Flamingos Land in Abuja With Trophy, Parade Later Today

Flamingos Land in Abuja With Trophy, Parade Later Today

By / Nigerian Football News /
The world champions arrived on a Royal Air Maroc flight from Rabat and will celebrate with fans on the streets of the Federal Capital Territory, while the official reception with President Tinubu will follow at a later date. Nigeria’s Flamingos have returned home as world champions. The squad landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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Lookman Unused as Atletico Lose 2-1 at Home to Barcelona

Lookman Unused as Atletico Lose 2-1 at Home to Barcelona

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Fermín López scored either side of half-time after Giuliano Simeone’s early opener as Barcelona extended their lead at the top, while Lookman watched from the bench before joining the Super Eagles for the Tanzania double header. Ademola Lookman was an unused substitute as Barcelona came from a goal down to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at

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Nwaiwu, Onuachu Provide Assists in Trabzonspor 2-0 Win

Nwaiwu, Onuachu Provide Assists in Trabzonspor 2-0 Win

By / Nigerians Abroad /
Defender Nwaiwu’s long ball created the opener and striker Onuachu laid on Mohamed Salah’s goal, although Nwaiwu is in Eric Chelle’s squad for Tanzania and Onuachu is not. Nigerian duo Chibuike Nwaiwu and Paul Onuachu both provided first-half assists as Trabzonspor beat Alanyaspor 2-0 in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday, November 8. The win

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Kwara United Lose Midfielder Issa Gata Before Rangers Clash

Kwara United Lose Midfielder Issa Gata Before Rangers Clash

By / NPFL /
The Harmony Boys travel to the league leaders after a home defeat to Bendel Insurance, and coach Ashifat Suleiman must reshuffle his midfield. Kwara United have lost key midfielder Issa Gata ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12 game against Enugu Rangers. The match kicks off at 4pm on Sunday, November 8,

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Aina Absent as Nottingham Forest Beat Manchester City 3-1

Aina Absent as Nottingham Forest Beat Manchester City 3-1

By / Match Previews & Reviews /
Liam Delap’s double against his old club and a Jair Cunha strike gave Forest their first home league win of the season, while Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was not in the matchday squad. Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was absent from Nottingham Forest’s matchday squad as the Tricky Trees beat Manchester City 3-1 at

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Sadiq Plays 59 Minutes as Valencia Lose 3-0 to Real Madrid

Sadiq Plays 59 Minutes as Valencia Lose 3-0 to Real Madrid

By / Nigerians Abroad /
The Super Eagles striker, who was not named in Eric Chelle’s squad for Tanzania, was replaced by Dani Gómez before Kylian Mbappé sealed the win for José Mourinho’s side. Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was in action as Valencia lost 3-0 at home to Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday night, November 7. The

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Flamingos Beat Japan 2-1 to Win First U-17 Women's World Cup

Flamingos Beat Japan 2-1 to Win First U-17 Women’s World Cup

By / National Team News /
Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scored either side of half time, and a late reply from Japan’s Fuki Ito was not enough as Akeem Busari’s side became Africa’s first U-17 Women’s World Cup champions. Nigeria’s Flamingos are world champions. They beat Japan 2-1 in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at the

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Smart City Snatch 2-1 Win Over Dokkal Khairu in NNL Opener

Smart City Snatch 2-1 Win Over Dokkal Khairu in NNL Opener

By / Local Clubs and Academies /
The Lagos side had to dig deep against a resilient Dokkal Khairu, whose goalkeeper Usman Olayinka made several key saves before Smart City found a stoppage-time winner. Smart City FC began their 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign with a dramatic 2-1 win over newly promoted Dokkal Khairu FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in

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