Senate Summons NFF, NSC Over Sports Funds
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on Sports has frowned at the recurring failure of sports agencies to appear before it, despite what lawmakers described as years of poor performance in the sector. Chairman of the committee, Senator Abdul Ningi, expressed disappointment over the inability of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports […]
Nigeria Draw Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania In AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been handed what many observers consider a favourable draw for the qualifying campaign of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after being placed in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania. The draw ceremony, conducted on Tuesday in Cairo by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), officially kick-started […]
AFCON 2025: CAF Bans Thiaw, Hakimi, Fines Senegal, Morocco
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a range of disciplinary sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), as well as several players and officials, following incidents during and after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. In a statement published on its […]
Musa Kida Hails Nwabali, Eagles’ Bronze Finish
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has celebrated the Super Eagles’ dramatic victory over Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria defeated the seven-time African champions 4–2 on penalties after regulation time, securing the bronze medal […]
AFCON 2025: Ajilore Backs Super Eagles 28-Man Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles midfielder and Olympian, Femi Ajilore has described Nigeria’s newly unveiled 28-man provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations as balanced and well-considered. This is as he urged the players to seize the tournament as an opportunity to restore national pride. Reacting to the list released by head […]
AFCON 2025: Brown Ideye Backs Super Eagles to Rise Against the Odds
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles striker and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, Brown Ideye, has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s chances at the 2025 AFCON, urging Nigerians to keep faith in the national team despite recent disappointments. Ideye spoke at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) maiden End-of-Year Party and Awards 2025, […]
Chelle Unveils 28-Man Squad for AFCON 2025
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Head Coach, Eric Chelle has released a strong 28-man Super Eagles squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, with Nigeria set to begin their Morocco 2025 campaign in just 10 days. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali headlines the list alongside key returnees Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, […]
House Committee on Sports Pays Tribute to Late Rufai
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who died at the age of 61 In a statement released on Friday, the Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, extends heartfelt condolences to Rufai’s family, the Nigeria Football Federation […]