Ola Aina Shines After Nottingham Forest Beat Brentford on Premier Night

Ola Aina Shines After Nottingham Forest Beat Brentford on Premier Night

Nottingham Forest right-back, Ola Aina, earned a well-deserved spot in WhoScored’s Premier League Team of the Week following the club’s 3-1 victory over Brentford in Gameweek 1 of the 2025/26 season. The 28 year old Nigerian was outstanding, posting a match rating of 7.73 thanks to his defensive solidity and forward thrust. He made seven […]

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Napoli Reach Out to Arokodare After Lukaku’s Injury Blow

Napoli Reach Out to Arokodare After Lukaku’s Injury Blow

Napoli have stepped up their search for a forward after Romelu Lukaku sustained a severe thigh muscle injury in a pre-season friendly, ruling him out for the start of the 2025-26 Serie A season. Under Antonio Conte’s leadership, the Italian champions have initiated talks with representatives of Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Super Eagles Clinch Win Over Congo as Yusuf and Alimi Deliver

Super Eagles Clinch Win Over Congo as Yusuf and Alimi Deliver

A spirited end to their African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) campaign saw Nigeria beat Congo 2-0 on Tuesday night. Having already bowed out following losses to Senegal and Sudan, the Super Eagles rediscovered rhythm in their final group match. Anas Yusuf broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, calmly converting from close range after Sikiru

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Sadiq Opts for Pay Cut to Force Valencia Return in Time for World Cup Push

Sadiq Opts for Pay Cut to Force Valencia Return in Time for World Cup Push

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has reportedly accepted a 30 per cent pay reduction to facilitate a return to Valencia this summer, aiming to reignite his career ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Nigerian international agreed to waive part of his salary to persuade Real Sociedad to approve

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Nigerian Forward Ighodaro Seals Move to Kaizer Chiefs

Nigerian Forward Ighodaro Seals Move to Kaizer Chiefs

Nigerian forward Etiosa Ighodaro has officially joined Kaizer Chiefs from Mamelodi Sundowns, ending his series of loan spells across the PSL. The 23 year old arrives having impressed during his stint at AmaZulu last season, and now turns a new chapter with one of South Africa’s most storied clubs. Over several seasons, Ighodaro’s journey in

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Dessers Battles Onyedika for UCL Spot as Rangers Face Brugge

Dessers Battles Onyedika for UCL Spot as Rangers Face Brugge

Cyriel Dessers and Raphael Onyedika, two Super Eagles teammates, are poised to face off in a high-stakes duel as Rangers lock horns with Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League playoff round. Rangers secured their spot with a 4–2 aggregate win over Viktoria Plzen, while Club Brugge advanced past RB Salzburg by the same margin.

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Ezema Confirmed as Golden Eaglets Assistant Coach

Ezema Confirmed as Golden Eaglets Assistant Coach

Gabriel Ezema, Solution FC’s head coach in the Nigeria National League (NNL), has confirmed his appointment as assistant coach of the Golden Eaglets, Nigeria’s U-17 national team. “Yes, that’s true. You’re right and I thank God for everything,” said the tactician in response to enquiry from the media. He took charge of Solution FC last

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Lafia City Stadium Receiving Major Upgrades for 2025/26 NPFL Season

Lafia City Stadium Receiving Major Upgrades for 2025/26 NPFL Season

The Nasarawa State Government has embarked on a comprehensive upgrade of Lafia City Stadium as part of preparations for the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Led by Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu, the inspection team assessed critical areas of the facility on Monday. This initiative responds to the NPFL Board’s

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Abia State Gears Up to Host 2025 NWFL Championship

Abia State Gears Up to Host 2025 NWFL Championship

Abia State has been confirmed as the host for the 2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship, scheduled from 11 to 21 September 2025. Seventeen clubs are competing in this second-tier women’s football league, aiming for promotion to the NWFL Premiership. They will be divided into four groups, with the top team from each group

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