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Nigerian sprint sensation, Alaba Akintola, has taken a bold step in his athletics career by turning professional after officially signing with Spanish sportswear giant Joma Sport. The landmark deal makes him the first Nigerian and African athlete ever sponsored by the brand, a significant milestone for both Akintola and African athletics. Akintola, who has consistently […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Saturday, September 27, 2025, held its 81st Annual General Assembly at the Emeritus Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, Orita-Mefa, Ibadan, with far-reaching decisions taken on the future of Nigerian football. Declaring the assembly open, NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON, expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, […]
The Golden Eaglets and Baby Stallions of Burkina Faso settled for a goalless draw in their last game in group B played at Stade Lycee Scientifique on Saturday evening. Nigeria piled pressure on the Burkinabes from the first blast of the referee’s whistle, but their opponents were very resolute in the defence, while depending on occassional counter – attacks, which were equally […]
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde on Saturday rewarded Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets with the sum of $15,000, after the two-time World Cup runners-up defeated their Rwandan counterparts 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. Goals by Precious Oscar, Tumininu Adeshina, Janet Akekoromowei and Alaba […]
Azerbaijani Premier League side Neftçi PFK have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Ifeanyi Mathew on a two-year contract. The 28-year-old, a former Nigeria U20 Flying Eagles star, joins the Baku-based club after completing his medicals. Mathew arrives from Swiss Super League side FC Zürich, bringing a wealth of top-flight experience to Neftçi’s midfield. The […]
Expect an action packed weekend, with several key fixtures across Europe drawing attention for their potential goal returns. Markets beyond the traditional Over 2.5 goals line are presenting value, based on team form and head to head records. Chelsea vs Brighton Stamford Bridge is expected to serve up goals when Chelsea host Brighton. Both sides […]
Former Lobi Stars defender John Lazarus has completed a move to Tanzanian Premier League outfit Tabora United. The club confirmed the signing on its official Facebook page, unveiling the 27-year-old Nigerian fullback as part of their squad for the new campaign. Lazarus, who previously featured in the Nigeria Premier Football League with Lobi Stars, is […]
Rwandan Premier League club Bugesera FC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Daniel Barnabas from NPFL side El-Kanemi Warriors. The 25 year old has put pen to paper on a one-year contract with the option of an additional year. He was officially unveiled by the club and is expected to add more firepower to […]
Remo Stars have progressed to the second preliminary round of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League after completing a comfortable victory over Comorian champions US Zilmadjou. The Nigerian side sealed their passage with a 1–0 win in Abeokuta on Friday, adding to the 4–0 triumph they secured in the first leg played at the same venue […]
Amarachi Obi, an 11 year-old football talent of Nigerian decent and Thai heritage, emerged as the standout performer at the Malaysia Borneo Girls Cup, guiding Makati Girls FC of the Philippines to a 2-0 victory over Bella FC in the final. Obi scored both goals in the decisive match, bringing her tournament tally to six, […]
