Marco Silva hails Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey as Fulham’s most agile and quickest defender
Fulham manager Marco Silva has described Nigerian international Calvin Bassey as the club’s most agile and quickest centre-back, underscoring his...
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Nigeria Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has indicated that players are physically and mentally prepared to beat Benin in their...
2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Our goal is to beat Benin on Friday – Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has made it clear that Nigeria’s only objective is victory as they prepare to...
German-Nigerian star Jamal Musiala returns to Bayern training in major injury comeback boost
Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala has returned to light training in what the club has described as a significant step...
Entire Lobi Stars board sacked with immediate effect
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has dissolved the board and management of Lobi Stars Football Club with immediate...
Spanish-Nigerian striker Samu Aghehowa attracting interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle United
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are among several Premier League clubs monitoring FC Porto’s prolific forward, Samu Aghehowa, following his...
Fikayo Tomori has declared his unwavering loyalty to AC Milan, saying the club would have to ‘kick him out’ if...
Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly preparing to ask for a transfer away from Manchester United in the January window,...
African Ballon d’Or 2025: Shock omissions spark controversy
The announcement of the nominees for the 2025 African Ballon d’Or has sparked widespread debate across the continent, with several...
UCL: English-Ghanaian attacker Tyrique George on target as Chelsea hammer Ajax 5-1
English-born forward of Ghanaian and Nigerian descent, Tyrique George, came off the bench to score Chelsea’s final goal in a...
Victor Osimhen underlined his growing influence at Galatasaray with a match-winning performance on Wednesday night, scoring twice in a 3-1...
French-Nigerian star Michael Olise not for sale, says Bayern chief Max Eberl
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has made it clear that French-Nigerian winger Michael Olise will not be leaving the...
Hakimi, Salah, Osimhen and Guirassy headline CAF African Player of the Year nominees
The Confederation of African Football has released the ten-man shortlist for the 2025 African Player of the Year award, recognising...
Gambian referee Ngum Fatou to handle Nigeria-Benin WAFCON 2026 qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Gambian referee Ngum Fatou to take charge of the first-leg clash between...
CAF Awards 2025: Tapsoba, Haïdara, Sadiki and Moroccan trio lead race for Best Young African Player
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the ten nominees for the 2025 Young African Player of the Year...
Worried NFF President Ibrahim Gusau assures of commitment to revive youth football
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has voiced serious concern over the recent decline in youth football...
Tottenham, PSG and Ajax battle for Nigerian teen star Sani Suleiman
Nigerian youngster Sani Suleiman is drawing major transfer interest from top European clubs after a breakout season with Slovak side...
Joshua Zirkzee seeks Manchester United exit amid West Ham interest
Joshua Zirkzee, the Dutch-Nigerian striker, is reportedly desperate to leave Manchester United, with West Ham monitoring his situation for a...
Benin coach Gernot Rohr unhappy with officiating in final World Cup qualifier defeat against Nigeria
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has expressed his displeasure about officiating in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. The...
PSG’s Jennifer Echegini ruled out as Super Falcons prepare for Benin test
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Benin Republic in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers without star midfielder...