Exposing Super Eagles Coach Éric Sékou Chelle’s Three New Invitees
Super Eagles head coach Éric Sékou Chelle has injected fresh energy into Nigeria’s squad with the inclusion of three new faces—Emmanuel Fernandez, Philip Otele, and Collins Yira Sor—ahead of upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Antalya. READ ALSO: Osimhen Injury Update as Galatasaray Crash Out Against Rampant Liverpool in UEFA Champions League The trio represents a deliberate shift towards...
Osimhen Injury Update as Galatasaray Crash Out Against Rampant Liverpool in UEFA Champions League
Victor Osimhen was forced off at halftime due to injury, with Okan Buruk confirming the striker could not continue as Galatasaray were eliminated by Liverpool FC in the UEFA Champions League. READ ALSO: Mavlon FC Crash Out of 2026 Viareggio Cup as One Touch Abuja Storm into Quarter-Finals “Osimhen is in pain,” Buruk said after the game. “It happened at the...
Mavlon FC Crash Out of 2026 Viareggio Cup as One Touch Abuja Storm into Quarter-Finals
Nigerian side Mavlon FC U18 have been eliminated from the 2026 Viareggio Cup following a narrow Round of 16 defeat to HNK Rijeka Viareggio Team. The encounter ended 1–1 in regulation time, but Mavlon fell short in the ensuing penalty shootout, losing 5–4 to bow out of the prestigious youth tournament. Despite a resilient performance, the Nigerian youngsters could not replicate...
Motsepe Defends CAF Appeals Committee Over 2025 AFCON Verdict, Welcomes Senegal’s CAS Move
Patrice Motsepe has defended the integrity and independence of the Confederation of African Football’s judicial bodies following the controversial verdict that stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco. READ ALSO: Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray SK Crash Out as Ademola Lookman Advances with Atlético Madrid The decision, delivered by CAF’s Appeals Board, overturned the original...
Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray SK Crash Out as Ademola Lookman Advances with Atlético Madrid
It was a contrasting night for Nigerian stars in the UEFA Champions League, as Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray SK suffered elimination, while Ademola Lookman progressed to the quarter-finals with Atlético Madrid. READ ALSO: Bamidele Yusuf, Ferencvárosi TC Suffer Europa League Heartbreak Against SC Braga Osimhen, Galatasaray Outclassed at Anfield At Anfield, Liverpool FC delivered a dominant performance to seal a 4–0 victory...
Bamidele Yusuf, Ferencvárosi TC Suffer Europa League Heartbreak Against SC Braga
It was a disappointing night for Bamidele Yusuf and Ferencvárosi TC, who were eliminated from the UEFA Europa League after surrendering a two-goal first-leg advantage to SC Braga. READ ALSO: Chibuike Nwaiwu Impresses as Trabzonspor Edge Eyüpspor; Paul Onuachu’s Scoring Run Ends Heading into the second leg with a comfortable cushion, Ferencváros were unable to withstand a relentless performance from the...
Chibuike Nwaiwu Impresses as Trabzonspor Edge Eyüpspor; Paul Onuachu’s Scoring Run Ends
Trabzonspor secured a hard-fought 1–0 away victory over Eyüpspor in the Süper Lig, with Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu delivering a composed performance at the back. READ ALSO: NWFL Premiership – Matchday 11 Full-Time Results: Late Drama and Decisive Points The encounter was tightly contested, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances in a game defined by defensive discipline and tactical...
NWFL Premiership – Matchday 11 Full-Time Results: Late Drama and Decisive Points
Matchday 11 of the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership delivered another thrilling slate of fixtures as teams battled for crucial points ahead of the Super Six race. READ ALSO: CAF’s Decision In Morocco’s Case Versus Senegal Gives NFF Hope For Successful Appeal Against DR Congo From last-minute equalisers to dominant displays, the weekend showcased the competitive depth of Nigeria’s top-flight women’s league. Key Fixtures...
CAF’s Decision In Morocco’s Case Versus Senegal Gives NFF Hope For Successful Appeal Against DR Congo
A shock decision by the appeals committee of Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of this year’s continental title and award it to Morocco has given Nigerian officials renewed hope that they will also get victory in their case against DR Congo. READ ALSO: Nigerian Social Media Influencer Olajide Olatunji Appoints Andy Carroll As Coach Of His English...
Nigerian Social Media Influencer Olajide Olatunji Appoints Andy Carroll As Coach Of His English Club
England-based Nigerian social media influencer, Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji (aka KSI) has appointed former Liverpool striker, Andy Carroll as the coach of his lower circuit Englidh league club. READ ALSO: Powerful Boys Football Academy Turns Focus On Moral Values, Academic Excellence Sports247 gathered that ‘KSI’ (also known as JJ) opted to give Carroll the mantle at Dagenham & Redbridge, after sacking...
