Sports, Football
Young Nigerian Referees Make History at WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup
Gbemisola Yusuf and Onyekwere Rachael Ozichi, two promising Nigerian referees, have been selected to officiate at the inaugural WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup in Accra, Ghana. Their appointments mark a significant milestone in their careers and highlight the Confederation of African Football’s CAF commitment to nurturing young officiating talent. Both […]
Iwobi Reflect on His Iconic Goal Against Chelsea in Europa League Final
Alex Iwobi has described his stunning goal in the 2019 UEFA Europa League final against as one of the greatest moments of his career. The Nigerian midfielder, who was an Arsenal player at the time, admitted his disappointment at not being included in the starting lineup but was determined to […]
Arokodare Wins Ebony Shoe, Joins Elite Nigerian Company
Tolu Arokodare has won the 2025 Ebony Shoe, awarded to the best player of African descent in Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League. The 24 year old striker from KRC Genk becomes the sixth Nigerian to claim the prestigious award, following in the footsteps of football icons like Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, […]
Galatasaray Finalise €75m Victor Osimhen Deal with Historic Reception
Galatasaray have reached a definitive agreement with Napoli to secure Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen on a permanent €75 million transfer. The payment structure includes €40 million upfront, with the remaining €35 million due by mid‑2026, plus possible bonuses and a 10 percent sell‑on clause. Osimhen—loaned to Galatasaray for the 2024/25 season scored 26 league […]
Okoronkwo Shines in Canada as Ajibade Makes PSG Debut
Esther Okoronkwo continued her fine form for AFC Toronto, firing home the winner in a tightly contested 1-0 victory over Halifax in the Northern Super League. The 2024 WAFCON champion proved decisive once again, using her pace and trickery to trouble the Halifax backline before striking the only goal of […]
Nigeria League Rescheduled for State Federation Cup Matches
In compliance with the Nigeria Football Federation’s NFF directives, the Nigeria National League NNL has made strategic adjustments to its game for the final week of March 2024. This move is designed to accommodate the state Federation Cup finals happening across Nigeria. According to the NFF’s mandate, all 36 states […]
Onyemaechi’ Super Eagles Future Uncertain After Limited WCQ Involvement
Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemaechi’s place in the Super Eagles squad appears uncertain following limited involvement in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Despite being the only natural left back in the team, Onyemaechi played just 23 minutes in Kigali, with Ola Aina preferred on the left […]
Delta State Launches U-17 Football Program at Stephen Keshi Stadium
Delta State is set to host an exciting Under 17 football program at the renowned Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, scheduled for August 30th-31st, 2024. Onos Oborewovori, a prominent member of the National Youth Games committee, revealed that the event will provide a significant platform for young footballers across Nigeria […]
Chukwueze Contributes to AC Milan’s Narrow Victory Over Hellas Verona
Samuel Chukwueze played a significant role in AC Milan’s 1-0 victory against Hellas Verona in their Serie A clash on Friday. Starting the game, Chukwueze was substituted in the 70th minute after delivering a solid performance. The game’s only goal came from Tijani Reijnders in the 56th minute, securing three […]
