Moffi admits ACL and meniscus surgery hampered his Nice progress

Moffi admits ACL and meniscus surgery hampered his Nice progress

By / Health & Fitness /
Last season was a mixed bag for Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi, who says his ACL and meniscus surgery at Nice left him frustrated. The Nigerian forward managed just five Ligue 1 appearances, scoring once, after being sidelined for roughly eight months. Speaking on Instagram, Moffi reflected, “Getting an ACL and a meniscus surgery has to be […]

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Nigerian-Born Forward Osula Signs New Deal with Newcastle

Nigerian-Born Forward Osula Signs New Deal with Newcastle

By / Transfer News /
Newcastle United have confirmed that William Osula, their Nigerian‑eligible forward, has signed a new deal ahead of the 2025–26 campaign. The Denmark international, born on 4 August 2003 and standing at 1.93 m, initially joined the Magpies in August 2024 from Sheffield United for £10 million plus potential add‑ons. The 21 year old began his career at Copenhagen’s academy

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Anjor Mary Becomes First Female Champion of Abu Azeez Shootout

Anjor Mary Becomes First Female Champion of Abu Azeez Shootout

By / Women's Football /
Edo Queens forward Anjor Mary etched her name into the record books by becoming the first female winner of the prestigious Abu Azeez penalty tournament, held recently in Benin City. In a compelling showdown, she outscored male counterparts to clinch the top spot a milestone moment for women’s football in the region. Mary demonstrated exceptional

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Makinde Grants Land to 3SC’s 1998 Squad After 26 Year Wait

Makinde Grants Land to 3SC’s 1998 Squad After 26 Year Wait

By / Governance /
A heartening development unfolded in Ibadan as Governor Seyi Makinde approved land allocations for members of Shooting Stars Sports Club’s renowned 1998 squad, finalising a promise made over a quarter of a century ago. The former players and officials had been waiting since the era of military governor Amen Oyakhire for their reward individual plots

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Abia Comets laud squad’s spirit as NNL season closes on hopeful note

Abia Comets laud squad’s spirit as NNL season closes on hopeful note

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Abia Comets have applauded their squad after concluding the Nigeria National League season, striking a balance between pride in recent performances and optimism for what lies ahead. Throughout the campaign, the Resilient Boys displayed consistency, resilience and collective determination traits that have kept fans invested in their progress. Chairman Boniface Alozie Uche spoke with evident satisfaction:

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Abakaliki Captain Reveals “HPM” Secret Behind Cup Upsets

Abakaliki Captain Reveals “HPM” Secret Behind Cup Upsets

By / Interviews /
Abakaliki FC captain Cyril Timothy says their remarkable run to the 2025 President Federation Cup final has been powered by a simple team mantra HPM (High Performance Mentality). The 26 year old centre back explains this mindset has helped his NNL side shrug off fear, rebound from setbacks, and excel in knock‑out scenarios. Cyril, leading

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Onyemaechi Defends Chelle Appointment, Rebuffs Oliseh Criticism

Onyemaechi Defends Chelle Appointment, Rebuffs Oliseh Criticism

By / News /
Bruno Onyemaechi has publicly countered criticism from former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh, supporting the NFF’s decision to appoint Eric Chelle as head coach. The Super Eagles forward insists that Chelle the French-born Malian veteran with a UEFA Pro Licence—is the right fit to guide Nigeria through its 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Onyemaechi highlighted Chelle’s

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NPFL Boss: VAR Not Feasible Yet Due to Infrastructure Gaps

NPFL Boss: VAR Not Feasible Yet Due to Infrastructure Gaps

By / Technology /
NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye has confirmed that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) won’t be introduced in the upcoming season due to multiple challenges chiefly, inadequate stadium infrastructure, limited power supply, and untrained personnel. While the league will deploy in-ear communication devices for match officials, VAR remains off the table for now. Speaking at the recent Annual

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Top-Quality Pitches Key to Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Bid

Top-Quality Pitches Key to Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Bid

By / Stadiums & Facilities /
Nigeria’s Super Eagles risk budding elite talent if the Nigeria Football Federation fails to upgrade its home pitches, warns Monimichelle CEO Ebi Egbe. With home qualifiers against Rwanda in September and Benin in October fast approaching, Egbe stressed that the playing surface is as essential as stadium size. Fans have voiced concerns over the lacklustre

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NNL Chair Hails Historic Regular Season Standards

NNL Chair Hails Historic Regular Season Standards

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The Nigeria National League (NNL) leadership has lauded the “high standard” of the recently concluded regular season, calling it the best in recent memory. NNL chairman George Aluo credited the league’s balance, competitiveness, and operational improvements as key achievements, reflecting a league transformed under his watch. Aluo pointed to innovations such as equal conference sizes,

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