Benson Acuna Makes NPFL History as First Defender to Wear No.1 Jersey, Boosts Nasarawa United’s Survival Push
Nasarawa United bolstered its squad with the unveiling of eight new players ahead of the second half of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League...
“Europe Is the Next Step” — Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi Joins AC Horsens from Beyond Limits
Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi, captain of Beyond Limits Football Academy, has completed a move to Danish club AC Horsens, marking the beginning of his professional journey...
“I’ve Been Consistent All Season” — Iboro Victory After Key Conference League Display
Iboro Victory Sunday, the former Beyond Limits centre-back, has continued to impress at FCI Levadia Tallinn, delivering a composed and commanding display in the...
“Ready to Make an Impact” — Ibrahim Abdullahi on Driving FOSLA FC’s Midfield
Ibrahim Abdullahi, a defensive midfielder from Kogi State, Nigeria, has emerged as a key figure for FOSLA FC in the recently concluded Nigeria Nationwide...
Obinna Onyeka Targets Europe and Super Eagles Call-Up
Obinna Justin Onyeka, a Nigerian-Thai winger, is currently developing his game at Nakhon Pathom Academy in Thailand. Born to a Nigerian father from Abia...
“I’m Ready to Give My Best” — Olamide Adugbe Speaks After Joining MFK Žalgiris Women
Nigerian forward Olamide Adugbe has completed a move to MFK Žalgiris Women in Lithuania, where she joins fellow Nigerians Olamide Oyinola and Joy Duru. READ...
World Athletics Championships: Female Athletes to Undergo Mandatory Gene Test
Athletes who want to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions from September will have to take a one-time gene test, says...
“Every Match Is an Opportunity to Lead” — Abdulazeez Abdulameed Reflects on Breakout Season with Dannaz FC
Abdulazeez Abdulameed, a young Nigerian goalkeeper from Dannaz FC in Lagos State, has reflected on what many observers are calling a breakout year in...
CHAN 2024: Adelani, Olamilekan Relish Nigeria Call-Up, Set Sights on Gold
With the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicking off on August 2 in Zanzibar, Super Eagles B stars Sola Adelani of Ikorodu City and...
“It’s a Privilege to Represent Nigeria” — Rachael Unachukwu Reflects on WAFCON Experience
Despite not featuring in any match during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Super Falcons goalkeeper Unachukwu Udoka Rachael has described her...
3×3 Basketball Team Secures Team Nigeria Clinches First Medal at 2025 African School Games
Nigeria’s 3×3 Basketball Team has secured the country’s first medal at the ongoing maiden edition of the African School Games. READ ALSO: Ajagba Secures Sanchez...
Ajagba Secures Sanchez Rematch in IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator
Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba gets a rematch against Frank Sanchez in an IBF final eliminator. Winner earns mandatory shot at Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed title. The...
Philip Akande Named New Captain as Nigeria Customs VC Reshuffles Squad for 2025 CGC Premier League
In a bold move aimed at rejuvenating the squad, the Nigeria Customs Service Volleyball Club (NCS VC) has named national team player Philip Akande...
Record-Breaker Yusuf Otubanjo Swaps Armenia For Uzbekistan, Joins FC Nasaf in Mid-Season Move
In a major mid-season transfer, Nigerian forward Yusuf Olaitan Otubanjo has signed with Uzbekistan Super League leaders FC Nasaf, bringing an end to a...
“Best Among Equals” Esther Okoronkwo Named Super Falcons Fans’ Best Player of WAFCON 2024
Esther Okoronkwo has been voted the Super Falcons’ Fans’ Player of the Tournament at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following her...
Akwa Ibom Govt Renews Julius Berger Contract To Maintain Godswill Akpabio Stadium
The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has approved the renewal of the maintenance contract for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium with Julius Berger Plc,...
Team Nigeria Kicks Off Medal Hunt with Double Silver At African School Games
Team Nigeria has made a bold entrance at the ongoing African School Games in Annaba, Algeria, by clinching two silver medals in rapid succession—marking...
