Events & Tournaments

Nigeria’s Flamingos are poised for a promising U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign following a favourable first round draw. They will compete in Group A, facing hosts Dominican Republic, New Zealand, and Ecuador. The tournament is scheduled to commence on October 16 and conclude on November 3. The Flamingos secured a bronze medal in the […]

Rasheedat Ajibade has been celebrated as Atlético Madrid Women’s Player of the Season for 2023/24. This recognition, announced on the club’s official X formerly Twitter account, highlights Ajibade’s remarkable contributions throughout the season. The Nigerian forward scored 10 goals and provided 8 assists in the Primera División Femenina, showcasing her versatility and relentless drive. A

The Premier League has officially released the fixtures for the 2023/2024 season, revealing the opening day opponents for Nigerian players and those eligible to represent Nigeria. Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey Fulham, Fulham will kick off their season against Manchester United at Old Trafford on August 16. Iwobi and Bassey scored in this fixture last

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have qualified for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The Flamingos secured their spot by defeating Liberia 2-0 in the second leg of their final qualifying match at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on June 14, 2024. Harmony Chidi scored both goals, one in the

The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is abuzz as football legends, celebrities, and Super Eagles players converge for the inaugural Attom Charity Champions Cup, set to take place at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Saturday, June 15. The Attom Foundation’s initiative aims to raise funds and awareness to help at least 10,000 Nigerians, particularly the elderly,

Following a commanding 4-1 victory away in the first leg, Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, are determined to finalize their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualification on a triumphant note as they face Liberia at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Friday evening. Goals from Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong, Shakirat Moshood, and substitute Blessing Ifitezue

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed confidence in the team’s mental and physical readiness to face Brazil, Spain, and Japan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Speaking at the 2024 Ladies in Sports Conference on Tuesday, Nnadozie emphasized that the team is undeterred by the challenging group opponents and is prepared to replicate their

In a highly anticipated clash yesterday at Enugu’s Cathedral, the Oriental derby between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba was marred by chaos following a controversial penalty decision late in the game. The match, critical for the 2023/2024 season, ended abruptly in violence and disbelief. From kickoff, the stadium, filled with about 40,000 fans, was a hub

Inter Lagos defender Oluwafemi Ayokunle has expressed his frustration over his team’s controversial elimination from the 2024 President Federation Cup following a disputed penalty that allowed El Kanemi Warriors to secure victory. Ayokunle criticized the decision, stating that the penalty awarded towards the end of the game was unjustified. He recounted that the player fell

The much anticipated fourth edition of the Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge is set to captivate football enthusiasts in Lagos. Scheduled for the 11th and 12th of June 2024 at the Obele Odan Community Centre in Surulere, this event is expected to draw large crowds. The tournament, which honours former African Footballer of the Year Victor