Nigerian Football News

Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi have suspended Technical Adviser Abubakar Bala Mohammed indefinitely following a disappointing start to their Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign. The club’s Interim Management Committee made the decision after an emergency meeting, citing poor performance as the primary reason for the action. Bala has been directed to hand over his […]

Super Falcons and Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie finished fourth in the 2025 The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper rankings as Hannah Hampton of England and Chelsea claimed the prestigious award. Hampton was officially announced as the winner on Tuesday, completing a remarkable year at both club and international level. She became only the second England player

Nigeria has officially submitted a bid to host the 2031 African Games, signalling the country’s renewed ambition to stage a major continental multi‑sport event. The bid was confirmed by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), which disclosed that the proposal has been forwarded to the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). According to the

Crown FC extended their strong form in the Nigeria National League (NNL) on Saturday, securing a convincing 3–0 home victory against Edel FC at Soun Stadium in Oyo State. Nigerian forward Adekunle Mojeed was the standout performer, scoring a brace to help his side claim all three points in their Matchday 6 clash. The hosts

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Musa Gusau has addressed the controversy surrounding the Super Eagles’ bonus dispute during the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs and spoken candidly about the team’s failure to qualify for the tournament. Gusau clarified that the dispute, which saw players and staff boycott training ahead of the playoff semi-final

Stanley Nwabali, the 29 year old shot-stopper for Chippa United and first-choice goalkeeper for Super Eagles, looks increasingly unlikely to make the squad for Africa Cup of Nations 2025 after sustaining ankle and hand injuries. His club boss, Vusimuzi Vilakazi, admitted the situation is concerning. “I don’t think he will make it,” he told SuperSport 

Abia Warriors will look to end their four-game winless run when they host Rivers United on Sunday at the Umuahia Township Stadium, in their Matchday 16 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Despite the recent dry spell, Abia Warriors have remained solid at home they have yet to concede a goal at Umuahia

Tolu Arokodare will be targeting his maiden Premier League goal when Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) face Nottingham Forest, as the club continues to seek its first league win this season. Since arriving from Genk over the summer, Arokodare has yet to find the net in the Premier League although he has opened his account in the

Katsina United secured a 3–2 victory over Enyimba in a pulsating NPFL Matchday 14 clash in Ilorin on Monday. The hosts drew first blood with Jamilu Yusuf breaking the deadlock in the 32nd minute, giving Katsina a 1–0 lead at halftime. The second half erupted into a thrilling contest as both sides exchanged blows. Uche

Nasarawa United reclaimed top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday after cruising to a 3–0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors in Lafia, ending their frustrating four-game winless run. Anas Yusuf was the hero of the afternoon, netting a composed brace for the Solid Miners, while Garba Mohammed added a third to seal