Ogunbote calls for improved officiating in NPFL after Rivers United loss

Shooting Stars' head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has urged Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) referees to raise their game, following his side's 2-0 defeat to Rivers United on Wednesday. In a…

Kelvin Ekerete

CAF sets Oct 20 deadline for Libya, Nigeria to explain AFCON qualifier debacle

CAF has given the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) until October 20 to submit all relevant documents concerning the abandoned AFCON Group D qualifying match.…

Derin Ajayi

Edo Queens to know Women’s Champions League opponents today

Nigeria’s Edo Queens will discover their group-stage opponents today as the official draw for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League takes place at the Complex Mohamed VI in Salé, Morocco.…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Roma target Eagles defender Ola Aina to fix right-back crisis

AS Roma are reportedly eyeing 28-year-old Nigerian international Ola Aina as they look to solve their right-back problems in the January transfer window. The Italian side is currently struggling with…

Andre Olasukanmi

Bruno Labbadia reveals true reason for rejecting Super Eagles job

Bruno Labbadia has revealed the real reasons behind his decision to reject the chance to coach Nigeria's Super Eagles, just days after being announced as the national team’s new coach.…

Derin Ajayi

Injury forces Quadri Aruna out of ITTF Africa Championships men’s singles

Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna, the No. 2 seed at the 2024 ITTF Africa Championships, has withdrawn from the men’s singles event due to a thigh injury and fatigue. Despite leading Nigeria…

Tosin Oluwalowo

‘This is what Pillars is about,’ Shehu Abdullahi hails thrilling win over Rangers

Super Eagles defender Shehu Abdullahi has praised Kano Pillars’ performance following their thrilling 4-3 away victory over Enugu Rangers on Wednesday. Expressing his delight at being back with the club,…

Derin Ajayi

Anas Yusuf’s hat-trick propels Nasarawa United to victory over Abia Warriors

Nasarawa United bounced back with style from their recent defeat against Remo Stars, securing a commanding 3-0 win over Abia Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday seven…

Derin Ajayi

Flamingos secure 4-1 win over New Zealand in U-17 Women’s World Cup opener

Nigeria's Flamingos began their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 win over New Zealand on Wednesday in Santiago de los Caballeros. Shakirat Moshood wasted no…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Real Betis Féminas sign Falconets midfielder Kalu Chinyere until 2026

Real Betis Féminas has announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Chinyere Kalu. The 18-year-old has signed a contract with the club that will keep her at Betis until 2026. The…

Andre Olasukanmi