April 04
Nigeria: NFF Condoles With Segun Odegbami Over Son's Death
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with legendary former footballer and Nigeria captain, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, on the death of his son, Oluwagbeminiyi Odegbami. Read more »
March 27
Nigeria/Mali: Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Tactical Mali
Nigeria's Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Les Aigles of Mali in their second international friendly match Tuesday's night in Marrakech, Morocco. Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: NFF Decries Online Attacks On Iwobi
The Nigeria Football Federation has condemned in its entirety the cyber attacks on Super Eagles' midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon - Minister Hails Tinubu Over Mon Awards, Flats, Lands for Super Eagles
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has extended profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bestowing the esteemed Member of the Order of the Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Seeks More Corporate Funding of Football
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has called on corporate organisations to increase support to the federation to help develop football in the country. Read more »
February 13
Cote d'Ivoire: Afcon - I Can't Believe We Won, Says Cote d'Ivoire Coach
Emerse Fae, coach of the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, says he still finds it hard to believe that his team won Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - We Must Sustain Tournament's Inbuilt Unity, Says VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigerians witnessed a display of footballing magic and an unequivocal manifestation of the unyielding spirit of the Nigerian people in… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Troost-Ekong Wins 'Best Player of the Tournament' Award
Super Eagles on-field Captain, William Troost-Ekong, has been crowned the Best Player of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Read more »
February 11
Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Clinch 3rd Afcon Title, Beat Nigeria 2-1 in 2023 Final
The delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament ended on Sunday night with host Cote d'Ivoire completing their remarkable turnaround in fortune by becoming the first host… Read more »
February 07
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - APC Governors Splash N200m On Super Eagles
Ahead of Super Eagles' semifinal match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament on Wednesday, the Progressive Governors'… Read more »
February 05
Egypt: Egypt Fire Coach After Afcon Disappointment
Egypt has parted ways with head coach Rui Vitoria after the national team's underwhelming performance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Egyptian Football Association (EFA)… Read more »
February 02
Angola/Nigeria: Breaking - Nigeria Beat Angola 1-0 to Qualify for Afcon Semifinal
A first half goal by Super Eagles striker, Ademola Lookman, has earned Nigeria a narrow victory over a spirited Angola to advance to the semifinal stage of the ongoing 2023 Africa… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: Afcon - NFF Denies Blaming Super Eagles' Bonuses, Allowances Delay On CBN
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decried insinuations in some quarters that the Central Bank of Nigeria is delaying payments of match bonuses and allowances due to the… Read more »
Africa: Afcon - CAF Confirms Osimhen, Others' Drug Tests Negative
The results of the drug tests conducted on three Super Eagles players at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have turned out negative. Read more »
January 29
Mauritania/Cape Verde: Cape Verde Beat Mauritania to Book Afcon Quarterfinals Spot
Cape Verde's successful adventure at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continued as they advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Mauritania 1-0 in the round of 16… Read more »
Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Angola Players Receive Cash, iPhones As Motivation to Beat Super Eagles
Ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash against Super Eagles of Nigeria, Angola's players and officials have been rewarded with cash and material gifts… Read more »
January 17
Africa: Afcon 2023 - Eagles Vow to Perform Better Against Hosts, Cote d'Ivoire
Nigeria's Super Eagles said they have put behind them the Sunday's 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea and are looking forward to what they believe will be an 'interesting encounter'… Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Tinubu Clears N12bn Backlog of Debts Owed Super Eagles, Others
About a week to the kick-off of the 2023 edition of Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) tournament in Côte d'Ivoire, and in an effort to ensure that Nigeria's football and other… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Ndidi Ruled Out of Afcon Due to Injury,Yusuf in As Replacement
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja Will Host Grade a Matches Soon - Minister
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has vowed to ensure that the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja gets the world soccer ruling body, FIFA and CAF's… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Good Showing At CAF Awards
Nigeria, recently, returned to reckoning in African football with a strong showing at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2023 awards, scooping the top male and female… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready to Challenge for 2023 AFCON Title
The newly crowned African footballer of the Year and Napoli of Italy striker Victor Osimhen has declared the readiness of Nigeria's Super Eagles to challenge for the title at the… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Victor Osimhen's Inspiring Journey - From Lagos Streets to African Footballer of the Year
Victor Osimhen, the newly crowned CAF 2023 African Player of the Year, has shared a heartfelt message celebrating his achievement. In a touching post, the Napoli striker reflected… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons Praised For CAF Awards
Sports development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has showered encomiums on Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for emerging Men's and Women's African Footballers of the Year,… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Ballon d'Or Rankings - I'm Jealous of You, Mikel Tells Osimhen
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel, has praised Victor Osimhen for his remarkable Ballon d'Or achievement, saying he is jealous of the Napoli star. Read more »