Alebiosu “Very Much Delighted” After Maiden Super Eagles Call-Up

Alebiosu “Very Much Delighted” After Maiden Super Eagles Call-Up

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Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu has spoken of his joy after receiving his first Super Eagles invitation, describing the call-up as a moment of great pride and excitement. The 23 year old right-back was named in Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by head coach Eric Chelle last week. Alebiosu […]

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Nigeria Submits Ambitious Bid to Host 2031 African Games

Nigeria Submits Ambitious Bid to Host 2031 African Games

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Nigeria has officially submitted a bid to host the 2031 African Games, signalling the country’s renewed ambition to stage a major continental multi‑sport event. The bid was confirmed by the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), which disclosed that the proposal has been forwarded to the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). According to the

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Enyimba Eye Maximum Nine Points From Next Three NPFL Matches — Ukaegbu

Enyimba Eye Maximum Nine Points From Next Three NPFL Matches — Ukaegbu

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Interim head coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has declared that Enyimba FC are targeting nine points from their next three Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixtures, as the People’s Elephant aim to climb up the table after a recent win. Ukaegbu made the comments after Enyimba thrashed Kwara United 3–1 at home, a result that lifted the

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Super Eagles AFCON Camp Grows to 24 Players as Preparations Intensify

Super Eagles AFCON Camp Grows to 24 Players as Preparations Intensify

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The Super Eagles’ training camp in Cairo, Egypt has swelled to 24 players as preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gather pace, with the arrival of more squad members in the build-up to their pre-tournament friendly against Egypt. Defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Salim Fago Lawal were the latest to join the group, linking

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Rivers United Move Joint-Top, Extend Unbeaten Run With Key NPFL Win

Rivers United Move Joint-Top, Extend Unbeaten Run With Key NPFL Win

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Rivers United continued their strong Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign by securing a 2–1 comeback victory over Plateau United in Jos, strengthening their title bid and extending their unbeaten run this season. The Pride of Rivers were pegged back when Plateau United took the lead in the 20th minute through Nenrot Silas, but Rivers

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Chukwu Emmanuel Shows Calm in Wolfsberger Debut Cameo Against Salzburg

Chukwu Emmanuel Shows Calm in Wolfsberger Debut Cameo Against Salzburg

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Former Grassrunners FC (Ogun State) defender Chukwu Emmanuel showcased maturity and composure during his cameo appearance for Wolfsberger AC in their 2–1 Austrian Bundesliga defeat to RB Salzburg on Sunday. Emmanuel, who came on as a substitute, impressed observers with his calm play in a high-pressure environment against one of the league’s top sides. The

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Akinsanmiro: Super Eagles Invitation Was a “Big Surprise” for Midfielder

Akinsanmiro: Super Eagles Invitation Was a “Big Surprise” for Midfielder

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Midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has described his call-up to the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as a “big surprise”, reflecting on his maiden invitation to represent Nigeria at the continental showpiece. Akinsanmiro, who plays his club football with Pisa in Italy’s Serie A on loan from Inter Milan, earned his first senior

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ABS Ilorin FC Demand Sanctions Over Ineligible Player Controversy in NNL

ABS Ilorin FC Demand Sanctions Over Ineligible Player Controversy in NNL

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Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC have called on the Nigeria National League (NNL) and relevant football authorities to sanction a rival club after a dispute over the use of an ineligible player allegedly influenced the outcome of an NNL match. The club insists that rules were breached during the fixture and wants disciplinary action

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Okoye Inspires Udinese With Commanding Display as They Hold Off Napoli 1–0

Okoye Inspires Udinese With Commanding Display as They Hold Off Napoli 1–0

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was a key figure as Udinese secured a 1–0 Serie A victory over Napoli on Sunday, helping his side grind out a hard-fought win at the Dacia Arena. Udinese sitting mid-table held firm against the Serie A title contenders, with Jurgen Ekkelenkamp’s 73rd-minute strike proving the decisive goal in the

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Dessers Eyes Major Impact at AFCON 2025 After Lighting Up Nigeria Duty

Dessers Eyes Major Impact at AFCON 2025 After Lighting Up Nigeria Duty

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Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers says he means business ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, insisting he wants to play a key role for Nigeria at a major tournament after impressing in recent internationals. The Rangers forward, who scored Nigeria’s opening goal in their 2–1 win over Ghana in the Unity

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