‘It’s not a game we should lose’: Akor Adams reflects on Super Eagles defeat to Guinea-Bissau
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has admitted that Nigeria’s 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier was unacceptable, insisting that the team has already…
Club restrictions, injuries leave Super Eagles with 18 players for Russia friendly
The Super Eagles will be without several invited players for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia, with injuries and refusal by some clubs to release their players significantly weakening Nigeria’s squad…
2026 CAF Awards: Lagos to host ceremony on December 7
Nigeria will host the 2026 CAF Awards in Lagos on Monday, December 7, the Confederation of African Football Executive Committee has confirmed. The CAF Executive Committee also approved Nigeria as…
‘I made a promise to my dad’: Taiwo Awoniyi reveals father’s role in academic journey
Super Eagles and Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed that his father’s passion for education is a major motivation behind his decision to continue pursuing academic qualifications alongside his…
Ikpeme charges Flamingos to target World Cup podium after WAFU-B triumph
Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has charged the Flamingos to carry their winning mentality into the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after their…
Friendly: Moses Simon, Nwabali lead 17 players as Super Eagles hold first training session in Russia
The Super Eagles have stepped up preparations for their international friendly against Russia after holding their first training session in Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday. A group of 17 players took…
Sand Eagles lose 6-4 to Senegal in friendly despite Hassan Abdullahi’s four-goal heroics
Nigeria’s Sand Eagles put up a spirited display but fell to a 6-4 defeat against defending African champions Senegal in the first of their two international friendly matches in Kaduna…
Kano Pillars, Sporting Lagos settle for 1-1 draw in Kano
Kano Pillars and Sporting Lagos shared the points after a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 7 clash on Saturday, Bold Sports reports. The game took place…
Emmanuel Dennis returns to Brøndby squad after injury rehabilitation
Emmanuel Dennis has returned to the Brøndby first-team squad after completing his rehabilitation programme and making his comeback in a friendly against IK Sirius, Bold Sports reports. The Nigerian forward…
Musa Francis James, Akanbi Aderonke win 2026 Great Abeokuta 10KM race, claim $1,000 each
Musa Francis James and Akanbi Aderonke Olufunmilayo emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the 2026 Great Abeokuta 10KM Race on Saturday. The event, which started at…
