NFF Appoints Ogunmodede and Ilechukwu as Assistant Coaches

NFF Appoints Ogunmodede and Ilechukwu as Assistant Coaches

By / Nigerian Football News /

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appointed Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu as assistant coaches to Augustine Eguavoen for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. This move follows the NFF’s unsuccessful attempt to secure German coach Bruno Labbadia, whose potential contract was derailed by complications related to German […]

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Faustino Anjorin Moves from Chelsea to Empoli After 16 Years

Faustino Anjorin Moves from Chelsea to Empoli After 16 Years

By / Nigerians Abroad /

Faustino Anjorin has officially ended his long standing association with Chelsea, as he embarks on a new chapter in his football career by joining Serie A club Empoli. The transfer, confirmed on Thursday, August 29, marks the conclusion of Anjorin’s 16 year journey with the Premier League giants, where he developed from a promising schoolboy

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Football League' Red Devils Sign Super Eagles Defender Tanimu for N1.4b

Football League’ Red Devils Sign Super Eagles Defender Tanimu for N1.4b

By / Transfer News /

Crawley Town, a newly promoted League One team, has officially announced the signing of Nigerian international Benjamin Tanimu from Tanzanian Premier League club Singida Black Stars. The transfer was completed for an estimated fee of $850,000 approximately N1.4 billion in Nigerian currency. Singida Black Stars confirmed the deal on England’s transfer deadline day, including a

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Aina, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Lookman, Ndah, Bashiru, Awoniyi Land in Uyo

Aina, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Lookman, Ndah, Bashiru, Awoniyi Land in Uyo

By / National Team News /

Seven Super Eagles players have arrived in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin’s Cheetahs. The players who landed in Uyo at 10 am include Nottingham Forest duo Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina, Lazio’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, William Troost Ekong, West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi, Olisa Ndah, and Atalanta

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Leverkusen's Boniface Should've Seen Red for Overhead Kick Attempt

Leverkusen’s Boniface Should’ve Seen Red for Overhead Kick Attempt

By / Interviews /

Former Bundesliga coach Armin Veh has voiced his opinion that Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface should have received a red card during the team’s 3-2 loss to RB Leipzig on matchday two of the German Bundesliga. The incident in question occurred in the 12th minute when Boniface attempted an overhead kick, which inadvertently struck Leipzig’s midfielder

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3SC Chairman Appointed to Nigeria Premier Football League Board

3SC Chairman Appointed to Nigeria Premier Football League Board

By / Governance /

The Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC in Ibadan, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan David Akoro, has been appointed to the Nigeria Premier Football League NPL Board. This significant achievement highlights Akoro’s expertise and results driven leadership, which has played a crucial role in revitalizing the fortunes of the Oluyole Warriors. Under Akoro’s leadership, 3SC has

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Falconets Start World Cup Campaign with a Win

Falconets Start World Cup Campaign with a Win

By / Events & Tournaments /

The Falconets secured a promising start to their U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign with a late winning goal by Flourish Sebastine, giving them a 1-0 victory over South Korea. In a closely contested match at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota, Nigeria created the better chances, particularly during an engaging second half. Despite

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Delta Queens Player Seeks Help After Threats From Club CEO

Delta Queens Player Seeks Help After Threats From Club CEO

By / News /

Favour Damaris, a player for Delta Queens Football Club, has publicly appealed for assistance, raising serious allegations against the club’s management, particularly its CEO, Henrietta Ehiabor. Damaris claims that her contract with the club was fraudulently extended from two years to three years without her consent and that she has not received her salary since

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English Championship Club Watford Sacks Super Eagles Striker

English Championship Club Watford Sacks Super Eagles Striker

By / Culture /

English Championship club Watford has parted ways with Nigerian international Samuel Kalu. The club decided not to renew the Super Eagles forward’s contract, which expired this summer. Kalu, 27, spent the previous season on loan at Swiss side Lausanne after joining Watford from French club Bordeaux in January 2022. Over his career, he has earned

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Ibom Angels Extend Unbeaten Run with 2-1 Win Over Delta Babes

Ibom Angels Extend Unbeaten Run with 2-1 Win Over Delta Babes

By / Nigerian Football News /

Ibom Angels extended their unbeaten streak in the 2024 Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL Championship with a determined 2-1 victory over Delta Babes on Matchday 2 in Calabar. This win strengthens their campaign for one of the two sought after promotion spots. The match saw Ibom Angels take control just before halftime. Ugobest Osuji opened

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