Three-way battle erupts for Super Eagles’ No 1 as Stanley Nwabali goes clubless
The race to become Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper has taken a new turn as Stanley Nwabali faces an uncertain club future. His current status without a team has opened the door for other goalkeepers to step up and fight for the number one spot. With upcoming international friendlies approaching, head coach Eric Chelle is now faced […]
FG fulfils pledge to D’Tigress for winning 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket
The Federal Government of Nigeria has fulfilled its promises to the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their victory at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 tournament. The team defeated Mali 78–64 in the final played last August to secure the championship title. After the victory, Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a cash reward of the naira […]
NPFL: Rabiu Ali eyes more trophies with Kano Pillars at 45
Rabiu Ali has revealed that he still wants to continue playing for Kano Pillars despite being 45 years old. The experienced midfielder, who competes in the Nigeria Premier Football League, said he remains fit and motivated to help his team succeed. Ali is currently in his 18th season with the club and continues to play […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles must work hard to beat Morocco – Chelle
Super Eagles coach, Éric Chelle, has warned that Nigeria must put in a very strong performance to defeat Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to him, Morocco are a well-organised side with quality players who can punish any team that takes them lightly. Chelle said that Nigeria’s recent good form should not […]
AFCON 2025: This is where it ends – Oliseh makes quarter-final prediction
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has shared his thoughts ahead of Nigeria’s quarter-final match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He warned that the next game could be very difficult and might be where Nigeria’s journey in the tournament ends. Oliseh said the quality of teams remaining in the competition is very high […]
‘Don’t lose hope, rise stronger’ – Peter Obi to Super Eagles after World Cup playoff defeat
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has sent a message of encouragement to the Super Eagles following their defeat in the 2026 World Cup playoff. Obi urged the team not to lose hope and to come back stronger in future competitions. In his statement, he acknowledged the disappointment of fans but reminded the players of their […]
Anthony Joshua ready to fight in Nigeria in 2026
Nigerian-British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua could soon step into the ring on African soil for the very first time. According to his promoter, Ezekiel Adamu, talks are already in motion to make the long-awaited fight in Nigeria a reality. Joshua, who has often spoken of his dream to fight in his ancestral homeland, may finally […]
Tobi Amusan wins silver at World Athletics Championships
Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan won silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Monday, September 15. She finished just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji. Kambundji, 23, ran 12.24 seconds to win gold and set a new Swiss national record. This is Switzerland’s first-ever world title in the event. Amusan followed […]
NFF Reacts To Taribo West’s Allegations, Says It Supported Super Eagles Legends Peter Rufai, Christian Chukwu’s Families
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has responded to claims by former Super Eagles defender Taribo West that Nigerian football legends are often abandoned. The federation explained that it actually gave financial assistance to the families of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai and late captain Christian Chukwu. In a statement released on X, the NFF said it […]
D’Tigers defeat Cameroon 99-90 to reach AfroBasket quarter finals
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, have secured a place in the quarterfinals of AfroBasket 2025 after a thrilling 99–90 victory over Cameroon in Luanda, Angola. The match, played on Sunday, August 17, saw the Nigerian side end their group stage campaign on a high note. The win means Nigeria finished the group stage unbeaten […]