‘I’m the Happiest Guy in the World’: Sadiq Umar on Valencia Return

‘I’m the Happiest Guy in the World’: Sadiq Umar on Valencia Return

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Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has described his permanent return to Valencia CF as a dream come true, calling himself “the happiest guy in the world” following the completion of his transfer from Real Sociedad and signing a contract through June 2028. Speaking after his unveiling, Sadiq said he had been waiting since last summer […]

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Uwah Hat-Trick Powers Rivers Angels Past Adamawa Queens

Uwah Hat-Trick Powers Rivers Angels Past Adamawa Queens

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Rivers Angels recorded a 3–0 away win over Adamawa Queens in the NWFL Premiership Matchday 5, thanks to a stunning hat-trick from forward Abasiofon Uwah in Makwada. After a stalemate at the interval, Uwah broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, finishing from a Polinus Ifeoma free-kick to put the visitors in front. She doubled

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Okeke Set to Face Huddersfield After Return to Stockport From Walsall

Okeke Set to Face Huddersfield After Return to Stockport From Walsall

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Nigerian-born defender Jid Okeke is poised to go straight into the starting lineup for Stockport County in their English League One clash against Huddersfield Town this weekend following his recall from a loan spell at Walsall FC. The 21 year old, who was born in Germany to Nigerian parents, had been gaining valuable match experience

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NWFL Fines Ibom Angels ₦2.5m, Bans Fans After Crowd Violence

NWFL Fines Ibom Angels ₦2.5m, Bans Fans After Crowd Violence

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The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has fined Ibom Angels FC ₦2.5 million and ordered the club to play their next three home matches behind closed doors following crowd violence and the assault of Bayelsa Queens players and officials after their Matchday 5 Premiership game in Uyo on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. The sanctions, confirmed

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Super Eagles Touch Down in Marrakech for Algeria Quarter-Final Clash

Super Eagles Touch Down in Marrakech for Algeria Quarter-Final Clash

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed in Marrakech, Morocco, ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final showdown with Algeria’s Desert Foxes at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. The squad arrived in the host city on Thursday after departing their previous base in Fès, where they finished the group stage unbeaten and thumped Mozambique

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Nigerian Midfielder Hamzat Ojediran Completes Move to Colorado Rapids

Nigerian Midfielder Hamzat Ojediran Completes Move to Colorado Rapids

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Nigerian midfielder Hamzat Ojediran has officially signed with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Colorado Rapids, completing his transfer from French Ligue 1 club RC Lens. The 22 year old has agreed a deal that will keep him with the Rapids through at least the 2028-29 season, with club options extending through 2030-31. Ojediran will occupy

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Super Falcons to Discover WAFCON 2026 Group Opponents on January 15

Super Falcons to Discover WAFCON 2026 Group Opponents on January 15

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will learn their group stage opponents for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday, 15 January, when the CAF final draw takes place in Rabat, Morocco. This will be a historic draw as the tournament expands to a 16-team format for the first time. The ceremony is scheduled for

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Bayelsa Queens Players, Officials Attacked After Away Win in Uyo

Bayelsa Queens Players, Officials Attacked After Away Win in Uyo

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Players and officials of Bayelsa Queens, defending champions of the NWFL Premiership, were attacked by fans of Ibom Angels following their 2–1 away victory in a Matchday 5 encounter in Uyo. Kesiena Ojiyovwi opened the scoring for Bayelsa in the 20th minute before Janet Akekeromowei doubled the lead right before halftime. Helen David pulled one

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Iheanacho Awaits Yet Another Coach at Celtic Amid Managerial Turmoil

Iheanacho Awaits Yet Another Coach at Celtic Amid Managerial Turmoil

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Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is facing fresh uncertainty at Celtic FC, as the Scottish Premiership club continues to undergo a managerial shake-up. Iheanacho and his teammates are now awaiting the arrival of another new coach after Wilfried Nancy was recently sacked, meaning the club will soon be led by a different boss yet again.

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