Nigerian Football News

The Super Falcons have publicly extended their heartfelt condolences to goalkeeper and assistant captain Chiamaka Nnadozie following the burial of her elder brother in Nigeria. The team’s message of support comes as Nnadozie continues to mourn her loss. In an emotional statement released by captain Rasheedat Ajibade on behalf of the squad, the Falcons expressed […]

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has been named the Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Week after his superb strike for Trabzonspor in their 3–2 derby defeat to Fenerbahçe over the weekend. The honour was decided by fan voting on the league’s official social media platforms. Despite Trabzonspor’s loss, Onuachu’s powerful header stood out as

Midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has expressed her delight after earning a recall to the Super Falcons squad ahead of Nigeria’s friendly double-header against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé later this month. The Ottawa Rapids FC midfielder is back in the national setup after spending several years away, and she says returning to represent her country at

Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka marked his Coventry City debut in a key EFL Championship encounter as the Sky Blues secured a 3–1 home victory over Middlesbrough on Monday, reclaiming the league’s top position in the process. The win ended Middlesbrough’s six-game winning run and restored Coventry to the summit of the Championship table after a

Super Eagles defender Tyronne Ebuehi came off the bench to score for Empoli in their Serie B clash at Palermo, but his goal was not enough to prevent a 3–2 defeat on Saturday at the Stadio Renzo Barbera. The Nigerian’s strike briefly brought Empoli level before the hosts regained the lead late on. Empoli fell

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has revealed that a Premier League eligibility rule prevented him from signing for Manchester United when he was a teenager. Mikel explained that he spent about a month training with United’s first team at Old Trafford as a 16 year old, and that then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson was

Spanish La Liga giants Atlético Madrid have confirmed the signing of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman from Italian side Atalanta, with the forward already in Madrid ahead of a medical and contract finalisation. Lookman, 28, travelled to Spain after Atlético and Atalanta reached an agreement on the transfer, which is reported to be worth around €35

Solution FC of Anambra State will not emerge from the state FA Cup to feature in the 2026 Nigeria Federation Cup (President Federation Cup) after failing to complete their registration for the Anambra FA Cup qualifying tournament, a prerequisite for entry into the national competition. The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) opened registration for the

Super Eagles forward Salim Fago Lawal is reportedly close to leaving Croatian top-flight club NK Istra 1961 for a big transfer move during this winter window European media say. The 23 year old’s impressive form in Croatia and his recent senior national team exposure have reportedly attracted serious interest from clubs willing to pay a

Rovers Football Club of Calabar have appointed Coach Umar Abdullahi as their new Technical Adviser in a bid to turn around their fortunes in the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The announcement came during a ceremony held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, attended by Cross River State Sports Commission Chairman Hon. Lawrence Etta,