Oliseh: Africa Can Confidently Face Any Global Powerhouse

Oliseh: Africa Can Confidently Face Any Global Powerhouse

Former Super Eagles midfielder and coach Sunday Oliseh insists that Africa’s national sides are no longer intimidated by the giants of world football. Observing recent results such as Mauritania’s 3–1 win over South Africa and Sierra Leone holding Ivory Coast to a goalless draw he says this marks a turning point. Oliseh highlights a shift […]

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Yusuf Named Girl Power United Coach Ahead of Zurich Showcase

Yusuf Named Girl Power United Coach Ahead of Zurich Showcase

In a significant step for female coaching representation, former Super Falcons defender Ayisat Yusuf has been appointed Head Coach of Girl Power United Afghans. This move comes in advance of the esteemed United Summer Tournament, set to take place in Zurich. Yusuf’s appointment signals a powerful blend of African leadership in a European women’s football

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Glory Ogbonna to leave Besiktas after successful stint

Glory Ogbonna to leave Besiktas after successful stint

Super Falcons defender Glory Ogbonna has confirmed her departure from Turkish club Beşiktaş at the conclusion of her contract. The Nigeria international joined Beşiktaş midway through the 2022–23 season, following spells in Sweden and with ALG Spor. Over the last two seasons, she featured in 28 league outings, scoring once, and was widely praised for

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Boniface reaffirms top-league commitment despite transfer talk

Boniface reaffirms top-league commitment despite transfer talk

Victor Boniface, the Super Eagles striker playing for Bayer Leverkusen, has put to rest speculation about a summer move following stalled negotiations with Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr. Last month, Al Nassr appeared poised to seal a €60–70 million deal including medical tests and agreed fees before unexpectedly opting for another striker, Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán. Boniface was briefly

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Crusaders, Bayelsa Stars Queens Seal Third Place at 2025 Cup

Crusaders, Bayelsa Stars Queens Seal Third Place at 2025 Cup

Crusaders FC of Peretorugbene and Bayelsa Stars Queens FC from Yenagoa secured the third-place titles at the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup. In the men’s playoff for bronze, Crusaders FC delivered a commanding display, beating Bayelsa United Feeders FC 4–1 at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Anthony Moses opened

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Chelle Confident Super Eagles Can Rise vs Rwanda, South Africa

Chelle Confident Super Eagles Can Rise vs Rwanda, South Africa

Eric Chelle, Nigeria’s newly appointed head coach, has been steadily preparing the Super Eagles ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. With injuries affecting key defenders William Troost‑Ekong and Semi Ajayi, and midfielder Fisayo Dele‑Bashiru also sidelined, Chelle faces a testing task reshaping his backline. Troost‑Ekong pulled up injured in mid‑February in Saudi Arabia

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Spartak Forward Offered Chance with Super Eagles After Snubbing Russia

Spartak Forward Offered Chance with Super Eagles After Snubbing Russia

German Onugkha, a forward at FC Copenhagen with Russian and Nigerian heritage, has reportedly spurned a call‑up to Russia as he seeks to represent Nigeria instead. Born in Moscow to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, the 28 year old striker stood down from Russia’s squad for friendlies against Thailand and Vietnam in September 2024,

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NLO Playoffs Halted Over Match-Fixing Probes in Three Cities

NLO Playoffs Halted Over Match-Fixing Probes in Three Cities

Controversy has erupted in this year’s Nationwide League One (NLO) Promotion Playoffs, as accusations of match‑fixing prompt suspensions in Port Harcourt, Sagamu, and Ijebu Od. Originally slated to begin on Thursday, 12 June 2025 at eight venues nationwide, the playoffs in Port Harcourt were paused after Cynosure FC appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)

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Villarreal plot move for Kevin Carlos to fill Everton-bound exit

Villarreal plot move for Kevin Carlos to fill Everton-bound exit

Spanish-born Nigerian forward Kevin Carlos is reportedly on Villarreal’s radar as they search for a replacement for their departing striker linked with a move to Everton. Currently starring at Swiss side FC Basel, the 24 year old, who joined the club last August on a four‑year deal, has been in impressive form. He notched seven goals

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Ilechukwu: Super Eagles Still in 2026 World Cup Race

Ilechukwu: Super Eagles Still in 2026 World Cup Race

Super Eagles coach Fidelis Ilechukwu insists Nigeria remains firmly on course for 2026 World Cup qualification, despite a rocky start to CAF Group C. With just one win from four matches including draws with Lesotho and Zimbabwe and a loss to Benin concern has risen over the Eagles’ prospects. Yet, Ilechukwu remains optimistic. Nigeria currently sits

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