Nigerian Football News

Nigeria’s envoy told the team to fly the flag high and promised thousands of compatriots in the stands in Ouagadougou. Ambassador’s promise Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets can expect thousands of compatriots in the stands when they face Niger Republic on Wednesday in Ouagadougou. Nigeria’s ambassador to Burkina Faso, Syndoph Paebi Endoni, gave that assurance during an

A shirt that came back with the wrong spelling changed how the world knows one of Nigeria’s best midfielders. Years later, he made the mistake permanent. Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has explained how Mikel became his official name. He says it started with a printing error at an Under-17 tournament. Speaking on the

Former Super Eagles defender Ben Iroha says Nigeria’s football setbacks across multiple levels this year have gone beyond disappointing, and the country needs to honestly confront what has gone wrong. Former Nigeria international Ben Iroha has voiced deep concern over the state of Nigerian football following a string of recent setbacks at national team level.

Justine Madugu has taken full responsibility for the Super Falcons’ failure to reach the 2027 World Cup, while insisting he isn’t worried about mounting calls for his job. Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has apologised to Nigerians following his side’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Complete Sports reports. Nigeria,

New Remo Stars head coach Olumide Ajibolade wants the club to keep its continental ambitions intact as they plot an immediate return to the top flight. Newly appointed Remo Stars head coach Olumide Ajibolade has declared that the club must continue to think and compete like one of Africa’s biggest football institutions as he begins

Ibom Angels have strengthened their technical department with the appointment of Emmanuel Ntuk, a coach with deep roots in Akwa Ibom’s grassroots football scene. Ibom Angels Football Club have appointed Emmanuel Ntuk as the club’s new Chief Coach, the Uyo-based side announced in a statement on Monday. The club described Ntuk as an experienced coach

Investigators recovered MAD 10,000, believed to be the full amount taken, after Esther Okoronkwo and several teammates reported cash missing from their rooms in Casablanca. Moroccan police have arrested an employee of the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca on suspicion of stealing

The club’s board says this is a crucial season, with Governor Douye Diri’s administration fully behind a push to bounce straight back to the top flight. Bayelsa United have begun preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League season, holding their first training session at the

The Turkish club are holding out for closer to €10 million for their vice-captain, whose leadership and two years of remaining contract give them a strong negotiating hand. Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas have turned down a €7 million offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Diriyah for Super

The former Super Eagles goalkeeper says regaining regular football at Chippa United gives Nwabali the platform he needs to force his way back into Eric Chelle’s plans. Former Nigerian international Daniel Akpeyi has thrown his support behind Stanley Nwabali for a recall to the Super Eagles, now that