Deji Ayeni, the Chief Coach of Akwa United Football Club of Uyo, says his team’s performance against hosts Enyimba International FC of Aba meant a lot to them. News reports that the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions drew…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is set to establish two new women’s football tournaments. The world football governing body made this decision on Friday at its council meeting in Doha, Qatar. In a statement on its website, the…
Football is a huge passion in Nigeria, and that much is well-known. The sport can be found anywhere, from the dirt roads of remote villages to the immaculate turf of major league stadiums. But what makes football such a hit…
By Konyinsola Dawodu Following the conclusion of the Champions League group stage match-day one on Wednesday, below are the current leading scorers and assists in the Europe top-flight competition so far. Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski is currently the leading scorer in…
Record Olympic women’s football champions the U.S got the better of the Netherlands on penalty kicks on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with neighbours Canada. The 4-2 shootout success followed a 2-2 draw after extra-time at the Tokyo…
By Tim Akano One Africa Initiatives (OAI), a leading not-for-profit organisation that focuses on the development of the African continent and the sixth region, including its people globally, expresses deep shock at the recent torrents of racist comments that followed…
Edema Fuludu, a member of Super Eagles’ 1994 AFCON-winning squad, says partnership between the public and private sector is crucial to grassroots football development in the country. Fuludu told the Newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos it was important for government…
