Super Falcons Slip to 37th in FIFA Rankings but Still Africa’s Top Women’s Team

Super Falcons Slip to 37th in FIFA Rankings but Still Africa’s Top Women’s Team

By / National Team News /
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped one place to 37th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, according to the newest list released on Thursday. Despite this slight decline, they remain the highest-ranked women’s national team in Africa. The Falcons had held 36th position for six consecutive ranking cycles before this drop. Their most recent results […]

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Finidi Hails ‘Important Win’ as Rivers United Fight Back to Beat Plateau United

Finidi Hails ‘Important Win’ as Rivers United Fight Back to Beat Plateau United

By / Events & Tournaments /
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George described his team’s 2–1 victory over Plateau United as “an important win” following their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. Plateau United initially took the lead through Silas Nenrot, but the visitors responded strongly in the second half. Boluwaji Sholumade scored

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NWFL Fines Ekiti Queens ₦2.5m, Slaps Three-Game Home Ban After Referee Assault

NWFL Fines Ekiti Queens ₦2.5m, Slaps Three-Game Home Ban After Referee Assault

By / Law & Ethics /
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has sanctioned Ekiti Queens with a ₦2.5 million fine and a three-match home ban following a violent attack on match officials during their Matchday 3 fixture against Edo Queens in Ado-Ekiti. The sanctions were announced on Thursday after a review of official match reports and video evidence into incidents

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Uzoho Stars as Cypriot Side Grab Crucial Conference League Win

Uzoho Stars as Cypriot Side Grab Crucial Conference League Win

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho played a key role as Omonia Nicosia claimed a vital 2–0 UEFA Europa Conference League victory over Dynamo Kyiv, securing their first win of the group stage. The Nigerian shot-stopper produced a commanding performance, making several important saves while organising his defence as the Cypriot club kept a clean sheet

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Uche Stars With Goal & Assist as Crystal Palace Crush Shelbourne in Conference League

Uche Stars With Goal & Assist as Crystal Palace Crush Shelbourne in Conference League

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche delivered a standout performance for Crystal Palace as they ran out 3–0 winners over Shelbourne in their UEFA Europa Conference League clash in Dublin on Thursday night. Uche opened the scoring in the 11th minute, slotting home to give Palace the lead early.  He then turned creator in the 25th

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Beyond Limits Snatch Vital 1–0 NNL Win at Edel FC

Beyond Limits Snatch Vital 1–0 NNL Win at Edel FC

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In a tightly contested Nigeria National League (NNL tie on Wednesday, Beyond Limits Football Academy secured a crucial 1–0 victory over Edel FC on the road. The match, which took place at Awka Township Stadium, saw the visitors grind out all three points in a battle of narrow margins a result that keeps Beyond Limits well

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NFF Unveils FIFA Talent Drive to Boost Girls’ Football in Nigeria

NFF Unveils FIFA Talent Drive to Boost Girls’ Football in Nigeria

By / Women's Football /
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally launched the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) for Girls in Abuja, a programme designed to identify and nurture young female football talent across the country. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, 10 December at the Noble Hall Leadership Academy. This initiative follows the earlier launch of a similar

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Onyedika Plays 74 Mins As Club Brugge Fall 3-0 to Arsenal in UCL

Onyedika Plays 74 Mins As Club Brugge Fall 3-0 to Arsenal in UCL

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Raphael Onyedika was in the starting XI for Club Brugge as they endured a 3–0 home loss to Arsenal in their final group stage match of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The midfielder was replaced in the 74th minute as the Gunners completed a convincing victory. The scoring came courtesy of a double from

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Rivers Angels Break Pacesetter Queens’ Home Run with 2–1 Win in Ibadan

Rivers Angels Break Pacesetter Queens’ Home Run with 2–1 Win in Ibadan

By / Women's Football /
It was a lively Matchday 3 evening in Ibadan as Rivers Angels edged Pacesetter Queens 2–1, ending the home side’s hopes of a first win at the Adamasingba Stadium. Pacesetter Queens drew first blood very early, with Grace Saliu netting in the 2nd minute to give the hosts an unexpected lead. But Rivers Angels responded  and

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Osimhen Crowned Turkey’s Sportsman of the Year After Stellar Season

Osimhen Crowned Turkey’s Sportsman of the Year After Stellar Season

By / Awards & Recognition /
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been named Sportsman of the Year in Turkey at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards. The Nigerian forward was honoured at the annual ceremony, recognising his exceptional performances for his club. Last season, Osimhen was a talisman for Galatasaray — scoring 37 goals and

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