Events and Tournaments

The Confederation of African Football CAF has appointed Nigerian referees to officiate the upcoming 2025 CHAN zonal qualifying playoffs, set to begin on Friday, 25 October 2024. Salisu Basheer, from the Kano State Referee Council, will officiate the WAFU B zonal qualifying match between Togo and Benin Republic, taking place at the Kengue Stadium in […]

The Nigerian U17 women’s national team, known as the Flamingos, kicked off their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign in style, defeating New Zealand 4-1 at the Cibao Stadium. Just two minutes into the match, Nigeria seized the lead when Shakirat Moshood skillfully outpaced her defender and struck a precise shot into the net. Despite

As Serie A resumes post international break, Juventus is set to host Lazio at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Juventus remains the only unbeaten team in Italy this season but has faced challenges with recent form, drawing four of their last five matches, which sees them currently in third place with 13 points, three points

The Lagos State Football Association LSFA has announced the launch of the Lagos Elite Football tournament, set to begin on January 4, 2025. Taking place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, and the Legacy Pitch at the National Stadium Surulere, the tournament will feature top Lagos based clubs in a competitive yet friendly environment. Clubs

The Flying Eagles will face a significant setback as star midfielder Daniel Daga will miss the WAFU B U20 AFCON qualifying tournament in Togo. Team sources confirmed that Daga has been withdrawn from the squad by head coach Aliyu Zubairu due to his inability to produce his international passport for the trip. The 17 year

The 4th edition of the Felix Okugbe Memorial Football Tournament begins today, October 10, 2024, in Benin City at Emotan College Sports Ground. Organised by the Federation of Youth Soccer Clubs FEYSOC Edo State, this year’s tournament honours the legacy of Felix Okugbe, former Edo Swan boss and sports icon. The opening match will feature

The much awaited 19th Lagos Supremacy Cup will commence at Mobolaji Johnson Arena from November 27 to 30, 2023, promising an exhilarating showcase of grassroots football talent. This event, which is well known for identifying emerging young players, will feature daily matches from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Ten teams, divided into two groups, are

Enyimba FC, Nigeria’s sole representatives in this year’s international competitions, face a formidable challenge in the CAF Confederation Cup’s Group D. The team has been drawn against the reigning champions Zamalek of Egypt, another Egyptian side Al Masry, and Mozambique’s Black Bulls. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals in

Ola Aina delivered an impressive performance in Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Super Eagles fullback played the entire match, showcasing defensive skills and resilience against Chelsea’s Jadon Sancho. Forest initially took the lead in the 49th minute when Nikola Milenkovic redirected a James Ward Prowse free kick to

Asisat Oshoala scored her seventh goal of the NWSL season, but her team, Bay FC, was overwhelmed by reigning champions Gotham FC in a 5-1 defeat. Oshoala’s goal came in the 18th minute, curling a shot into the right corner of the net to level the game at 1-1 in the first half. However, after