Former Green Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Fregene Passes Away After Long Illness
Peter Fregene, who was a goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Green Eagles, has sadly passed away after a long battle with illness. His friend, Segun Odegbami, announced his death on Facebook on Sunday night, October 13. Fregene had been on life support for the past week. He died while being surrounded by his wife, Tina, and two […]
Peter Fregene, Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper, in Critical Condition
Peter Fregene, who once served as the goalkeeper for Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, is currently in a critical state and is on life support. Fregene played for the Super Eagles from 1968 to 1971 and represented Nigeria in the 1968 Olympics. Former Nigerian footballer Segun Odegbami confirmed that Fregene is fighting for his […]
Jude Ighalo Responds to Ex-Wife Sonia: “Even the Devil Rests Sometimes”
Nigerian footballer Jude Ighalo has responded to his ex-wife, Sonia, after she commented on reports of him expecting a child with his fiancée. The news sparked a reaction from Sonia, who initially laughed it off and then hinted that she would make an appearance before the baby’s naming ceremony. Jude, clearly tired of the ongoing […]
Former Heartland FC Coach Christian Obi Passes Away After Tragic Bus Accident
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of former Heartland FC coach and Nigerian football icon, Christian Obi. The 57-year-old coach tragically lost his life on Friday, August 23, following a severe bus accident involving the Heartland FC team. The accident occurred in Okigwe, Imo State, as the team was en route […]
Former Super Eagles Coach Samson Siasia Concludes Five-Year FIFA Ban for Match-Fixing
Samson Siasia, a former Nigerian football player and coach, has officially completed a five-year ban imposed by FIFA due to match-fixing accusations. Originally, FIFA banned him for life, but in 2019, the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) reduced the penalty to five years. The CAS believed that a lifetime ban was too severe, especially […]
Burna Boy Launches Football Academy in Lagos
Afrobeat star Burna Boy has taken a bold step into the world of sports by launching his very own football academy in Lagos, Nigeria. The Burna Boy Football Academy is designed to nurture and develop young football talent across the city. The academy operates three days a week, offering two-hour training sessions that provide boys […]
No Ban for Victor Osimhen: NFF Denies Social Media Rumor
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed rumors that Victor Osimhen has been banned from the Super Eagles because of a social media rant. Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the NFF General Secretary, expressed surprise at these reports. He clarified that the Federation has not started or completed any process to ban Osimhen from the national team. […]
Finidi George Resigns as Super Eagles Coach
Finidi George has reportedly stepped down as the head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. Sports journalist Toyin Ibitoye shared this news on X a few minutes ago. Finidi, a former Nigerian football star and a key player in the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won Nigeria’s second African Cup of Nations […]
NFF to Hire Foreign Adviser for Super Eagles After Poor Performance in World Cup Qualifiers
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced plans to hire a foreign technical adviser for the Super Eagles following the team’s disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The NFF shared this decision in a statement released to journalists on Thursday, June 13. The statement mentioned that the NFF Executive Committee met on Wednesday […]