February 20, 2023
Nigeria/Senegal: Afcon U-20 - Nigeria's Flying Eagles Lose Group-Opener Against Senegal
First half strike from Soumare Faye for the Young Teranga Lions gave the Senegalese the all-important victory. Read more »
February 15, 2023
Nigeria: Afcon 2024 - Super Eagles Set to Resume Qualification Series in Abuja
The Super Eagles have shown great resolve to return to the continental showpiece whose next edition will be held in Cote d'Ivoire Read more »
Nigeria: Revelation Cup - Super Falcons Begin Battle Against Mexico
The match between Mexico and Nigeria kicks off at 4 pm local time (10 pm Nigeria time) on Wednesday Read more »
February 14, 2023
Nigeria: Paseiro Targets 2024 Afcon Win, Says NPFL Is Improving
Peseiro restated that his primary goal as coach of the Super Eagles is to win the next AFCON and not to share his experience and knowledge of the game. Read more »
February 12, 2023
Africa: CAF Confederation Cup - Rivers United Suffer Heavy Defeat in Brazzaville
Three quick-fire goals within seven minutes saw the Pride of Rivers crumbling as they end the first match day bottom of Group B Read more »
February 09, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Pitch Awards - Osimhen, Oshoala Lead Nominations Again
Osimhen and Oshoala were voted King and Queen of the Pitch in the last edition of the annual award Read more »
February 08, 2023
Ghana: Turkey Earthquake - Christian Atsu Still Missing
Wild jubilation had greeted the initial report that the former Chelsea and Newcastle United winger had been rescued. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Ghana: Ghana Football Star Christian Atsu Trapped in Turkey Earthquake
allAfrica editor's note -Reports indicate that Ghana international winger Christian Atsu is alive after being buried under rubble in the Turkey earthquake, the vice president… Read more »
February 05, 2023
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Akwa United Dim Remo Stars As Doma FC Stun Rivers United
While there were no away wins, seven home wins and a draw with a total of 14 goals were recorded in the eight games played. Read more »
February 02, 2023
Nigeria: Top 10 Highest-Earning Retired Players On Instagram - Mikel Joins Bale, Others On Exclusive List
The research collated a seed list of the top 18 players who retired over the past year. Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: U-17 Afcon - Nigeria to Battle Morocco, South Africa, Zambia in Algeria
The Golden Eaglets are seeking a third title and a ticket to the World Cup scheduled for Peru in November Read more »
Nigeria: Five Top January Transfer Moves By Nigerian Football Players
Nigerian players did not make the headlines during the winter transfer window, although one or two of them were involved in clubs tussling over their services. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Big Win for Enyimba and Lobi Stars
There were fewer goals this weekend compared to previous match days. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Nigeria: Siasia Loses Appeal Against FIFA Ban in U.S Court
Siasia has been embroiled in the bribery scandal since 2021. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: Obasanjo Scores Hat-Trick in College Old Boys Football Tie
The novelty match pitted old students of Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta against former teachers of the school Read more »
Nigeria: Transfers - Ekong Returns to Italy After Three Years in England
Ekong's move is to get playing time, having only played 15 games from 28 matches and 1094 minutes in the Championship this season Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Remo Stars Secure Historic Away Win in Gombe
Gombe United's 24-match unbeaten run at home was halted by the Ikenne-based club Read more »
January 18, 2023
Nigeria: NPFL Round-Up - Akwa United Hold Enyimba in Aba, Abia Warriors Stay Perfect
Only Akwa United were the only club to pick an away point out of the four matches Read more »
January 17, 2023
Nigeria: Enyimba Will Work On Being Consistent This Season, Says Finidi George
Finidi, in his first season with the Aba Landlords, won 15 games, lost 17 and drew seven times in 39 games, which amounted to a 3 per cent victory rate Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: January Football Transfer - Club Rejects Offer for Super Eagles Striker
The 23-year-old forward has a valuation of £15 million by his Ligue 1 club Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Soccer Legend Pele
Pele died on Thursday at 82. Read more »
Africa: Pele Is Dead
The three-time FIFA World Cup winner died in hospital on Thursday after failing to recover from colon cancer Read more »
December 27, 2022
Nigeria: EPL Round-Up - Aribo Slips to Bottom Spot With Southampton
The defeat suffered on Boxing Day is the fourth consecutive loss for Southampton in the league Read more »
December 26, 2022
Nigeria: 2022 - Seven Disappointing Moments in Nigerian Sports
Though there were some gains and moments that gladdened the hearts of sports enthusiasts, 2022 served a fair deal of disappointments and heartbreaks for all. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: New Nigeria Professional Football League Season Postponed
Since the end of the 2021/2022 league season in July 2022, there has been no activity in the country's top division Read more »