1xCup 2025 Final Day: Energy, Fanfare And a New Chapter In Nigerian Football History
On October 16, the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan, Lagos) became the place where answers were given to the main questions of Nigeria’s biggest amateur...
Sporting Lagos Cruise into Gold Cup Semi-Finals After Dominant Win Over Abakaliki FC
Sporting Lagos confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the 13th edition of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament with a game to spare, following...
Princewill Chinerem Shines Again as BSG Stahl Riesa Earns Sachsenliga Draw
Nigerian youngster Princewill Chinerem continued to enhance his growing reputation in Germany as he impressed for BSG Stahl Riesa in their 1–1 draw against...
Stakeholders Laud Moyero Football Scouting Tournament for Uncovering Grassroots Talents in Nigeria
Football stakeholders and enthusiasts across Nigeria have continued to shower praises on the organizers of the Moyero Football Scouting Tournament, currently taking place at...
Paul Onuachu Scores As Trabzonspor Secured Hard-Fought Away Victory Over Rizespor
Nigerian international Paul Onuachu continued his impressive form, finding the net for the fourth consecutive league match as Trabzonspor secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory...
NPFL: Kwara United Aim to Tame Katsina United in Ilorin
After snatching a valuable point on the road against newly promoted Wikki Tourists of Bauchi last weekend, Kwara United will look to turn that...
FIBA Denies Nneka Ogwumike’s Switch from USA to Nigeria for the Third Time
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has once again rejected Nneka Ogwumike’s request to switch her international allegiance from the United States to Nigeria —...
NPFL Youth League: Elegbeleye Explains Vision Behind Nigeria’s New Talent Pipeline
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has shed light on the motivation behind the establishment of the NPFL Youth...
Nigeria Dominates ANOCA Zone III Games with 16 Gold Medals, NSC and NOC Hail Athletes’ Brilliance
Team Nigeria reaffirmed its dominance in West African sports after finishing top of the medals table at the 2025 ANOCA Zone III Games, claiming...
Rivers United Fall 1–0 to Mozambique’s Black Bulls in CAF Champions League Opener
Maputo — Nigeria’s Rivers United began their CAF Champions League campaign on a disappointing note after falling 1–0 to Black Bulls of Mozambique in...
Nasarawa United Depart for Lagos Ahead of NPFL Clash with Ikorodu City
Nasarawa United have departed for Lagos ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Nine encounter against Ikorodu City FC, scheduled for Sunday,...
Werblack Wines Synergy Cup 2025: Wiz Clothings Team Won’t Allow History Repeat Itself Against Us – Maduabuchi
An outstanding member in the team of Wiz Clothings at the 2025 Werblack Wines Synergy Cup organised by Island All-Stars Club (IASC), Maduabuchi Onyewuchi...
Werblack Wines Cup 2025: ‘Emma Gold’ Targets Better Result In Next Match, Following 2-0 Loss On Saturday
Werblack Wines Synergy Cup 2025 organised by Island All-Stars Sports Club (IASC) started in grand style on Saturday, with last year's most valuable player,...
Super Eagles Are Still Very Good – Didier Drogba
Chelsea of England's former top striker and Ivory Coast legend, Didier Drogba has come out with a bold declaration that the Super Eagles of...
Yanga Fall to Silver Strikers in CAF Champions League First Leg
Malawi – Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga SC) suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers of Malawi in the first leg of their...
Ola Aina And Taiwo Awoniyi Coach Sacked Again
The duo of Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest have experienced another sacking order of coach at the Forest with Ange Postecoglou...
Rafiu Durosinmi Scores Again For Viktoria Plzen In their Narrow Away Win
Rafiu Durosinmi Scores Again For Viktoria Plzen In their 1-0 Narrow away Win Against Bohemians 1905. The Nigeria forward, Rafiu Adekunle Durosimi’s Viktoria Plzen picked...
Nigeria Cricket President to Inaugurate New Indoor Facility at Edo Female Cricket League Finale
A milestone in Edo State cricket development will be celebrated on Sunday, October 19, 2025, as Dr. Uyi Akpata, President of the Cricket Federation...
Emmanuel Okoro Bounces Back from Setback to Lead Lagos City Strikers to Victory
Failure can either crush or create champions, and for 16-year-old Emmanuel Okoro, it became a catalyst for triumph. Once dropped from his school cricket...
From Heartbreak to Triumph: Warri Teen Boxer Stuns Fans with Epic Comeback
The Delta Youth Sports Complex erupted in cheers on Friday night as 19-year-old boxer staged an unforgettable comeback, defeating his long-time rival in a...
Gaizka Mendieta Confirms Participation as Action Gets Closer for Barça Legends vs African Legends in Abuja
Excitement is building for one of 2025’s most anticipated football spectacles, Barça Legends vs African Legends, scheduled for October 25 at the Moshood Abiola...
Gold Rush for Team Nigeria at ANOCA Zone III Games in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Team Nigeria dominated Thursday’s events at the ANOCA Zone III Games, capping off a remarkable campaign with a total of...
Edo State Launches Armwrestling Association to Boost Sports Development
The Edo State Sports Commission has taken a significant step toward expanding the state’s sporting landscape with the inauguration of the Armwrestling Association Board. The...
Tanzania Fall 2–0 to Iran in Dubai Friendly
Dar es Salaam — The Tanzania national football team (Taifa Stars) suffered a 2–0 defeat to Iran in an international friendly match played on...
