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  • Edo Varsity Lecturer Dies in Hotel After Encounter With Sex Worker

    Tragedy struck in Ekpoma, Edo State, after a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, reportedly slumped and died in a hotel room shortly after an alleged sexual encounter with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker. The incident occurred on Sunday at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government […]
  • Isaac James targets AFCON after first Nigeria call-up

    Nigeria new boy Isaac James says playing at the Africa Cup of Nations is one of his biggest ambitions after receiving his first Super Eagles call-up. The 22-year-old Alverca defender was selected by Eric Chelle for the current international window after making seven appearances and providing two assists for the Portuguese club this season. James […]
  • Samuel Chukwueze credits Ruben Amorim’s trust for Milan revival

    Samuel Chukwueze says Ruben Amorim‘s confidence and regular playing time have helped him rediscover his best form at AC Milan. “Playing 90 minutes means he has confidence in me, and I have to keep showing the coach reasons to keep playing me,” Chukwueze told Footy-Africa. “Last season I wasn’t a regular, but this season has […]
  • Nigeria goalkeeper Abubakar Rufai joins Central Coast Mariners

    Nigeria youth international goalkeeper Abubakar Rufai has joined Australian A-League side Central Coast Mariners from Mavlon FC. The 18-year-old made headlines at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations after saving two penalties in the shoot-out against Egypt to help Nigeria secure the bronze medal. That performance attracted interest from clubs in Europe and the […]
  • Eguavoen ‘arm twisted’ to take over Super Falcons

    Austin Eguavoen, who serves as the Nigeria Football Federation’s technical director, was reportedly pressured into stepping up as the interim manager of the Super Falcons against his initial wishes. According to sports journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, an insider revealed that the former defender initially declined the offer to oversee the women’s national team. Eguavoen wanted to […]
  • Guinea-Bissau 3-0 Nigeria: Dju, Balde and Djalo strike as Djurtus pull off upset against Super Eagles

    In one of the most stunning scorelines of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign so far, Guinea-Bissau dismantled continental heavyweights Nigeria with an emphatic 3-0 victory on Tuesday. Playing on home soil in Bissau, the Djurtus delivered a tactical masterclass, thoroughly punishing defensive vulnerabilities to leave the three-time African champions stunned and searching […]
  • FIFA letter: A storm in a tea cup

    Mallam Shehu Dikko must be reminded to uphold the dignity and stature of his post as Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC). Because the commission operates directly under the Presidency, this office commands a level of direct executive access and influence that surpasses many conventional ministerial portfolios, and it should be treated with the […]
  • Flying Eagles winger completes Saudi Arabia switch

    Nigerian youth international Sani Suleiman has finalized a permanent move to Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah. Prior to traveling to his new home, the 20-year-old attacker underwent routine medical evaluations in Madrid, Spain. The transfer is understood to command a fee in the region of €10 million, with the winger committing to an initial three-year […]
  • Falconets get Semenya boost for World Cup clash vs China

    Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, have received a significant lift ahead of their high-stakes World Cup encounter against China, thanks to the return of Benfica attacker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei. Her comeback follows an intense dispute between the national setup and the Portuguese club over her participation in the tournament. Although she was the earliest […]Read More
  • Super Eagles hopeful wins Goal of the Week

    Al Ittihad sensation George Ilenikhena has claimed the Saudi Pro League’s Goal of the Week award, capping off a remarkable display that is fueling excitement ahead of a possible Nigeria call-up. The 20-year-old forward secured the accolade courtesy of a brilliant finish during his side’s 2-1 triumph against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, a fixture in […]Read More
  • Super Eagles begin Russia preparations with first training session in Nizhny Novgorod

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially commenced on-pitch preparations ahead of their upcoming international friendly against Russia, holding their maiden training session in the historic city of Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday afternoon. Having touched down on Russian soil on Friday, the three-time African champions wasted little time acclimatizing to their new surroundings before shifting […]