Chukwueze Makes Premier League Statement on First Start, Inspires Fulham’s 2–1 Win Over Spurs
Nigeria’s Samuel Chukwueze announced his arrival in the Premier League in emphatic fashion, delivering a Player-of-the-Match performance as Fulham edged Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 on Saturday. Making his first-ever Premier League start, the Super Eagles winger wasted no time stamping his authority on the game. Full of pace, flair, and direct running, Chukwueze tormented Spurs’ back line throughout the match, capping...
Future Eagles in Burkina Faso for WAFU African Schools Championship
Nigeria’s U-15 boys’ national team, the Future Eagles, have arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ahead of the 2025 West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B African Schools Football Championship scheduled for November 29 to December 4. The team, led by coach Seun Oyeniyi, travelled out of Abuja on Saturday morning through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport after rounding off a...
Osimhen Returns to Full Training Ahead of Istanbul Derby
Galatasaray have been handed a significant boost with the return of Victor Osimhen to full training ahead of Monday night’s highly anticipated Istanbul derby against Fenerbahçe. The Nigerian forward had been sidelined for 11 days after sustaining a hamstring strain while on international duty with the Super Eagles. Read Also: Amuneke Frustrated After Heartland’s Goalless Draw, Insists on “Doing Things Right”...
Amuneke Frustrated After Heartland’s Goalless Draw, Insists on “Doing Things Right” Despite NPFL Shortcut
Heartland FC head coach Emmanuel Amuneke delivered a blunt assessment of his team’s performance after they were held to a disappointing goalless draw by Gateway FC in an NNL clash at the M.K.O. Abiola Sports Arena. Despite dominating the match, Heartland failed to convert their chances – a result Amuneke described as unacceptable for a club aiming to regain its...
MOUAU Clinches Maiden Abia State Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta Title
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), emerged as the overall champions of the inaugural Abia State Tertiary Education Sports Fiesta (ASTEF 2025), dominating the four-day sporting extravaganza with a total of 87 medals. The maiden edition, which concluded today with a vibrant closing ceremony, saw 16 higher institutions across Abia State compete in 22 sporting events, including athletics, football,...
Okunwa-Igunbor Blasts NFF: ‘No Friendlies? How Do You Prepare Champions Without Games?!
Former Super Falcons international Gift Okunwa-Igunbor has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for failing to organise friendly matches for the national women’s team during the recent international window — a decision she described as wasteful, damaging, and completely unacceptable for reigning African champions. Speaking passionately, Okunwa-Igunbor said the Super Falcons cannot expect to compete with the world’s best when...
NFF’s Biggest Problem Is Lack Of Financial Accountability – Jide Oguntuase
As pressure continues mounting on the present leadership of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to throw in the towel after failing to qualify the Super Eagles for next year's FIFA World Cup, an ex-player has alleged that the soccer governing body lacks financial accountability. Sports247 reports that this verdict came from a former national team winger, Jide Oguntuase, who holds a...
Super Eagles’ Players Need Regular Checks, Motivation Before Entering National Camp – Dombraye
A former youth international striker, Eddie Dombraye has raised a suggestion for regular checks on Super Eagles' players at their clubs, and discussions should hold with them, before they turn up in the national team's camp. Sports247 gathered that the former Bendel Insurance FC of Benin City and Iwuayanwu Nationale of Owerri striker is also of a view that Eagles'...
Sylvanus Okpala Provides Suggestions On Effective Substitutes For Victor Osimhen
Ex-international midfielder and former assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Sylvanus Okpala has come out with what he believes is a proper template that would help the Nigerian national team get effective substitutes for its top striker, Victor Osimhen. Sports247 reports that the former battling midfield maestro, who was fondly called 'Quicksilver' during his playing days, believes helping other strikers...
Doma United Deepens Player Motivation With Sustained “Man of the Match” Reward Initiative
Doma United Football Club of Gombe has reaffirmed its commitment to rewarding excellence after sustaining its internal “Man of the Match” award system for outstanding performers in all home fixtures. The initiative, introduced to complement players’ bonuses and other incentives, was again activated on Saturday, November 29, 2025, as midfielder Sani Suleiman emerged the latest recipient. Read Also: AFN Vice President...
