Akpeyi confirms retirement from professional football
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has officially announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a career that spanned nearly two decades.
Akpeyi confirmed his decision during an event in South Africa,...
World Cup 2026: FIFA orders Haiti to change national team kit over political inscription
World football governing body FIFA has directed Haiti to alter its national team jersey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after ruling that elements of the design contain a political message.
The controversial kit...
Iwobi honoured with special plaque for 100th Super Eagles appearance
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been honoured with a special plaque in recognition of reaching 100 appearances for the Nigerian national team.
Iwobi, who made his debut for Nigeria against DR Congo in 2015,...
‘It’s horrible to think about’ — Terem Moffi laments Super Eagles’ World Cup heartbreak
Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi has expressed his disappointment following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The Nigerian national team missed out on securing a place at the global showpiece despite...
Comoros crush Sudan 30-0 on aggregate, book second-round clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons
Comoros women’s national team delivered another stunning performance on Monday, thrashing Sudan 13-0 in the second leg to complete a remarkable 30-0 aggregate victory in the first round of the 2028 Olympic Games women’s...
International Friendly: Omewa nets brace as clinical Super Falcons thrash Senegal 3-0 in Ikenne
The Super Falcons of Nigeria produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Senegal's Teranga Lionesses 3-0 in the second of their two international friendly matches at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Monday.
After...
World Cup 2026: Top African referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan denied entry into United States
Top African referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has reportedly been denied entry into the United States after arriving in the country ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to reports, the highly-rated match official was...
Team Nigeria finishes Mongolia wrestling ranking series with three medals
Team Nigeria concluded its campaign at the United World Wrestling Ranking Series in Mongolia with an impressive haul of three medals, as Damola Hannah Ojo and Esther Kolawole added to Christianah Ogunsanya's earlier success...
Alex Iwobi set to join exclusive 100-Cap club for Super Eagles against Portugal
Alex Iwobi is on the brink of making history for Nigeria as he prepares to earn his 100th international cap for the Super Eagles in Wednesday's international friendly against Portugal.
The Fulham midfielder currently has...
Zverev clinches first Grand Slam title with historic French Open triumph
Germany's finally achieved his long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough after defeating Italy's to win the 2026 French Open men's singles title
Zverev overcame a spirited challenge from Cobolli in a thrilling five-set encounter, prevailing 6-1, 4-6,...