Eric Chelle Says Portugal Friendly Will Test Super Eagles Against World-Class Opposition
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has described Nigeria’s upcoming friendly match against Portugal as a major opportunity for the team to test itself...
Roberto Martinez Expects Tough Test Against Super Eagles Ahead Of World Cup
Head coach of the Portugal national football team, Roberto Martínez, has said he expects a difficult and competitive friendly match against the Super Eagles...
Super Eagles Legend Ikpeba Delighted With Mentorship Role, Quality of Games at Ex-Internationals Cup
Former Super Eagles forward and African Player of the Year, Victor Ikpeba, has expressed satisfaction with the level of competition and intensity on display...
Ajakaye, Adegbuyi Fire Robo Queens to First Super Six Victory Against Nasarawa Amazons
FC Robo Queens reignited their 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over previously unbeaten Nasarawa...
Ex Internationals Cup: Festus Odini Excited With Coaching Role as FC Odini Hold FC Ikpeba in Four-Goal Thriller
Former Japan ’93 FIFA U-17 World Cup winner, Festus Odini, has expressed delight with his growing coaching responsibilities after FC Odini played out an...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Two Nigerian Clubs to Benefit From FIFA Club Compensation Scheme
Two Nigerian clubs, Enyimba and Remo Stars, are set to benefit from FIFA’s expanded Club Benefits Programme for 2026 FIFA World Cup. READ ALSO: Bayelsa...
Bayelsa Queens Edge Rivers Angels to Claim South-South Derby Bragging Rights
Bayelsa Queens produced a determined and resilient display to defeat fierce rivals Rivers Angels 2-1 in an entertaining South-South derby at the NWFL Premiership...
SSA Adeboye, NIHOTOUR Set For Strategic Partnership On Grassroots Sports Development
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) are...
Chioma Moses Hits Four as Edo Queens Demolish Abia Angels in Super Six Statement Victory
Edo Queens delivered one of the most dominant performances of the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership Super Six campaign, thrashing Abia Angels 6-2 in a pulsating...
Former D’Tigers’ Coach Submits: Jordan Nwora Basketball Camp Witnessed Worthy Improvement From Previous Editions
A former head coach of Nigeria’s men’s senior basketball national team, D’Tigers has described the recent Jordan Nwora Basketball Camp in Lagos as ‘a...
Judo Federation President Musa Oshodi Gives Assurances Of Podium Finishes At 2026 Commonwealth Games
The president of Judo Federation of Nigeria (JFN), Dr Musa Oshodi has served a strong assurance that the contingent from his sport will deliver...
Nigeria Committed To Delivering Exceptional African School Games Next Year In Abuja – Olopade
Director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade has come out with an emphatic declaration that the country is determined to stage...
Portugal’s Coach Reveals Why He’s Counting On Cristiano Ronaldo To Floor Super Eagles On Wednesday
Portugal’s national team coach, Roberto Martinez has reeled out several factors that make him count on football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo to floor Nigeria’s Super...
Portugal Can Be Next World Cup Champions, Eric Chelle Posits Ahead Of Epic Friendly With Cristiano Ronaldo’s Team
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle posited ahead of his team’s international friendly away to Portugal on Wednesday that the hosts’ squad are capable...
Wilfred Ndidi Describes International Friendly Against Portugal As ‘Very Massive Test’ For Super Eagles
Besiktas of Turkey midfielder, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi has described Wednesday’s international friendly between Nigeria and Portugal as ‘a very massive test’ for the Super...
AFN President Tonobok Okowa Lauds Introduction Of Ben Aghazu Cash Prizes Ahead Of National Athletics Trials
The president of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa has lauded the introduction of Ben Aghazu Prize for Excellence ahead of the...
Eric Chelle Receives Fresh Accolades From Super Eagles’ Captain Ahead Of Wednesday’s Clash With Portugal
Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has received another round of accolades from his players, with captain of the squad, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi hailing...
Alex Iwobi To Receive Special Commendation Before Kick-off Of Super Eagles Versus Portugal Friendly
Fulham of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi will receive a special commendation from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to mark his 100th international cap for the...
Portugal’s Francisco Trincão Declares Ahead Of Friendly With Nigeria: We Need To Take Advantage Of This Game
Sporting Lisbon of Portugal winger, Francisco António Machado Mota de Castro Trincão has fired up the ante ahead of his country’s international friendly against...
Set-Piece Goals in Football and Their Effect on Betting
Chidiebere Nwobodo's header came from a corner. Rangers won the NPFL, 2-1 over Ikorodu City, ninth title for the club on 68 points. Set-piece...
“We Are Not a Small Team” — Chelle Vows to Defend Super Eagles’ Philosophy Against Portugal
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has declared that Nigeria will approach Wednesday’s international friendly against Portugal with confidence and a clear football identity,...
NLO Fixes Date for Chekas FC, Hephzibah SC for Alade Stadium Winners’ Decider
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the Nationwide League One (NLO) as Chekas United FC and Hephzibah SC prepare to clash...
2026 FIFA World Cup Peter Nieketen Blames Lack of Commitment for Super Eagles’ World Cup Failure, Doubts African Teams’ Chances
Former Nigerian international Peter Nieketen has attributed the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a lack of commitment...
Welcome to the ATP Rankings! Seun Ogunsakin Earns Historic First ATP Point in Tunisia
Nigerian tennis sensation Seun Ogunsakin has reached another significant milestone in his rapidly developing career after securing his first-ever ATP ranking point at the...
