October 02, 2023
Nigeria: EPL - Iwobi Suffers Derby Defeat With Fulham Against Chelsea
This is only the second victory for Chelsea this season in the Premier League, as they have now leapfrogged Fulham into the 11th position. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Stars Omeruo, Iwobi, Return for Double Friendly Against Saudi Arabia, Mozambique
Peseiro has made strategic selections, aiming to fine-tune his squad ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. Read more »
Nigeria: TikTok Saga - Osimhen Restates Love for Naples and Neapolitans
Osimhen has chosen to state his love for Naples and Neapolitans despite the condescending TikTok video posted by SSC Napoli Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: TikTok Saga - Napoli Refuse to Apologise to Osimhen
Instead of apologising to Osimhen, the club only explained they never had any intention to offend Osimhen with the soft contents. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: EFL - Iwobi Scores First Fulham Goal As Onyeka, Iheanacho Suffer Defeats
While the duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey progressed to the next round, Frank Onyeka for Brentford alongside his compatriots Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were all dumped… Read more »
Nigeria: Serie A - Osimhen Scores As Napoli Return to Winning Ways
With just a paltry two points from their last three Serie A matches, Napoli needed victory badly in Wednesday's outing. Read more »
Nigeria/Tanzania: Afcon 2027 - CAF Snubs Nigeria, Gives Hosting Right to Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania
CAF's decision many believe is a wakeup call to Nigeria that a lot still needs to be done in terms of the provision of top-notch sporting facilities and general infrastructure as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension As Osimhen's Relationship With Napoli Turns Sour
Napoli's official TikTok account has become a source of controversy, facing widespread criticism for posting videos mocking Osimhen. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria/Egypt: 2027 Afcon - Govt Delegation to Present Nigeria's Hosting Bid in Cairo
Nigeria will make a 10-minute presentation to the CAF EXCO and thereafter will be allocated time to answer questions from its presentation. Read more »
September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Europa League Round-Up - Victor Boniface, Other Nigerians Shine
The Nigerian striker scored a goal and also provided an assist in the dominant display by Xabi Alonso's men. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: MTN to Co-Sponsor Nigerian Football League With GTI, Propel Sports Africa
The sponsorship would cover eight live games each weekend, which would translate to over 300 games per season Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Minister Expresses Displeasure Over Exclusion of Nigerian Referees
Mr Owan-Enoh noted that, without prejudice, the development calls for a reflection of the institutional setting within which we administer sports Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: Former Super Falcons Captain, Desire Oparanozie, Announces Retirement From Football
In her retirement statement, Oparanozie thanked her fans, family, and friends for their support over the years. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: NFF Make Move to Retain Waldrum As Super Falcons Coach
The Federation's Technical Committee has been mandated to hold discussions with Waldrum, with a view to extending the American coach's contract with the NFF. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Nigeria Missing As CAF Lists 85 Referees for Preparatory Course
Two North African countries, Egypt and Algeria, have the highest number of names penned down Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria/São Tomé and Príncipe: Nigeria 6-0 Sao Tome - Osimhen Nets Hat-Trick As Super Eagles End Afcon Qualifiers in Grand Style
With the victory, the Super Eagles finished top in Group A with 15 points; scoring an astonishing 22 goals in the process. Read more »
August 25, 2023
Nigeria: What FIFA Asked Us to Do With $960,000 - NFF
"The money was not given for the welfare of players but for preparing the team. We paid them allowances as per the tournament they participated in. We cannot use the preparation… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: Super Falcon Unpaid Allowances - NFF President Taking Us for Granted - Reps Penal Fumes
"We gave an opportunity for the president of NFF to appear before this ad-hoc committee, he came up with an excuse. It simply means he is taking us for granted, he is taking us for… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Nigeria/Burkina Faso: CAF Women's Champions League Qualifiers - Delta Queens Wallop Burkina Faso's Usfa 3-0
Delta Queens had a player sent off in the second half but they scored two goals after that dismissal Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: CAF Confederation Cup - Governor Obaseki Gives 30 Buses and 100 Jerseys to Fans
The 30 buses will be stationed at 10 strategic routes in Benin City, Edo State Capital to convey fans to and fro the stadium for Saturday's CAF Confederation tie between Bendel… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Postpone Resumption of Football League 2023/2024
The IMC had originally scheduled 26 August as the NPFL kickoff date for the 2023/24 season but it has now been postponed. Read more »
Nigeria: Ighalo Extends Stay in Saudi Arabia After Signing Deal With Al Wehda
Ighalo has been playing in Saudi Arabia since February 2021, when he joined Al-Shabab Read more »
August 08, 2023
Nigeria: World Players' Union Tackles NFF Over Unpaid Monies to Super Falcons
Some of the outstanding bonus payments, camp allowances, and expenses date back to 2021 Read more »
Nigeria: Waldrum Reveals Pride in the Super Falcons, Ready to Extend Contract With the NFF
Waldrum's contract expires after the World Cup and the NFF has not indicated whether his contract will be extended. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Super Falcons Crash Out of World Cup After Penalty Loss to England
Missed kicks by Desire Oparonize and Michelle Alozie proved costly. Read more »