Postponed CAF Women’s Champions League Draw Keeps Bayelsa Queens In Suspense Ahead Of WAFU-B Campaign
The wait continues for Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the much-anticipated draw for the 2025 CAF Women’s...
Nigerian Winger Sikiru Olatunbosun Signs For KF Arsimi 1973 Čegran In North Macedonia
North Macedonian top-flight club KF Arsimi 1973 Čegran has officially signed Nigerian winger Sikiru Olatunbosun. The 29-year-old completed the move on July 29, 2025, according...
WBC Boxing Grand Prix: Nigeria’s Last Boxer Standing Yusuf Adisa Adeniji Set For Quarter-Final Clash Against France’s Yoni Valverde
Undefeated Nigerian boxer Yusuf Adisa Adeniji (16-0, 10 KOs) is set for a high-stakes showdown against fellow unbeaten French fighter Yoni Valverde (15-0, 3...
36 Lion Product, Ishola Olaitan Joins Turkish Super Liga Goztepe In A Four Year Deal
Former 36 Lion FC player Junior Ishola Olaitan has signed a four-year deal with Goztepe in the Turkish Super Lig. The 23-year-old midfielder joins Goztepe...
Value Jet Cup 2025 Pre-season Tournament set to honour Otunba Tade Azeez
The organisers of one of the topmost pre-season tournaments, Value Jet Cup, are pleased to announce that the 2025 Value Jet Cup will kickoff...
Nigeria Girls 3×3 Basketball Team Book Final Spot at African School Games with Dominant Win Over Benin
Nigeria’s Girls 3×3 basketball team have stormed into the final of the 2025 African School Games in Algeria after an emphatic 17–9 victory over...
World Athletics Championship: AFN Confirms Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume Others For National Trials in Lagos
As the date for the World Athletics Championships, draws closer the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has finalised details for its National Trials to...
Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina Signed 3-Year Contract With Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub LASK, Austria
Real Saphire prodigy, 20-year-old Nigerian midfield maestro Adetunji Rasaq Adeshina, has officially signed a 3-year contract with Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub LASK, Austria. Adetunji's journey link from...
GTI Congratulates Super Falcons on Historic 10th WAFCON Triumph
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the President Federation Cup (PFC), GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited, have extended heartfelt congratulations...
A Vision For A Stronger 3SC – Hon. Taiwo Lekan Salami
From transparency and sustainability to player development and sponsorships, the New 3SC Chairman Hon Taiwo Lekan Salami lays out the roadmap for Shooting Stars...
ITTF Africa Youth Championship: Nigeria, Egypt Seal WYC Spots As Uganda Clinches Historic Title
Nigeria and Egypt have secured their places at the 2025 World Youth Championships (WYC) in Romania after emerging victorious in the U-19 team events...
Nigeria Winger Ukaki Success Ehije Shines Again For Sheffield United
Sheffield United new boy, Ukaki Success Ehije, scored his first goal for the club in their 4-1 win over Chesterfield in a preseason friendly....
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress Coach Turns Focus On Quarter-final, Reflects On Mozambique Scare
Nigeria's female basketball senior national team, D'Tigress' coach, Rena Wakama, has already turned her focus on Thursday's quarter-final fixture at the African Women's Senior...
Shehu Dikko Highlights Positive Effects Of Falcons’ Success On Nigeria’s Girl Child, Unity, Economy
The chairman of Nigeria's National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko has highlighted what he referred to as positive implications from the Super Falcons'...
AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress Star Ezinne Kalu Reveals Winning Formula Of Nigeria’s Team
As Nigeria's female basketball senior national team, D'Tigress, get set for their quarter-final game at the 2025 AfroBasket in Cote d'Ivoire, a veteran in...
NFF Technical Committee Will Determine Madugu’s Future With Super Falcons – Sanusi
Another battle appears to be hanging ominously ahead of Super Falcons' coach, Justin Madugu, as his future with the victorious team lies in the...
