NPFL Warns Warri Wolves of Sanctions Over Coach Aluma Contract Breach

NPFL Warns Warri Wolves of Sanctions Over Coach Aluma Contract Breach

By / Law & Ethics /
Warri Wolves FC have been queried by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) over the suspension of their head coach, Napoleon Aluma. The league, in a letter signed by COO Davidson Owumi, directed the club to submit the contracts of all technical and management officials within 24 hours. The NPFL claimed that reports from the

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No Minutes for Nwaneri and Onyemaechi as Arsenal Defeat Olympiacos

No Minutes for Nwaneri and Onyemaechi as Arsenal Defeat Olympiacos

By / Events & Tournaments /
In their UEFA Champions League group match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Olympiacos Piraeus, but it was a quiet evening for Nigeria-eligible players Ethan Nwaneri and Bruno Onyemaechi, both of whom remained unused substitutes. Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring by capitalising on a rebound in the 12th minute, and Bukayo

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Flamingos to Depart Nigeria on October 8 for Morocco World Cup

Flamingos to Depart Nigeria on October 8 for Morocco World Cup

By / Women's Football /
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, are set to depart for Morocco on Wednesday, October 8, as they make final preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Under head coach Bankole Olowookore, they have been camped in Abuja, polishing their tactics and match fitness.  The side is drawn in Group D, alongside Canada,

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Nottingham Forest Coach Confirms Ola Aina’s Injury Layoff

Nottingham Forest Coach Confirms Ola Aina’s Injury Layoff

By / Interviews /
Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has admitted that the absence of Nigerian fullback Ola Aina will disrupt his defensive plans. The news comes ahead of their upcoming Europa League trip to face FC Midtjylland. Postecoglou noted that Aina, alongside fellow defender Murillo, was integral to last season’s consistency at the back. A hamstring injury suffered

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Abuja to Host 2025 NWFL Nationwide, 10 Teams to Contest Honours

Abuja to Host 2025 NWFL Nationwide, 10 Teams to Contest Honours

By / Women's Football /
Abuja will host the 2025 NWFL Nationwide competition, with ten clubs set to compete in October’s tournament.The NWFL’s COO, Modupe Shabi, confirmed the details of the event. The ten teams will be split into two groups of five, battling it out for promotion to the NWFL Championship.Matches are expected to begin on October 11, with

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Adewale Joins Panthère FC to Strengthen Defence Line

Adewale Joins Panthère FC to Strengthen Defence Line

By / Transfer News /
Nigerian defender Ahmed Adewale has signed a one-year deal with Panthère FC of Benin Republic, completing a switch that sees him remain in the country’s top division. Adewale, who previously featured for Dynamique FC, spent two productive seasons establishing himself as a commanding figure in central defence. His consistent performances and reliability at the back

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Asisat Oshoala Wins SWPL September Player of the Month Award

Asisat Oshoala Wins SWPL September Player of the Month Award

By / Merch & Branding /
Asisat Oshoala has been awarded the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) Player of the Month for September following a strong start to her tenure at Al Hilal. Her performances—technical quality, impact in matches, and consistency earned her this distinction. Her time with Al Hilal has been marked by impressive displays, leading to immediate recognition in

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Rivers United Edge Niger Tornadoes 1-0, Extend Unbeaten Start

Rivers United Edge Niger Tornadoes 1-0, Extend Unbeaten Start

By / NPFL /
Rivers United maintained their unbeaten run in the NPFL after securing a narrow 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The first half ended goalless, with both sides missing chances. The deadlock was broken early in the second half, five minutes in, when Maclyn Biokpo converted a penalty to

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Blankson Salutes Madam Nkechi Obi’s Legacy in Women’s Football

Blankson Salutes Madam Nkechi Obi’s Legacy in Women’s Football

By / Interviews /
Madam Nkechi Obi’s tenure as Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has drawn widespread praise for its transformational impact. Under her leadership, great strides were made in expanding, professionalising, and raising the visibility of women’s football across Nigeria. Many who closely followed the development of the women’s game including administrators like Blankson have

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