Events & Tournaments

Victor Ikpeba, the 1997 African Footballer of the Year, has announced that the fourth edition of his Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side soccer tournament will honour the late Dapo Sotunumi, a respected journalist who passed away unexpectedly last week. Ikpeba described Sotunumi as a steadfast supporter who had inspired him to organize the tournament. “It’s painful that […]

Miracle Usani of Edo Queens FC has been named in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League Best XI, becoming the sole representative from her team. The list, released by the Confederation of African Football CAF, honours the standout players of the tournament held in Morocco. Usani, playing as a left-back, impressed the CAF Technical Study

With less than 72 hours to the kickoff of the 19th edition of the Lagos Supremacy Cup, debutants Seamoriow FC have expressed confidence ahead of the tournament. The competition, set to take place from November 27 to 30 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, promises to showcase exciting football action. Speaking with the

Ademola Lookman has been included in Atalanta’s squad for their Serie A clash against Parma at the Ennio Tardini Stadium on Saturday. The Nigerian winger had previously missed the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Rwanda due to fitness concerns. Interim Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen confirmed before the match that Lookman

Nigeria suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their opening game at the 2024 Africa Military Games AMGA football event, held in Abuja. The match marked the first outing for both teams in a tournament that also includes Algeria and Equatorial Guinea. In the second game of the day, Algeria claimed a 2-0 victory over

The CAF Awards 2024 have unveiled a robust list of Nigerian nominees across various categories, highlighting the country’s talent in women’s football. Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been nominated for the prestigious Women’s Player of the Year award. They face stiff competition from top African players, including South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana,

Edo Queens’ journey in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League ended in heartbreak as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to TP Mazembe in the semi-finals. Despite dominating the first half, the Nigerian champions struggled to convert their chances, with TP Mazembe goalkeeper Ngoy Mudimbi making crucial saves to keep her team in the game. Edo

The inaugural Archbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa Edo State Women’s Football League kicked off on Saturday at the Benson Idahosa University sports ground in Benin City. The vibrant opening ceremony was graced by the First Lady of the Idahosa Dynasty, Rev. Laurie Idahosa, who performed the ceremonial kickoff on behalf of the cup donor, Archbishop Dr

Glory Ogbonna delivered a commanding performance as Beşiktaş Women ended Fenerbahçe’s impressive eight-match unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory in the Istanbul derby. Goals from Shameeka Fishley and Donjeta Halilaj in the first half secured Beşiktaş’s fifth consecutive win in the Turkish Women’s Football League. Playing away from home, Ogbonna, a Super Falcons defender, showcased

Ike Okorafor, Director of Sports and Chairman of the Sports Management Committee for the 2024 IASC Providus Bank Achievers’ Cup, has praised the tournament’s competitive nature during its first round. Okorafor expressed excitement over the balance and intensity displayed by the teams, promising an even more exciting second round when the tournament resumes after a