbi Stadium project, saying...
NPFL : Prediction, Expectations as Rivers United Shift Focus to Ikorodu City After Historic CAF Champions League Qualification
Rivers United return to domestic action today as they host Ikorodu City at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, fresh from their historic...
AFCON 2025 Trophy Tour: TotalEnergies’ Olubumi Popoola-Modi Says Football Brings Nigeria Together
As the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Trophy Tour arrived in Lagos, Mrs Olubumi Popoola-Modi, Executive Director for Human Resources and Corporate Services at TotalEnergies Marketing...
WAFCON 2026 : Coach Madugu Admits Super Falcons “Off Day’ Performance as Benin Celebrate 1-1 Against Nigeria in Abeokuta
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has admitted that his team’s performance fell short of expectations after Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw...
WAFCON 2026 Qualifiers: “We’ve Learnt Valuable Lessons” — Falcons Captain Rasheedat Ajibade Reacts as Benin Hold Nigeria in Abeokuta
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, says Nigeria’s 1–1 draw against Benin Republic in Abeokuta serves as a valuable lesson for the reigning African champions...
“Football Is Our Shared Energy”: TotalEnergies’ Abdullahi Umar Leads Lagos In Celebrating AFCON 2025 Trophy Tour
The TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Trophy lit up Lagos on Wednesday, and at the heart of the celebration stood Alhaji Abdullahi Umar, the General Manager,...
TotalEnergies MD Dr. Samba Seye Unveils AFCON 2025 Trophy In Lagos, Celebrating Africa’s Energy, Unity and Excellence
It was a golden moment in Lagos on Wednesday as Dr. Samba Seye, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, officially unveiled the TotalEnergies...
M.I Abaga Hosts Friends For An Exclusive Viewing Of The Arsenal Vs Atlético Madrid Match, Deepening The Chivas x Arsenal Partnership
The incredible M.I Abaga; rapper, storyteller, and cultural curator, has always been more than just a voice in music. He’s a movement; a man...
Kwara Renovates Pa Gabriel Ladipo Indoor Sports Hall, Magaji Says It’s Nigeria’s Best
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to sports development with massive investments in sports infrastructure, highlighted by the N2 billion renovation...
FIFA U17 WWC: Olowookere Apologizes as Flamingos Bow Out of Tournament
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team coach, Bankole Olowookere, has tendered an apology to fans after the Flamingos crashed out of the ongoing FIFA U17...
“Nigeria Is the Beating Heart of African Football” — TotalEnergies’ Olufunmilayo Gombe Leads Emotional Lagos Celebration as AFCON 2025 Trophy Tour Kicks Off
It was smiles, cheers, and golden reflections in Lagos on Wednesday as Mrs. Olufunmilayo Gombe, SFS & Marketing Manager at TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc,...
Football Is the Energy That Unites Africa’ — TotalEnergies’ Samir Mrad Inspires Lagos as AFCON 2025 Trophy Tour Electrifies Nigeria
The glint of gold, the roar of the crowd, and the pride of a continent came together in Lagos on Wednesday as TotalEnergies brought...
Debutants Malawi, Cape Verde Join Nigeria, South Africa as 12 Teams Qualify for 2026 WAFCON
Debutants Malawi and Cape Verde have secured their historic qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), joining African heavyweights Nigeria and...
Eniola Bolaji, Nnanna Jeremiah in Indonesia For Para Badminton International 2025
Nigeria’s top Para Badminton stars, Mariam Eniola Bolaji (SL3) and Nnanna Chigozie Jeremiah (SL4), are set to fly the nation’s flag at the POLYTRON...
Ademola Lookman Opens Season’s Account as Atalanta Hold AC Milan to Draw
Ademola Lookman ended his five-month goal drought on Sunday, scoring a crucial equalizer for Atalanta in their 1-1 Serie A draw against AC Milan. The...
Sudanese Club Al Hilal Confirms Sunday Adetunji’s Nationality Switch from Nigeria to Sudan
Sudanese giants Al Hilal have confirmed that Nigerian forward Sunday Adetunji has officially switched his nationality from Nigeria to Sudan. The announcement was made on...
Liameed Emerges Best FA Chairman at 2025 Nigerian Soccer Ambassador Awards
Hajji Gafar Liameed, the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, has received the esteemed 2025 Nigerian Soccer Ambassador Award for being the Best...
AFCON Fever Hits Lagos! Nigeria Rolls Out the Red Carpet As TotalEnergies Trophy Tour Lights Up The City
The spirit of African football roared through Lagos on Wednesday as the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Trophy Tour made a dazzling stop in Nigeria’s commercial...
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Finals: Flamingos Out After 0-4 loss To Italy
2022 bronze medallists Nigeria were eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Tuesday after a 4-0 defeat by Italy, who took...
Ashleigh Plumptre Scores Her First-Ever Super Falcons Goal As Nigeria Book WAFCON Ticket After 1–1 Draw With Benin In Abeokuta
Ashleigh Plumptre marked a memorable night in Abeokuta as she scored her first-ever goal for the Super Falcons, helping Nigeria secure qualification for the...
