Late Penalty Denies Chona and Friends Victory Against Chidex
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A 90th-minute penalty denied Chona and Friends FC victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chidex FC in an FCT Football Association Division One fixture at the Area 3 Football Pitch. Chona and Friends had looked the more purposeful side for much of the game and took the lead […]
Actors Guild Thrash PMAN 3-1 in FCT Unity Match
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), FCT Chapter, defeated the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) 3-1 in a novelty football match organised to mark International Actors Day in Abuja. The entertaining encounter in Abuja, brought together actors, musicians and other creatives in a celebration aimed at strengthening unity, friendship and […]
FCT FA Backs Grassroots Football for Female Talent Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Board Member and Chairman of the Women’s Football Committee of the FCT Football Association (FCT FA), Dr Pat Ajuma Ayegba, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to grassroots football as a pathway for identifying, nurturing and developing the next generation of female football stars. Ayegba stated this on Friday at the opening […]
FCT FA Backs Grassroots Growth With Women’s Football Tourney
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots development as the second edition of the FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Council Football Tournament got underway in Abuja. FCT FA Chairman, Adam Mohammed, said the competition is designed to discover, nurture and promote young female football talents across […]
Spain, Belgium Book World Cup Quarter-Final Clashes
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain and Belgium booked their places in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after contrasting Round of 16 victories on Monday, while football icon Cristiano Ronaldo brought the curtain down on a glittering World Cup career. Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in a tense Iberian derby, with substitute Mikel Merino emerging […]
NPFL Fixes August 28 Start for 2026/27 Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunons The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that the 2026/27 season will kick off between August 28 and 30, 2026, as part of a comprehensive calendar aimed at ensuring a smooth and well-organised campaign. The league said pre-season activities, including club licensing, settlement of outstanding salary obligations, stadium inspections and compliance […]
Iloenyosi Re-Elected Anambra FA Chairman Unopposed
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has been re-elected Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA), polling all 23 votes cast at the association’s elective congress in Awka. Iloenyosi, who contested unopposed, secured a unanimous mandate for another four-year term to continue leading football administration in the state. Returning Officer Darlington […]
FIFAWC: Mexico Reach Last 32, Canada and Switzerland star
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging South Korea 1-0, while Canada and Switzerland recorded emphatic victories in an action-packed round of group-stage matches. Co-hosts Mexico booked their spot in the last 32 courtesy of a 50th-minute strike […]
Kada, Kebbi Shine as NBSL Round Two Begins
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kada BSC and Kebbi Fishers BSC emerged as the biggest winners on the opening day of Round Two of the 2026 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) in Kaduna, delivering impressive performances as the race for Super Four qualification intensified. Former champions Kada BSC secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Niger BSC in […]
NRFF Intensifies Talks Ahead Of Military, Paramilitary Maiden Rugby Sevens
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has stepped up consultations with top military authorities ahead of the maiden Military and Paramilitary Rugby Sevens League. As part of preparations for the groundbreaking competition, President of the Federation, Ademola Are, met with the Director of Sports at Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Abidemi Timothy Marquis, […]