CAA U18/U20 Championships: Nigeria to Field Over 100 Athletes as 43 Nations Confirm Participation In Abeokuta
Nigeria is set to host and dominate the stage as the countdown begins for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to hold from...
2024 WAFCON: 24 Hours to Kick-Off, Super Falcons Captain Ajibade Fires Hotshot at CAF Over Accommodation
With just 24 hours to the kick-off of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Super Falcons captain Rasheedat...
Folashade Ijamilusi Grateful For Super Falcons Call-Up Ahead Of WAFCON Debut
Super Falcons striker Folashade Ijamilusi says she feels incredibly blessed to be named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Evelyn Badu: Female Footballers Must Earn The Spotlight
Ghana’s Evelyn Badu has called on her fellow female footballers to take an active role in elevating the visibility and support for women’s football...
Mutiu Adepoju Rallies Behind Super Falcons Ahead Of WAFCON Opener
Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has extended his best wishes to the Super Falcons as they kick off their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Flying Eagles Rally Under Zubairu, Bolster Attack Ahead Of WAFU‑B U‑20 Tourney
With just days remaining before the WAFU‑B U‑20 Boys Tournament kicks off July 10 in Ghana, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, led by head coach Aliyu...
Ghana Star Kudus Champions Education In School Visit, Urges Students To Learn Beyond Football
Ghanaian international Muhammed Kudus has called on young students to prioritize education during an emotional return to his former secondary school in Accra. The West...
2024 WAFCON : Winners to Receive One Million US Dollar as CAF Raises Total Prize Pool by 45 Percent
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in prize money for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
Glasgow-Born Nigerian Striker Eseosa Sule Signs First professional Deal With West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion have officially announced the signing of Glasgow-born Nigerian striker Eseosa Sule on his first professional contract. The 17-year-old forward signed the...
Nigeria on Mission as 13th Edition of Women’s AFCON 2024 Kicks Off in Morocco
The 13th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) officially kicks off on Saturday, 5 July 2025, in Morocco. With all...
“We Are Building a Future for Nigerian Football” — Alhaji Dikko Mohammed Yakubu Unveils Vision In Keffi
Alhaji Dikko Mohammed Yakubu, Chief Executive Officer of Dikko Football Academy, Keffi, has declared his commitment to building a strong future for grassroots football...
“Discipline Took Me to Europe” — Tijani Babangida Inspires Next Generation At Dikko Football Academy
Former Super Eagles and Ajax Amsterdam winger Tijani Babangida delivered a powerful message of hope, discipline, and ambition during a surprise visit to Dikko...
Stephen Keshi Stadium Gears Up for NNL Super 8 Playoffs as Promotion Race Heats Up
The stage is set for the 2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 promotion playoffs at the Stephen Keshi International Stadium in Asaba, with...
Coach Adeyemi Visits Badagry United Football Club, Donates Training Kits, Jerseys
The Switzerland-based coach, Adeyemi Anthony Adedeji, paid a courtesy visit to the camp of Badagry United Football Club on Thursday, offering both moral and...
Just-In: Organisers Shift Eko International Cup By One week
The highly-anticipated pre-season football tournament tagged Eko International Cup, has been shifted by one week due to logistics reasons. According to a release by the...
Nigeria’s NSC Remembers a Hero: Peter Rufai, 1994 AFCON Champion, Dies At 61
The Nigerian football community is in deep mourning following the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana, who...
Adeboye Celebrates Sports Reformer Shehu Dikko on His Birthday, Hails His Lasting Impact On Nigerian Sports
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Mallam Shehu Dikko,...
Mutiu Adepoju Opines: Mikel Obi, Siasia Controversy Is Not Good For Public Consumption
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has described the recent verbal battle between his erstwhile teammate, Samson Siasia and ex-captain of the Nigerian team,...
Super Falcons Will Not Be Disgraced At Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – Mohammed Sanusi
As the Nigerian female national team, Super Falcons get set to battle Tunisia on Sunday, in their first match at this year's Women's Africa...
Super Eagles Receive Fresh Hope From South Africa’s Error, As Lesotho FA Scribe Insists On FIFA Sanctions
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have received fresh hope for a stepping stone in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, as the secretary-general of...
“Keeper Rufai,” “The Mystical One,” “Dodo Mayana” — NFF, Ahmed Musa, Atiku Abubakar, Fans, Others Mourn as Peter Rufai Dies
The Nigerian football community has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, fondly known as "Dodo...
Legendary Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies At 61 – SSA Adeboye Extends Heartfelt Condolences
Renowned former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai has passed away at age 61, following a prolonged illness, prompting an outpouring of grief across...
Lagos State Submits Bid To Host 2026 National Youth Games
Lagos State has formally submitted its bid to host the 2026 edition of the National Youth Games, signaling its ambition to bring the prestigious...
NWFL: Bayelsa Queens FC Confirm Signing of Lucky Mary from Abia Angels
Bayelsa Queens Football Club have officially announced the signing of forward Lucky Mary from Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) side, Abia Angels FC. The talented...
NFF/ FIFA Begin TDS Third Phase In Abuja
The third edition of the Talent Development Scheme (TDS), a joint football development initiative by FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), officially kicked...
Veteran Journalist Femi Fasetire Marks Birthday With Educative Competitions At Distinction Gate College
Veteran sports writer, editor, broadcaster and youth football promoter, Sam O'Femi Fasetire on Thursday marked his birthday with two educative competitions among junior students...
