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NPFL 2022-23 Super Six Fixtures Released

The abridged 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season ended on May 21 after over four months of intense action. The NPFL's Interim Management...
Nigeria Football Federation Admits to Owing Staff Salaries

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Admits to Owing Staff Salaries

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has admitted to their inability to pay its coaching staff due to a lack of funds.  The salary payments which...
Nigeria U20 player Benjamin Fredrick

Transfer News: Pep Guardiola Impressed With Flying Eagle Benjamin Fredrick

Pep Guardiola, who is looking to add two more trophies to his cabinet, is reportedly keen on young Nigeria Flying Eagles centre-back Benjamin Fredrick....
Morocco's Yassine Bounou

From Bono to Enyeama: The Best African Goalkeepers of All-time

Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, better known as Bono, proved once again why he's considered one of the best goalkeepers in Europe. The Atlas Lions...
Nigeria's Jay Jay Okocha

Jay-Jay Okocha’s Former Club PSG Launches Kit For Next Season

Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha's former club, Paris Saint Germain (PSG), have launched their new home kit for the 2023/2024 season. This development was...
Nigeria U20

No Messi, No Party! Argentina Knocked out as Nigeria Pull-off Historic Win

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria battled the Argentina U20 side in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 at the San Juan del Bicentenario Stadium on Wednesday. Argentina was...
Gift Orban

Battle for Gift Orban: KAA Gent Rejects Galatasaray’s Opening Bid

Belgian First Division A club KAA Gent has decisively rejected an initial bid from Turkish giants Galatasaray for their highly coveted Nigeria Super Eagles...
Samuel Chukwueze

Samuel Chukwueze Dismisses Madrid Rumors, Expresses Commitment to Villarreal

Nigeria Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze addressed the ongoing speculation linking him to Spanish giants Real Madrid. The talented youngster dismissed the rumors, emphasizing...
Tunisia U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Tunisia Aiming to Rattle Brazil in Quarterfinals Quest

The FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 fixtures got underway with the United States of America's (USA) 4-0 win over New Zealand. Nigeria,...
Jude Sunday

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Date With Destiny Is Here As They Seek Argentina...

There will be fireworks at the San Juan del Bicentenario Stadium as FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts Argentina face-off with Nigeria in search of...
Noah Okafor

Swiss Forward Noah Okafor Under Fire For Celebrating With the Nigerian Flag

Noah Okafor celebrated the Austrian title with his club, RB Salzburg, with the Nigerian flag despite choosing to play for the Swiss national football...
Messi against Nigeria

Messi vs Mikel Obi: When Nigeria Last Played Argentina in the FIFA U-20 World...

Nigeria’s U-20 side, aka the Flying Eagles, will take on the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosts, Argentina, in the Round of 16. This...
Jude Sunday Nigeria U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Group Stage Fixtures and Results

The 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina concluded its group-stage fixtures on Sunday, 28 May. Intriguing results, late goals, high-scoring encounters, and surprising...
Sadio Mane Senegal

Brazil Unites with Senegal and Guinea in Landmark Anti-Racism Friendlies

The Brazilian National Football Team is organizing two anti-racism friendlies against Senegal and Guinea in support of Vinicius Jr. on the next international break...
Rivers United's Acquah Paul

A Statistical Look at the NPFL 2022-23 Season

The 2022/2023 abridged Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) ended on May 21, 2023. Before the Super Six kicks off, let us look at some...
Senegal U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Late Equalizer Sends Senegal Packing

The U-20 African champions, Senegal, are out of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup following Colombia's late equalizer (1-1) on Saturday night at the...
Gambia U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Gambia Eyes Perfect End to Group Stage

Korea Republic and Gambia will battle for all available points in a FIFA U-20 World Cup match in Group F. The Gambians have already booked...
Tunisia U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Win the Only Hope for Tunisia in Uruguay Battle

All roads lead to the Estádio Unico Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in La Plata, as Tunisia U20 and Uruguay U20 square off for three...
Nigeria U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Brazil Outclass Nigeria to Top Group

The Nigeria U-20 national team, aka the Flying Eagles, were in action at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza on Saturday. They took on...
Daniel Daga

Nigeria Football News: AC Milan Interested in Daniel Daga

UEFA Champions League semi-finalist AC Milan is showing interest in the young Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga after his impressive performances in the ongoing...
Nigeria Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles News: Rio Ferdinand Warns Signing Osimhen is a ‘Risk’

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand warns the club about the risk of signing Nigeria Super Eagles superstar Victor Osimhen. Ferdinand believes that the Super...
Senegal U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Last Chance for Senegal to Avoid Embarrassing Exit

All three points will be up for grabs as the Africa U-20 champions, Senegal, battle Colombia U-20 in a FIFA U-20 World Cup fixture...
Nigeria U20 the Flying Eagles

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Brazil Plays High-Flying Nigeria in Do-or-Die Fixture

A heavyweight FIFA U-20 World Cup matchup is on the cards as Brazil U-20 tackle Nigeria U-20, aka the Flying Eagles, at the Estadio...
Gambia at the FIFA U-20 World Cup

FIFA U-20 World Cup: France Knocked Out As Gambia Joins Nigeria in the Round...

