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...
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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...
Nigeria would have secured 2026 World Cup qualification if Augustine Eguavoen had remained in charge – Ex-Super Eagles captain Sylvanus Okpala
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...
‘I didn’t love losing my Liverpool record to English-Nigerian sensation Rio Ngumoha’ – Woodburn
Salford City defender Ben Woodburn has praised Liverpool prodigy Rio Ngumoha despite losing his long-held record as the club’s youngest-ever...
Former Nigeria Keeper Idah Peterside urges caution ahead of World Cup playoff
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Idah Peterside has issues a strong warning to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 World Cup...
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle hails Victor Osimhen as BEST striker in the world after netting hat-trick against Benin
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has lauded Victor Osimhen, describing him as the best striker in the world after netting a stunning...
English-Nigerian Dele Alli’s Wrexham dream ends as club fills final squad spot with Rathbone
Wrexham have ended speculation linking them with a move for midfielder Dele Alli, officially confirming that their final available squad...
‘Everyone likes Chido Obi’ – Wes Brown tips Danish-Nigerian forward for big future at Manchester United
Manchester United legend Wes Brown has revealed that everyone within the club holds rising teenage striker Chido Obi in high...
‘Some stories are written by God’ – Akor Adams recounts how Victor Osimhen inspired him six years ago
Nigeria forward Akor Adams has shared a remarkable story of how his senior compatriot Victor Osimhen inspired him six years...
Egypt and Nigeria are Africa’s best attacking teams – Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has hailed Egypt and Nigeria as the two most dangerous attacking sides on the continent,...