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Speaking anonymously to protect his standing within the system he’s criticising, an active Nigerian referee says the death of a colleague should be the trigger for structural change, not just another fitness test debate. An active Nigerian referee has called for comprehensive reform of the country’s refereeing structure, arguing that the death of Plateau State […]
Whatever level Lithuania’s SFL League is playing at, Noah Abolaji Salaudeen’s numbers keep climbing, and this weekend’s hat trick was another reminder why. Nigerian talent Noah Abolaji Salaudeen continued his remarkable scoring form in Lithuania, striking a hat trick and an assist as O.G. Kaisiadorys came from behind to beat VRSK 6-3 in Matchday 12 […]
Edo Queens wasted no time settling into Ouagadougou, holding their first training session within hours of landing ahead of Monday’s qualifying opener. NWFL champions Edo Queens have arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ahead of the 2026 WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers. The 2024 WAFU-B champions touched down in the Burkina Faso capital on Saturday […]
A winter trial that impressed the coaching staff has turned into a long-term contract for young midfielder Tochukwu Owoh, who now heads to Norway’s top flight. Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Owoh has completed a move to Norwegian top-flight side KFUM-Kameratene Oslo, signing from P Sports Football Academy in Abuja on a contract running until 2030, Sports247 […]
Reigning NPFL champions Rangers International travel to Jos to face hosts Plateau United, both sides chasing a confidence-boosting trophy before the new season begins. NPFL champions Rangers International will face hosts Plateau United in the final of the 2026 NPFL Super Six Preseason Tournament at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The final kicks off […]
Four minutes was all Nathan Tella needed to make his mark off the bench, as Bayer Leverkusen cruised into the next round of the DFB-Pokal. Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella opened his account for the new season as Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a 4-0 win over Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal on Saturday, sportsration.com reports. […]
Moses Simon injected some spark into Paris FC’s attack after the break, but couldn’t quite find the breakthrough his side needed against a stubborn Troyes. Super Eagles winger Moses Simon featured as Paris FC played out a goalless draw away at Troyes in Saturday’s Ligue 1 fixture at the Stade de l’Aube. Simon was introduced […]
A month after being left out of Sevilla’s pre-season trips amid transfer uncertainty, Chidera Ejuke responded in the best way possible with a goal off the bench. Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke scored as Sevilla beat 10 man Athletic Bilbao 3-1 in their La Liga clash on Saturday. Athletic Bilbao were reduced to ten men […]
Semi Ajayi delivered a defender’s dream performance on Premier League returning day, scoring and shutting the door as Hull City stunned Manchester United. Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi earned the highest match rating as Hull City recorded a shock 2-0 win over Manchester United on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. The […]
Two goals down inside the opening 33 minutes, Obosa Queens produced a remarkable turnaround at Enyimba Stadium to book their place in the NWFL Nationwide final. Obosa Queens FA produced a stunning comeback at Enyimba Stadium in Aba, beating Onimarg FC 4-2 to secure the second and final ticket to the NWFL Nationwide 2026 final. […]
A rare direct move from the NPFL to the Premier League has put Benjamin Fredrick on a continental radar of players tipped to make their mark this season. Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick has been named among a group of fast-emerging African players described as “challengers” to watch in the new Premier League season, according to […]
A former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper says tying World Cup qualification to WAFCON semi-final finishes puts unfair mental strain on players competing in two tournaments at once. South African football legend Brian Baloyi has called on CAF to stop the practice of qualifying nations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup simply by reaching the semi-finals of […]
Yetunde Ayantosho’s football journey moves from Nigeria’s youth ranks to Turkey’s top flight, with the young forward eager to prove herself in a new environment. Nigerian forward Yetunde Ayantosho has completed her move to Turkey, signing for Unye Kadin Futbol Kulubu. The forward will compete in the Kadin Futbol Super Ligi, Turkey’s top flight women’s […]
Terem Moffi is closing in on a fresh start in Germany, moving on from a spell in France that ended in difficult circumstances. Nigeria international Terem Moffi is set to undergo a medical at Bundesliga club Hamburg ahead of a permanent transfer from OGC Nice. According to transfer expert Fabrice Hawkins, Hamburg have reached an […]
The hamstring strain that forced Femi Azeez off early against Bristol City hasn’t healed in time, ruling him out of Millwall’s next Championship fixture. Millwall manager Alex Neil has confirmed that Nigeria winger Femi Azeez will miss Saturday’s home clash against Norwich City through injury. Azeez started Millwall’s 2-0 win over Bristol City last weekend […]
Following ratification at the league’s Annual General Meeting in Owerri, Nigeria’s second tier clubs now have a firm date to build their new season around. The 2026/27 Nigeria National League season will get underway on Saturday, October 31. The commencement date was ratified at the league’s Annual General Meeting, held in Owerri on Friday. Clubs […]
A goal, an assist, another goal, then a second assist turned goal to complete the set — Victor Osimhen was involved in everything as Galatasaray ran riot against Erzurum FK. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored twice and provided an assist as Galatasaray cruised to a 4-0 win over Erzurum FK in their Turkish Super […]
Just days after completing his move from Nottingham Forest, Taiwo Awoniyi got his first taste of Premier League action for Coventry, in a defeat at the Emirates. Nigeria internationals Frank Onyeka and Taiwo Awoniyi both featured as newly promoted Coventry City suffered a 3-0 opening day defeat away at champions Arsenal, Complete Sports reports, citing […]
