Nigeria’s Super Falcons took a commanding step toward qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating the Benin Republic 2–0 in the first leg of their qualifier match held on Friday in Lomé, Togo. The nine-time African champions started brightly, nearly taking the lead in...
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Jude Bellingham’s second-half strike proved the difference as Real Madrid edged Juventus 1-0 on Wednesday night, keeping their flawless start to the Champions League alive. The 15-time European champions, led by Xabi Alonso, dominated much of the game at the Santiago Bernabéu but couldn’t add to Bellingham’s close-range effort...
Chelsea turned on the style at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, hammering 10-man Ajax 5–1 in a dominant Champions League display that showcased both depth and confidence. The match swung decisively in the Blues’ favour after Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor was shown a red card just 15 minutes in,...
Kano Pillars Football Club has suspended Technical Adviser Ogenyi Evans and Chief Coach Ahmed Garba following a disappointing run in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The club’s management announced the decision on Monday through its Media and Communications Directorate in Kano, describing the move as necessary to...
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on Sunday thrashed Remo Stars FC 5-1 in the first leg of the second round of the CAF champions league at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta. The South African side dominated proceedings from the start of the match with goal keeper and skipper...
Following are the results of Match Day nine fixtures in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday and dates of the remaining fixtures: Kwara United FC 1-0 Katsina United FC El-Kanemi Warriors FC 2-1 Wikki Tourist FC Ikorodu City FC 2-0 Nasarawa United FC Barau FC...
Harry Maguire rose highest in the 84th minute to nod home a dramatic winner as Manchester United edged Liverpool 2–1 in a gripping Premier League clash on Sunday, ending nearly a decade of frustration at Anfield. The win marked United’s first league victory on Liverpool’s home turf in nine...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are gearing up for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying campaign with a powerful 21-player list, as Head Coach Justine Madugu names his squad for the double-header against Benin Republic. The upcoming fixtures, set for October 24 and 28, are not just about...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has lauded his squad for a dominant performance against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, after a stunning 4-0 victory in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. An early third-minute goal from Victor Osimhen settled early...
As the Super Eagles gear up for a pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, Head Coach Eric Chelle has assured fans that the team will approach the match with total focus and determination. Addressing journalists during a pre-match press briefing on Monday at the Godswill Akpabio International...
Matchday 8 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) served up a thrilling round of fixtures over the weekend, with standout results and a couple of surprise upsets shaking up the table. Kun Khalifat FC pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the season so far with...
Team Nigeria delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Africa Para Badminton Championships, clinching the overall title with a massive haul of 36 medals — 10 gold, 13 silver, and 13 bronze — as the tournament concluded on Sunday in Umuahia, Abia State. Kenya finished a distant second with...
After a nerve-wracking travel delay, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have finally arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, ahead of their crucial final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash. The squad, including players, coaching staff, and team officials, touched down at Victor Attah International Airport at exactly 8:05 a.m. on Sunday—several hours...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and team captain William Troost-Ekong have commended their side’s determination and composure following a tense 2-1 victory against Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday — a win that keeps Nigeria’s hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive. Speaking after the game, Chelle...
In spite of a shaky campaign, Nigeria’s World Cup hopes remain alive. Nigeria’s Super Eagles revived hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa. The result keeps Nigeria in contention in Group C, but automatic qualification remains out...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles took a crucial step towards qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Thursday, keeping their hopes alive in the North American-bound tournament campaign. Head coach Eric Chelle named a formidable starting XI, welcoming back Galatasaray star striker Victor...
Argentina handed Nigeria a heavy 4-0 defeat on Wednesday, knocking the Flying Eagles out of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The Round of 16 clash took place at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, where the South Americans – six-time champions of the tournament – delivered a...
Green Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, routing Ghana’s Leopardess 40–0 in a thrilling international rugby friendly held at the Alaro City Rugby Pitch in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The match, organized as part of Nigeria’s build-up to the upcoming World Rugby Series in Canada later this month,...
Eighteen players have now checked into the Super Eagles’ training base in Polokwane, South Africa, as preparations ramp up for Nigeria’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho on Thursday. Promise Efoghe, the team’s media officer, confirmed the update to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...