Nigerian Football News

The Nigerian Amputee team secured the top spot in Group A after an emphatic 11-0 victory over newcomers Burundi. This win was crucial as Nigeria needed to outscore Egypt, who had earlier beaten Burundi 10-2, to ensure they topped the group. Captain Sarafa Olalekan expressed his gratitude, attributing the victory to divine strength and focus. […]

Special Eagles of Nigeria captain, Oyeleke Sharafadeen Olalekan, disclosed the strategy that led to their goalless draw against Egypt in their opening match of the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations AAFCON 2024. Olalekan credited their solid performance to strict adherence to their coach’s instructions and a collective team effort. Kennedy Ezeji was named man

Chief Bukola Olopade, Chairman and proprietor of Stormers Sports Club of Abeokuta, has vowed that with proper restructuring, planning, and complete dedication from the players and coaches, the relegated club will soon return to the Nigeria National League NNL. Following a disappointing 2023/2024 season, where Stormers SC amassed only 24 points in 22 matches in

In a captivating season for Nigerian footballers, Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman are on the brink of nomination for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year, riding on the coattails of Victor Osimhen’s success last year. Both stars are set to clash in a pivotal UEFA Europa League final in Dublin, potentially deciding the premier

The Super Eagles have brought forward their camp assembly date to Tuesday, May 28, in preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The team was initially scheduled to gather on Saturday, June 1, but will now start their preparations earlier in Uyo at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Under

In a significant move for his career, Godswill Ekpolo is on the brink of rejoining BK Hacken, marking a notable return to Swedish football. The 28 year old defender, currently with Apollon Limassol, will be available as a free agent this summer after his contract expires, despite the Cypriot club’s recent rejection of an offer

Bright Osayi Samuel, a key defender for the Super Eagles, is undergoing intensive treatment to recover in time for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin. His club, Fenerbahçe, has reported that he sustained an injury to his left ankle, which may sideline him for at least two weeks. The injury

Nigeria’s U17 girls’ football team, the Flamingos, are scheduled to depart for Bamako, Mali, this Thursday for an important first leg of the third round in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup African qualification series against Burkina Faso. The match, set to take place on Saturday, is critical as the Flamingos aim to secure a

The Nigerian Football Federation NFF will bear the entire responsibility should the Golden Eaglets fail to secure a spot in the 2024 U17 African Cup of Nations AFCON. Under the leadership of Ibrahim Gusau, the federation has severely neglected the necessary preparations for the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifying tournament in Ghana. The decision to

During a heartfelt match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal commemorated the life of Daniel Anjorin, a Nigerian teenager tragically lost to a sword attack in London. Fourteen year old Anjorin, a dedicated Arsenal supporter, succumbed to his injuries in hospital after the assault while en route to school in Hainault, East London. The solemn tribute