Football

DR Congo’s Director of Football, Hérita Ilunga, has issued a bold and unapologetic response to Nigeria’s petition to FIFA over the alleged fielding of ineligible players by the Leopards in the CAF World Cup qualifiers. Reacting to the complaint, Ilunga dismissed the move as a distraction, stressing that FIFA operates on sporting nationality rather than […]

During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abuja on Friday, the league revealed a tentative kickoff date, introduced a new logo, and made important amendments to its rules and regulations. Honourable Silas Agara, Chairman of the NLO’s Executive Board announced that the 2026 season will start on Friday, April 10, 2026. A strategic partnership […]

  The Super Falcons have received a major boost ahead of a crucial competitive year, as the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has directed its Secretariat to immediately secure top quality international friendly matches for the Senior Women’s National Team during the February 2026 FIFA window. According to the Federation, the decision is […]

Despite limited game time at club level, Francis Uzoho has been named in Nigeria’s final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a decision that has already sparked strong reactions. Uzoho made the 28-man list released by head coach Eric Chelle, even though he has featured only sparingly for Omonia Nicosia this season. His […]

  Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and 20 other players to make up Nigeria’s 28-man roster for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations starting in Morocco in 10 […]

  Victor Osimhen has been honoured as Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards, cementing his status as one of the most influential footballers in the Turkish Super Lig. The prestigious ceremony took place on Wednesday night in Istanbul, celebrating top achievers across sports, entertainment, and culture. The […]

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has confirmed that its 2025/26 season will proceed uninterrupted even as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets underway in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. Only five players from the NPFL were included in Nigeria’s 54-man provisional AFCON squad. Given the low number and […]

  Victor Osimhen’s run of goals in European competition was brought to a halt on Wednesday night as AS Monaco edged Galatasaray 1–0 at the Stade Louis II. The French side secured victory through Folarin Balogun, who struck the decisive goal in the 68th minute. Balogun, once eligible to play for Nigeria before committing his […]

Nigeria’s men’s cricket team continued their impressive run at the ongoing West Africa Trophy in Abuja, defeating Zambia by 23 runs to record their fifth consecutive win of the tournament. The Yellow Greens posted 158 for 8 in their 20 overs before bowling out Zambia for 135 in 19 overs, maintaining their unbeaten streak and […]