WAFCON 2024 FALL-OUT: Gusau Confesses – I Was Tense But Believed A Miracle Could Happen
The president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reflected on the Super Falcons' heroic victory against Morocco on Saturday...
Kun Khalifa CEO Puts Doubts To Rest: “We’ll Play In NPFL”
Kun Khalifa CEO Michael Chukwudi has reaffirmed that his team will take part in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Despite various speculations and doubts,...
Sporting Lagos Nigeria National League 2024/2025 Season In Numbers
The fight to return back to the Nigeria Premier Football League by the lagos based side Sporting Lagos returns. Back in 2023/2024 season, the "Tech...
Bayelsa Queens Set Sights On WAFU B Glory As Club Bolsters Squad Ahead Of CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers
As anticipation builds for the draw of the WAFU Zone B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers, Bayelsa Queens—popularly known as the Prosperity Girls—have declared...
“I’m Ready To Shine In Europe,” Says Paul Emmanuel After Signing With F.C. Zimbru Chișinău
Nigerian midfielder Paul Emmanuel has expressed excitement and determination after signing his first professional contract with Moldovan club F.C. Zimbru Chișinău. Speaking shortly after completing...
Solanke Patrick Nimi Scores Five Goals At Dana Cup, Eyes Future Among World’s Best Strikers
Nigerian striker Solanke Patrick Nimi delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Dana Cup in Denmark, scoring five goals in five matches for Gaiters...
Miracle Usani Celebrates WAFCON Victory With Super Falcons, Calls It ‘A Dream Come True
Former Nigeria U17 international and Edo Queens defender Miracle Usani has expressed joy after winning her first senior continental title with the Super Falcons...
NPFL, Club Owners Crack Down On Sale Of Promotion Slots
“ The NPFL board and club owners have officially banned the sale of promotion slots, introducing new governance rules to strengthen Nigerian football and...
Remo Stars Secure Key Asset as Goalkeeper Sabitu Abiola Signs Contract Extension Until 2027
In a major boost ahead of the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, defending champions Remo Stars FC have confirmed a two-year contract...
Ambitious Kun Khalifat FC Gear Up for Historic NPFL Debut Against Rangers
As the countdown begins for the kickoff of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, newly promoted Kun Khalifat FC are brimming with...
NPFL: New Chairman Lekan Salami Unveils 3Rs Agenda to Revive Shooting Stars
The newly appointed Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Honourable Taiwo Lekan Salami, has outlined a comprehensive 3Rs strategy—Reengineering, Restructuring, and...
Inter Milan Steps Up Pursuit of Ademola Lookman With Improved Offer
Inter Milan are set to hold crucial talks with Atalanta today as they intensify efforts to secure the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. According...
Six Things to Know About Esther Okoronkwo, Super Falcons Star with Six Assists At WAFCON 2024
Esther Okoronkwo has become one of the shining lights of Nigerian women’s football, playing a pivotal role in the Super Falcons’ historic triumph at...
Aloba Brothers Feature in Birmingham Final As Family Football Legacy Grows
Abdul-Raheem and Abdul-Jamal Aloba, two rising stars from the Aston Villa Academy, faced off in a memorable youth tournament final in Birmingham over the...
2024 CHAN: Zanzibar Hold Nigeria as Super Eagles B Intensify Preparations
The home-based Super Eagles B were held to a pulsating goalless draw by Zanzibar in a friendly encounter on Tuesday as part of their...
Footballers Who Could Have Played For Nigeria But Chose Elsewhere
There are several football players who have chosen another country to represent rather than wearing Nigeria green white green shirts as Super Eagles players....
Victor Osimhen Set for Grand Unveiling this Weekend as Galatasaray Complete Record €75M Move from Napoli
Galatasaray are poised to officially unveil Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen this weekend, following the completion of a sensational €75 million transfer from Napoli—marking the...
