Sadiq Umar on target, concedes own goal as Valencia crash out against Athletic Bilbao
Nigeria international Umar Sadiq endured a dramatic night as Valencia were knocked out of the Copa del Rey following a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in their quarter-final clash on Wednesday.
The forward was at...
Stanley Nwabali submits transfer request to Chippa United
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has officially submitted a transfer request to his South African club, Chippa United.
The Nigerian international has been a standout performer since joining the Chilli Boys, establishing himself as one...
CAF African schools football championship: CAF officials conclude inspection of host facilities
A seven-member inspection team from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has concluded its assessment of facilities in Nigeria ahead of the Final Phase of the 2025/26 CAF African Schools Football Championship.
The delegation, led...
Poland 2026: Senegal’s U20 lionesses train in Abeokuta as CAF names match officials
Senegal’s U20 women’s team, the Lionesses de Téranga, have arrived in Abeokuta, Ogun State, ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third-round, first-leg qualifier against Nigeria’s Falconets.
The Senegalese delegation landed in Lagos on...
Transfer Update: Super Eagles defender Ndah joins Libyan side Al Shomooa
Libyan club Al Shomooa have officially confirmed the signing of Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah.
Ndah becomes a free agent signing after parting ways with South African giants Orlando Pirates last week following the expiration...
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons camp opens February 20
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will open their training camp for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday, February 20, as preparations intensify for the continental showpiece.
Head coach Justine Madugu’s side will begin...
Pinnick reveals how Nigeria lost Eze to England
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has opened up on how Super Eagles lost the opportunity to secure Arsenal star Eberechi Eze’s international allegiance to England.
Pinnick, who played a key role in...
Glasgow 2026: Commonwealth confirms Nigeria’s participation in Basketball
Nigeria has been officially confirmed among the nations that will compete in the men’s 3×3 basketball event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking the country’s first-ever appearance in the fast-growing format at...
CAF Executive Committee meeting set for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that its Executive Committee (ExCo) will convene on February 13 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with the meeting scheduled to hold at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
CAF...
FIFA President hints at possible lifting of Russia ban
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hinted that world football’s governing body may consider lifting the long-standing ban placed on Russia.
Russia has been suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions since its invasion of Ukraine, a...