Bankole Kayode Excited About New Chapter With TS Galaxy
Former Remo Stars goalkeeper Bankole Kayode has expressed his excitement after signing with South African Premier Soccer League side TS Galaxy. “I’m thrilled to be...
Tanzania’s Simba SC Midfielder Mohamed Bajaber Recovers Ahead of CAF Champions League Clash
Dar es Salaam — Good news for Simba SC fans as midfielder Mohamed Bajaber has fully recovered from a muscle injury and is set...
Nigeria Crowned World Champions at the 2025 Bayern Youth Cup
Team Nigeria have been crowned world champions at the 2025 Bayern Youth Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda in the final held...
Nigeria’s Seun Akanji Meets Manchester City Star Erling Haaland in Norway
Young Nigerian footballer Seun Akanji, who plays for the Sporting Lagos youth team, had an unforgettable experience during the international break in Oslo when...
Former Grassrunners Player Benjamin Precious Set To Make Bundesliga Debut With TSG Hoffenheim
Former Grassrunners Football Academy star from Ogun State, Benjamin Precious, continues to impress with his development at TSG Hoffenheim. The talented young attacker is eagerly...
Tanzania’s Twiga Stars Set for Crucial WAFCON Qualifier Against Ethiopia
Dar es Salaam — The Tanzanian women’s national team (Twiga Stars) is intensifying preparations ahead of their WAFCON qualifier against Ethiopia, scheduled for October...
Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars Set for CAF Confederation Cup Clash in Burundi
Dar es Salaam — Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars have departed for Burundi ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Flambeau du Centre, scheduled...
Yanga Princess Confident Ahead of New Women’s Premier League Season
Dar es Salaam — Yanga Princess, under the guidance of head coach Edna Lema, have intensified their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Premier League...
Okpara Cautions Super Eagles Ahead of Tough World Cup Playoffs
Former Nigerian international Godwin Okpara has warned that the Super Eagles face a difficult path in the upcoming World Cup playoffs, urging the team...
ITTF Africa: Team Nigeria others qualify For World Team Table Tennis Championship London 2026
African table tennis powerhouses Egypt, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Algeria have officially booked their places at the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships, London 2026 on...
Rivers United Coach Olanrewaju Targets Strong CAF Champions League Start
Rivers United head coach Yemi Olanrewaju says his team is focused on getting off to a strong start in the CAF Champions League as...
Nigeria Rise in Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed four places in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, released on Friday, 17 October moving up to 41st position...
Vanzekin Urges Nwabali to Stay Focused and Learn from Mistakes
Former Nigerian goalkeeper Ambrose Vanzekin has advised Super Eagles shot-stopper Stanley Nwabali to remain focused and not be discouraged by recent mistakes in goal. Vanzekin,...
Oboabona: Osimhen’s Leadership Key as Super Eagles Eye Playoff Glory
Former Super Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona has backed Nigeria to overcome their upcoming World Cup playoff test, insisting that the team’s quality and mentality...
Agu Urges Focus as Super Eagles March Toward World Cup Playoffs
Former Super Eagles international Alloy Agu has praised Nigeria’s resurgence and determination as the team sealed qualification for the FIFA World Cup playoffs. Speaking after...
Favour Rhema Vows Nigeria’s Green Falcons Are Ready to Conquer World Rugby Series in Canada
Nigeria Green Falcons player Favour Rhema has expressed confidence that the team is fully prepared to represent the country at the World Rugby Series...
Dele Aiyenuba Confident Super Eagles Will Soar Through Playoffs If They Keep Benin Spirit Alive
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenuba has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s ability to scale through the upcoming World Cup playoff fixtures — provided...
We’ve Sent a Message to Africa!’ – Mutiu Adepoju Hails Ruthless Super Eagles After 4–0 Benin Thrashing
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has praised the Super Eagles for their emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, describing it as a statement performance...
Cape Verde’s Garry Rodrigues: “We Made History, Now the World Will See Our Football”
Cape Verde winger Garry Rodrigues has expressed immense joy after his nation sealed a historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup, saying the entire...
Super Eagles Must Keep Benin Spirit Alive to Conquer Playoffs – James Peters
Former Super Eagles coach, James Peters, has hailed the team for digging deep and keeping their World Cup dream alive following their emphatic victory...
Taye Taiwo Hails Osimhen’s Relentless Spirit: “He Makes Defenders Tired”
Former Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo has heaped praise on Victor Osimhen, describing the Napoli and Super Eagles striker as one of the most...
Nigerian Hammer Queen Sade Olatoye Targets More Glory After Tokyo Breakthrough
Nigeria’s top female hammer thrower, Sade Olatoye, has expressed optimism about her athletic future after making her debut appearance at the World Championships in...
Mobi Okparaku: “Super Eagles Are Not a One-Man Team — Coaching Instability Hurt Us”
Former Super Eagles defender, Mobi Okparaku, has come to the defense of Nigeria’s national team amid widespread criticism that the squad is overly reliant...
Peterside Idah: “Nigeria Can Beat Any Team in the Playoffs — We’re Still the Giants of Africa”
Former Nigeria international and football analyst, Peterside Idah, has voiced his strong belief that the Super Eagles remain the team to beat ahead of...
Udi: Morocco Raised the Bar — Now It’s Time for Africa to Dream Even Bigger
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Duke Udi, has stated that Morocco’s historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup should be the...
Okpala Urges African Teams: Stop Just Participating — Start Aiming to Win the World Cup
Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Sylvanus “Quick Silver” Okpala, has challenged African nations to change their mentality from simply participating in World Cups to...
