Breaking News: Nigerian Samson Adamu appointed Acting General Secretary of CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed seasoned Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as its Acting General Secretary following...
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CAF is giving Jamie Carragher power criticize AFCON – Idion Ighalo slams decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title
Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has delivered a strong rebuke of the Confederation of African Football’s controversial decision to...
Moses Simon and Akor Adams score to power Nigeria to see off Iran in 2-1 win
Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory over Iran national football team in an international friendly on Friday at the Mardan Sports...
Iranian players pay tribute to school bombing victims before Nigeria friendly
In a deeply moving gesture, Iran national football team players carried school bags during the national anthem before their friendly...
Sylvanus Okpala criticizes Eric Chelle’s progress with Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Sylvanus Okpala has voiced concerns over the progress of the national team under current head...
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle hands Chibuike Nwaiwu maiden call-up as Calvin Bassey injury forces defensive shake-up
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has made a late adjustment to his squad ahead of the upcoming international friendlies in...
Adamu and Fernandes emerge as frontrunners to replace Mosengo-Omba as CAF general secretary
CAF is bracing for a major leadership transition, with Nigeria’s Samson Adamu and former Switzerland international Gelson Fernandes emerging as...
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi earns Premier League Player of the Month nomination
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has been rewarded for his standout performances with Fulham after earning a nomination for the Premier...
Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey pulls out of Super Eagles squad for Jordan, Iran friendlies
Nigeria have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their upcoming international friendlies in Turkey, with Calvin Bassey ruled out...
Barcelona eye Nigeria star Victor Osimhen as alternative signing for Julian Alvarez
Barcelona are preparing aggressively for the upcoming summer transfer window, keeping all options open as they pursue reinforcements for their...
Nigeria midfielder Nathan Tella commits future to Bayer Leverkusen with long-term deal until 2031
Nigeria midfielder Nathan Tella has pledged his long-term future to Bayer 04 Leverkusen after signing a new five-year contract extension...
Former Nigeria forward Brown Ideye breaks silence on 2014 World Cup snub
Former Nigeria forward Brown Ideye has lifted the lid on the circumstances that led to his shocking exclusion from Nigeria’s...
Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi survives terrifying home invasion as armed robbers hold Fulham star hostage
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has reportedly endured a frightening ordeal after being taken hostage during a violent home invasion at...
Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi facing sanction over religious celebration in Nottingham Forest win
Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi could face disciplinary action from the English Football Association (FA) following his religious celebration during Nottingham...
Nigeria to open camp in Turkey on March 24 ahead of Iran, Jordan friendlies
Nigeria will step up preparations for their upcoming international assignments with a training camp scheduled to open on March 24,...
“It was destiny” – Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen opens up on emotional Galatasaray move after Napoli exit
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has revealed the deep emotional connection behind his decision to join Galatasaray, describing the move as...
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen facing six weeks out with injury
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is expected to be out of action for at least six weeks after suffering a fracture...
Nigeria star Victor Osimhen pays tribute to Drogba, Odion Ighalo, and Mikel Obi as pillars behind his rise
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has opened up on the key figures who inspired his journey to the top of African...
Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika set for Club Brugge departure ahead of summer window
Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika is reportedly on the verge of a major career step, with strong indications that he will...
It’s unacceptable – Ex-Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong criticizes CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title
Former William Troost-Ekong has criticised the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of their Africa...