13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons' group stage opponents revealed Friday

13th Women AFCON: Super Falcons’ group stage opponents revealed Friday

By / Women's Football /
The Super Falcons of Nigeria, nine-time champions of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, will discover their group stage opponents for the 13th edition of the tournament on Friday. The draw is set to take place at the Mohamed VI Football Complex in Sale, Morocco. The tournament, scheduled from July 5 to July 26, […]

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University of Pittsburgh signs Nigerian duo

University of Pittsburgh signs Nigerian duo

By / Transfer News /
The University of Pittsburgh has confirmed the signing of two Nigerian players, Adaobi Okah and Hannah Yusuf, bolstering their women’s football program. Okah, who joins from Remo Stars, has also played for Edo Queens and represented Nigeria at both U17 and U20 levels. Yusuf, previously with Confluence Queens, has a history with Rivers Angels and

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Asisat Oshoala loses title as CAF reveals 2024 Women’s POTY nominees

Asisat Oshoala loses title as CAF reveals 2024 Women’s POTY nominees

By / Fan Zone /
For the first time in several years, Asisat Oshoala has been left out of the nominees for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, signalling the end of her reign as Africa’s top female footballer. The 2024 CAF Awards nominees were unveiled on Wednesday, with Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie among the 10

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Olabisi urges youth sports participation as Ondo wins School Sport Games

Olabisi urges youth sports participation as Ondo wins School Sport Games

By / Youth Development /
The Nigeria Schools Sports Federation NSSF President, Olabisi Joseph, has called for greater participation of children in sports as Ondo State emerged the overall winner of the 1st Basic Education School Sports BESS Games held in Abuja. The tournament, which took place from November 6–15, 2024, featured over 1,000 pupils from 25 states, including the

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Ex-Super Eagles midfielder's son addresses Malmo transfer speculation

Ex-Super Eagles midfielder’s son addresses Malmo transfer speculation

By / Transfer News /
Emmanuel Ekong, the son of former Super Eagles midfielder Prince Ikpe Ekong, has responded to speculation linking him with a potential move to Swedish club Malmö FF during the January transfer window. The 22 year old forward, currently with Serie A club Empoli, acknowledged the rumours but reaffirmed his focus on contributing to his current

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Owo Blow at 70: Oyo, Osun Governors to honor Nigerian football legend

Owo Blow at 70: Oyo, Osun Governors to honor Nigerian football legend

By / History /
Dr. Felix Owolabi Akinloye, a former Green Eagles and 11CC football legend, will be celebrated on his 70th birthday in a grand event featuring dignitaries such as Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The milestone celebration will take place on November 22, 2024, at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in

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CAF Awards: Ajibade,Nnadozie nominated;Chiamaka,Sabastine for Young POTY

CAF Awards: Ajibade,Nnadozie nominated;Chiamaka,Sabastine for Young POTY

By / Events & Tournaments /
The CAF Awards 2024 have unveiled a robust list of Nigerian nominees across various categories, highlighting the country’s talent in women’s football. Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been nominated for the prestigious Women’s Player of the Year award. They face stiff competition from top African players, including South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana,

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Iroha criticizes Super Eagles' Rwanda display, supports Eguavoen

Iroha criticizes Super Eagles’ Rwanda display, supports Eguavoen

By / Interviews /
Former Nigerian defender Benedict Iroha has expressed his disappointment with the Super Eagles’ performance in their 2-1 loss to Rwanda during the final match of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. Speaking to Complete Sports, Iroha described the team’s display at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as one of the poorest he has seen. This

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