Events & Tournaments

Alex Iwobi came on as a substitute for Fulham in their dramatic Carabao Cup third round match against Preston North End, which ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. Preston emerged victorious after an extraordinary 16-15 penalty shootout. Iwobi converted his penalty, but teammates Jorge Cuenca and Timothy Castagne missed their spot kicks. Meanwhile, Calvin Bassey remained […]

StartRite School claimed victory in the Yoshi UAE Primary School Football Tournament, held among eight primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The tournament, which took place at the 6 Astro Turf Field in Wuse Zone 5, saw StartRite dominate the competition, winning the final match 5-0 against Roberto School. Mshelia Bilal of StartRite

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made his debut for Galatasaray in a dominant 5-0 victory over Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig. Despite an impressive performance, Osimhen was unfortunate not to find the back of the net. Osimhen, who is on a season-long loan from Napoli, started the game at Rams Park, where fans were

Enyimba FC of Aba took a significant step toward securing a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages by holding Etoile Filante to a goalless draw in Bamako, Mali. The first leg of the second round encounter on Friday saw the Aba Elephants maintain a solid defensive performance, keeping a clean sheet and avoiding

Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala continued her impressive form for Bay FC, scoring her third game-winning goal of the season in a 1-0 triumph over Racing Louisville FC at PayPal Park. Her crucial strike in the 75th minute secured Bay FC’s second consecutive win, boosting their playoff aspirations in the National Women’s Soccer League NWSL. This was

The Nigerian Falconets were eliminated from the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Japan at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo. Japan took the lead in the 33rd minute with a header from Miyu Matsunaga. Despite Nigeria’s best efforts, Maya Hijikata doubled Japan’s advantage in the 66th minute. In stoppage time, Olushola

Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Secretary to the Delta State Government, has assured the public of Delta State’s full preparedness ahead of the 8th National Youth Games, set to begin on September 12, 2024, in Asaba. After inspecting various facilities designated for the event, Dr. Emu expressed satisfaction with the competition venues, accommodation, and transportation arrangements.

Ibom Angels have secured their return to the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Premiership after a commanding 2-0 victory over Osun Babes in the Championship promotion playoffs held at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar. This decisive win on Sunday, 7th September 2024, capped off an impressive run in the tournament, where the Uyo based

The Falconets delivered a dominant performance, defeating Venezuela 4-0 in their final group game at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Several Nigerian players stood out during the match, with key performances from Faith Omilana, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sabastine. This convincing win secured the Falconets’ place in the knockout stages and showcased the talent

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has been named Nantes’ Player of the Month for August 2024, marking his successful return from a long injury layoff. The Nigerian international’s impressive performances in the early stages of the Ligue 1 season helped him secure 43% of the fan vote, beating teammates Alban Lafont, Matthis Abline, and Nathan