Events & Tournaments

Leicester City have been relegated from the Premier League after a 1–0 home defeat to Liverpool, confirming their drop to the Championship with five matches still to play. This marks the fifth time in the club’s history that they have been demoted from England’s top flight. Wilfred Ndidi featured in the match, starting for the […]

Lesley Ugochukwu scored a dramatic last-minute goal to salvage a point for Southampton in their 1–1 draw with West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday. The 21 year old midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, struck deep into stoppage time, securing his first-ever Premier League goal in what was his 34th top-flight appearance. The

Nigerian international Gift Monday made an immediate impact on her first start for Washington Spirit, scoring the decisive goal in a 1–0 victory over Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League. The 23 year old striker netted in the 63rd minute, capitalising on a costly error from Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse. Monday pressed aggressively

A thrilling performance from Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team saw them crush Algeria 4–0 in the first leg of their final World Cup qualifying round on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Queen Joseph lit up the match barely a minute in, calmly slotting home a cross from inside the area to give Nigeria

Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche was at the centre of controversy on Friday night after receiving a straight red card in Getafe’s 1-0 defeat to Espanyol in La Liga. The 21 year old was dismissed in the 60th minute for a reckless challenge on Espanyol winger Jofre. Initially shown a yellow card by referee Ricardo de

Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are determined to secure a high-margin win over Algeria in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Head coach Bankole Olowookere stated on Friday that a dominant performance in Ikenne would ease the pressure ahead of the second leg

Ikorodu City FC continued their fairytale run in the 2025 President Federation Cup with a 2-0 victory over Beyond Limits FA, sealing a place in the quarterfinals for the first time in their history. The Oga Boys stepped up their performance after the break at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, with second-half goals from captain Harrison

Former Super Eagles star Ifeanyi Onyedika has described Abakaliki FC as the “real giant killers” of the 2025 President Federation Cup after their stunning 2-0 upset over NPFL heavyweights Enyimba. The NNL side shocked the two time African champions in a Round of 16 clash at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, with goals from

Matchday 12 of the 2024/25 NWFL Premiership season delivered drama and historic milestones as newcomers Benue Queens finally claimed their maiden top flight victory, defeating Ibom Angels 1-0 in Lafia. Joy Ikyagh’s second half strike ended the team’s 11-game winless run and marked a special moment for Coach Liadi Bashiru’s side. Meanwhile, Naija Ratels shook

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has urged his Udinese teammates to maintain focus and finish the Serie A season on a high note. With the final stretch of the campaign underway, the Nigerian shot stopper stressed the importance of consistency and determination in securing a respectable league position. Speaking to local media, Okoye acknowledged the