36 teams ready as NNL announces 30th November season kick off

36 teams ready as NNL announces 30th November season kick off

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The Nigeria National League NNL is set to kick off its new season on November 30, 2024, with 36 teams competing for glory. The league, widely regarded as the “Most Important League” in Nigeria, will feature teams divided into four conferences: A, B, C, and D. Conference Highlights: Conference A: Teams include Edel FC (Anambra),

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PSG renews interest in Lookman amid Atalanta's improved contract offer

PSG renews interest in Lookman amid Atalanta’s improved contract offer

By / Transfer News /
French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain PSG have reignited their interest in signing Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. Meanwhile, his current club, Atalanta, is preparing an improved contract to retain the player amid increasing transfer speculation. Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini recently expressed his hope that Lookman would remain at the club through the January transfer

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Edo Queens exit CAF Women' Champions League after 3-1 loss to TP Mazembe

Edo Queens exit CAF Women’ Champions League after 3-1 loss to TP Mazembe

By / Events & Tournaments /
Edo Queens’ journey in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League ended in heartbreak as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to TP Mazembe in the semi-finals. Despite dominating the first half, the Nigerian champions struggled to convert their chances, with TP Mazembe goalkeeper Ngoy Mudimbi making crucial saves to keep her team in the game. Edo

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Eguavoen seeks creative midfielders to boost Super Eagles’ attack

Eguavoen seeks creative midfielders to boost Super Eagles’ attack

By / National Team News /
Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen is intensifying his search for a creative midfielder to address Nigeria’s goal scoring struggles. Despite an abundance of attacking talent, the team has found it challenging to break down low block defences, an issue highlighted during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team managed to qualify for

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Wilfred Ndidi thrives as an attacking midfielder

Wilfred Ndidi thrives as an attacking midfielder

By / Tactics & Analysis /
Wilfred Ndidi, known for his prowess as a defensive midfielder, has successfully transitioned into a more advanced attacking role at Leicester City. The shift, initiated by former manager Enzo Maresca and further implemented by current boss Steve Cooper, has seen Ndidi flourish as a creative force behind the striker. Despite initial scepticism about the role

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CAF selects 2 Edo Queens players in Women’s Champions League Best 11

CAF selects 2 Edo Queens players in Women’s Champions League Best 11

By / Women's Football /
The CAF Technical Study Group TSG has recognised two Edo Queens players, Cordeila Odoma and Emem Essien Peace, in the Best XI of the group stages at the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco. The selection highlights their standout performances, earning them a place among the tournament’s top players. The Best XI features a

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Porto striker still eligible for Super Eagles despite Spain debut

Porto striker still eligible for Super Eagles despite Spain debut

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Porto’s dual national forward Samuel Aghehowa, who recently made his senior debut for Spain, remains eligible to represent Nigeria despite participating in a competitive match for La Roja. The 20 year old striker, born to Nigerian parents in Melilla, Spain, was substituted into the UEFA Nations League match against Switzerland, where Spain secured a 3-2

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Osimhen decides to stay at Galatasaray – coach

Osimhen decides to stay at Galatasaray – coach

By / Transfer News /
Victor Osimhen has decided to remain with Turkish champions Galatasaray for the rest of the season, despite having a release clause that could enable him to leave during the January transfer window. Head coach Okan Buruk confirmed the striker’s intentions, emphasising Osimhen’s commitment to the club. “Osimhen intends to stay here until the end of

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CAFWCL:Gov Okpebholo praises Edo Queens for Sundowns win,semifinal spot

CAFWCL:Gov Okpebholo praises Edo Queens for Sundowns win,semifinal spot

By / Interviews /
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has congratulated Edo Queens Football Club for their dramatic 2-1 victory over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, securing a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Casablanca, Morocco. The win marks the first time Edo Queens have reached the semifinals of the prestigious tournament. In

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Ademola Lookman, Adingra, Hakimi vie for CAF Africa POTY award

Ademola Lookman, Adingra, Hakimi vie for CAF Africa POTY award

By / Merch & Branding /
The Confederation of African Football CAF has unveiled the top five nominees for the Men’s Player of the Year award at the upcoming CAF Awards 2024. Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman Atalanta will contend for the prestigious title alongside Simon Adingra Côte d’Ivoire/Brighton &amp Hove Albion, Serhou Guirassy Guinea/Borussia Dortmund, Achraf Hakimi Morocco/Paris Saint Germain, and Ronwen

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