Nigerian Football News

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

Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare was handed a starting role for Wolverhampton Wanderers in what marked the first game under their new head coach, Rob Edwards. But despite the trust shown in him, the match ended in disappointment as Wolves fell 2–0 to Crystal Palace at Molineux. Edwards, who returned to Wolves after previous spells as

Nigeria’s U-15 boys’ and girls’ teams have been handed challenging draws for the 2025 African Secondary School Championship (ASSC) zonal qualifiers, which will take place in Côte d’Ivoire. The draw, conducted on 21 November 2025 at the WAFU-B headquarters in Abidjan, placed the boys’ team in Group B, where they will clash with hosts Côte

Enyimba FC have suspended their technical adviser Stanley Eguma along with two of his assistants, Ndubuisi Nduka and Joseph Boma, following a string of unsatisfactory results, CompleteSports reports. The decision was made after Enyimba’s 1–0 home loss to Wikki Tourists in their NPFL Matchday 13 fixture. In an official statement, the club said the suspension

Forward Anolue has officially completed a move to Solution Football Club, declaring that he will bring “fresh firepower” to the club’s Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign. Solution FC  based in Awka are preparing for a strong season, and Anolue’s arrival is part of their push to challenge for promotion. While the precise terms of the

Nigerian goalkeeper Abdulmajid Muhammad has delivered yet another standout performance for Kryvbas U19 in Ukraine, playing a key role in their thrilling 3-2 victory in the Ukrainian U19 league. According to the report, Muhammad made several crucial saves and commands his area with confidence, helping his side edge the win. The young shot-stopper, who transferred