Onuachu nets 15th goal of season in Trabzonspor’s defeat to Fenerbahce
Nigerian international Paul Onuachu endured a bittersweet evening as his goal proved insufficient in Trabzonspor’s 3-2 home defeat to Fenerbahçe on Saturday.
Trabzonspor took an early lead through Muci, delighting the home supporters and setting...
U20WWCq: Falconets to face Malawi In final round
Nigeria’s Falconets have been drawn against Malawi in the final round of the qualifier for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The Nigerian side booked their place in the decisive stage after overcoming Senegal 3-1...
CAF confirms launch of African Nations League
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has officially confirmed plans to launch an African Nations League, a new continental competition aimed at restructuring and revitalising national team football across...
Athletics: Jessica Orji dumps USA for Nigeria
Eighteen-year-old shot put sensation Jessica Orji has officially switched her sporting allegiance from the United States to Nigeria.
Orji, who emerged as the United States U20 Shot Put Champion in 2025, has decided to represent...
Motsepe denies AFCON 2027 postponement, reaffirms four-year cycle
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has dismissed reports suggesting that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be postponed.
Speaking at the CAF General Assembly, Motsepe made it clear that...
WAFCON 2026 to hold as planned – CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will be hosted in Morocco, with the tournament set to proceed as originally planned.
CAF dismissed any speculation...
Peseiro reveals why Lookman switched allegiance from England to Nigeria
Former Super Eagles head coach José Peseiro has disclosed the circumstances that led to Ademola Lookman’s decision to dump England and commit his international future to Nigeria.
Speaking to Spanish outlet Marca, the Portuguese tactician...
Davis Cup: Nigeria drawn against Morocco in group I playoff
The Nigerian tennis team will face Morocco in the Davis Cup World Cup Group I playoff following the official draw for the next phase of the competition.
Nigeria booked their place in the Group I...
Nottingham Forest sack Sean Dyche
English Premier League side Nottingham Forest have confirmed the sacking of head coach Sean Dyche, bringing an end to his spell at the City Ground.
In an official statement released by the club, Forest announced...
Austria targets Nigerian-born midfielder Chukwuemeka for international switch
The Austrian Football Association is reportedly in talks to secure the international allegiance of Carney Chukwuemeka ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 22-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder has represented England at youth levels, including...