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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Federal Government Rewards D’Tigress with Houses and National Honours After AfroBasket Triumph
The Federal Government of Nigeria has fulfilled its promise to reward members of the Nigeria women’s national basketball team after…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Work Permit Delay Keeps Nigeria’s Olisa Ndah Waiting for Stellenbosch Debut
Nigeria international Olisa Ndah is still waiting to make his first appearance for Stellenbosch FC more than a month after…
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World Cup qualifiers
FIFA Interview Suggests DR Congo Confirmed as Africa’s Representative in 2026 World Cup Play-off
FIFA has published an interview with Sébastien Desabre that strongly suggests DR Congo national football team are firmly recognised as…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nigerian Defender Ekerette Udom Scores Twice to Inspire Xerez Deportivo Comeback Win Over Melilla
Nigerian defender Ekerette Udom scored a brilliant brace to inspire Xerez Deportivo FC to a dramatic 2–1 comeback win over…
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Chelsea
Chelsea Fined £10.75m and Given Suspended Transfer Ban Over Historical Rule Breaches
Chelsea FC have been fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and handed a suspended one-year transfer ban after being found guilty…
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Nigeria National League
Akwa United Send ‘Thank You’ Message to Fans After Victory Over Sporting Lagos
Akwa United FC have expressed appreciation to their supporters after their important win against Sporting Lagos FC in the Nigeria…
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Nigeria National League
Nigeria National League Announce Date and Venue for 2025/2026 NNL Super 4
The board of the Nigeria National League has announced that the 2026 NNL Super 4 tournament will take place at…
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9ja Flavour
Home Sides Shine on NPFL Matchday 30 as Remo Stars Secure Important Win
Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced strong performances from home teams, with several clubs recording important…
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Basketball
D’Tigress Set for Tough Test Against France in World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, Nigeria women’s national basketball team, will face hosts France women’s national basketball team today in…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
‘Opportunity Lost’ – Maduka Okoye Reflects on Udinese Defeat to Juventus
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has spoken about Udinese Calcio’s narrow 1–0 defeat to Juventus FC in the Serie A.…
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Football
Asisat Oshoala Questions New FIFA Rule on Injured Players
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has expressed her displeasure with one of the new football rules expected to be used…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Relegation Threatened Enyimba Offer Free Entry for NPFL Clash Against Plateau United
Enyimba International FC have announced that fans will enjoy free entry when the team hosts Plateau United in their Nigeria…
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9ja Flavour
NPFL26 Matchweek 30: Hassan Abdallah Confident as Warri Wolves Prepare for Crucial Away Clash Against Bayelsa United
Technical Adviser of Warri Wolves FC, Hassan Abdallah, has expressed strong optimism ahead of his side’s crucial NPFL26 Matchweek 30…
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9ja Flavour
Onyeka Urges Coventry to Bounce Back After Southampton Defeat
Frank Onyeka has reacted to Coventry City’s 2–1 loss to Southampton in the EFL Championship. The Nigerian midfielder, who joined…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Paul Onuachu Scores Again as Trabzonspor Beat Rizespor
Paul Onuachu continued his excellent form on Saturday as Trabzonspor defeated Çaykur Rizespor 1–0 in the Turkish Süper Lig. The…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Osimhen Scores as Galatasaray Beat İstanbul Başakşehir 3–0
Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray defeated İstanbul Başakşehir 3–0 in their Turkish Süper Lig match on Saturday. The…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Lookman Features as Atlético Madrid Edge Getafe in Narrow La Liga Win
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman came off the bench as Atlético Madrid secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Getafe CF in…
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Football
Manchester City Held to 1–1 Draw by West Ham as Arsenal Title Hopes Grow
Manchester City dropped important points in the Premier League title race after being held to a 1–1 draw by West…
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9ja Flavour
D’Tigress Bounce Back With Convincing 101–84 Win Over Philippines in World Cup Qualifier
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, returned to winning ways with a 101–84 victory over the Philippines in their FIBA…
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9ja Flavour
Nigeria Mourns Former Super Eagles Midfielder Henry Nwosu
Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu. Nwosu, one…
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9ja Flavour
Alex Iwobi Speaks on Challenges With NFF Organisation
Alex Iwobi has spoken about some of the challenges players face when representing the Nigeria Football Federation, saying certain habits…
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9ja Flavour
Hat-trick: Akwa United Coach Paul Offor Wins NNL Best Coach Award for Three Consecutive Months
Akwa United Head Coach, Paul Offor, has been named the Nigeria National League (NNL) Best Coach for three consecutive months,…
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9ja Flavour
NSC Honours Akwa Ibom Athlete Jacinta Lawrence With ₦3m as Outstanding Junior Athlete 2025
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has honoured Akwa Ibom teenage athlete, Jacinta Lawrence Andrew, with a cash reward of ₦3…
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Off the Pitch
Okocha Reveals Why Nigerian Players Succeed More Than South Africans In Europe
Former Super Eagles captain Jay-Jay Okocha has said the main difference between Nigerian and South African footballers playing in Europe…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Awoniyi Set to Miss Nottingham Forest’s Europa League Clash with Midtjylland
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi will once again miss out when Nottingham Forest face FC Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa…
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African Football
DR Congo Omit Two Players Amid Nigeria’s FIFA Eligibility Complaint
The Democratic Republic of Congo have named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-offs, leaving out two…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nnadi Names Kanté His Greatest Player Ahead of Messi and Ronaldo
Nigeria international Tochukwu Nnadi has said former Chelsea FC midfielder N’Golo Kanté is the greatest footballer in his opinion, placing…
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Off the Pitch
Victor Osimhen Gifts Sister Custom Tesla Cybertruck Worth ₦400m
Victor Osimhen has surprised his sister Blessing with a customised Tesla Cybertruck reportedly valued at about ₦400 million. The luxury…
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Super Eagles
Mikel Urges NFF Leaders to Resign After Nigeria Miss 2026 World Cup
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called on the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to step…
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Champions League
PSG Thrash Chelsea 5–2 as Real Madrid Beat Man City in Champions League
Holders Paris Saint-Germain produced a strong performance to defeat Chelsea FC 5–2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions…
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