4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (866+ words) Nigeria’s Falconets will be under pressure to respond when they face China in their second Group F fixture at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, following their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Spain in the opening game. Moses Aduku’s side arrived in…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (932+ words) FIFA and CAF Presidents (Credit: Cafonline) FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have directed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to suspend its ongoing electoral process and announced plans to send a joint assessment mission to Abuja as the…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (367+ words) Kelechi Iheanacho (Credit: Bursaspor on X) Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continued his remarkable start to life at Bursaspor after scoring twice to inspire the Turkish club to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Manisa at the Manisa 19 Mayıs Stadium on Monday evening....

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (713+ words) El Kanemi Warriors (Credit: Yemi Sodeeq) Nigeria’s four representatives in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup recorded mixed results in the first legs of their respective preliminary-round ties at the weekend. Rivers United and Rangers International were held to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (456+ words) Imuran signing her Villa deal (Credit: Aston Villa Women) Rofiat Imuran’s limited role with the Super Falcons has not stopped the Nigerian defender from taking another major step in her club career, with Aston Villa confirming her signing ahead of…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (314+ words) Samuel Chukwueze Credit: Lega SeriaA on X AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze made an impressive start to the new Serie A campaign, helping the Rossoneri secure a 2-1 away victory over Torino on Sunday night. The Super Eagles winger was deployed…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (380+ words) New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has backed Samuel Chukwueze to thrive in a new wing-back role, insisting the Nigerian possesses the mentality and character required to contribute defensively to his tactical system. Amorim has settled on a 3-4-2-1 formation as…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (429+ words) Semi Ajayi (CREDIT: Hull City X Page) Semi Ajayi marked his return to the Premier League in spectacular fashion, scoring as newly promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday. Ajayi struck in the 17th minute and Nobel Mendy added a…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (596+ words) The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called for a major rebuilding of women’s football in Nigeria, beginning with renewed investment in grassroots development. Ms Omidiran made the call on Friday at the opening…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (399+ words) Christantus Uche in recovery after the operation Credit: Christantus Uche on IG Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche has undergone successful surgery after suffering a serious knee injury that has ruled him out for the remainder of the season. Uche suffered the…...