Gambia joins Nigeria to become the second African national team to reach the Round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup held...
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi: Lampard Helped Me Find My Place in Everton

Frank Lampard may have left Everton in dire straits and struggling for safety in the Premier League, but Nigeria national football team midfielder Alex...
Super Eagles players

Super Eagles Abroad: Akinsanmiro, Awaziem Celebrate Cup Wins

Super Eagles stars were out in Europe helping their teams achieve success as they look to grow their personal resumes. Some Super Eagles players...
France at the U-20 World Cup

FIFA U-20 World Cup Preview and Predictions: France vs Gambia

The next FIFA U-20 World Cup fixtures in Group F will see France take on Gambia and Honduras play South Korea on Thursday. Gambia...
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi

Gary Neville: Ndidi and Iheanacho’s Leicester Showed Character

Eight-time Premier League winner Gary Neville has expressed optimism about Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho remaining in the Premier League with Leicester City next season. The Nigeria...
Crystal Palace Player Eberechi Eze

Eze’s England Call Up is a Big Blow for the Super Eagles

On Wednesday afternoon, Gareth Southgate named his 25-man squad that will play for the Three Lions in the UEFA European Championships qualifiers against Malta...
Nigeria Flying Eagles

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria Stun Italy to Reach the Round of 16

The Nigeria national U20 side, aka the Flying Eagles, were in action on Wednesday against their Italy U20 counterpart in the ongoing FIFA U-20...
Nigeria national flag

Live Football Apps to Watch the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Nigeria

Nigeria’s national U20 team, the Flying Eagles, got their 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign underway with a match against Dominican Republic on Sunday,...
Senegal at the FIFA U-20 World Cup

FIFA U-20 World Cup Preview and Predictions: Senegal vs Israel

The second round of the FIFA U-20 World Cup fixtures has started. The African U20 champions, Senegal, who lost their first game in the...
Nigeria Flying Eagles player Ibrahim Muhammad

FIFA U-20 World Cup Preview and Predictions: Italy vs Nigeria

All eyes will be at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza for the heavyweight clash between Italy and Nigeria, aka the Flying Eagles, in...
Flying Eagles’ Jude Sunday

Flying Eagles’ Jude Sunday Promises to Make Nigeria Proud

Ahead of their huge clash against Italy on Wednesday, Flying Eagles’ Jude Sunday has promised that the team shall make the country proud.  Nigeria played...
Gambia striker Adama Bojang

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Adama Bojang Leads Gambia to Three Points

Gambia overcame Honduras in their first game of the FIFA U-20 World Cup at Mendoza Stadium in Argentina on Monday, winning 2-1. The most prestigious...
England U20 Player Dane Scarlett

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Dane Scarlett Scores As England Dominate Tunisia

Montasser Louhichi’s men got their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign underway against England in La Plata. It was a game that Ian Foster’s side...
Nigeria at FIFA U-20 World Cup

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria Starts Campaign With Three Points

The Nigeria national U20 team, aka the Flying Eagles, began their 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign with a win against the Dominican Republic...
Japan and Senegal at FIFA U-20 World Cup

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Senegal Suffers Shock Defeat to Japan

The Young Lions of Senegal couldn't replicate their U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) form in their first FIFA U-20 World Cup match, enduring...
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr

Support Pours in For Vini Jr After Suffering Racist Abuse in Valencia

La Liga witnessed another unfortunate racism episode during Real Madrid's clash against Valencia on Sunday. The Brazilian star Vinicius Jr was sent off the...
NPFL side Lobi Stars

NPFL: Regular Season Ends as Six Teams Progress And Four Face Relegation

The build-up towards the last round of the NPFL matches was filled with anticipation, worry and tension, especially amongst supporters of teams in contention...
Gambia U20 team

FIFA U-20 World Cup Preview and Predictions: Gambia vs Honduras

The second match in Group F of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup will see Gambia go head-to-head with Honduras at the Estadio Malvinas...
Nigerian Starlet Gift Orban

Manchester City Target Gift Orban: I’ll Never Fear Real Madrid

Rising Nigerian talent, Gift Orban, expressed his dream to join the Premier League. Several Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United...
Rangers See Bid for Super Eagles Forward Rejected

Super Eagles News: Dessers and Okereke Relegated from Serie A

While Nigerians are celebrating one Super Eagles man, Victor Osimhen, for winning the Italian Serie A, they will now be sending words of support...
NPFL team Rivers United

Nigeria Football News: Stage Set For the NPFL Super Six

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) regular season ended after the conclusion of the Matchday 18 fixtures on Sunday, May 21, 2023. The NPFL 2022/2023 season...
Gift Orban Continues His Remarkable Breakout Season, Scores 20th Goal

Super Eagles Players: Gift Orban Scores 20th Goal

2023 has definitely been the year of potential Nigeria Super Eagles forward Gift Orban. The young Nigerian first caught everyone’s eye when he scored...
England U-20

FIFA U-20 World Cup Preview and Predictions: England vs Tunisia

All eyes will be on the Estádio Unico Diego Armando Maradona in La Plata as the European U-19 champions, England, lock horns with African...
Taiwo Awoniyi Goal Saves Nottingham Forest from Relegation and Ends Arsenal Title Charge

Super Eagles News: Taiwo Awoniyi Ends Arsenal’s Title Hopes

Nigeria Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored the goal that condemned Arsenal to the runners-up place in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Awoniyi's goal...
Saudi Arabia in Talks with Caf over African Super League

Saudi Arabia in Talks With CAF Over African Super League

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) are currently in talks with Saudi Arabia over sponsorship of the African Super League. The United Kingdom based...
Senegal football team fans

FIFA U-20 World Cup Preview and Predictions: Senegal vs Japan

Senegal will love to continue their recent African Football dominance as they take on Japan in the second FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023 Group...
Senegal legend Sadio Mane

Move Over, Super Eagles! Senegal is the New King of African Football

It's a great time to be a Senegal football fan. The country has achieved total domination of African football, winning the TotalEnergies 2021 Africa...