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Jay-Jay Okocha Ranks 3rd Among World's Most Skilful Players

Jay-Jay Okocha Ranks 3rd Among World’s Most Skilful Players

A new ranking by GiveMeSport places Austin Jay-Jay Okocha third among the most skilful footballers in history, ahead of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has been ranked the third most skilful footballer in history by GiveMeSport, in a list that bypasses trophies and titles in favour of pure flair, dribbling […]

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The Yak Returns: Yakubu Watches Everton Thrash Chelsea 3-0

The Yak Returns: Yakubu Watches Everton Thrash Chelsea 3-0

Yakubu Aiyegbeni came back to Merseyside and Everton gave him a performance to celebrate: a composed, commanding 3-0 win over Chelsea that lifted them firmly into the European conversation. Supporters were singing his chant outside the ground before kick-off had even been confirmed. Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer in the Premier League, made an

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Henry Nwosu, Nigeria's Youngest AFCON Winner, Dies at 62

Henry Nwosu, Nigeria’s Youngest AFCON Winner, Dies at 62

Henry Onyemanze Nwosu, the youngest member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 AFCON-winning squad and one of the most gifted midfielders of his generation, died on Saturday morning at the age of 62 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja. Nigerian football woke up to devastating news on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Henry Nwosu, the

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‘Selense Football Won’t Work’ – Akide Warns Falcons Ahead of WAFCON

‘Selense Football Won’t Work’ – Akide Warns Falcons Ahead of WAFCON

Former Super Falcons star Mercy Akide has issued a stern warning to the current squad, condemning the sluggish, overly cautious style that cost Nigeria at the 2022 WAFCON. She insists that “Selense football” – characterised by purpose‑less passing and lack of intent  will not succeed in Morocco this summer. Akide observed that despite talent on

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Nationwide School Cup to Honour Sam Okwaraji Gets NFF Nod

Nationwide School Cup to Honour Sam Okwaraji Gets NFF Nod

The Nigeria Football Federation has sanctioned the Sam Okwaraji Secondary Schools Soccer Championship, setting the stage for an annual tournament in every state. The green light came after the Senate Committee on Sports Development, chaired by Senator Abdul Ningi, endorsed the proposal and urged the federation to act swiftly. Conceived by the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation,

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Chido Obi-Martin Becomes Man United's Youngest Premier League Starter

Chido Obi-Martin Becomes Man United’s Youngest Premier League Starter

On May 4, 2025, Chido Obi-Martin made history by becoming Manchester United’s youngest-ever Premier League starter at just 17 years and 156 days old. The Nigerian-Danish forward was handed his debut by manager Ruben Amorim in United’s thrilling 4-3 away loss to Brentford. Despite the defeat, Obi-Martin’s performance stood out as a symbol of United’s

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Rashidi Yekini: Hero Who Fired Nigeria to First World Cup

Rashidi Yekini: Hero Who Fired Nigeria to First World Cup

In the high-stakes qualifiers of 1993, as Nigeria stood on the brink of World Cup history, one man rose above all Rashidi Yekini. With raw power, precision, and purpose, the “gangling” striker fired Nigeria to its first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, writing his name in gold in African football lore. Yekini was more than just

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Okocha: “I Deserved CAF Player of the Year at Least Once”

Okocha: “I Deserved CAF Player of the Year at Least Once”

Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has opened up about one of the biggest disappointments of his career never winning the CAF Player of the Year award. In a candid interview with Omasports, the former Super Eagles captain admitted he believed he had done enough during his career to deserve the honour. “I thought I

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