Golden Boy! Umar Abdullahi Fires FC Hradec Králové U19 to Czech League Title with 25 Goals
Nigerian youngster Umar Abdullahi has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the Czech Republic, emerging as one of the most exciting young talents in the...
Remembering Nigeria’s Overflowing Crop of Strikers at the 2010 World Cup
The World Cup is here, and for the second straight edition of the tournament, the summer will go on without Nigerian involvement. The Super...
ANOCA Commends Nigeria’s Progress as Abuja 2027 African School Games Preparations Gather Momentum
Nigeria’s readiness to host the 2027 African School Games got another strong endorsement from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) on...
Rising Nigerian Fencing Coach Bola Suru Shares Gains of FIE Women’s Coaching Seminar in Brazil
Nigeria’s rising fencing coach, Bola Suru, has described her participation in the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Women’s Coaching Seminar in Brazil as a transformative...
Engineer Musa Kida Relishes ‘Milestone Moment For Basketball Development In Nigeria’
The president of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida is relishing the nationwide tryouts that took place last weekend, which he described...
Seven Nigerian Chess Players Target Continental Glory at 2026 African Championships in Botswana
Seven Nigerian chess players will represent the country at the 2026 African Individual Chess Championships scheduled for June 18 to 27 in Botswana. READ ALSO:...
NBBF Tryouts Help In Building Long-term Pipeline That Will Sustain Basketball’s Future In Nigeria – Musa Adamu
The general manager of Nigeria’s basketball national teams, Musa Adamu has stated that the tryouts arranged by the governing body last weekend helped the...
Nigeria Heading For One Of Its Best Commonwealth Games Outings Ever – AFN
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has come out with a very bold prediction that the country is heading for one of its best...
Rio Ngumoha ‘Not Qualified’ To Play At 2026 World Cup, Despite Dazzling In England’s Build-up Friendlies
Astonishing information out of England’s camp heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup indicates that Liverpool’s Nigerian-born winger, Rio Chima Ngumoha is ‘not qualified’...
Michael Olise Tipped For Wonders At 2026 World Cup, After Netting Hat Trick In France’s Last Friendly
A stunning hat trick for France by Nigerian-born dazzler, Michael Olise has set tongues wagging about his potential for wonders at this year’s FIFA...
Justin Madugu Pleased With Super Falcons’ Victory Over Senegal Despite Admitting More Work Remains
Head coach of the Nigeria women's national football team, Justin Madugu, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance following their 3-0 victory over Senegal...
Fidelis Ilechukwu Says NPFL Clubs Still Far Behind In Continental Football
Head coach of Rangers International F.C., Fidelis Ilechukwu, has admitted that Nigeria Premier Football League clubs will continue struggling in continental competitions unless major...
Alex Iwobi Reflects On Emotional Journey To 100 Super Eagles Caps
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has described reaching 100 appearances for Nigeria as a deeply emotional and humbling achievement. READ ALSO: Paul Onuachu Reflects On...
Paul Onuachu Reflects On Memorable Trabzonspor Season After Domestic Cup Success
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has described his recent campaign with Trabzonspor as one of the best seasons of his career. READ ALSO: Bukola Olopade...
Bukola Olopade Prioritises Athlete Welfare While Targeting 20 Medals At Commonwealth Games
Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has stressed that athlete welfare and proper preparation will remain central to Team Nigeria’s ambitions...
NLO: Coach Richard Nwosu Reveals Secrets Behind Chekas FC’s Impressive Run, Eyes NNL Promotion
Chekas FC head coach Richard Nwosu has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) after an...
Hilary Molkada: The Barack Boy Who Tormented Defenders in Alade Stadium 1 as Group Stage Ends
Teenage winger Hilary Molkada has emerged as one of the standout performers at the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) Alade Stadium 1 Centre after...
‘Why I Am a Modern Day Goalkeeper’ — Meet Jude “DeCat” Ibe, the Young Shot-Stopper With Towering Dreams
Jude Ibe was simply the smallest boy on the pitch, back in the junior school days in Enugu. In the dusty school fields of southeastern...
Abdullahi Bewene Ready To Fight For Super Eagles Spot After Poland Debut
Newly capped Super Eagles defender Abdullahi Bewene has revealed that he is fully prepared for the competition within the national team as he looks...
Emeka Inyama Says Super Eagles Friendlies Are Building Strong Squad Depth
Former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Emeka Inyama, has praised the Super Eagles’ recent international friendly matches, insisting they are already producing...
Bukola Olopade Demands Higher Standards From Sports Federations Ahead Of Commonwealth Games
Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has challenged Nigeria’s sports federations to improve their standards as Team Nigeria intensifies preparations for...
ANOCA Delegation Set to Inspect Abuja Facilities Ahead of 2027 African School Games
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is set to receive a high-level delegation from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) as preparations...
Polish League Winner Ismaheel Taofeek Gifts His Grassroots Coach a Brand New SUV, Fulfil Childhood Promise
A young boy named Ismaheel Taofeek once made a promise to his coach on the dusty football fields of Lagos, where dreams often begin...
Cristiano Ronaldo Likely To Play Against Super Eagles During Wednesday’s International Friendly
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to be in Portugal’s squad that will line out against the Super Eagles of Nigeria this...
Alex Iwobi Says His Father Never Forced Him To Choose Playing For Nigeria Instead Of England
Fulham of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi has added another angle to information spreading ahead of his 100th cap with the Super Eagles, as the...
Chibby Nwoko Set To Join Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze In Fulham’s Main Squad Ahead Of Next Season
Fast-rising Nigerian-born youngster, Chibuzo Nwoko (aka Chibby) is set to join the trio of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze in the main...
