Super Falcons Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has outlined what Nigeria must do to evolve from continental champions to FIFA Women’s World Cup winners. Ajibade who Spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the team’s reception by President Bola Tinubu at the State House on Monday, said there was need for structural support for the…
Chelsea secured victory in the inaugural edition of the expanded Club World Cup, defeating European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final held at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Cole Palmer was the standout performer, netting two goals and providing an assist, while Joao Pedro added a third before half-time. PSG faced further woes with Joao…
Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has disclosed that Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will bow out of football after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to EscapistMagazine, Petit also dismissed speculation linking Messi with a potential return to Barcelona this year, stating that the club has already moved on, particularly with the emergence of young…
Gov Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has rewarded 34 registered players of Abakaliki Football Club with N 1million each after emerging the runner-up in the 2025 President Federation cup on June 28. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the team lost the final 3–4 on penalties to Kwara United after regulation time scores stood…
As the 2025 Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Football Coaches Unity Cup reaches the semifinal stage in Abuja, organisers are calling for increased support from stakeholders. Chairman of the tournament, Kenny Owojori, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, expressed optimism over the teams` performances in the tournament, stressing funding…
Grammy-winning Nigerian music sensation, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has expressed excitement ahead of her performance at the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled to hold between June 14 and July 13 in the United States, with the highly anticipated halftime show billed for…
