Events and Tournaments

The Premier League has officially released the fixtures for the 2023/2024 season, revealing the opening day opponents for Nigerian players and those eligible to represent Nigeria. Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey Fulham, Fulham will kick off their season against Manchester United at Old Trafford on August 16. Iwobi and Bassey scored in this fixture last […]

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

The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is abuzz as football legends, celebrities, and Super Eagles players converge for the inaugural Attom Charity Champions Cup, set to take place at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Saturday, June 15. The Attom Foundation’s initiative aims to raise funds and awareness to help at least 10,000 Nigerians, particularly the elderly,

Following a commanding 4-1 victory away in the first leg, Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, are determined to finalize their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualification on a triumphant note as they face Liberia at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Friday evening. Goals from Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong, Shakirat Moshood, and substitute Blessing Ifitezue

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed confidence in the team’s mental and physical readiness to face Brazil, Spain, and Japan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Speaking at the 2024 Ladies in Sports Conference on Tuesday, Nnadozie emphasized that the team is undeterred by the challenging group opponents and is prepared to replicate their

In a highly anticipated clash yesterday at Enugu’s Cathedral, the Oriental derby between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba was marred by chaos following a controversial penalty decision late in the game. The match, critical for the 2023/2024 season, ended abruptly in violence and disbelief. From kickoff, the stadium, filled with about 40,000 fans, was a hub

Inter Lagos defender Oluwafemi Ayokunle has expressed his frustration over his team’s controversial elimination from the 2024 President Federation Cup following a disputed penalty that allowed El Kanemi Warriors to secure victory. Ayokunle criticized the decision, stating that the penalty awarded towards the end of the game was unjustified. He recounted that the player fell

The much anticipated fourth edition of the Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge is set to captivate football enthusiasts in Lagos. Scheduled for the 11th and 12th of June 2024 at the Obele Odan Community Centre in Surulere, this event is expected to draw large crowds. The tournament, which honours former African Footballer of the Year Victor

Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede expressed his admiration for his team’s tenacity following their dramatic 2-1 win against Kano Pillars in the NPFL. The victory was secured in the final moments of the game, bolstering Remo Stars’ position in the league title race. Coach Ogunmodede shared his thoughts with the club’s media, saying, It’s

Sunusi Ibrahim continued his impressive goal scoring form for CF Montreal, finding the net in their 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union in a Major League Soccer MLS match. Ibrahim scored just 49 seconds into the match, marking the fifth fastest goal in the club’s history. This goal brings his tally to six for the MLS