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Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu has officially announced her retirement from professional football, drawing the curtain on a remarkable career defined by passion, consistency, and brilliance on the field. The 31 year old made the announcement through her social media pages, thanking fans, teammates, and coaches for their support throughout her journey. Onumonu, who began […]
Former Arsenal midfielder and respected pundit Stewart Robson has praised Victor Osimhen’s display while also comparing him to Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak following the Galatasaray vs. Liverpool UEFA Champions League encounter. Speaking on ESPN FC, Robson noted that several top clubs missed a golden opportunity to sign the Nigerian forward, who once again demonstrated […]
Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has drafted team captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his list of 23 players for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic. […]
Fast rising heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma has set his sights on a career defining milestone fighting in Nigeria, the homeland of his father. The 20 year old unbeaten prospect described staging a bout in Nigeria as the “end goal” of his boxing journey. Itauma, born in Slovakia and raised in Chatham, England, has already fought […]
Nigeria defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 in an eventful group F encounter in Talca on Friday morning to earn three points and brighten their chances of reaching the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Chile. Midfielder Nasiru Salihu scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament by […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala has been named the Saudi Women’s League Player of the Month for September 2025 after an outstanding run of form with Al Hilal. The five time African Women’s Footballer of the Year delivered a brilliant performance across September, recording three goals and two assists in three matches. The Saudi […]
Promising Nigerian midfielder Jeremiah Adesina has officially joined Manchester City’s U15 side, marking a major step in his budding football career. The 14 year old talent, who previously developed within Chelsea’s youth system, completed his switch to the Etihad Academy where he will continue his growth with the Young Citizens. Pictures of Adesina alongside his […]
It was a night of high drama in the Saudi Women’s Premier League as Asisat Oshoala struck a stoppage time winner to seal a 3-2 victory for Al Hilal against Ashleigh Plumptre’s Al Ittihad on Thursday. The clash, which pitted two Super Falcons teammates against each other, lived up to expectations with late twists and […]
Czech side SK Sigma Olomouc have confirmed that Nigerian players Tijani Mohammed and Ahmad Ghali are part of the travelling squad for their UEFA Europa Conference League opener against Fiorentina in Florence, Italy, on Thursday night. The pair only recently completed moves to the Olomouc-based club and could be set for their first taste […]
Super Eagles’ striker Victor Osimhen continues to underline his reputation as one of Europe’s deadliest forwards after netting the decisive penalty in Galatasaray’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Liverpool at Rams Park. The Super Eagles star, who was named Man of the Match, has now scored four goals in five European appearances against English Premier […]