Nigerian Beach Soccer League Leadership Visits NFF President Ahead of Abuja Super Finals
As anticipation builds for the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals scheduled for November 6–9 in Abuja, the league’s leadership, led by National...
Bukola Olopade Hails Elizabeth Anyanacho’s Historic Bronze as Nigeria Ends 20-Year Wait for World Taekwondo Medal
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has praised Nigerian Taekwondo star Elizabeth Anyanacho after she clinched a historic...
Sports Commissioner Ekweremadu Install Okorie as Enugu Athletics Boss
The Enugu State Commissioner for Sports, Ike Ekweremadu Jr, has appointed former national hurdler and AFN Performance Director Victor Okorie as Chairman of the...
Former Ikorodu City Star Emmanuel Solomon Making Waves in Israel with Hapoel Akko
Tel Aviv — Former Ikorodu City winger Emmanuel Solomon has quickly established himself as one of the standout performers for Hapoel Akko’s Team B...
Nigeria Ends 20-Year Wait for World Taekwondo Glory as Elizabeth Anyanacho Storms into Semifinals in China
After two decades off the world medal stage, Nigeria’s Taekwondo team has made a sensational return, thanks to a brilliant performance from Elizabeth Anyanacho...
Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons Focused on Themselves, Not Comparing With Super Eagles
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says her team is focused solely on their own progress as they prepare to face Benin Republic in the...
Deborah Abiodun Confident Super Falcons Will Finish the Job Against Benin Republic
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun says the team is confident of wrapping up their WAFCON qualifying tie against Benin Republic when they meet again...
Michelle Alozie Receives Touching Good Luck Gift From 9-Year-Old Fan Dẹ́síre Ahead of Super Falcons’ Benin Republic Clash
Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie had an emotional encounter on the eve of Nigeria’s WAFCON qualifier against Benin Republic in Abeokuta, after a young...
Young Nigerian Heritage Star Goshen Ishicheli Displays National Pride at Old Trafford
Manchester — Goshen Ishicheli, a young Nigerian heritage footballer developing within the Manchester United Academy, captured attention over the weekend after proudly lifting the...
Efe Aghama: The Nigerian Wizard Lighting Up Spain’s Football Scene
Former Bendel Insurance winger Efe Aghama continues to draw attention in Spain despite being an unused substitute in FC Cádiz’s goalless draw against CF...
Christy Ucheibe Says Super Falcons Taking Nothing for Granted Ahead of Benin Republic Clash
Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has insisted that there are no small teams in African football as Nigeria prepares to complete their WAFCON qualifying...
Victor Ochei Promises to Rebuild Nigerian Tennis After Sweeping to Federation Presidency
Newly elected Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) president Victor Ochei has vowed to unite the sport’s stakeholders and restore Nigerian tennis to its glory days...
‘I Leave Wrestling Better Than I Met It’: Daniel Igali Reflects on 12 Years of Growth as Nigeria Wrestling Federation President Bows Out
Outgoing Nigeria Wrestling Federation President Daniel Igali has expressed pride in the progress made during his 12-year tenure, declaring that the sport is now...
Esther Okoronkwo: We Remain Focused as Super Falcons Eye Benin Republic Victory
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo says the team remains fully focused ahead of Tuesday’s decisive WAFCON qualifier against Benin Republic in Abeokuta. Okoronkwo, who was...
LOVE AND FOOTBALL: Nigerian Coach Tunde Omosehin Marries Lithuanian Partner in Beautiful Ceremony
Nigerian football coach Tunde Omosehin has officially tied the knot with his Lithuanian partner Stankevičiūtė, who now proudly bears the name Stankevičiūtė Omosehin, in...
FOOTBALL FAMILY: Young Nigerian Heritage Star Muiz Aloba Earns First England U15 Call-Up as Aloba Brothers Continue to Shine
Young Nigerian heritage talent Muiz Aloba, who plays for West Bromwich Albion’s youth team, has earned his first-ever call-up to the England U15 national...
‘We’re Ready To Show Our True Colours’ — Flamingos Coach Bankole Olowookere Fires Up Team Ahead Of Italy Showdown
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere says his team is ready to deliver their best performance yet as they take on Italy today for a...
‘Take Criticism As Motivation’ — Sam Sodje Urges Super Eagles Stars To Stay Focused Amid Fan Reactions
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has advised Nigerian players to embrace both praise and criticism from fans, insisting that it comes with the...
‘No Easy Games At This Stage’ — Friday Ekpo Tells Super Eagles Ahead Of World Cup playoffs
Former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has cautioned the national team against complacency as they prepare for their crucial World Cup qualification playoffs next...
‘No Room For Complacency’ — Super Falcons Boss Justin Madugu Warns Ahead Of Benin Republic Showdown In Abeokuta
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has warned his players against complacency as they prepare to face Benin Republic in the return leg of...
New Era at Yanga: Portuguese Boss Pedro Gonçalves Takes Charge — But Work Permit Woes May Delay Dugout Debut
Dar es Salaam – Young Africans (Yanga) new head coach, Pedro Gonçalves, officially began his duties today at the Avic Town Stadium, Kigamboni, marking...
Babaganaru Has Returned as the Interim Coach of Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars, a major club in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), made a significant leadership change on October 21, 2025. The club appointed Muhammad...
