FEATURE: The 20 best Nigerian footballers of all time—Ranked
Nigeria is one of Africa’s premier soccer powers. The Super Eagles have won the Africa Cup of Nations three times—in...
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Nigeria striker Akor Adams reflects on Sevilla’s defeat to relegation-threatened Real Oviedo
Sevilla’s struggles in La Liga deepened on Sunday after a narrow 1–0 defeat to Real Oviedo, a result that has...
Kelechi Iheanacho happy after inspiring Celtic to victory on injury return
Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has shared his excitement after inspiring Celtic to victory over Dundee FC in the Scottish top-flight....
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman an unused substitute in Atletico Madrid defeat to Barcelona
Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman was an unused substitute as Atletico Madrid fell to a narrow 2–1 defeat against FC Barcelona...
Karim Adeyemi refuses to rule out leaving Dortmund
Germany forward of Nigerian descent, Karim Adeyemi, has once again avoided committing to Borussia Dortmund as his contract runs until...
Coventry City coach Frank Lampard hails Frank Onyeka’s quality after Derby County win
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has showered praise on Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka following his standout performance in a thrilling...
Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka opens Coventry City scoring account in five-goal thriller
Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka opened his goal account for the season in style, helping Coventry City secure a dramatic 3–2...
Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi marks impressive injury return for Hull City
Nigerian international Semi Ajayi made an instant impact on his return from injury, delivering a standout performance in Hull City’s...
Ex-Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel criticises Enzo Fernandez over Real Madrid comments
Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has strongly condemned current Blues star Enzo Fernandez for comments hinting at...
Noni Madueke set for quick return after injury scare
English-Nigerian attacker Noni Madueke has avoided a major injury setback after concerns emerged during the international break, with Mikel Arteta...
Poor preparation behind Nigeria’s World Cup qualification woes – Dimeji Lawal
Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has blamed the Super Eagles’ recent failures to qualify for the FIFA World Cup on...
Chelsea set for historic Lagos visit as Victor Moses headlines ‘The Famous CFC’ fan event
Chelsea FC are set to make history with their first-ever visit to Lagos, Nigeria, as part of their global fan...
Nigeria to face Poland and Portugal in June friendlies
Nigeria are gearing up for a high-profile international window, with two major friendlies lined up against European heavyweights Poland national...
FEATURE: Why Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
A Nation’s Heartbreak, a Continent’s Shock, and a Football Giant Forced Into Reflection Some football stories bruise, but others break...
Nigeria star Victor Osimhen begins recovery process after hitting the gym
Galatasaray have been boosted by the return of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen after resuming gym training at Galatasaray. Osimhen had...
Nigeria star Victor Boniface happy to return after three months injury absence
Nigeria international Victor Boniface has delivered a timely boost to Werder Bremen after returning to training following a prolonged injury...
Nigerian goalkeeper Noah Atubolu makes Bundesliga history with five consecutive penalty saves
Nigerian goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has made Bundesliga history by saving five consecutive penalties, a feat never before achieved in the...
“Chelsea is not a stepping stone” — Mikel Obi slams Enzo Fernandez over Real Madrid dream
Former Nigeria John Obi Mikel has launched a stinging critique of Enzo Fernández following the midfielder’s recent comments about a...
Jordan hold Nigeria in thrilling friendly clash
Jordan held Nigeria to a 2-2 draw in an international friendly on 31 March 2026, recovering late to deny the...
Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye ruled out of Jordan’s friendly
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suffered a major setback ahead of their international friendly against Jordan, with first-choice goalkeeper Maduka Okoye...