Football

Crown FC and Sporting Lagos kicked off their 2025 Gold Cup campaigns with confident victories, winning 2-0 and 1-0 respectively against Seamoriowo FC and GreenLock FC at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Apele-Sagamu. In the opening matches of Group A and B, the two Nigerian National League teams battled hard to break down the defensive […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles appear to be back on track in their World Cup qualification campaign under the guidance of new coach Eric Chelle, following a remarkable turnaround in form. Before Chelle’s appointment, Nigeria had endured a difficult start under Jose Peseiro and Finidi George, managing just three points from four matches. Under Jose Peseiro, the […]

Nigeria’s Victor Boniface has suffered a major setback in his career value, with the latest Bundesliga market review showing a steep drop from €40 million to €20 million. The Werder Bremen forward, once among the most promising Nigerian exports, has endured a tough run marked by inconsistent performances, and failed AC Milan medical. While Boniface’s […]

  Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, rounded off their pre-World Cup preparations in style with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Paraguay in Casablanca on Tuesday evening. It was a match filled with pace, precision, and plenty of lessons as Coach Bankole Olowookere’s girls sealed their 12th warm-up game, extending their scoring tally to an […]

  Captain William Troost-Ekong said on Wednesday morning that the Super Eagles will give the CAF Play-Off Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Morocco next month their very best shot, as the group continues to quietly delight in the 4-0 win over Bénin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday that sent Nigeria to the […]

Africa will be well represented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after nine nations clinched automatic qualification, with Cape Verde making history by earning a spot at the global tournament for the very first time. Nigeria, however, must navigate the intercontinental playoffs for their chance to join them. North African football continues to set the […]

A Victor Osimhen hat-trick and a sensational pile-driver by substitute Frank Onyeka that ensured a 4-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday evening was enough to send Nigeria to the Four-Team CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. The three-time African champions knew before kickoff that they would qualify automatically […]

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway as qualification matches continue across every continent. The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marks a historic expansion to 48 teams, the largest in World Cup history. With the three host nations automatically guaranteed places, 45 qualification […]

Coach Eric Sekou Chelle says the Super Eagles will give everything they have to secure a decent win over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and hope for favour from Nelspruit as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race hits the final matchday on Tuesday. Group C leaders Benin Republic, on 17 points, have their fate […]

Promising young defender Noah Adekoya has officially signed his first professional contract with Burnley Football Club, the Premier League side confirmed on their official website. Adekoya, who has been part of Burnley’s youth setup, put pen to paper on a deal running until the summer of 2026, marking a major milestone in his development with […]