Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has added an academic milestone to his football career, graduating from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship, achieved with Merit. Awoniyi celebrated the achievement in a social media post, sharing photographs from his graduation ceremony and describing it as […]
Nigerian youngster Clinton Jephta has added a major milestone to his rapidly developing career after winning his first European trophy with Finnish club FC Inter Turku. The 19-year-old attacker was part of the Inter Turku squad that secured a 1–0 victory over HJK Helsinki to lift the Suomen Cup, marking […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following growing concerns over the country’s recent struggles in major international competitions and the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau. The President said the reform is aimed at rebuilding the structures that govern Nigerian football, strengthening […]
Nigeria has never lacked football talent. From the Super Eagles golden generation to the dominance of the Super Falcons, this country has consistently produced players capable of competing at the highest level. Yet, consistently, the question is no longer whether Nigeria has the talent, but whether the system managing that […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria continue to soar under the steady hand of head coach Eric Chelle, securing a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Iran. The international friendly, played today, Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Mardan Stadyumu in Turkey, showcased a team that has fully embraced Chelle’s tactical identity one […]
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets kicked off their WAFU-B U17 Championship campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing the Baby Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-1 in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday. The five-time world champions displayed ruthless efficiency, led by a stunning hat-trick from George Agha and a breathtaking free-kick from David Edeh. Just three […]
Nigeria Bids Farewell to Football Icon Christian Chukwu, AFCON Hero and ‘Chairman of the Defence’ The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of Christian Chukwu, the legendary captain who led Nigeria to its first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory in 1980. Chukwu passed away on Saturday […]
A New Era for Nigerian Football Development Begins The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), under the leadership of Ibrahim Musa Gusau, is set to make history with the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a state-of-the-art Players’ Hostel and new training pitches in Abuja. Scheduled for Tuesday, the landmark event will […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially unveiled Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. In a ceremony held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, expressed confidence in Chelle’s ability to transform the team’s fortunes and lead them […]
The 2024 CAF Awards, set to take place this evening at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, are brimming with anticipation, especially for Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie. Both players have enjoyed stellar seasons and are frontrunners in their respective categories, representing Nigeria’s stronghold in African football. Ademola […]
