South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie prays Nigeria miss out on 2026 World Cup
South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, wants Nigeria to miss out on the 2026 World Cup...
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Nigeria Premier Football League: Kano Pillars-FC Barau match to be played behind closed doors
Football fans in Nigeria will not be allowed to watch the Nigerian Premier Football League clash between FC Barau and...
Plateau United will have to negotiate for victory against Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League without influential duo...
Alex Iwobi usurps Shola Ameobi as Nigerian footballer with most Premier League games
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has overtaken Shola Ameobi as the Nigerian footballer with the most English Premier League games in...
Nigeria star Wilfred Ndidi confirmed as Besiktas deputy captain
Turkish Super Lig outfit, Besiktas, has confirmed Nigeria international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi as the second deputy captain. The 28-year-old, who...
Mamelodi Sundowns determined to beat Remo Stars for first win in Nigeria – Thapelo Moren
Mamelodi Sundowns winger Thapelo Morena says the team is fully focused and determined to break their winless run on Nigerian...
Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika attracts Eintracht Frankfurt interest
Raphael Onyedika has caught the attention of Eintracht Frankfurt after delivering consistent performances for Club Bruges over the past two...
Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi named Besiktas vice captain
Nigerian international Wilfred Ndidi has been named vice captain of Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas. The Turkish club announced the...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: NFF begin preparations for Super Eagles’ playoff campaign
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed that preparations are already underway for the Super Eagles’...
Porto president reveals Samu Aghehowa was a joint project with Atletico Madrid
Porto president André Villas-Boas has revealed that the club’s prized young forward, Samu Aghehowa, was initially developed through a joint...
Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi suspended for World Cup playoff against Gabon
Nigeria will have to negotiate for victory against Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs without influential defender Semi Ajayi....
Nigeria plays better without William Troost-Ekong – Sunday Oliseh
Former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh is concerned about William Troost-Ekong’s recent performance for the national team, urging his exclusion from...
Injuries ravages Kwara United squad ahead of Nigerian Premier League clash against Katsina United
Kwara United have been dealt a significant blow ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League clash with Katsina United, as...
Ademola Lookman must maintain ‘positive attitude’ with Atalanta teammates – Ivan Juric
Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric says he hopes Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman will maintain a “positive attitude” as he reintegrates into...
Nigerian football legend Sylvanus Okpala believes the Super Eagles would have sealed automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade scores first PSG goal in 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in UWCL
Nigeria Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored her first goal for Paris Saint-Germain Féminines on Thursday night, but it was...
Everything you need to know about the African play-offs
The first round of CAF qualifying for FIFA World Cup 26™ came to a thrilling conclusion on Tuesday, 14 October....
Mamelodi Sundowns star Thapelo anticipates tough test against Remo Stars in CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Thapelo Morena is anticipating a very tough test against Remo Stars in the CAF Champions League second...
English-Nigerian forward Tyrique George happy to play ‘anywhere’ for Chelsea
Chelsea youngster Tyrique George says he is happy to play in any position that helps the team, as he continues...
Nigeria cancel friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia
Nigeria Football Federation have canceled their scheduled friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia next month. The move stem from the Super...