Nigeria’s Comfort Erhabor opens up on her Black hero and journey to football confidence
Former Nigeria U17 women’s team goalkeeper invitee, Comfort Erhabor, who currently plays for Portsmouth Women in the English Women’s Championship, has spoken candidly about...
Nigeria’s Salis Haruna emerging as next defensive midfield gem from Kaduna
Young Nigerian talent Salis Haruna, hailing from Kaduna State, is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the most promising defensive midfielders in grassroots football. Currently...
Nigeria’s Arinze Ogbodo Tipped as Next Big Striking Talent From Enugu
Young Nigerian forward Arinze Ogbodo, a promising striker from Enugu State, is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting attacking prospects in local...
Nigeria’s Tochukwu Michael arrives in Austria to begin Wolfsberger AC journey
Former Remo Stars midfielder Tochukwu Michael has officially arrived in Austria to begin his new chapter with Wolfsberger AC, marking another milestone in his...
Tanzania’s Twiga Stars defeat Ethiopia 2-0 to edge closer to 2026 WAFCON qualification
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s Women’s National Football Team, Twiga Stars, took a major step toward qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...
Tanzania’s Shomari Kapombe nominated for 2025 CAF African Player of the Year award
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s Shomari Kapombe, captain of Simba SC, has been named among the nominees for the 2025 CAF African Player of...
2026 Women’s AFCON Race: Super Falcons seek comfortable win over Bénin’s Amazons
The 25,000 -capacity Stade de Kégué in the Togolese capital, Lomè is venue for Friday’s 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture,...
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025: Flamingos lose by the odd goal to France
The hopes of Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, advancing to the knockout stages of the ongoing FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco became slim...
Wilfred Ndidi Opens His Goal Account For Besiktas
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi netted his first-ever goal for Besiktas as they cruised to a 2–0 victory over Konyaspor in the Turkish Super...
Sydney Olympic Champion Enefiok Udo-Obong Named CAA Technical Official of the Year 2025
Sydney Olympic Games gold medalist Enefiok Udo-Obong has been honored by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) as the Technical Official of the Year...
Osimhen can’t stop scoring as Galatasaray beat Bodø/Glimt 3–1 in the UEFA Champions League
Victor Osimhen’s sensational scoring form continued on Wednesday night as the Nigerian striker struck twice to help Galatasaray secure a 3–1 victory over Bodø/Glimt...
Victor Moses in Advanced Talks for MLS Move to New York Red Bulls
Former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses is on the verge of a new career chapter, with reports indicating he is in advanced negotiations to...
Tanzania Set to Reunite with Former Boss Nasreddine Nabi as Yanga Move to Replace Romain Folz
Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC (Yanga) are on the verge of bringing back their former coach Nasreddine Nabi as a replacement for recently sacked...
CAF Awards 2025: Ademola Lookman Relinquishes Africa’s Best Crown as CAF Names Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi, Seven Others for Player of the Year
Ademola Lookman, last year’s CAF Player of the Year, is set to relinquish his crown as CAF unveils the 10-man shortlist for the 2025...
Nigerian-Born Chelsea Star Chizzy Ezenwanta, 17, Called Up by England for U17 World Cup in Qatar
Nigerian-born striker Chizzy Ezenwanta, 17, has been officially called up to England’s U17 national team ahead of the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in...
Port Harcourt to Host 2025 NWFL Annual General Assembly
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially announced that its 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State,...
Umar Sadiq Poised for Real Sociedad Exit Amid January Transfer Interest
Nigerian international Umar Sadiq could be set for a mid-season move away from Real Sociedad, as reports suggest the forward is on the radar...
Nigerian Duo Chinedu Isaiah and Mubarak Suileman Arrive in Italy for UEFA Youth League Clash with Atalanta
Former Right 2 Win Football Academy of Abia State products, Chinedu Isaiah and Mubarak Suileman, have touched down in Italy ahead of Slavia Praha...
Coach Henry Abiodun Nominated for SWAN Diamond Jubilee National Award
Nigeria’s experienced football tactician, Coach Henry Abiodun, has been nominated for the prestigious Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Diamond Jubilee National Award, scheduled...
“Plenty of Things to Work On,” Green Falcons Coach Bolu Fagborun Admits as Nigeria Faces Fiji in World Cup Qualifying Playoff
Nigeria Rugby League women’s head coach, Bolu Fagborun, has admitted that there is still plenty of work to be done, despite the Green Falcons’...
British Nigerian Boxers Okolie, Adeleye to Headline Historic Boxing Night in Lagos
British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie will headline a historic boxing card in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 19, marking his first-ever professional bout on African soil. The...
Nigeria Champions Dolphins Withdraw Host Bid as FIBA Africa Zone 3 Shops for New Venue, Blame NBBF’s Ineptitude
Dolphins Basketball Club of Lagos has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2025 FIBA Africa Zone 3 Women’s Basketball Champions League Africa (WBCLA)...
‘No Room for Complacency!’ – Stella Mbachu Urges Super Falcons to Stay Focused Ahead of WAFCON Double-Header Against Benin Republic
Former Super Falcons star Stella Mbachu has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s women’s national team ahead of their WAFCON qualifying double-header against Benin...
Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo Celebrates AFC Toronto Triumph Ahead of FIFA World Cup Push
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has expressed delight after helping her club, AFC Toronto, win the inaugural Supporters’ Shield Trophy, capping off what she...
FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles Must Stay Focused and Determined, Says Patrick Pascal
Former Super Eagles international and current team manager, Patrick Pascal, has urged total focus and determination from Nigeria’s national team as they prepare for...
Super Eagles’ FIFA World Cup Playoff Success Depends on Tactics, Warns Sam Sodje
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has said that Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup will largely depend on the team’s...
