Gov. Seyi Makinde’s team on Saturday defeated Mutiu Adepoju’s team 3–2 in a novelty football match…
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CAF approves new venue for Falconets U20 World Cup qualifier against Senegal
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) request for a…
Talents from Niger Delta Games will represent at international sporting events
By Magnus Chukwudi, Port Harcourt The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development…
NPFL Match Day 22 brings nationwide showdowns
The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters Match Day 22 on Sunday, with fixtures scheduled…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles climb 12 spots to 26th in FIFA rankings after AFCON performance
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on…
Nasarawa United beat Niger Tornadoes
Nasarawa United returned to winning ways with a 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in matchday 21…
AFCON 2025: Morocco’s Díaz clinches golden boot award
Morocco forward Brahim Díaz has won the Puma Golden Boot at the CAF Africa Cup of…
Senegal emerge champions of 2025 AFCON
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have emerged champions of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
Arsenal miss another chance to consolidate leadership
Arsenal missed the chance to open up a nine-point gap on Manchester City as they were…
‘This bronze feels like gold’, Tinubu hails Super Eagles’ AFCON grit
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025…
Super Eagles win bronze after beating Egypt
By Moses Okorie The Super Eagles of Nigeria have won bronze as a consolation prize having…
BUA Chairman hails Super Eagles, says $500,000 reward still on
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has commended Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their gallant…
Chelle praises Eagles’ fight after penalty loss to Morocco
The Nigeria’s Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has praised the Super Eagles’ mental strength in spite of…
Senegal through to AFCON finals with 1-0 defeat of Egypt
By Moses Okorie Senegal is through to the finals of 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON)…
Salah-Mane rivalry renewed in AFCON semi-finals
When Mohamed Salah leads out Egypt in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against…
Abbas congratulates Super Eagles on advance to semi-final
…..urges team to bring AFCON trophy home I am confident that the Super Eagles will overcome…
Tinubu hails Super Eagles semi-final ticket
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for their victory over Algeria and qualification for…
Egypt beat Côte d’Ivoire to qualify for AFCON semi-finals
The match between Côte d’Ivoire and Egypt in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations…
Super Eagles beat Algeria, to face Morocco in semi-finals
By Moses Okorie Super Eagles of Nigeria are through the semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup…
Senegal, Morocco march into semi-finals
Morocco and Senegal on Friday booked places in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup…
Mali run out of luck, miss AFCON semi-finals ticket
Mali’s luck ran out on Friday evening as they were edged out of the Africa Cup…
Quarter-finals: Enthusiasts express optimism Super Eagles will defeat Algeria
Enugu Football enthusiasts have expressed optimism that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will defeat the Desert…
Premier League: Arsenal miss chance to go eight points clear
Arsenal missed the opportunity to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League…
Super Eagles storm Marrakech for Algeria quarter-finals
The Super Eagles have arrived in Marrakech ahead of their high-profile 2025 AFCON quarter-final clash against…
FG clears all Super Eagles match bonuses
The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, says administrative processes for Super Eagles’ AFCON…
Bonus dispute rocks Eagles’ camp as AFCON quarter-final looms
Nigeria’s preparations for their AFCON quarter-final against Algeria suffered a setback on Wednesday as players threatened…
Lookman douses tension over rift with Osimhen
Victor Osimhen showed visible frustration during Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique at Fes Sports Complex, raising…
Super Eagles thrash Mozambique 4-0 to reach quarter-finals
Super Eagles of Nigeria have sealed a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after overpowering Mozambique…
Late Salah strike helps Egypt edge Benin in extra time
Egypt are into the quarter-finals of the the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after two…
Cameroon edges South Africa 2–1 to reach quarter-finals
Cameroon withstood early pressure before defeating South Africa 2–1 to secure a quarter-final spot at the…