Interviews

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been eliminated from the 2025 FIFA U‑20 World Cup in Chile after suffering a heavy 4–0 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16. Argentina struck early through Alejo Sarco in the 2nd minute, and Maher Carrizo doubled their advantage with a stunning free‑kick in the 23rd, following a foul on […]

A cash boost of ₦100,000 from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has earned praise from Rivers United’s head coach, but he insists his main concern lies on the pitch. Speaking after the announcement of the grant, Yemi Olanrewaju acknowledged the support, saying it brings encouragement to the squad. But he swiftly shifted focus to

Enyimba midfielder Kalu Nweke expressed his team’s disappointment after their 0-0 draw with Rivers United in Aba on Sunday. Despite the stalemate, Nweke emphasised that the team gave their best performance. Reflecting on the match, Nweke stated, “Firstly, I thank God because despite the high intensity of the game, no one sustained injury. It was

Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović has expressed confidence that Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi can bounce back from his injury troubles and contribute effectively in the coming matches. Ajayi has been dealing with a hamstring issue that sidelined him shortly after joining Hull. Jakirović confirmed that the club’s medical staff are handling his recovery

A phone call with Al‑Ittihad’s manager and officials convinced Ashleigh Plumptre that Saudi Arabia was where she needed to be. She said the discussion wasn’t about football at first “most of the time we didn’t even speak about football.” Plumptre, a defender for Nigeria’s national team, left Leicester City after her contract ended in July.

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu remains resolute ahead of their Round of 16 clash against Argentina at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Despite Argentina’s formidable reputation, Zubairu is undeterred, viewing the encounter as a challenge to be overcome. He emphasised the team’s readiness, stating, “All we want is to qualify for the

Ahead of their pivotal World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, has expressed confidence in his team’s prospects, asserting that Bafana Bafana hold the advantage over Nigeria in the qualification race. Broos highlighted the significance of the upcoming match, labelling it as potentially the most crucial fixture in their journey to

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was left exasperated after Kelechi Iheanacho’s would-be equaliser was disallowed in their 2-0 Europa League defeat by Braga. The controversy unfolded around the 51st minute, when Iheanacho intercepted a clearance from former Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke and buried the ball in the net. Rodgers and many in the stadium believed it

Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has admitted that the absence of Nigerian fullback Ola Aina will disrupt his defensive plans. The news comes ahead of their upcoming Europa League trip to face FC Midtjylland. Postecoglou noted that Aina, alongside fellow defender Murillo, was integral to last season’s consistency at the back. A hamstring injury suffered

Madam Nkechi Obi’s tenure as Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has drawn widespread praise for its transformational impact. Under her leadership, great strides were made in expanding, professionalising, and raising the visibility of women’s football across Nigeria. Many who closely followed the development of the women’s game including administrators like Blankson have