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...
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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...
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...
WAFCON 2026 qualifiers: Nigeria in high spirit ahead of Benin clash – Coach Justine Madugu
Head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Justine Madugu says his outfit are in high spirit ahead of their...
Nigeria coach unfazed by Jennifer Echegini absence ahead of key WAFCON 2026 qualifier against Benin
Head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Justine Madugu is unfazed by the unavailability of star midfielder Jennifer Echegini...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons intensify preparation for WAFCON 2026 qualifier against Benin
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have stepped up their preparation ahead of their 2026 Women African Cup of Nations qualifier...
Austrian-Nigerian defender David Alaba ruled out of Barcelona, Juventus games due to injury
Austria international of Nigerian descent David Alaba has been ruled out of Real Madrid upcoming games against Juventus and Barcelona...
Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede reflects on heavy defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns
Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede has opened up on his outfit heavy home defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF...
NFF cancels Super Eagles friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia – Reports
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially called off the Super Eagles’ planned international friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia. The...
English-Nigerian defender Fikayo Tomori keen on extending AC Milan contract
English defender of Nigerian descent, Fikayo Tomori, is keen on signing a new deal with Italian Serie A outfit AC...
The head coach of Nigeria’s Flamingos, Bankole Olowookere, was left frustrated over missed chances on Sunday night after the team’s...
Nigeria’s Maduka Okoye returns to action for Udinese after two-month ban
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye made his long-awaited return to competitive football on Monday, featuring in Udinese’s 1-1 Serie A...
Coaches are not magicians – Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso hits back at critics
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has lashed out at his critics following the sides’ impressive victory against Remo Stars in...
Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba backs Nigeria to qualify for World Cup ahead of playoff
Football icon Didier Drogba has thrown his weight behind the Super Eagles of Nigeria to secure qualification to the 2026...
Former LA Galaxy gaffer Michael Nsien rekindle interest in Nigeria coaching job
Former LA Galaxy defender Michael Nsien, has set sights on the Nigeria coaching job amid the Super Eagles 2026 World...
Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq on the radar of Spanish outfit Sevilla
Nigeria international Umar Sadiq has emerged as a top transfer target for Spanish outfit Umar Sadiq ahead of the winter...
Nigeria to pitch camp for 2026 World Cup playoff on November 8
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will embark on an early preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoff next month....
Benin Abdoulaye Ouzerou unfazed by Super Falcons threat ahead of crucial WAFCON 2026 qualifier
Head coach of Benin Abdoulaye Ouzerou, has played down Super Falcons of Nigeria threat ahead of the crunch 2026 Women’s...