Nigerian Football News

Kennedy Boboye is poised to take over as the new head coach of Bayelsa United, succeeding Monday Odigie, who reportedly resigned following a series of unsatisfactory results. Bayelsa United’s Executive Chairman, Tarilaye Amankwe, confirmed that he had not received any official communication regarding Odigie’s resignation, stating, “As far as I’m concerned, Monday Odigie remains the […]

Abia Warriors forward Wilson Elu says the side is fully focused on securing maximum points in their upcoming match with El‑Kanemi Warriors, set for today at the Umuahia Township Stadium. The clash is part of matchday eight of the NPFL. Elu insisted that fatigue won’t be used as an excuse, affirming that the team is

Barau Football Club have arrived in Jos ahead of their Matchday 8 showdown with Plateau United. The squad landed earlier today and have settled into camp as they finalise preparations. Officials confirmed that the team travelled with their full complement of players, coaching staff and technical crew. The encounter is seen as pivotal for Barau’s

The Executive Chairman of Bayelsa United, Tarilaye Amankwe, has dismissed claims that Head Coach Monday Odigie tendered his resignation. Speaking early on Wednesday, Amankwe insisted that he has not been informed of any such development, emphasising that Odigie remains in charge. “At this moment (Wednesday morning, 8 October 2025), I’ve not received any communication from

Nigerian forward Omah Franklin delivered a stellar performance, scoring twice to lead América FC to a crucial 2–0 away win against Belo Jardim in the Campeonato Pernambucano Série A2. The match, held on October 5, 2025, at the Maximiniano Fagundes de Assunção Stadium, saw Franklin break the deadlock in the 31st minute and seal the

Retired Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has expressed deep pride in his status as Nigeria’s all‑time highest foreign goalscorer in the English Premier League. Born in Benin City, he had a prolific run in England, turning out for the likes of Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton and Blackburn Rovers. Across 252 top‑flight appearances, Yakubu netted 95 times

Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper, has been nominated for the PFA WSL Fans’ Player of the Month award for September. The 24 year old’s impressive performances have been instrumental in Brighton & Hove Albion’s strong start to the season. Since joining Albion from Paris FC, Nnadozie has made five appearances, keeping two clean sheets.

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala struck in the dying moments to hand Al Hilal a dramatic 3-2 victory over Ashleigh Plumptre’s Al Ittihad in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. Plumptre, a Nigerian national teammate, had earlier set up a goal for Al Ittihad. She provided the assist for the 74th-minute equaliser, though it would prove

Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda has welcomed back Nigerian forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke ahead of their La Liga meeting with Deportivo Alavés. Both players had been sidelined with muscle injuries but are now fit to make the matchday squad. Adams missed Sevilla’s last two games after sustaining a thigh issue, while Ejuke was forced

Werder Bremen forward Victor Boniface has praised his Super Eagles teammate Tolu Arokodare after the Wolves striker netted the decisive goal in Nigeria’s 1–0 victory over Rwanda. The Super Eagles bounced back to winning ways at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, with Arokodare coming off the bench to fire home the only goal of