Nigerian Football News

The 2026 President Federation Cup Round of 32 gets underway on Monday with 16 fixtures spread across the country, and the most anticipated clash sends record champions Rivers Angels into battle with NAF Queens in Makurdi as their quest for an 11th title begins. The Nigeria Football Federation has released the full programme for the […]

William Troost-Ekong has been selected by CAF as one of four African football legends who will assist with Tuesday’s AFCON 2027 qualification draw in Cairo, bringing Nigeria’s former captain into the ceremony for a tournament that will make history as the first Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by three nations. Event: AFCON 2027 Qualification Draw

Rio Ngumoha’s 18th Premier League appearance for Liverpool at Aston Villa on Friday night placed him alongside one of the most celebrated names in the club’s modern history, as the Nigerian-heritage teenager equalled Michael Owen’s record for the most top-flight matches played by a Liverpool player while still under 18. Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool |

A young footballer of Nigerian heritage named Oguntade has officially signed for Liverpool FC’s academy at the U9 level, with proud family members present at Anfield to witness the moment he put pen to paper and became part of one of English football’s most celebrated development systems. Every great football career begins with a first