Former Super Eagles Stars Emerge Players’ Union Representatives in NFF Reform Talks
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles stars Tijani Babangida and Chikelue Iloenyosi, alongside players’ union leader Harrison Jalla, are set to represent professional footballers across Nigeria in the ongoing reform process of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The development follows a stakeholders’ meeting with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as discussions intensify […]
Edo Queens Thrash AS GNN 7-0 in WAFU-B Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigerian champions Edo Queens made a flying start to their CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying campaign with a commanding 7-0 victory over Nigerien side AS GNN in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Chioma Moses stole the spotlight with a sensational hat-trick, while Anastasia Doosuur scored twice. Aminat Folorunso and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi completed the rout […]
Ethiopia Bids to Host 2028 Africa Cup of Nations
By Julian Osamoto Ethiopia has formally submitted a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, seeking to stage the continental tournament for the first time in more than 50 years. The Ethiopian Football Federation confirmed the bid on Monday, saying the country is ready to host Africa’s biggest football competition. Ethiopia last […]
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 […]
Chelle Unveils 23-Man Super Eagles Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic, with captain William Troost-Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and prolific forward Victor Osimhen all making the list. The list released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications […]
Governor Otti Pledges Major Sports Infrastructure Upgrade in Abia
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Governor Alex Otti has revealed plans to upgrade the Umuahia Township Stadium as part of efforts to strengthen sports infrastructure in Abia and support Abia Warriors Football Club ahead of their participation in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup. The announcement was made during a meeting with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) delegation […]