Nigerian Football News

Valencia manager Carlos Corberán has clarified that there are no club-imposed limitations regarding the playing time of Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq. On loan from Real Sociedad, Sadiq had raised eyebrows after being left on the bench for much of the recent 1–1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. The 27 year old made his impact felt regardless, […]

In a powerful show of support for grassroots football, Prostar Sports International has partnered with the Nigeria National League NNL to host the February 2025 Monthly Awards Ceremony. The event, taking place on Tuesday, April 15 at the West Point Hotel in Wuse, Abuja, will recognise excellence in Nigeria’s second tier football division. Backed by

Makwada Stadium in Numan, Adamawa State, witnessed one of the season’s most explosive encounters as FC Basira edged the Baffa Boys 1-0 in a heated match brimming with drama, discipline issues and passionate fan reactions. Hafiz Hamidu netted the game’s only goal in the 70th minute, securing a crucial win that keeps FC Basira firmly

Southampton striker Paul Onuachu is in a race against time to be fit for today’s Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur, following an ankle injury sustained during the Saints’ midweek 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. The 30 year old Nigerian was substituted late in that game and subsequently missed a training session, raising doubts about

Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemaechi’s place in the Super Eagles squad appears uncertain following limited involvement in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Despite being the only natural left back in the team, Onyemaechi played just 23 minutes in Kigali, with Ola Aina preferred on the left to accommodate Bright Osayi-Samuel on

Tolu Arokodare has described his home debut for the Super Eagles as one of the most emotional moments of his life, made even more special by the presence of his father, who watched him play professionally for the first time. The Racing Genk striker featured in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe during the 2026 FIFA

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have risen one place in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, moving from 44th to 43rd globally in the first update of 2025. However, despite the slight global improvement, the team dropped one place within Africa, falling out of the continent’s top five. The new African top five comprises Morocco, Senegal, Egypt,

Victor Osimhen has emerged as Juventus’ number one transfer target ahead of the summer window, according to Italian outlet Tuttosport. The Napoli striker, who was signed by Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli during his previous tenure at Napoli, is now the prime focus as the Serie A giants aim to bolster their attacking options. However,

CAF has officially confirmed Egypt as the new hosts of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations following the withdrawal of Ivory Coast earlier this month. The tournament will go ahead as scheduled, with the opening match set for April 27 in Cairo. Egypt also hosted the 2023 edition of the U20 AFCON and will

Seven-time African champions, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, will begin their campaign at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations with a match against Egypt’s Young Pharaohs on Wednesday, April 30. The game will take place at the 20,000-capacity Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo, kicking off at 5 p.m. Côte d’Ivoire time 6 p.m. Nigeria time.