Nigerian footballer dies in UK as club launches fundraising appeal
The Nigerian football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of non-league winger Saburi Olayinka Adeniji, who passed away in the United Kingdom after nearly two weeks in intensive care.
Adeniji, who played...
ITTF African Cup: Aruna Quadri knocks out Libyan star
Nigeria’s table tennis ace, Quadri Aruna, delivered a dominant display at the ITTF Africa Cup Benghazi 2026, cruising to a 4–0 victory over Libya’s Alajaebi Habeb in the Men’s Singles Round of 16.
The African...
Onuachu nets brace In Trabzonspor victory over Samsunspor
Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu was the standout performer on Saturday evening as Trabzonspor recorded a convincing 3-0 victory over Samsunspor.
The Super Eagles striker opened the scoring in the 21st minute, rising above the defence...
U20WWC Qualifier: Falconets pip Senegal In Abeokuta
Nigeria’s Falconets claimed a slim but crucial 1-0 victory over Senegal in the first leg of the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The tightly contested encounter, played at the...
Barcelona announce withdrawal from European Super League project
FC Barcelona have officially announced their withdrawal from the European Super League (ESL) project, leaving Real Madrid as the only remaining club associated with the controversial breakaway competition.
The Catalan giants confirmed the decision in...
Awoniyi clinches Nottingham Forest’s January goal of the month award
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been named Nottingham Forest’s Goal of the Month winner for January.
The Nigerian forward earned the accolade for his brilliant finish in Forest’s 2-0 win over Brentford late in...
U20 WWC Qualifier: Aduku targets World Cup ticket against Senegal
Head coach of Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, Moses Aduku has set his sights firmly on securing a ticket to the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup as his side prepares for the final-round...
Uncertainty for Morocco as Regragui offers to step down post-AFCON
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has offered to resign from his position following the Atlas Lions’ defeat to Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Sources close to the Moroccan Football...
CAF Zone West B launches 2026 programmes in Abidjan with U-17 coaches’ zonal seminar
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Zone West B has officially launched its 2026 development programmes with a U-17 Coaches’ Zonal Seminar currently holding in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The three-day seminar, running from February 8...
Copa del Rey: Lookman shines on Atletico debut with goal and assist in 5–0...
Ademola Lookman enjoyed a dream debut for Atletico Madrid, scoring a goal and providing an assist as Diego Simeone’s side cruised to a dominant 5–0 victory over Real Betis in their Copa del Rey...