Victor Ikpeba Blames Super Eagles Defenders for 3-0 Defeat to Guinea-Bissau
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has defended Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali after Nigeria suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the…
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NPFL Warns Coaches, Officials Against Discrediting Referees
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has warned club coaches and officials against making public statements that question the integrity or credibility…
Guinea-Bissau Shock Super Eagles 3-0 in AFCON 2027 Qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifier at…
Super Eagles Warned Against Complacency Ahead of AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
The Super Eagles have been urged to avoid complacency as they begin their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of…
Ilenikhena Targets Super Eagles Debut as Nigeria Face Madagascar
Al-Ittihad forward George Ilenikhena is hoping to make his Super Eagles debut when Nigeria begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying…
Osimhen Set for Galatasaray Return After International Break as Injury Recovery Continues
Victor Osimhen is expected to return to action for Galatasaray after the first international break of the 2026/27 season as the Nigeria…
Andy Cole Explains Why Premier League Clubs Have Not Signed Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen’s failure to secure a move to a Premier League club may have little to do with his goalscoring ability, according…
Imo SWAN Announces Boycott of Kun Khalifat FC Over Journalist Access, Safety Concerns
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has announced a boycott of all publicity and media activities involving Kun…
U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets Ready to Bounce Back Against China After Spain Defeat — Aduku
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says Nigeria have put their disappointing opening defeat behind them and are fully focused on beating China…
Augustine Eguavoen Takes Charge of Super Falcons for Olympic Qualifiers
Former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has been appointed interim coach of the Super Falcons ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games…
Super Eagles to Face Russia in October Friendly Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Russia in an international friendly on October 6, 2026, at the 44,000-capacity Nizhny Novgorod Stadium. The…
Super Eagles Face Injury Crisis as Six Players Race Against Time for September Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are facing an early-season injury setback, with at least six players sidelined as clubs settle into new campaigns and…
Fulham Boss Arbeloa Tips Calvin Bassey for Leadership Role, Hails Nigerian Defender’s Perfect Fit
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has backed Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey to become a leader at the Premier League club, while explaining why…
Arsenal Transfer News: Galatasaray Could Accept £60m+ for Victor Osimhen
Arsenal could have a clearer path to signing Victor Osimhen, with reports suggesting Galatasaray may be willing to consider an offer above…
NFF Apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians After Super Falcons Miss Direct World Cup Qualification
The Nigeria Football Federation has apologised to President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians after the Super Falcons failed to secure direct qualification for…
Victor Osimhen Explains Why He Rejected Galatasaray’s Famous Number 9 Shirt
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed why he chose to keep his Galatasaray number 45 jersey instead of taking the club’s…