Super Falcons By Ijeoma Okigbo Reigning African best goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, starred as Nigeria’s Super Falcons showcased flair and grit in a 0-0 draw with hosts Portugal on Monday. The nine-time African champions, aiming for a 10th title, arrived less than 24 hours before kick-off but showed no fatigue, matchingContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Ademola Lookman, the reigning “African Footballer of the Year”, has once again added to feathers on his cap as he has emerged the `2024/2025 King of the Pitch’ at an award ceremony in Uyo. The Super Eagles and Atalanta BC Sensation, Lookman, emerged winner of the StrikerContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday succumbed to a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Matchday 6 World Cup Qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria a much-needed victory as the Warriors held the Super Eagles inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Team Captain William Ekong says the Super Eagles are focused on getting the much needed win in their 2026 World Cup Qualifying Match Day Six encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. The Super Eagles are expected to rise to nine points and be fully back into contentionContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Corporate partners of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have pledged to provide incentives for the Super Eagles to go all out for the three points against Zimbabwe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will host the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Tuesday’s 2026Continue Reading
By Olayinka Owolewa Nigeria’s Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, has lavished praise on Victor Osimhen, ranking him among the world’s top attackers alongside teammate Ademola Lookman. Speaking in Kigali, Troost-Ekong singled out Osimhen’s impressive performance, which saw him score a brace in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Rwanda. While acknowledging Osimhen’sContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje As Nigerian football gains global recognition, these players are set to make a significant impact in 2025. Here’s a closer look at the stars to watch: 1. Ademola Lookman (Winger, Atalanta) Ademola Lookman’s performances for Atalanta in Serie A have earned him a nomination for the prestigiousContinue Reading
By Kevin Okunzuwa Mrs Okla Joab, a teacher in Gombe State, struggled to make ends meet with her meager salary, barely sustaining herself and her two children each month. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she embraced the agribusiness initiative introduced by the Japanese Nigerian-based SasakawaContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Jonathan The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigeria Youth League (N-Youth League), Robinson Adakosa, says the League will expose budding and skillful players to limelight. Adakosa stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. He said that the managementContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Jonathan Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU Zone B Under-17 Championship after defeating Togo 3-0 in Accra, Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eaglets were second in group B of the WAFU B U-17 Championship going into theirContinue Reading
