NNL Chairman Hails Referees After Gateway vs Osun United Thriller

NNL Chairman Hails Referees After Gateway vs Osun United Thriller

By / Law & Ethics /
Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, has praised the officiating team following Gateway United’s 2-1 win over Osun United on Matchday 21 at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. Aluo, who watched the game in person, commended centre referee Babayanju Saheed from Ondo and his assistants, Alalade Taofeeq and Bako Tajudeen from […]

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Okoronkwo Wins AFC Toronto Player of the Month for May

Okoronkwo Wins AFC Toronto Player of the Month for May

By / Fan Zone /
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has been named AFC Toronto’s Player of the Month for May after a string of standout performances in the Northern Super League. The Nigerian international scored three goals in four appearances, helping her team to key victories during the month. Okoronkwo netted a brace in a 3-1 win against Calgary

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Plateau United Hint at Keeping Coach Mbwas Mangut for 2025/26 Season

Plateau United Hint at Keeping Coach Mbwas Mangut for 2025/26 Season

By / Training & Coaching /
General Manager of Plateau United, Habila Hosea Mutla, has indicated that the club is leaning toward retaining head coach Mbwas Mangut for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, citing the importance of continuity and stability. Mangut guided Plateau United to a 7th-place finish in the recently concluded season, collecting 54 points from 38

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A&A Kiviasennus FC to Be Disbanded Over Match-Fixing Scandal

A&A Kiviasennus FC to Be Disbanded Over Match-Fixing Scandal

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
Chief Jude Atuegwu, the proprietor of A&A Kiviasennus Palvelut FC, has announced plans to disband the club following a match-fixing allegation during the Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs at the Awka Centre. The club was at the centre of controversy after a shocking 15-2 defeat to Campos FC, raising suspicions of deliberate match manipulation. The

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Flamingos Will Treat Samoa with Full Respect, Says Coach Olowookere

Flamingos Will Treat Samoa with Full Respect, Says Coach Olowookere

By / Interviews /
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has assured fans that Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team will not underestimate any opponent at the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco especially debutants Samoa. Nigeria is grouped with Canada, France, and Samoa in Group C for the tournament, which begins in October. Reacting to the official group stage

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Enyimba Begin Contract Talks with Eguma After Promising Season Finish

Enyimba Begin Contract Talks with Eguma After Promising Season Finish

By / NPFL /
Enyimba FC have officially opened negotiations with coach Stanley Eguma regarding a new contract ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The former Rivers United boss stepped in mid-season during the 2024/2025 campaign, replacing 33 year old Yemi Olanrewaju on a short-term deal. During his brief tenure, Eguma guided the People’s Elephant

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14 Year Old Obi Chibuke to Represent Nigeria at Dana, Gothia Cups

14 Year Old Obi Chibuke to Represent Nigeria at Dana, Gothia Cups

By / Youth Development /
After a standout performance at the AFRO ASIA U18 tournament in Bangkok, 14 year old Nigerian sensation Obi Chibuke Joseph is set to take on Europe’s top youth talents at the Dana Cup in Denmark and the Gothia Cup in Sweden later this year. Despite being significantly younger than most players in Bangkok, Joseph drew

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Oparanozie: Super Falcons Need Veterans for WAFCON Success

Oparanozie: Super Falcons Need Veterans for WAFCON Success

By / Interviews /
Former Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie has advised Nigeria’s technical crew to recall experienced players ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The ex-international expressed concern about the squad’s recent composition for the friendly against Cameroon, warning that relying too heavily on untested players could backfire in a tournament setting.

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Wolves Offer Deal to Ojinnaka, Release Igbinoghene After Season

Wolves Offer Deal to Ojinnaka, Release Igbinoghene After Season

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed their retained and released list following the 2024–25 season, making key decisions on several players of Nigerian descent. Among them, defender Temple Ojinnaka has been offered a new contract, while fellow centre back Testimony Igbinoghene has been released. Ojinnaka, a versatile 20 year old who can play in

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Bayelsa Queens Boost Squad Ahead of CAF Women’s Champions League Quest

Bayelsa Queens Boost Squad Ahead of CAF Women’s Champions League Quest

By / Women's Football /
Bayelsa Queens have kicked off a strategic squad reinforcement campaign ahead of their CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers, head coach Ogbonda Whyte has confirmed. Following a detailed review of their performance in the recently concluded NWFL Super Six, the team has identified key areas in need of strengthening. “Definitely, we are already on it,” said

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