Football and Society

Chief Paul Maduakor, President of the Nigerian Amputee Football Federation, extended warm wishes to Muslims and all Nigerians during the Eid El Kabir celebrations. In his message, Maduakor emphasized the importance of the festival’s lessons of sacrifice and unity, drawing parallels to the dedication shown by Nigeria’s Amputee Football team. It is another great opportunity […]

The Confederation of African Football CAF has announced that the draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers will be held in Johannesburg on Thursday, July 4th. This draw will feature 48 teams, which will be divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the

With the Charity Champions Cup just around the corner, Victor Osimhen, Africa’s Player of the Year, is gearing up to lead a stellar cast of football stars to Abuja. The event, scheduled for June 15 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, will see prominent figures like Samuel Chukwueze and Wilfred Ndidi join forces to support the

Super Eagles striker Isaac Success and Nollywood actress Caroline Areoghene Igben have tied the knot in a private ceremony held in Warri, South South Nigeria, on June 8. The couple opted for a low key affair, inviting only a few close friends, including 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning defender Azubuike Egwuekwe and former Nigeria

The wave of sorrow has swept through Rangers International F.C following the death of its beloved former midfield maestro and manager, Stanley Okoronkwo. Known affectionately as ‘The Englishman,’ Okoronkwo passed away after a short illness on Monday, June 3, 2024. The club, led by Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, is deeply shaken by this loss. Victor Oko,

Sixteen months after turning down a call up from the Flying Eagles, Crystal Palace goalkeeper Owen Goodman has visited Nigeria Football Federation NFF President Ibrahim Gusau. Born in England to a British father and a Nigerian mother, Goodman is eligible to play for England, Nigeria, and Canada. Goodman had previously accepted a call up to

Isaac Imonichie Success, the Nigerian international footballer, is set to marry Nollywood actress Caroline Areoghene Igben on June 8, 2024. The traditional marriage ceremony will take place in Orhuwhorun Town, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, a day after the Super Eagles face South Africa in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. Success, who

Alex Iwobi is focused on setting a new personal goals record as Fulham faces Luton Town in their final match of the 2023/24 Premier League season. The match will be held at Kenilworth Road on Sunday. Iwobi has already matched his career best tally of six goals, previously set during the 2018/19 season with Arsenal,

Kelechi Nwakali, the player for Portuguese club Chaves, is currently under scrutiny for using his phone while seated on the substitutes’ bench. This incident occurred during a crucial match where Chaves faced defeat by Famalicao, leading to their relegation from the Portuguese top league. Nwakali, who had started the match, was substituted after 46 minutes

In a heartwarming homecoming, former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi will make a return to Stamford Bridge in June. He will participate in a charity football match between World 1X and England. The lineup for the much anticipated Soccer Aid event was confirmed last Friday. Mikel, who captained the Nigerian national team and is revered