Nigerian Football News

Waheed Salaudeen, CEO of Buruj Football Academy and Buruj Football Club, has donated hundreds of thousands of naira to the Lagos State girls’ football team, which recently triumphed at the National Youth Games in Delta State. The announcement was made during the Lagos State Annual General Assembly Football Town Hall Meeting on 21st September, where […]

Enyimba advanced to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after a tense penalty shootout victory over Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso. Both teams failed to score in the two legged tie, leaving the outcome to be decided by penalties. Enyimba edged the shootout 3-2 to secure their place in the next round of

Victor Ikpeba, known as ‘The Prince of Monaco’, has urged the Super Eagles to bring rising star George Ilenikhena into the Nigerian national team following his impressive performances in the UEFA Champions League. Ilenikhena made history by becoming the youngest player in AS Monaco’s history to score in the Champions League, securing a match winning

In a formal handover ceremony at the Football House, Hon. Godwin Adode officially took on the role of Chairman of the Delta State Football Association DFA this Thursday. The outgoing Chairman, Chief Kenneth Nwoamucha, passed on documents and assets from his tenure and urged Adode to continue fostering growth and teamwork in Delta State football.

Following Team Nigeria’s underwhelming performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Daniel Igali, President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, called for a shift in Nigeria’s sports development approach. Speaking at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Igali criticised the fire brigade approach to preparing for tournaments. He stressed the importance of focusing on age grade

Lukman Ijaiya, the newly appointed assistant coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, has expressed his gratitude to Kwara United Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye, for allowing him to showcase his coaching abilities. Ijaiya, who had a distinguished playing career with Kwara United and 3SC of Ibadan, transitioned into coaching after retiring from professional football. Ijaiya’s coaching journey took

The impunity within the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL continues as several clubs, including Enyimba, Akwa United, Lobi Stars, and Kwara United, join Elkanemi Warriors in disregarding an order from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF concerning new signings. This comes after Elkanemi Warriors fielded new players in their match against Enugu Rangers, violating a transfer

In a thrilling start to the Nigerian Premier Football League NPFL season, Enyimba’s 32 year old coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, led his team to a remarkable 3-1 comeback victory against Heartland FC, managed by Super Eagles legend Emmanuel Amuneke. The Southeast derby, held in Owerri, saw Heartland take the lead through Lawal Suraju in the 53rd

In a remarkable achievement, Nigerian athlete Esther Ogechi Nworgu secured a silver medal in the Women’s up to 41kg powerlifting category at the Paris Paralympic Games. Nworgu’s outstanding performance not only earned her a podium finish but also saw her set two new Paralympic records. She narrowly missed out on the gold medal, which was

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu as assistant coaches to Augustine Eguavoen for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. This move follows the NFF’s unsuccessful attempt to secure German coach Bruno Labbadia, whose potential contract was derailed by complications related to German