Nsikakabasi Akpan
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Nigeria Professional Football League
NPFL Suspends Referee and Assessor Indefinitely Over Matchday 21 Lapses
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has indefinitely suspended centre referee Oguche Benjamin and referee assessor Ishaya Usman following officiating…
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CAF Champions League
CAF Champions League: Rivers United Target First Win Against Power Dynamos
Rivers United of Nigeria will be hoping to revive their group-stage campaign in the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League when they…
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Football
Carrick Braces for Toughest Test as Manchester United Face Arsenal
Michael Carrick faces what could be his toughest challenge yet as Manchester United manager when his side travel to face…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigeria Eligible Ashanti Akpan Breaks Silence After Emotional Chelsea Exit
Ashanti Akpan has spoken publicly for the first time after ending her long association with Chelsea, describing the club as…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
AFCON stars Onuachu and Inao Oulai shine as Trabzonspor beat Kasimpasa 2-1
Paul Onuachu and Christ Inao Oulai combined to give Trabzonspor a 2-1 win over Kasimpasa in the Turkish Super Lig…
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9ja Flavour
Ibom Angels Publish Investigation Findings, Apologise to Bayelsa Queens, NWFL Over Matchday 5 Crowd Trouble
Ibom Angels Football Club have announced the outcome of their investigation into the crowd trouble that followed their Nigeria Women…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
When will Leonard Ngenge make his Leeds United debut? Coach reveals plan
Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke has urged patience over the progress of young Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge following his…
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Super Eagles
NFF Technical Director Disappointed Over NPFL Players’ Exclusion from AFCON Squad
NFF technical director Austin Eguavoen has expressed disappointment that some Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players were not included in…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian Forward Bamidele Yusuf Scores 10th Goal as Ferencváros Draw with Panathinaikos
Nigeria forward Bamidele Yusuf continued his fine form in Europe by scoring his 10th goal of the season as Ferencváros…
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AFCON
FECAFOOT: Eto’o Appeal Countdown Starts Only After CAF Provides Full Ruling
The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has clarified that the deadline to appeal the disciplinary sanction imposed on its president, Samuel…
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Super Eagles
Oliseh, Lawal Differ on Nigeria’s AFCON Bronze Finish
Two former Nigerian internationals have expressed contrasting views on the Super Eagles’ third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Club Brugge Reject Two Bids for Raphael Onyedika
Belgian giants Club Brugge have rejected two offers for Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika. The 24-year-old has attracted strong interest…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Super Eagles Star Salim Fago Lawal Close to Big Move from NK Istra
Nigeria international Salim Fago Lawal is close to leaving Croatian club NK Istra 1961, with talks over a transfer said…
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Women's Football
No Fans, No Problem: Ibom Angels Seal NWFL Win Against Ekiti Queens in Uyo
Ibom Angels FC recorded a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ekiti Queens in their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Matchday…
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9ja Flavour
Revival-Seeking Rovers FC Appoint Umar Abdullahi as New Technical Adviser
Rovers Football Club of Calabar have appointed Coach Umar Abdullahi as their new Technical Adviser as the club steps up…
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Champions League
Mbappé Leads Champions League Scoring Race with 11 Goals
Kylian Mbappé is leading the race to be the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League top scorer, netting 11 goals in just…
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Transfer
Al Ahli SC Sign Former Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong on Long-Term Deal
Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC have officially announced the signing of former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong from…
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Transfer
Leeds United Sign Leonard Ngenge from Remo Stars
Leeds United have completed the signing of young defender Leonard Ngenge, who will join the club’s academy after agreeing a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Roma Legend Urges Club to Move for Ademola Lookman
Former Roma striker Roberto Pruzzo has advised his old club to try to sign Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman before…
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AFCON
Yaya Touré hails Super Eagles as AFCON 2025’s most impressive team
Former Manchester City midfielder and African football legend Yaya Touré has described Nigeria’s Super Eagles as the most impressive team…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
La Liga: Akor Adams reacts after scoring two vital goals for Sevilla in Elche draw
Akor Adams has spoken of his happiness after scoring twice for Sevilla on his return from the 2025 Africa Cup…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Akor Adams Scores Twice as Sevilla End Losing Run at Elche
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams made a strong return from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scoring twice after coming…
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9ja Flavour
Amaju Pinnick Rules Out Return as NFF President
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has ruled out a return to the leadership of the body, putting…
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Transfer
Former Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong to Join Al Ahli in Qatar
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to complete a move to Al Ahli Sports Club in Qatar. The…
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Super Eagles
Post-AFCON: NFF Rules Out Contract Renewal Talks with Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has ruled out any immediate talks over a new contract for Super Eagles…
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Super Eagles
AFCON Success Lifts Super Eagles 12 Places in FIFA Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, making a…
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AFCON
CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Team of the Tournament as Senegal Dominate Best XI
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its official Team of the Tournament for the 2025 Africa Cup of…
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AFCON
Morocco to Take Legal Action Over Senegal Walk-Off in AFCON Final
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced plans to take legal action with the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
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AFCON
Eric Chelle Targets AFCON 2027 Glory with Super Eagles
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed his ambition to win the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.…
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AFCON
Senegal Coach Could Face Heavy CAF Sanctions After AFCON Final Walk-Off
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw is set to face heavy sanctions from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the…
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