NFF denies calls for Infantino’s resignation as FIFA president
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it has called for FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, to step down from his position.
The federation described the reports as completely...
FIBA women’s World Cup: D’Tigress ranked eighth in latest power rankings
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been ranked eighth in the latest FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Power Rankings ahead of the 2026 tournament in Germany.
The ranking places Nigeria among the top 10 teams in the world,...
Spanish Super Cup set to move From Saudi Arabia to Turkey
The Spanish Super Cup will be staged in Istanbul, Turkey, marking the end of Saudi Arabia's run as host of the competition
The tournament, which features four of Spain's top-performing clubs from the previous season,...
NPFL releases fixtures for 2026/2027 season, Shooting Stars to host Inter Lagos in opening...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has released the fixtures for the 2026/2027 season, with Shooting Stars set to host Inter Lagos in the opening fixture of the campaign.
The star match of the new...
Nigerian midfielder Peace Efih joins Greek giants Panathinaikos
Nigerian midfielder Peace Efih has completed a permanent transfer to Greek Women's A Division club Panathinaikos.
Efih joins the Athens-based side from fellow Greek club OFI Crete, where she impressed with her performances.
The experienced midfielder...
D’Tigress suffer narrow defeat To China in opening exhibition game
Nigeria's senior women's basketball team, D'Tigress, suffered a narrow 70-67 defeat to China in their opening exhibition game played in Haikou.
The African champions matched the hosts throughout the closely contested encounter but ultimately fell...
Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche faces 7-9 months out with serious knee injury
Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury during a friendly match against AS Monaco on Thursday.
Uche was forced off after falling victim to...
South Africa to host CAF Super Cup on November 8
South Africa will host the 2026 African Super Cup as reigning African Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns face USM Alger at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved Sundowns’...
CAF releases draw for inter-club competition
Continental giants Al Ahly will face either Somali or Ugandan opposition after the draw for the first two Preliminary Rounds in the CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 was made on Thursday, as the 56 competing...
FIFA dismisses speculation over 2030 World Cup final venue
World football governing body FIFA has dismissed speculation surrounding the venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, insisting that no decision has been made on where the tournament's showpiece match will be played.
The...