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Manchester City emerged clear winners in the derby with a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United at the Etihad on Sunday. Phil Foden opened the scoring before Erling Haaland struck twice to seal the win. Foden gave City the breakthrough in the first half with a headed finish after clever build-up play, rewarding the hosts’ ...
By Muyideen Aliyu, llorin Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bolakale Adisa Magaji, has called on Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin to elevate the Kwara Football Academy (KFA) into a feeder team for the club in order to strengthen synergy and talent development. Magaji made this appeal while receiving members of ...
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, whose decisive saves propelled the Super Eagles into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, has become the target of death threats from some South African supporters. Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in the South African Premier League, was instrumental in Nigeria’s semi-final victory over Bafana Bafana, stopping two penalties ...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected reports suggesting that FIFA cleared South Africa over the eligibility of midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Ademola Olajire, NFF Director of Communications, said the federation had not received any official communication from FIFA regarding the matter. “There has been no official communication to that effect. What people are reporting is ...
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making a Category A indecent image of a child, a development that has stunned the football community. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the charge against the 43-year-old, linked to a video recovered in February 2025 from an incident dated January 2, 2020. Coote, sacked by the Professional ...
Liverpool have confirmed that versatile Nigerian defender Emmanuel Airoboma has signed his first professional contract with the English Premier League champions. According to the club: “The Reds confirmed at the end of last season that Airoboma and another player of Nigerian descent, Wellity Lucky, had been offered new contracts to extend their stay at the ...
Kano Pillars captain Ahmed Musa has resumed training following a minor injury that sidelined him earlier this month. Musa was forced out of matchday two of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) against Wikki Tourists due to an undisclosed injury. The setback also kept him out of Kano Pillars’ 1-0 North West derby loss to ...
Manchester City have confirmed that striker Omar Marmoush will miss Sunday’s Premier League derby against Manchester United after sustaining a knee ligament injury. Marmoush was heavily tackled by Burkina Faso’s Mohamed Zougrana just four minutes into Egypt’s World Cup qualifier and lasted only nine minutes before being forced off. He initially attempted to continue before ...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa’s Bafana Bafana at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday, leaving both sides with a single point in their World Cup qualifying group. The match started with South Africa pressing aggressively, looking to take advantage of home conditions. Nigeria had an early chance in ...
Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed delight over his team’s victory against Rwanda’s Amavubi in their World Cup qualifying match in Uyo. Chelle made the remarks during a post-match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday. He said he was pleased with the first-half performance, noting the Eagles’ 70 per ...
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Saturday affirmed the state’s readiness to host the 10th National Youth Games (NYG) as the 19th edition ended with Lagos state emerging champion. The governor affirmed the hosting right in his closing remarks at the 9th NYG at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. He said the state reached ...
Team Lagos have been crowned champions of the 9th National Youth Games, dethroning defending champions, Team Delta, who finished in second place. News Men report that Lagos were declared winners at the closing ceremony on Saturday, held at Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Chief Amaka Ashiofu, representing the chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu ...
The Nigeria Association of National Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and league organisers to prioritise safety and fan experience at domestic match venues. It made the appeal on Saturday in Abuja, citing the need to improve security and inclusivity at all levels of Nigerian football. The call was directed at ...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles confront Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, in what many already describe as a defining encounter for their fragile 2026 World Cup qualifying journey. The three-time African champions stand at a crossroads. After missing the 2022 finals in Qatar, the prospect of consecutive failures looms dangerously over Nigerian football’s proud reputation. So far, ...
The Katsina State Government has promised to reward athletes who win medals at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta. The state’s Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Aliyu Lawal-Shargalle, announced this in a statement on Friday when he visted the state’s contigent in Asaba. He urged the athletes to be ...
Former Manchester United full-back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, has officially switched his international allegiance from England to the Democratic Republic of Congo, setting up an immediate competitive debut in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers. The 27-year-old, who now plies his trade with West Ham United following a £15 million move in 2024, had featured for England’s youth ...
Flamingos Name 30-player provisional squad as Nigeria gears up for U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco Nigeria’s U17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, will reconvene in Abuja on Sunday as preparations intensify for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in Morocco. Head coach Bankole Olowookere has released a provisional ...
Former Super Eagles forward, Peter Odemwingie, has criticised Italian Serie A club Atalanta for blocking Ademola Lookman’s summer transfer despite strong interest from Europe’s biggest sides. The 27-year-old Nigerian forward was one of the most sought-after names in the summer window, attracting interest from Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, Galatasaray, and Inter Milan. However, Atalanta refused ...
The Super Eagles will line up against Rwanda on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, in a must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier as Nigeria struggles to escape fourth place in Group C. Nigeria sits on seven points from six matches and must respond immediately to avoid slipping further behind. Head coach Eric Chelle ...
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has dismissed claims that he was responsible for the collapse of his high-profile transfer to Italian giants AC Milan. The 24-year-old, unveiled this week by Werder Bremen, said the breakdown of negotiations between AC Milan and his parent club, Bayer Leverkusen, was entirely out of his control. “The Milan deal ...
Nigeria have recalled star striker Victor Osimhen for this month’s pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa, with the Super Eagles’ hopes of automatic qualification hanging by a thread. Osimhen, who missed the previous international window as Coach Eric Chelle tested fringe players during the Unity Cup and the Russia friendly, ...
Nigeria has secured a place at the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Düsseldorf, Germany, marking a historic milestone for the nation’s growing presence in the global flag football arena. President of the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), Babajide Akeredolu, confirmed the development and expressed gratitude for the country’s selection to represent Africa at ...
Kingsley Onuelu, head coach of Nigeria’s cadet and junior national karate teams, has expressed optimism that the teams are now well-equipped to win medals in international competitions following their recent performance at the 2025 African Karate Championship. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Onuelu said the confidence and ...
