Match Previews & Reviews

Both Nigerian forwards came off the bench to get on the scoresheet, marking a promising start to pre-season after injury-hit campaigns last season. Victor Boniface marked his return from a long injury lay off with a brace as Bayer Leverkusen thrashed German fifth […]

The Nigerian goalkeeper faced a strong United XI in Helsinki before being replaced at half-time, with Sam Smith’s early goal enough to settle the friendly. Arthur Okonkwo was in goal as Wrexham beat Premier League side Manchester United 1-0 in a pre-season friendly in

A Queen Joseph hat trick and an 8-5 aggregate scoreline sealed Nigeria’s qualification after a five goal thriller in Lome. Nigeria’s Flamingos have secured their place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a 5-3 victory over Benin Republic at the

Nigeria’s U-17 side have now lost both their opening matches at the Four Nation Invitational Tournament, with a decisive clash against hosts China still to come. Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets suffered a second consecutive loss at the Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in China, going down

Akeem Busari’s side left no doubt about their attacking depth on Monday, running in eleven goals at the Remo Stars Stadium in their last rehearsal before the World Cup qualifying campaign reaches its decisive stage. Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, produced a ruthless attacking display on Monday to beat RoyalToms Queens 11-0 in

Nigeria isn’t at this World Cup, but William Troost-Ekong is still watching closely, and he wants West Africa’s other heavyweight to give the tournament’s biggest names something to think about. Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has tipped Ghana to give England a genuine fight in their second Group L fixture at the 2026 FIFA

A 3-0 friendly win is never the headline. What it confirms, two weeks before the most important fixture of these girls’ young careers, is that the sharpness is still there. Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Dream Star Ladies 3-0 in a friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Saturday, their first preparation match since

El-Kanemi Warriors were ruthless, Wikki Tourists were underprepared, and Evans Ogenyi has been honest enough to say so, while still finding reason to take pride in where his side ended up. Wikki Tourists head coach Evans Ogenyi has broken his silence following his team’s elimination from the 2026 President Federation Cup, acknowledging that El-Kanemi Warriors

One goal. One chance. One moment midway through the first half from Oyedele Temidayo. It was enough. Hephzibah SC are through to the NLO Lagos Playoff, and Chekas United’s long unbeaten run at the Alade Sports Centre has come to its end. NLO Alade Stadium Winners’ Playoff — Alade Sports Centre, Ipaja Command, Alimosho, Lagos