Events and Tournaments

Abia Warriors will play their home matches for the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup at the iconic Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, following approval from the Akwa Ibom State Government. The development was confirmed by the Executive Chairman of the Abia Warriors Management Board, John Obuh, in an exclusive chat. Obuh expressed gratitude to Akwa […]

Abakaliki FC striker Okoro admitted his side “didn’t have a day today” after their disappointing outing against NPFL side Kwara United in the President Federation Cup clash held on Saturday. Speaking post‑match, Okoro expressed regret that the team failed to maintain their usual high‑performance mentality, which contributed to the narrow defeat. Okoro noted that despite

Rivers Angels retained their President Federation Cup crown by defeating Nasarawa Amazons in a dramatic penalty shootout at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on Saturday. Trailing 2–0 after early strikes from Odushola Shobowale in the 7th and 17th minutes, the Port Harcourt side rallied. Taiwo Ajibade converted a free-kick in the 57th minute before Taiwo Afolabi

An impressive roll‑call of dignitaries is set for this Saturday’s President Federation Cup finals at Lagos’s Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Among those confirmed are Lagos State Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, Nasarawa State’s Abdullahi Sule, and the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice‑Admiral Ibok‑Ete Ekwe Ibas. Also attending will be Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to

Nasarawa Amazons are set to clash with Rivers Angels in the women’s final of the 2025 President Federation Cup, scheduled for 28 June at Lagos’s Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The Amazons, champions in 2005 and 2019, remain unbeaten in the tournament, with emphatic wins over Kwara Ladies, Bayelsa Queens, Sunshine Queens, and Edo Queens. Rivers Angels,

Organisers of the Eko International Cup (EIC), a prestigious pre‑season tournament in Lagos, have confirmed that Accra Hearts of Oak will join Enyimba, Remo Stars, Shooting Stars, Ikorodu City, FC Kallon (Sierra Leone), SuperSport United (South Africa), and Dadje FC (Benin Republic) for the 2025 edition, scheduled for 6–13 July at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in

Nigerian midfielder Junior Olaitan has issued a bold challenge to the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifier in October, declaring that the Benin national team will “sink” Nigeria when they meet in Uyo. Born in Porto-Novo to a Beninese mother and Nigerian father, Olaitan was eligible to represent Nigeria but chose to

Ticket prices for the 2025 President Federation Cup finals have been confirmed ahead of the Men’s and Women’s showdowns at Lagos’s Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday, June 28. The public can acquire standard tickets for ₦200, while VIP access is priced at ₦2,000 available both online and at the venue. This year’s finals bring together Kwara

FC Porto and Al Ahly played out an electrifying 4–4 draw in their final FIFA Club World Cup Group A match, but both sides were eliminated after Inter Miami and Palmeiras drew 2–2 to advance instead. Nigeria’s Zaidu Sanusi remained on the bench for Porto, unused in all three group-stage games. The match, staged under

Kwara United have commenced preparations in Lagos ahead of the President Federation Cup final after staging their first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Forward Wasiu Alalade, whose decisive goal secured their place in the final, expressed confidence that the squad will be “on all cylinders” ahead of the big showdown. The session saw