“Nigeria Must Learn from Morocco!’ – Ex-Junior International Oloyede Taiwo Slams Decline in Men’s Football, Calls for Long-Term Planning Ahead of World Cup
Former Nigerian junior international Oloyede Taiwo has delivered a blunt assessment of the current state of men’s football in Nigeria, insisting that the country...
Oparanozie Backs Super Falcons to Sweep CAF Awards as Nigeria Targets FIFA World Cup Momentum
Former Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria will dominate the upcoming CAF Awards, following an impressive year for both...
Super Eagles Must Avoid Overreliance on Osimhen Ahead of FIFA World Cup Playoffs, Warns Akpeyi
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has warned that Nigeria’s growing dependence on Victor Osimhen could become a major weakness as the team prepares...
NFF President Gusau Pledges Overhaul of Nigeria’s Youth Football System
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has expressed deep concern over the country’s declining standards in youth football and...
2026 WAFCONQ: Esther Okoronkwo Leads New Arrivals as Super Falcons Intensify Training Ahead of Benin Republic Clash
Super Falcons attacker Esther Okoronkwo led new set arrivals into Super Falcons camp as preparations continue in Lome, Togo, ahead of their 2026 Women’s...
‘Osimhen Can’t Do It Alone!’ – Victor Ikpeba Tells Super Eagles Forwards to Step Up Ahead of World Cup Playoffs
Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, has urged the Super Eagles’ forwards to share the goalscoring responsibility with Victor Osimhen, warning that...
Judo Federation President Commends NSC, NOC for Resolving Gymnastics Federation Crisis — Seeks Similar Approach for Judo Affairs
The President of the Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Dr. Musa Oshodi, has applauded the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), and...
Nigeria’s Green Falcons Soar Into IRL Women’s World Series Final After Historic Win Over Ireland — NSC DG Olopade Hails Team’s Feat
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s Women’s National Rugby League team, the Green Falcons, for...
Special Olympics Tanzania Trains Journalists to Promote Inclusion in Sports
Dar es Salaam — In a significant step toward promoting inclusion and equality in sports, Special Olympics Tanzania has organized a special training program...
CAF Showdown: Tanzania’s Yanga Open Stadium Gates for Free Ahead of Champions League Decider
Dar es Salaam — In a bold move to rally nationwide support, Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC (Yanga) have announced free entry for fans...
Morocco 2025: Flamingos Captain Shakirat Moshood Confident Nigeria Will Bounce Back Against France
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team captain, Shakirat Moshood, has assured fans that the Flamingos will respond strongly when they face France in their second...
Morocco 2025: Coach Olowookere Says He Has Corrected Errors Noticed Against Canada, Apologizes Ahead Of France Match
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team coach, Bankole Olowookere, says the team has corrected the lapses that led to their shocking 4–1 defeat to Canada...
NNL: Gateway United Football Club Change Name to Gateway Football Club
Ahead of NNL 2025/26 season, Gateway United Football Club, Abeokuta has change their name to Gateway Football Club. A 3-0 defeat to Godswill Akpabio FC...
Iganmu FC Prodigy, Dayo Olasunkanmi Joins FC Nora, Japan
Iganmu FC proudly announces the successful transfer of Abdulwaheed Dayo Olasunkanmi, one of Nigeria’s emerging football prospects, to Nara Club, a professional football club...
Nigeria to Host Inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos — A Landmark Step for Sport, Health, and Economic Growth
The National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the first-ever Africa...
Madugu Confident as Super Falcons Face Benin in WAFCON Qualifiers Despite Echegini’s Injury Blow
Head Coach Justine Madugu remains confident about Nigeria’s chances against Benin Republic in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying fixture, even...
Flamingos Fight for Survival as Nigeria Face France in Crucial U17 Women’s World Cup Clash
After a painful 4–1 defeat to Canada in their opening Group D fixture, Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, now face a decisive test of...
Benin To Host 2025 WAFU B U20 Women’s Championship As Nigeria, Ghana Set for Fierce Showdown
Benin Republic has been officially confirmed as the host nation for the second edition of the WAFU B U20 Women’s Championship, slated to run...
Aghama Efe Returns to Action for FC Cádiz After Injury Layoff
Former Bendel Insurance winger Aghama Efe marked his long-awaited return to action for FC Cádiz in their 3–1 defeat to FC Burgos in the...
Breaking: Arsenal Complete Signing of Nigerian Heritage Midfielder Ahaneku Emmanuel from Coventry City Academy
Arsenal FC have officially completed the signing of Ahaneku Emmanuel, a highly rated midfielder of Nigerian heritage, from Coventry City Academy. The promising youngster, known...
Breaking: Nigerian Starlet Chinedu Isaiah Joins Slavia Praha U19 Squad for UEFA Youth League Clash Against Atalanta
Former Right 2 Win Academy of Abia State player Chinedu Isaiah has been named in the Slavia Praha U19 squad that travelled to Italy...
How Ayobami Jnr Leads Shooting Stars to Victory Over Abia Warriors
Shooting Stars SC midfielder Ayobami Jnr continues to establish himself as a key influence in the team’s midfield following his standout display in their...
Edo Golf Association Honours Sports Commission After Series of Victories Across Nigeria
The Chairman of the Edo State Golf Association, Mr. Andy Momodu, on Tuesday led a delegation of coaches, athletes, and stakeholders on a courtesy...
Simba SC Vows to Clamp Down on Unruly Fans Ahead of CAF Champions League Clash with Nsingizini Hotspurs
Dar es Salaam — The management of Simba SC has assured supporters that firm measures will be in place to prevent unruly behaviour when...
