Ivory Coast coach: Lookman deserves African Footballer of the Year award

Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Faé has expressed his belief that Nigeria's forward Ademola Lookman deserves to win the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award ahead of his compatriot…

Derin Ajayi

Mignolet reveals mind games that led to Arokodare’s penalty miss

Club Brugge goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has shared the clever mind game he played on Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare before saving his penalty in Brugge’s 2-0 victory over Genk on Sunday.…

Andre Olasukanmi

CAF Awards: NFF throw full weight behind nominated players

The Nigerian Football Federation has released a statement expressing its unwavering support for Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman and Super Falcons Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, who were both nominated for the…

Ayomide Akinkuade

NPFL MD17 Roundup: Rivers back on top, Katsina deny Rangers 3 points

From frustrating stalemates to gritty comebacks, match day 17 of the Nigerian Professional Football League had it all. The table is beginning to take shape, with some teams solidifying their…

Ayomide Akinkuade

10-man Remo Stars held by Ikorodu City in Southwest derby

In a thrilling Southwest derby at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, title contenders Remo Stars were held to a 1-1 draw by in-form Ikorodu City in a Nigeria Premier…

Andre Olasukanmi

Enyimba’s Confederation Cup knockout hopes dim after 3-0 loss to Black Bulls

Enyimba's chances of advancing to the knockout phase of the CAF Confederation Cup suffered a significant blow on Sunday as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Mozambique's Black Bulls at…

Kelvin Ekerete

I’m one of the best scorers in Europe – Nwora

Anadolu Efes forward, Jordan Nwora, has declared himself one of the best scorers in Europe, also expressing his ambition to become one of the continent's top players. This remark follows…

Kelvin Ekerete

Osho scores first goal for Auxerre to salvage valuable point

Super Eagles defender, Gabriel Osho scored his first goal for Auxerre since moving to the French club in the summer, to help them rescue a point against Lens at Stade…

Ayomide Akinkuade

Nwakali scores first goal of the season as Barnsley beat Exeter City 2-1

Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali scored his first goal of the season, leading English League One side Barnsley to a 2-1 away victory over Exeter City on Saturday. Josh Megennis gave…

Bold Sports

Kano Pillars fall to Shooting Stars in 2-0 defeat

Shooting Stars maintained their impressive unbeaten streak at home as they defeated Kano Pillars in a comfortable 2-0 win at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Saturday. The Oluyole Warriors are…

Ayomide Akinkuade