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Super Eagles
Nigeria to Face Russia in International Friendly in October
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Former Dakkada FC star Emmanuel Ayaosi makes Slavia Prague UEFA Champions League squad
Former Dakkada FC star Emmanuel Ayaosi has been included in Slavia Prague’s squad for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign.…
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Falconets
Spain Defeat Nigeria 2-0 in U20 Women’s World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, started their 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 defeat…
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African Football
Ibrahim Gusau Steps Down as WAFU B President, New Leader Appointed
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has stepped down as President of the West African Football Union (WAFU)…
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Basketball
France Crush D’Tigress 111-56 to Top World Cup Group B
France crushed African champions Nigeria 111-56 to finish top of Group B at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup…
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9ja Flavour
Aduku: Falconets Ready to Give Everything Against Spain In U20 World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, are ready to give everything when they face Spain in their opening Group…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Emmanuel King Celebrates El-Kanemi’s 3-0 Win, But Says ‘We Have Not Arrived
El-Kanemi Warriors head coach, King Emmanuel, says his team still has a lot to improve despite their impressive 3-0 win…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Osimhen Set to Miss Nigeria’s AFCON Qualifiers With Groin Injury
Nigeria will be without Victor Osimhen for the opening matches of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign after…
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African Football
Nigerian Clubs Record Mixed Results in CAF Inter-Club Competitions
Nigerian clubs recorded contrasting results in the CAF inter-club competitions on Sunday, with Rangers International held to a 1-1 draw…
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Women's Football
Edo Queens Retain WAFU-B Title After Dramatic Win Over Ampem Darkoa
Edo Queens have successfully defended their WAFU-B Women’s Champions League title after beating Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies on penalties…
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CAF Champions League
Rivers United Hold San Pedro to Draw in CAF Champions League
Rivers United began their CAF Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw against San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire in the…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Shooting Stars Edge CS Sfaxien in CAF Confederation Cup
Shooting Stars of Ibadan started their CAF Confederation Cup campaign on a positive note after beating Tunisian side CS Sfaxien…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Bassey, Iwobi Suffer Third Straight Defeat as Palace Complete Comeback Against Fulham
It was another frustrating afternoon for Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi as Fulham suffered their third consecutive Premier…
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Basketball
D’Tigress Fall to Hungary, Face Tough Fight for World Cup Knockout Spot
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have suffered another setback at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after losing 71–67 to Hungary in…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Targets Champions League Return After Injury Scare
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is hoping to return to action when Galatasaray face Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Scores Again as Injury Overshadows Galatasaray’s Dramatic Win
Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray again, but his latest goal was overshadowed by an injury scare during their thrilling 3-2…
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CAF Confederation Cup
CAF Appoints Gabonese Referee For FC San Pedro vs Rivers United Champions League Clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a Gabonese officiating team for the CAF Champions League preliminary-round first-leg match…
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Golden Eaglets
Golden Eaglets Drawn in Group B for 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship scheduled to take place…
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9ja Flavour
D’Tigress Announce 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Squad
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have announced their final squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in…
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9ja Flavour
NSC to Recommend Eight-Man Normalisation Committee to FIFA for Nigerian Football Reforms
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is expected to recommend names for an eight-member Normalisation Committee to FIFA as part of…
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Off the Pitch
Enyimba Goalkeeper Debunks Statement Credited to Him on Club Page
Enyimba goalkeeper Dede Dare has denied making a statement about players who left the club at the end of the…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Defeat Mali to Finish Ninth at African Women’s Volleyball Championship
Nigeria’s senior women’s volleyball team secured a 3-0 victory over Mali to finish ninth at the 2026 African Senior Women’s…
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African Football
Edo Queens Reach WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifying Final
Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) champions Edo Queens have reached the final of the WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying…
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9ja Flavour
D’Tigress Arrive in Berlin Ahead of FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
African champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress have arrived in Berlin, Germany, ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The team…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom Referees Send Message to William Troost-Ekong Following Kits Donation
The Akwa Ibom State Referees Council has expressed its gratitude to former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong following the donation…
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9ja Flavour
Etinan Institute, Community Secondary School Crowned Troost-Ekong Foundation Champions
Etinan Institute and Community Secondary School, Aka Offot, were crowned champions of the Troost-Ekong Foundation Secondary Schools Football Tournament after…
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Football
FIFA Accepts NFF Mass Resignations, Begins Talks on Nigerian Football Reforms
FIFA has formally accepted the mass resignations of key officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and has reaffirmed its…
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Arsenal
Saka’s Winner Earns Arsenal Narrow Victory Over Aston Villa
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. The…
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Football
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from Argentina National Team
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his remarkable 20-year career with the Argentina…
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9ja Flavour
Obafemi Martins Names Seyi Tinubu as Man Who Can Change Nigerian Football
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has backed Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the person who can…
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