Nsikakabasi Akpan
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Off the Pitch
Rena Wakama Honoured by Western Carolina University
Rena Wakama, head coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has been recognised by her former university, Western Carolina University,…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL Matchday Summary: Nasarawa United Go Top as Remo Stars, Rangers Secure Important Wins
Nasarawa United reclaimed top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday after an emphatic 3-0 victory over…
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Football
Eze Hat-Trick Shines as Arsenal Hammer Spurs in North London Derby
Eberechi Eze was the star of the show as Arsenal beat Tottenham 4–1 at the Emirates Stadium, with the midfielder…
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Nigeria National League
Fans Get “Come and Cheer” Message as Akwa United host Abakiliki FC In Uyo
Football fans have been urged to come out in large numbers and support Akwa United as they face Abakaliki FC…
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CAF Champions League
Ahmed Atef Hattrick Sinks Rivers United as Pyramids Win 3–0 in Cairo
Rivers United began their CAF Champions League group-stage campaign on a disappointing note after suffering a 3–0 defeat to defending…
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9ja Flavour
Okocha Warns Super Eagles to Fix Inconsistency Ahead of AFCON 2025
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has urged Nigeria’s national team to overcome the inconsistency that has repeatedly cost them…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Marco Silva Hails Chukwueze’s Impact as Fulham Edge Sunderland 1-0
Fulham head coach Marco Silva has praised Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze for his strong performance in their 1–0 victory…
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Football
Salah Marks 300th Liverpool Appearance as Nottingham Forest Shock Reds at Anfield
Mohamed Salah reached a major milestone on Saturday as he made his 300th appearance for Liverpool, but the occasion ended…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa Ibom Crowned National Champions in Flag Football
Team Akwa Ibom has emerged the national male and female champions of the Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League -NSSFFL…
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9ja Flavour
Academies Championship Ends in Grand Style in Akwa Ibom State
KMK Academy were crowned champions of the 2025 Obong Isong Isang Memorial Academies Championship after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout…
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Football
FIFA Includes Cristiano Ronaldo to 2026 World Cup Poster After Deleting Original Graphic
FIFA has updated its promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming under criticism for leaving out Cristiano…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Lookman Restores Atalanta Photos on Instagram, Calms Speculation Over His Future
Ademola Lookman has restored photos of himself in an Atalanta shirt on Instagram, easing rumours about his future after a…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Why Napoli President Will Face Trial Over Victor Osimhen Transfer
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is set to stand trial over allegations of false accounting linked to Victor Osimhen’s transfer…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
How I Missed the Chance to Play for Chelsea — Yakubu Aiyegbeni Reveals
Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has revealed that he came close to signing for Chelsea in 2008, but the…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Move Up in Latest FIFA Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed three places to 38th in the latest FIFA ranking, despite missing out on qualification for…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
What New Atalanta Boss Palladino Said About Lookman
New Atalanta head coach Raffaele Palladino has described Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman as an important part of the project…
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African Football
“ As How Na” – Nigerians Kick as CAF Hands Chebbak Women’s Player of the Year Award Ahead of Ajibade
Many Nigerian football fans have taken to social media to express anger and disappointment after Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak was named…
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African Football
Full List of Winners as CAF Announces 2025 Awards
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the winners of the 2025 CAF Awards, recognising the continent’s top football…
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African Football
Hakimi Wins 2025 CAF Player of the Year Award
Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 CAF Player of the Year, confirming widespread expectations ahead of the…
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African Football
Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Again
Chiamaka Nnadozie has been crowned the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the third time, extending her dominance as…
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Super Eagles
Supporters Club to Sponsor Akwa Ibomites to 2025 AFCON in Morocco
The Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Nigeria Eagles Supporters Club (NESC) has announced plans to sponsor football fans from…
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African Football
Hakimi Favourite for African Footballer of the Year as CAF Awards Hold Tonight
Paris Saint-Germain’s inspirational Moroccan defender, Achraf Hakimi, is widely seen as the favourite to be crowned the new African Footballer…
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Super Eagles
Akor Adams Heartbroken as Super Eagles Miss Out on 2026 World Cup Spot
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has expressed deep sadness after Nigeria were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
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African Football
Why Victor Osimhen Will Miss the CAF Awards Ceremony
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will not attend the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco, after he was asked to…
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9ja Flavour
Esther Okoronkwo Slams CAF After Missing Out on Women’s Player of the Year Final List
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after she was left out of the…
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9ja Flavour
NFF Issues Heartfelt Apology to President Tinubu and Nigerians After World Cup Setback
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tendered an open and sincere apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government,…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Kun Khalifat FC Announce Complete Overhaul After Poor Run of Results
Newly promoted NPFL side Kun Khalifat FC have disbanded their entire coaching crew and management team following a disappointing start…
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9ja Flavour
Enyimba Sack Coach Eguma After Poor Run of Results
Enyimba FC have relieved head coach Stanley Eguma of his duties following a series of disappointing results in the Nigeria…
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Super Eagles
Nwabali Apologises to Nigerians After Super Eagles Miss 2026 World Cup
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has apologised to Nigerians after the team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World…
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Nigeria National League
Akwa United Defeat Solution FC to Begin NNL Season on a High
Akwa United started their 2025/2026 Nigeria National League campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Solution FC at the Uyo…
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