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The battle for Africa’s final ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, with Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and DR Congo set to fight it out in a tense playoff showdown in Morocco. The quartet, who finished as the best runners up in their respective qualifying groups, will contest a mini tournament in […]
AFC Toronto forward Esther Okoronkwo delivered a sensational performance, scoring a first half hattrick to send her side cruising into the National Soccer League final after a 4–1 victory (6–1 on aggregate) over Montreal Roses FC. Okoronkwo struck three times within the opening half hour, showcasing her sharp finishing and composure in front of […]
Nigeria’s boxing star, Adeshina Zainab Motunrayo, is set to step into the ring today against Turkey’s Rabia Topuz in the Women’s 51kg final at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games. The much anticipated clash promises fireworks as Motunrayo looks to clinch gold for the nation. The bout is scheduled for 5:00 PM Nigerian time at the […]
Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors are the new king of beach soccer in Nigeria, following a nail-biting penalty shootout defeat of Cup holders Kebbi Fishers in Sunday’s well-attended final at the Jabi Lake Resort, Abuja. Regulation time had ended in a pulsating 3-3 draw. President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), NFF […]
Captain William Ekong and fellow defender Benjamin Fredericks were being expected at the Super Eagles’ hotel in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday night, to join the seven-man early crew of defender Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Simon Moses, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Samuel Chukwueze. Most of the remaining 15 players […]
In a show of professionalism and player welfare, Abia Comets FC have carried out a full round of electrocardiogram (ECG) and medical tests on both new signings and retained players as preparations intensify for the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The comprehensive assessment, held in Umuahia, covered key health areas including cardiovascular screening, physical […]
Matchweek 12 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered a mix of excitement and tension on Sunday, November 9, as fans witnessed dramatic encounters across several match centers. Wikki Tourists edged Niger Tornadoes 1–0 in Bauchi, securing three crucial points in front of their home crowd. The hard fought victory came through a second half […]
Atalanta head coach Ivan Jurić has dismissed talk of a fallout with Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, following a tense exchange during the club’s recent Champions League outing. Lookman, who has endured a slow start to the season after a failed summer move to Inter Milan, appeared frustrated when he was substituted for Yunus Musah in […]
Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks, […]
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo has once again proven why it’s called the Nest of Champions, after retaining its status as Nigeria’s only Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved venue for international matches. Following a recent CAF inspection, the 30,000 capacity arena ticked all the boxes for hosting top level continental and global […]
