Granada Midfielder Obi Anthony Gets Flying Eagles Call Up for U20 AFCON

Granada Midfielder Obi Anthony Gets Flying Eagles Call Up for U20 AFCON

By / Youth Development /
Obi Anthony, a talented midfielder from Granada CF’s Juvenil A team, has been called up to the Flying Eagles squad in preparation for the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations AFCON. Nigeria’s U20 head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, will closely assess the young player this month to determine his inclusion in the final squad for the […]

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Heartland Queens Target Back to Back Wins Against Confluence Queens

Heartland Queens Target Back to Back Wins Against Confluence Queens

By / Women's Football /
Heartland Queens will resume their NWFL Premiership campaign with confidence as they face Confluence Queens in a matchday 8 fixture at the Prince Abubakar Audu University Stadium in Anyigba, Kogi State, on Wednesday. The Owerri-based side heads into this encounter on the back of a convincing 3-0 victory over Watersmeet in their final game of

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Igho Ogbu Reveals He Rejected Norway to Pursue Super Eagles Dream

Igho Ogbu Reveals He Rejected Norway to Pursue Super Eagles Dream

By / Interviews /
Newly called up Super Eagles defender Igho Ogbu has revealed that he turned down an opportunity to play for Norway while at Lillestrom, choosing instead to wait for his chance with Nigeria’s national team. Ogbu, 25, had an outstanding 2022 season with the Norwegian club, which led to his record transfer to Slavia Praha in

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NNL Second Stanza Kicks Off with Intense Battles and High Stakes

NNL Second Stanza Kicks Off with Intense Battles and High Stakes

By / Events & Tournaments /
The Nigeria National League NNL, the country’s second-tier football division, is set to resume for the second half of the 2024/2025 season, promising fierce competition, strategic battles, and new faces. With 36 clubs competing, teams are fighting for different objectives some eyeing a place in the Super 8 playoffs, others battling to retain their league

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Flamingos Set to Face Algeria in Final U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Flamingos Set to Face Algeria in Final U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

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Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will battle Algeria in the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Nigerian girls secured their spot after a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa’s Bantwana, winning 3-1 in Pretoria and 2-0 in Ikenne. Algeria, on the other hand, advanced after

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Bassey Earns Spot in BBC Premier League Team of the Week

Bassey Earns Spot in BBC Premier League Team of the Week

By / Fan Zone /
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has been recognised for his stellar performance in the latest round of Premier League fixtures, earning a place in the BBC Premier League Team of the Week. The selection, curated by former Watford striker Troy Deeney, highlights Bassey’s impressive display in Fulham’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage. The

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Super Eagles Striker Kayode Scores Against Former Club

Super Eagles Striker Kayode Scores Against Former Club

By / News /
Olanrewaju Kayode made a statement in the Turkish league by scoring a crucial goal for Esenler Erokspor in their 2-0 victory over his former club, Sanliurfaspor. The Nigerian forward, who previously played for Sanliurfaspor, sealed the win in the 50th minute, punishing his old team with a well-taken strike. The goal marks his fourth in

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NFF Begins Construction of Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches

NFF Begins Construction of Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches

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The Nigerian Football Federation NFF has commenced work on a significant infrastructural project, breaking ground for the construction of a Players’ Hostel and new training pitches at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The project, named the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel, will consist of a 68-room facility located near the NFF Secretariat. It will include

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Osimhen Arrives in Rwanda for Crucial World Cup Qualifier

Osimhen Arrives in Rwanda for Crucial World Cup Qualifier

By / National Team News /
Victor Osimhen has set the tone for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier by being among the first players to arrive in Rwanda. The Super Eagles striker, known for his leadership both on and off the pitch, responded to new coach Eric Chelle’s call for senior players to take charge as the team looks

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