Nigeria: Ajayi Finishes Sixth in World Championships Final

Though he did not make it to the podium, his performance capped a historic breakthrough season for the Nigerian sprinter who incidentally turned 21 on Sunday Read more »

Nigeria: Ajayi Breaks 18-Year Jinx in Tokyo, Zooms Into World Championships 100m Final

Ajayi's feat brings back memories of Olusoji Fasuba, who last made the men's 100m final for Nigeria in Osaka 2007, where he placed fourth. Read more »

Africa: Turning Points - How Five Moments Reshaped Africa's World Cup Race

How they reshaped the race, and the standings after the two-game window; for some, however, it was already too late. Read more »

Nigeria: 'My Husband, His Mistress Are After My Life' - Super Eagles Goalkeeper's Wife Alleges

"We have gone through a lot since he made little money from AFCON in February 2024. I have not enjoyed peace. Anytime my husband comes home now, I must..." Read more »

Nigeria: Femi Fani-Kayode Slams Fake News On NFF Chairmanship

In a post on his verified X page on Thursday, Mr Fani-Kayode said he has never shown interest in football or its leadership and asked the public to ignore the rumours Read more »

Nigeria: NFF Dismisses Reports of FIFA Clearing South Africa in Player Ineligibility Row

As things stand, Nigeria must focus on winning upcoming matches, while awaiting FIFA's verdict Read more »

Tanzania/Kenya: World Cup Qualifier - Kenya Crush Seychelles As Niger Stun Tanzania

With Morocco and Tunisia already qualified, the battle for the remaining automatic slots and four play-off spots intensified across multiple groups Read more »

Senegal/Cape Verde: World Cup Qualifier - Senegal Rally in Kinshasa, Cape Verde Extend Lead

Senegal now top their group ahead of October's fixtures against South Sudan and Mauritania. Read more »

Nigeria: DHQ Sets for the 4th Edition of CDS Unity Basketball Championship in Lagos

This annual championship is part of the CDS' non-kinetic approach to strengthen security and foster unity, discipline, and teamwork among Nigerian youths Read more »

Nigeria/South Africa: World Cup Qualifier - Bafana Bafana Players Confident As Showdown With Nigeria Looms

South Africa's Bafana Bafana are brimming with confidence ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday evening. Read more »

Africa: Another African Team Qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Meanwhile, Morocco, the first African team to confirm their qualification, continued to showcase why they are widely regarded as the continent's team to beat. Read more »

Nigeria/South Africa: South Africa Vs Nigeria (Preview) - Super Eagles Fight to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

The Super Eagles must win to stay in the race. Even finishing second may not guarantee a place, with other groups producing stronger runners-up. Read more »

Nigeria/South Africa: World Cup Qualifier - Chelle Confident Nigeria Can Deliver Against South Africa Despite Osimhen Blow

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle insists the Super Eagles are fully focused on their tactical approach against Bafana Bafana Read more »

South Africa/Nigeria: World Cup Qualifier - Super Eagles Arrive in Bloemfontein Ahead of Crucial Clash Against South Africa

The Super Eagles have landed in Bloemfontein, South Africa, ahead of Tuesday's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana, receiving a warm and colourful welcome… Read more »

Nigeria/Rwanda: World Cup Qualifier - Amrouche Reflects On Rwanda's Narrow Defeat to Nigeria

The result means Nigeria completed a double, having won 2-0 in Kigali earlier in the campaign, while Rwanda remain stuck on eight points and fading fast in the race for Group C's… Read more »

Nigeria/South Africa: 'No Celebration Yet' - Troost-Ekong Keeps Super Eagles Focused On South Africa

The veteran defender, who started from the bench, explained that while the three points were vital, the real test of Nigeria's revival would come against Bafana Bafana in… Read more »

Nigeria/Rwanda: World Cup Qualifier - Why I Benched Troost-Ekong, What We'll Do Against South Africa - Chelle

Chelle said it was his decision not to feature skipper William Troost-Ekong in the first half against Rwanda. Read more »

Nigeria: 9th NYG - Lagos Stun Hosts Delta to Secure Female Football Gold

This triumph marks the fifth National Youth Games title for Team Lagos in the female football category, underscoring their dominance in youth football development. Read more »

Africa: World Cup Qualifier - Rwanda Not South Africa Is More Important for Super Eagles Now - Ndidi

Speaking from the Super Eagles camp, Ndidi, now at Turkish giants Besiktas after his summer move from Leicester City, gave insight into the team's mindset. Read more »

Nigeria: 'It's Exciting' - Troost-Ekong Hails Premier League Boom for Nigerian Players

At least eight Nigerian internationals now feature across England's top clubs, a sign that the country's talent pipeline is steadily maturing. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Super Eagles Still Dream of the World Cup-Iwobi

The Fulham midfielder, enjoying a strong run of form in the Premier League, insists that confidence in the camp remains unshaken despite the narrow margins left Read more »

Nigeria: Summer 2025 Transfers: How Top Nigerian Players Navigated Europe's Biggest Moves

From Osimhen's headline switch to Galatasaray to Uche's Premier League breakthrough, Nigeria's football exports remain central to Europe's evolving transfer narrative. Read more »

Nigeria: 'We Must Win Every Remaining Game', Mutiu Adepoju Speaks On Slim Super Eagles' World Cup Qualification Hopes

After six matches, the Super Eagles sit fourth in the group with seven points, trailing leaders South Africa on 13, while Rwanda and Benin follow closely with eight points each. Read more »

Nigeria/Rwanda: World Cup Qualifier - Super Eagles Hold First Training Ahead of Rwanda Clash

However, the opening training session was conducted without several high-profile stars Read more »

Nigeria/Cote d'Ivoire: Cafwcl Qualifier - Bayelsa Queens Fight Back to Seal Final Clash Against Asec Mimosas

Bayelsa's resilience ensured they remained unbeaten in the tournament, setting up a mouth-watering final against ASEC Mimosas of Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »