The Nigerian Super Falcons have cemented their place as the dominant force in African women’s football after being officially crowned the CAF National Team of the Year for 2025 at a glittering awards ceremony celebrating excellence across the continent. The award serves as a crowning moment for a team whose resilience, flair and fighting spirit…
Mr. Victor Nwangwu, a former State FA Chairman, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to retain the current Super Eagles squad ahead of this year’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to enhance the country’s chances of success. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Awka, Nwangwu noted that…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s Super Eagles to remain focused and positive following their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, expressing appreciation for their efforts despite Sunday’s defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Morocco. The president’s message, delivered on Monday through his spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, encouraged the team to shift…
The Super Eagles won’t be at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, the US, and Mexico! This was after Nigeria lost on penalties to DR Congo in a tightly-contested African play-offs final on Sunday. The game ended 1-1 after normal and extra time. But during penalties, the Leopards of DR Congo overpowered the Super…
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has released Lamine Yamal from the national team squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Turkey following an unnotified groin treatment. According to the RFEF, the Barcelona winger, who has missed five matches for his club due to the injury, underwent a radiofrequency procedure on Monday….
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, extended their unbeaten run at the ongoing WAFU-B U-20 Girls Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over hosts Benin Republic on Sunday at the Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun. Coming just 24 hours after a 3-1 triumph over defending champions Ghana, the Falconets once again displayed composure, attacking flair, and…
The 2025 Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Unity Football Tournament commenced on Sunday in Bauchi, featuring teams from six North-East states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the tournament aims to promote peace, unity, and youth empowerment across the region. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Abubakar…
FIFA’s appointment of a team of South African match officials for Nigeria’s World Cup playoff clash against Gabon has sparked outrage among Nigerians, who argue that the decision raises concerns of bias. The Super Eagles are set to face Gabon on November 13 in one of the two semi-finals of the African World Cup…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Malawi’s Temwa Chainga and Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie have led the African nominees for this year’s FIFA The Best Football Awards 2025. Salah who has instrumental for Liverpool was shotlisted for the FIFA Men’s Player award. His competition includes Kylian Mbappé (France/Real Madrid), Erling Haaland (Norway/Manchester City), and Vinícius…
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he will retire “soon” and, while acknowledging the difficulty of concluding his illustrious career, he has been preparing for his life after football for quite some time. The Al Nassr striker, who holds the record for the most goals scored with 952 for club and country combined, stated last month…