Omotayo, El-Beiali Lead African Charge in WTT US Smash 2025 Preliminary Round
African table tennis stars are set to make their mark at the WTT US Smash 2025, with Nigeria’s Olajide Omotayo and Egypt’s Mohamed El-Beiali...
Dennis Nya Becomes Hot Prospect After Zesco United Exit
Nigeria international defender Dennis Nya has officially parted ways with Zesco United, sparking immediate interest across top African leagues ahead of the 2025/26 football...
Ellis: Banyana Banyana Aware of Target, Focused on Redemption
South Africa’s head coach Desiree Ellis acknowledges that Banyana Banyana enter WAFCON under pressure as defending champions, but she insists they are taking the...
One Game at a Time: Ex‑Assistant Abdullahi Cautions Falcons Against Complacency
Former Super Falcons assistant coach Mansur Abdullahi has warned against complacency ahead of the WAFCON tournament. Speaking ahead, Abdullahi advised that despite the Falcons’ status...
Mission X Launched: Madugu Appeals For Prayers, Vocal Support
Ahead of the WAFCON opener on July 5, 2025, Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu has called on Nigerians everywhere to support “Mission X” through...
1xCup 2025: Full List Of Trophy Contenders Has Been Revealed!
Registration for Nigeria's biggest amateur football tournament is now closed - the fun is yet to come. Competition during registration "You can't imagine our feelings when,...
Alashkert Unveils First Day With New Nigerian Duo: Obi Chima & Isah Buhari Hit the Training Ground
Nigerian footballers Obi Chima and Isah Buhari have officially begun training with Armenian Premier League side FC Alashkert after completing their transfers to the...
Daniel Chimeziri Signs First Professional Contract with West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion have officially announced that 18-year-old forward Daniel Chimeziri has signed his first professional contract with the club. Chimeziri, who joined West Brom’s...
StarTimes Captures the Drama as Underdogs Rock Club World Cup Round of 16
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, unfolding across the United States, has delivered an electrifying Round of 16—filled with shock exits, breakout stars, and...
CAF Confederation Cup: Kwara United, Abia Warriors Face Disqualification Threat Over Player Indebtedness
The Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (PSAC) has issued a stern warning to clubs indebted to players and coaches, reaffirming...
Idris Adalaev Crowned New WBA Asia Super-Lightweight Champion After Victory Over Tunde Segun Adeyemi
Russian boxer Idris Adalaev has emerged as the new WBA Asia Super-Lightweight Champion after a decisive victory over Nigeria’s Tunde Segun Adeyemi in a...
Crown FC Eyes Premier League Return As Coach Ayeni Rallies Troops Ahead Of NNL Super 8 Showdown
As Crown FC arrives in Asaba for the much-anticipated Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs, Technical Adviser Alexander Ayodeji Ayeni has urged his...
WAFU-B Names Officials for U20 Boys Cup as Nigeria Gears Up for World Cup Prep
The West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU-B) has officially announced the list of match officials for the third edition of the WAFU-B U20...
Barau FC Lands in Asaba with Sights Set on NPFL Promotion
Barau Football Club of Kano has arrived in Asaba with a clear mission — to secure one of four coveted promotion slots to the...
Olumide Oyedeji Promises To Expand His Collegiate Basketball Championship
Nigeria's men's basketball national team, D'Tigers' former captain, Olumide Oyedeji, has promised to expand his innovative collegiate competition into a full-fledged national championship next...
Okocha Ranks Alex Iwobi Ahead Of Mohammed Salah Among Africa’s Top-5 Players
Former Super Eagles' captain, Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha, has surprisingly ranked Fulham of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi, ahead of Liverpool's Mohammed Salah in his...
Mission X: Super Falcons Are Hungry Enough to Regain WAFCON Title – Waldrum
Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s chances of reclaiming the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, stating...
Sango Ota-Born Basketball Star Gives Back to Hometown, Drills Water Wells for Community
What started as a lifeline out of poverty for Adeola Ajayi has now become a mission of hope and impact for his hometown. Ajayi, a...
Kwara SWAN Lament Governor’s Neglect Despite Kwara United’s Triumphant Federation Cup Coverage
The Kwara State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Kwara United FC’s...
Forgotten Super Eagles Winger Anayo Iwuala Donates Jerseys, Footballs to Grassroots Clubs in Ughelli
In a remarkable show of generosity and community spirit, Nigerian international and forgotten Super Eagles winger Anayo Iwuala has donated jerseys and football equipment...
CAF Unveils Dazzling New Trophy Ahead of WAFCON 2024 in Morocco
In a move that blends tradition with innovation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled a brand-new trophy for the 2024 Women’s...
Nigeria Set for Pre-Qualifiers Test as Coach Confirms International Tournament Ahead of 2026 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers
Head coach of the Yellow Greens and high-performance manager of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), Steve Tikolo, has confirmed that the men’s national team...
Mikel Obi’s Former Agent John Shittu Reacts to Bribery Allegation by Samson Siasia Over 2008 Olympics
John Shittu, former agent of Super Eagles legend John Obi Mikel, has dismissed bribery allegations made by ex-Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia, describing them...
AFN Declares War on Drug Cheats, Assures Support for Banned Athletes’ Rehabilitation
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has reaffirmed its commitment to the global fight against doping in sports while also pledging support for Nigerian...
