Events and Tournaments

A challenging route to the group stage of the CAF Champions League lies ahead for Remo Stars and Rivers United. Remo Stars must first navigate past US Zilimadjou of the Comoros Islands in the preliminary round, only to potentially face South African power Mamelodi Sundowns in a daunting playoff to earn their place in the […]

Kwara United are set to face Ghana’s Asante Kotoko in the first preliminary round of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup, while Abia Warriors will take on Mali’s Djoliba Athletic Club in their debut continental campaign. The winners of these ties will advance to meet Wydad Casablanca and either USFA (Burkina Faso) or AS Gbohloé-su (Togo),

The Premier Soccer League curtain-raiser ended in a 1–1 draw as Chippa United, marshalled by Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, thwarted defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Sundowns had arrived fresh from a resounding 4–0 MTN8 quarter-final win, but found Chippa, under new coach Sinethemba Badela, resolute and hard

Southampton staged a dramatic late turnaround to beat Wrexham 2–1 in their Championship season opener, despite the absence of Joe Aribo and Samuel Edozie from the matchday squad. Manager Will Still explained that both players were intentionally left out as the club and individuals assess their futures, with pivotal decisions to be made at this

Nasarawa United have secured their place in the last eight of the 4th Gusau/Ahlan Cup Pre-Season Football Tournament at Lafia City Stadium, despite a 1-1 draw with a determined Benedict Akwuegbu Football Club side. The stalemate in their final Group A match proved enough for Nasarawa United to advance, bolstering their preparations ahead of the

Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justine Madugu have earned nominations for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards, following Nigeria’s triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nnadozie is a contender for the Women’s Yashin Trophy, while Madugu is shortlisted in the Women’s Team Coach of the Year category. Nnadozie, who recently joined Brighton &

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers was in scintillating form as Rangers delivered a commanding 3–0 win over Viktoria Plzen, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round at Ibrox Stadium. Dessers opened the scoring sheet not from the spot this time, but with a precise assist in the 14th minute, setting

Norwegian-born forward Obilor Denzel Okeke helped KFUM Oslo secure a vital 2–1 comeback win in the Eliteserien, scoring the decisive goal on his first start of the season. Okeke, who struggled earlier in the campaign due to illness and injury, marked his return emphatically, earning widespread praise. The 23 year old, now fully match-fit, has

Remo Stars, the reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions, will begin their 2025/26 title defence by hosting Rivers United at their home ground in Ikenne. The fixture was confirmed at the official draw ceremony held in Abuja as the NPFL season prepares to kick off on the weekend of 22–24 August 2025. This season’s campaign

The 2025–26 Women’s Super League (WSL) season kicks off on Sunday, 7 September 2025, with two Nigerian internationals set to feature prominently. Toni Payne’s Everton will face Liverpool in a Merseyside derby at Anfield, while Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Brighton &amp Hove Albion will host Aston Villa at Broadfield Stadium. Both matches are scheduled for 14:00 BST.