Nigeria took a major step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night as Victor Osimhen delivered a superb brace to help the Super Eagles outclass Gabon 4–1 after extra time, sealing a place in the play-off final. The game, played at a packed neutral venue,...
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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked circulating social media claims that the Super Eagles were lodged in poor accommodation before their 2026 CAF World Cup playoff semifinal against Gabon in Rabat, Morocco. A short clip shared on Monday by midfielder Alex Iwobi had sparked online outrage, as it appeared...
Super Eagles of Nigeria opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoff preparations on Monday, with 16 players participating in the team’s first training session in Rabat, Morocco. The team’s camp officially opened on Sunday following the arrival of 10 players and the coaching crew at the Rive Hotel,...
Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco, with the arrival of 10 players, as Nigeria begin final preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs. The first batch of players and team officials arrived at the Rive Hotel, Rabat, on Sunday afternoon, signaling the...
Following are the results of Match Day 12 fixtures in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday and dates of the remaining fixtures: Warri Wolves FC 0–2 Ikorodu City FC Enugu Rangers International FC 1–0 Shooting Stars FC Kano Pillars FC 0–0 Bayelsa United FC Abia...
Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has credited his formative football years in Germany for shaping his discipline, character, and professional outlook. In the latest edition of The Exchange Podcast hosted by Femi Soneye, and monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday,...
As part of efforts to promote national unity and youth development through sports, the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has officially opened the 27th edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), bringing together more than 7,800 student-athletes and over 2,000 officials from 91 universities across the country. This year’s...
Former England captain David Beckham will receive one of the nation’s highest honours on Tuesday as he is officially knighted at Windsor Castle, joining an illustrious list of British icons recognised for their contributions to sport and charity. The 50-year-old football legend, who has long been a global ambassador...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Acting Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Professor Otoabasi Akpan, has promised to deploy sports as a tool to improve the well-being of students and also address cultism and other social vices. Prof. Akpan made the pledge during the final of the 2025...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has appointed an interim management team for Lobi Stars Football Club. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the interim management team would take over the affairs of the club pending a...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for Morocco, after battling to a 1–1 draw with Benin Republic in the return leg of their qualifier at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Defender Ashleigh Plumptre opened scoring for...
Nigeria’s Flamingos have crashed out of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a heavy 4–0 defeat to a rampant Italian side on Tuesday. The loss brought an abrupt end to the 2022 bronze medallists’ campaign, while Italy extended their impressive run to four straight victories in the...
2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued with thrilling action on Matchday 9, producing standout performances and a few surprises across different centres. Abia Warriors FC maintained their strong form with a 2-0 victory over Barau FC, while Warri Wolves FC also secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Bayelsa...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has dissolved the Board and Management of the Benue state-owned Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the dissolution takes immediate effect. The decision to dissolve the board and management, according to the statement...
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, have reached the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. The team secured the spot after a dominant 4-0 victory over Samoa, with Queen Joseph scoring twice, Captain Shakirat Moshood converting a penalty, and Azeezat...
Matheus Cunha’s first goal for Manchester United inspired a 4-2 win against Brighton on Saturday as Ruben Amorim’s revitalised side reeled off their third successive victory. After going eight games in all competitions without a goal following his close-season move from Wolves, Brazilian forward Cunha netted in the first...
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...
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...