Sports, Soccer
Nigerian Stars Excel in Europe, Echegini’s Hat trick Leads
In a remarkable week for Nigerian footballers in Europe, Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini stole the spotlight with her first career hat trick in the Italian Serie A. Meanwhile, Super Eagles stars Cyriel Dessers, Emmanuel Dennis, and Nathan Tella also made significant contributions to their respective clubs, showcasing the depth […]
Former Akwa United Coach Fatai Osho Explains Resignation
Fatai Osho, the former coach of Akwa United, has detailed the reasons behind his resignation after game week 14 of the current league season. Osho attributed his departure to the lack of squad depth. Reflecting on the previous season’s Super 8 semi finals, he noted that certain areas needed improvement. […]
Shooting Stars chairman confident, eyes NPFL title in second half
Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan, Chairman of Shooting Stars SC, has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness for the second half of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL season. During an interview on BCOS TV’s Sports Update program, Olaniyan revealed that the club is strengthening its squad with new signings to bolster […]
Augsburg Set to Return Onyeka to Brentford After Loan Spell
Frank Onyeka will return to Brentford this summer following the conclusion of his loan spell at Augsburg, with no permanent transfer currently being negotiated. The Nigerian midfielder, who made history as Brentford’s first Premier League-era signing in 2021, joined the German club last summer in search of regular playing time. […]
Barau FC Adopt Sani Abacha Stadium as Temporary NPFL Home Ground
Barau Football Club have confirmed that they will host their 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League home fixtures at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, pending the completion of renovations at their permanent venue, Dambatta Stadium. The arrangement reflects approval from the Kano State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. The […]
Moses Simon, Alhassan Yusuf Lead Super Eagles vs Mali
In the eagerly anticipated match dubbed the War of the Eagles, Moses Simon and Alhassan Yusuf are set to start for the Super Eagles against Mali, also known as Les Aigles. This encounter sees two of Africa’s footballing eagles clash in a symbolic battle for supremacy. Moses Simon, the FC […]
Aiyenugba: Home-Based Stars Must Seize Eagles Opportunity with Pride
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has urged Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players recently called up to the national team to give their all and represent the domestic league with pride. Speaking ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia, Aiyenugba encouraged the local stars to make the most of […]
Zambia’s Kundananji Confident Ahead of WAFCON QF vs Super Falcons
Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has expressed confidence in her team’s ability to overcome Nigeria’s Super Falcons in their upcoming quarter-final match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The two teams are set to face each other on Thursday, July 17, in Casablanca, Morocco. Kundananji, who has been […]
Arokodare’s Brace Powers Genk to 4–2 Friendly Win Over Hannover
Tolu Arokodare scored twice as Belgian side KRC Genk defeated Hannover 96 4–2 in a pre‑season friendly today. The Nigerian striker, introduced from the bench, struck in the 95th and again in the 112th minute to seal the victory after early goals from Oh Hyeon‑gyu and Mujaid Saduckli put Genk […]
Flying Eagles Coach Praises Eguavoen’s Role in Youth Player Development
Aliyu Zubairu, the head coach of Nigeria’s U20 team, the Flying Eagles, has commended Augustine Eguavoen, the NFF’s technical director, for his efforts in establishing a comprehensive player database that supports smooth transitions from the U17 Golden Eaglets to the U20 squad. The praise came on the heels of the […]
