Events & Tournaments

The final squad for the Super Falcons ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics is embroiled in controversy, as coach Randy Waldrum has reportedly been forced to include two players he did not select. Sources inside the team revealed that the Nigerian Football Federation NFF claimed a lack of funds to support four alternate players besides […]

Swedish club IFK Värnamo has declined an offer from Hungarian side Újpest FC for their striker, Johnbosco Samuel Kalu. The 26 year old forward, who was playing in the Swedish seventh division three years ago, has made a significant impact this season, scoring five goals and providing one assist in eight appearances. Sports manager Enes

For the first time in their Major League Soccer careers, FC Cincinnati’s defensive midfielder Obinna Nwobodo and DC United’s central defender Matai Akinmboni were sent off during their respective matches. Nwobodo, a 2015 U20 Africa Cup of Nations winner with the Flying Eagles, was dismissed in the second half of his team’s 2-1 loss to

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

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