Events & Tournaments

Norwegian-born forward Obilor Denzel Okeke helped KFUM Oslo secure a vital 2–1 comeback win in the Eliteserien, scoring the decisive goal on his first start of the season. Okeke, who struggled earlier in the campaign due to illness and injury, marked his return emphatically, earning widespread praise. The 23 year old, now fully match-fit, has

The 2025–26 Women’s Super League (WSL) season kicks off on Sunday, 7 September 2025, with two Nigerian internationals set to feature prominently. Toni Payne’s Everton will face Liverpool in a Merseyside derby at Anfield, while Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Brighton &amp Hove Albion will host Aston Villa at Broadfield Stadium. Both matches are scheduled for 14:00 BST.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were narrowly defeated 1–0 by Ivory Coast in the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup final last night, with a late strike from Zakaria Tindano securing the victory for the Ivorians. The encounter remained tense throughout, with Nigeria creating the first notable chances. Muhammed Muhammed tested the Ivorian keeper with a low strike

Michelle Alozie scored deep into stoppage time to give Nigeria a dramatic 2–1 win over holders South Africa in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi‑final in Casablanca. The Houston Dash forward dazzled with a long‑range effort in the 94th minute, securing a place in the final and energising the Super Falcons’ “Mission X” for a

Seventeen year old Jamaldeen Jimoh‑Aloba marked his full midfield debut for Aston Villa during their friendly against a German side, despite the team suffering a loss. He featured for the entire 90 minutes, impressing observers with his creativity, composure and excellent distribution. The teenager demonstrated calmness under pressure, seamlessly linking defence and attack. His passing