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 […]
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 inaugural FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation (SOF) National Secondary Schools Football Championship, known as the Memoir Cup, has officially kicked off across Nigeria, marking a major boost for grassroots football development. The competition will be held in three stages—state qualifiers, zonal playoffs, and the national finals—where champions from all 36 states […]
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 […]
Renowned Nigerian journalist and sports media personality, Colin Udoh, has officially ascended into royalty with the traditional title Obong Udeme Akaninyene Colin Udoh Usanga, becoming the Obong Ufok Nung Anwana Nung Ubo Udua (Chief of the Nung Anwana Royal Family) in Mbiabong Itam, Akwa Ibom State. The coronation ceremony was […]
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 […]
The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), as the Super Eagles of Nigeria find themselves in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. The draw, held in Rabat on Monday, promises an exciting tournament in Morocco, where Nigeria will aim to reclaim their continental glory. […]
Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, who plays for Udinese and the Super Eagles, is facing scrutiny in Italy over allegations of involvement in a betting scandal. According to reports, the Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into claims that Okoye bet on receiving a yellow card during a match against Lazio […]
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 […]
