Godswill Akpabio United Coach Udoh Vows Strong NNL Finish After Squad Reinforcements

Godswill Akpabio United Coach Udoh Vows Strong NNL Finish After Squad Reinforcements

Godswill Akpabio United head coach Patrick Udoh has pledged that his side will finish the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season strongly, even though they currently sit mid-table in Conference B. Udoh also confirmed that the club has bolstered its squad ahead of the league’s resumption. The former junior international spoke confidently about the team’s

Godswill Akpabio United Coach Udoh Vows Strong NNL Finish After Squad Reinforcements Read More »

Nigerian Teen Mubarak Suleiman Scores on Slavia Praha Debut

Nigerian Teen Mubarak Suleiman Scores on Slavia Praha Debut

Nigerian midfielder Mubarak Emmanuel Suleiman marked his first team debut for Czech side Slavia Praha with a goal, firing his team to a 4–0 win over Mladá Boleslav in the Czech First League. The 18 year old’s strike came late in the match and rounded off a memorable introduction to senior football. Suleiman, who joined

Nigerian Teen Mubarak Suleiman Scores on Slavia Praha Debut Read More »

Bendel Insurance Beat Enyimba 2–0 to Boost Continental Qualification Hopes

Bendel Insurance Beat Enyimba 2–0 to Boost Continental Qualification Hopes

Bendel Insurance strengthened their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continental qualification bid with a convincing 2–0 home win over Enyimba at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday. Goals from Alex Oweilayefa and Efe Ubiomo helped the Benin City side claim maximum points in the 20-team league. The victory moves Insurance up to sixth place on

Bendel Insurance Beat Enyimba 2–0 to Boost Continental Qualification Hopes Read More »

Arokodare Goal Not Enough as Wolves Suffer 3–1 Home Defeat to Chelsea

Arokodare Goal Not Enough as Wolves Suffer 3–1 Home Defeat to Chelsea

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare scored for Wolverhampton Wanderers, but his effort proved insufficient as Chelsea ran out 3–1 winners in their Premier League clash at Molineux Stadium on Saturday. The Nigerian forward’s goal offered a glimmer of hope, but Chelsea’s first half dominance sealed all three points. Chelsea’s victory, powered by a first half

Arokodare Goal Not Enough as Wolves Suffer 3–1 Home Defeat to Chelsea Read More »

Falconets Hold Slim 1–0 First-Leg Lead Over Senegal in U-20 WWCQ Tie

Falconets Hold Slim 1–0 First-Leg Lead Over Senegal in U-20 WWCQ Tie

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, secured a narrow 1–0 victory against Senegal in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third round qualifier in Abeokuta on Saturday. The win gives Nigeria a valuable but slender advantage heading into the second leg in Dakar. Substitute Chinaza Kindness scored the decisive goal

Falconets Hold Slim 1–0 First-Leg Lead Over Senegal in U-20 WWCQ Tie Read More »

Super Falcons Won’t Find WAFCON 2026 Easy, Says Bala Nkiyu

Super Falcons Won’t Find WAFCON 2026 Easy, Says Bala Nkiyu

Veteran Nigerian women’s football coach Bala Nkiyu has warned that defending champions Super Falcons will face a tough challenge in the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in 2026. Nkiyu said the Falcons should not assume an easy path as they prepare to defend their continental crown. The experienced coach spoke amid growing anticipation

Super Falcons Won’t Find WAFCON 2026 Easy, Says Bala Nkiyu Read More »

Ola Aina Joins Premier League Century Club With 100th Appearance

Ola Aina Joins Premier League Century Club With 100th Appearance

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has reached a significant career milestone, making his 100th Premier League appearance in the English top flight with Nottingham Forest. The Nigerian full-back’s landmark game was celebrated by fans and teammates alike as he continued to establish himself in one of Europe’s toughest leagues. Aina’s 100th league outing underscores his

Ola Aina Joins Premier League Century Club With 100th Appearance Read More »

Romano Explains Why Wilfred Ndidi’s January Move to Manchester United Fell Through

Romano Explains Why Wilfred Ndidi’s January Move to Manchester United Fell Through

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi was linked with a January transfer to Manchester United, but the proposed move failed to materialise after the Premier League club opted not to pursue the deal. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that United were offered the chance to sign the midfielder but decided against it. Despite Ndidi’s willingness to

Romano Explains Why Wilfred Ndidi’s January Move to Manchester United Fell Through Read More »

Pastor Victor Macdonald Urges Governor Uzodinma to Renovate Okwaraji Stadium

Pastor Victor Macdonald Urges Governor Uzodinma to Renovate Okwaraji Stadium

Pastor Victor Macdonald has called on Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to urgently attend to the dilapidated Samuel Okwaraji Stadium, warning that the facility’s poor condition threatens the development of football and other sports in the state. His appeal comes amid concerns about safety and infrastructure at the venue. Macdonald’s plea highlights broader frustrations among

Pastor Victor Macdonald Urges Governor Uzodinma to Renovate Okwaraji Stadium Read More »

French Club Claims Trabzonspor Has Not Paid Transfer Fee for Kazeem Olaigbe

French Club Claims Trabzonspor Has Not Paid Transfer Fee for Kazeem Olaigbe

French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais have publicly stated they are yet to receive any payment from Turkish club Trabzonspor for the transfer of winger Kazeem Aderemi Olaigbe, prompting concerns over the fulfilment of agreed financial terms. Rennes insist the fee for the Nigerian-born attacker remains outstanding. The issue relates to Olaigbe’s move earlier this

French Club Claims Trabzonspor Has Not Paid Transfer Fee for Kazeem Olaigbe Read More »

Scroll to Top