Player Profiles

Nigerian forward Blessing Owolabi widely known as “Kenya” concluded the 2025 Kazakhstan Women’s Premier League campaign with a staggering 30 goals, making her one of the few players (and the only Nigerian woman this season in Europe) to reach that benchmark. Kenya, a product of Nakamura Football Academy in Lagos, scored a brace in her […]

From the football-loving streets of Edo State to the bustling pitches of Maryland FC in Lagos, Irabor Godsent is fast making a name for himself as one of Nigeria’s most promising young talents. A naturally gifted and versatile player, Irabor excels primarily as a defensive midfielder but can also operate confidently as a centre-back. His

Former Nigerian international goalkeeper Joseph Dosu has urged fans and pundits to exercise patience with Flying Eagles goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt following Nigeria’s 4-0 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Despite some criticism of Harcourt’s performance, Dosu emphasised that the young goalkeeper is still in the developmental

Super Falcons striker Ifeoma Onumonu has announced her retirement from professional football at the age of 31, drawing the curtain on an illustrious career at both club and international level. Onumonu took to Instagram on Saturday to reveal her decision, expressing gratitude for a journey that began when she was just eight years old. “It

Kelechi Onwe has been turning heads in the NPFL this season with several influential performances for Ikorodu City, particularly in midfield. One of his standout games came when Ikorodu City picked up their first ever NPFL victory, a resounding 3-0 win over Bendel Insurance in Onikan, Lagos. Onwe scored one of the goals in that

Super Falcons icon Onome Ebi has officially announced her retirement from professional football, bringing to a close a career spanning more than two decades. Yohaig NG reports that Ebi, who earned a record 109 caps for Nigeria, shared the news in a post on her X account (formerly Twitter). Ebi described the decision as a

A Nigerian centre-back, Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick, is turning heads across West Africa with his displays at youth and senior levels. Fredrick progressed through the Simoiben Football Academy before stints with ABS and Nasarawa United in the Nigerian domestic leagues.  In August 2023, he joined Brentford on loan, with the Premier League side later activating the

Ndubuisi Okeke, previously of Right2Win FC, has signed with Slovak top-flight side FK Železiarne Podbrezová. The young defender becomes the latest Nigerian prospect to progress abroad, aiming to solidify his professional journey in Europe’s Nike League. Details on the contract length and his new role remain under wraps, but football watchers note this is a

Retired Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye, has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The announcement was made via his social media channels, marking the end of a remarkable journey. Ideye last featured for nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba FC. Reflecting on his career, Ideye shared heartfelt thanks:

Fulham have unveiled the squad numbers for the 2025–26 season as they prepare for their Premier League opener at Brighton & Hove Albion. Alex Iwobi will sport the familiar number 17, while Calvin Bassey retains number 3 both carrying over the same numbers from last season. Both players are primed to feature in the season’s