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 […]
A viral social media post claiming Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre was excluded from Nigeria’s WAFCON squad due to alleged corruption has been exposed as fake, sparking fresh concerns about misinformation and impersonation online. The controversial posts, shared from a fraudulent Facebook account posing as Plumptre, accused unnamed officials of […]
French forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, capping off a career-defining year that has cemented his place among football’s elite. The Paris Saint-Germain star lifted the golden trophy at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday night, beating Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to […]
Ademola Lookman has etched his name in the annals of African football by winning the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award at the 2024 CAF Awards. The Nigerian forward’s stellar performances for both club and country in 2024 have made him an undeniable choice for the continent’s top individual […]
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 […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have began preparations for their first appearance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in 16 years, as their camp in the city of Jerez de la Frontera outside Sevilla is officially open with most of the invited players already in camp. At breakfast today, 12 players were […]
The Super Falcons have secured their spot in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, marking their first Olympic appearance in 16 years. Nigeria clinched the qualification by defeating South Africa 1-0 on aggregate in a thrilling encounter. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the Super Falcons delivered a stellar […]
In a thrilling encounter, the Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a crucial 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first leg of the final round of Olympic qualifiers, bringing them closer to earning a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Rasheedat Ajibade showcased her prowess by converting a penalty […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped two places in the latest rankings released y FIFA. The women’s team dropped 32nd to 34th in the final FIFA Coca-Cola women’s world ranking for 2023 However, in the ranking that was released on the FIFA website, the Falcons still remain number one in Africa. […]
