Nigerian Football News

Benin City‑born centre‑back Louis Enahoro‑Marcus has signed a scholarship deal with Leeds United following his release from Liverpool at the end of the 2024–25 season. The 18 year old, who joined Liverpool’s Academy at under‑10 level, has expressed a strong desire to represent Nigeria at international level. Despite his release alongside six other youth players […]

Plateau United are set to appoint Aliyu Zubairu fresh from guiding El‑Kanemi Warriors back to the NPFL and the Flying Eagles to WAFU B glory  as their new head coach ahead of the 2025/26 season. Zubairu, 45, will take the reins at Jos’s New Stadium following his departure from Maiduguri on 10 June. Zubairu’s coaching résumé

Plateau United have officially dismissed recent claims suggesting their technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has been relieved of his duties. The club strongly refutes this, emphasising that any formal decisions about appointments or removals will come through official channels, given that the team is state‑funded. The Peace Boys endured a difficult campaign but managed to avoid

Lagos-based FC Robo Queens have announced that they will return to training on Monday, 30 June 2025, in preparation for the upcoming NWFL Premiership season. The announcement came via Head Coach Emmanuel Osahon, who expressed confidence that the squad will stage a strong comeback after missing the Super Six playoffs last term. In his statement, Osahon said, “The wait

Bruno Onyemaechi has publicly countered criticism from former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh, supporting the NFF’s decision to appoint Eric Chelle as head coach. The Super Eagles forward insists that Chelle the French-born Malian veteran with a UEFA Pro Licence—is the right fit to guide Nigeria through its 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Onyemaechi highlighted Chelle’s

Sikiru Alimi has revealed that the home‑based Super Eagles are eagerly anticipating the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals, set for February in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. The forward, called up alongside 25 other local players for a closed camp in Ikenne, expressed confidence after their historic qualification by beating Ghana’s Black Galaxies 3‑1 on

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a firm directive to all first tier clubs stadiums must be fitted with functional LED floodlights and reliable backup generators to host home matches in the 2025/26 season. In a memo signed by Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi, clubs were warned that venues lacking these essential facilities will

Crystal Palace have decided to release Chimaechi Eze, the younger brother of England and Crystal Palace star midfielder Eberechi Eze, after a season with the Under‑21 squad. The club confirmed they will not be renewing his contract, making him a free agent this summer. Chimaechi, aged 22 and of Nigerian heritage, joined Palace in July

Nigerian teenagers Callum Olusesi and Damola Ajayi were all smiles on Wednesday night as they celebrated Tottenham Hotspur’s dramatic Europa League final victory over Manchester United, proudly displaying their winners’ medals despite not playing in the match. Spurs clinched their first European title in 41 years, thanks to Brennan Johnson’s decisive goal just before halftime

Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle has named his squad selections for the upcoming Unity Cup clash with Ghana and a high profile friendly against Russia, leaving out star players Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman a decision that has stirred conversation among fans. A total of 26 players have been called up for the