Narrow wins for Plateau United and Mighty Jets opened the NPFL’s pre-season invitational tournament in Jos, a competition built to sharpen Nigeria’s continental representatives. Plateau United and Mighty Jets both began their campaigns at the 2026 NPFL Invitational Pre-Season Tournament with wins. In the opening fixture, Plateau United beat last season’s NPFL runners-up Rivers United […]
A disappointing campaign has followed the Super Falcons all the way to CAF’s post tournament honours, with no Nigerian player named among the best of WAFCON 2026. The Confederation of African Football has unveiled its Best XI for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and for the first time in years, no Super Falcons […]
Katsina United booked their spot in the semi finals of the pre-season Super Six tournament, while El-Kanemi Warriors continue to search for their first win. Katsina United secured a 2-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors in Jos on Friday to open their 2026 Pre-Season Super Six campaign. Abdurrahman Garba scored both goals for Katsina United, opening […]
Duke Udi says a bigger, more competitive NNL would help unearth the kind of talent that built Nigerian football’s golden generations, as he pushes to finally get Sunshine Stars back into the top flight. Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser Duke Udi has voiced his support for a proposed 20-team format for both the Northern and Southern […]
A blunt pre-season defeat to Enyimba has former Heartland forward John Owoeri urging the Naze Millionaires to add real firepower and experience before their promotion push begins. Former Flying Eagles forward John Owoeri says Heartland of Owerri need to sign at least five or six experienced players, including strikers, if the club is to mount […]
Nathan Jones didn’t need convincing about Arthur Okonkwo’s quality — the goalkeeper had already beaten him twice while playing for Wrexham last season. Charlton Athletic head coach Nathan Jones has praised Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo as an excellent shot stopper following his season-long loan move to the club from fellow Championship side Wrexham. Okonkwo […]
Barely a year into his move to Norway, Daniel Daga has already convinced Molde to tie him down for the long haul. Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has signed a new long term contract with Norwegian club Molde FK. The new deal will keep the 19 year old at the club until the summer of […]
Just weeks after arriving from Sweden as one of Europe’s most sought-after teenagers, Zadok Yohanna got his first taste of competitive Brighton football. Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna made his competitive debut for Brighton & Hove Albion in a goalless draw against Tromso in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League play off at […]
An 18 minute cameo off the bench was all Tolu Arokodare needed to open his Ajax account and set up another as the Dutch giants took control of their Conference League tie. Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare scored his first goal for Ajax and provided an assist as the Dutch giants beat Swiss club Sion […]
With Moses Aduku pulled away by national team duty, Edo Queens are handing the reins for their continental opener to an experienced pair of hands. Kennedy Boboye will take charge of Edo Queens at the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League in Burkina Faso. Boboye steps in for Edo Queens’ substantive head coach, Moses Aduku, […]
With their Umuahia base out of action, Abia Warriors are relocating to Aba for the new season and setting up camp inside the city ahead of kickoff. Abia Warriors will play their 2026/27 NPFL home games at Enyimba Stadium in Aba. The club will relocate to Aba in the coming days for closed-door camping ahead […]
Habeeb Ogunneye’s rise at Manchester United has caught Arsenal’s eye, but the young defender’s international future is still an open question between two countries. Arsenal are plotting a move for Manchester United defender Habeeb Ogunneye, who has Nigerian heritage through his family, according to a Telegraph Sport report cited by Complete Sports. Ogunneye spent last […]
The 2026 summer window has scattered Nigerian talent across Europe, the Gulf and beyond. Here is every move that matters, from confirmed deals to live negotiations. A Summer Window Already Buzzing With Nigerian Names The 2026 summer transfer window opened on August 18, and Nigerian players across Europe wasted no time making headlines. From confirmed […]
Fresh off a clean sheet in his comeback appearance, Maduka Okoye has moved to shut down transfer speculation and reaffirm his commitment to Udinese. Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has firmly pledged his commitment to Udinese, insisting his focus is entirely on the Italian club despite continued transfer speculation linking him with Juventus and Inter […]
Vipers SC’s summer rebuild continues with the addition of a young NPFL centre back who has already spent time at two of Nigeria’s top flight clubs. Ugandan Premier League champions Vipers SC have completed the signing of Nigerian defender Princewill Tarabina from Plateau United. Tarabina joins the Venoms on a two-year contract after a productive […]
With Ezri Konsa closing in on an Arsenal move, Aston Villa are looking at Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo as one option to fill the defensive gap he leaves behind. Aston Villa have added Nigeria-eligible defender Tosin Adarabioyo to their list of transfer targets, alongside AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori, Complete Sports reports. Both are being considered as […]
Alhassan Yusuf, better known for his defensive discipline than his goalscoring, produced the display of his MLS career to sink D.C. United and end New England’s losing run. Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf scored a hat-trick as New England Revolution returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over D.C. United at Audi Field, sportsration.com […]
Days after completing his move from Nottingham Forest, Taiwo Awoniyi is already talking about the goalscorers who inspire him as he prepares for his Coventry bow against Arsenal. Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has vowed to deliver goals for Coventry City as the newly promoted club prepares for its Premier League return against Arsenal on […]
After a breakout debut campaign that had Europe’s biggest clubs circling, Emmanuel Fernandez is being told by his own manager to raise his game again. Rangers head coach Derek McInnes has called on Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez to rediscover his best form following a shaky start to the 2026/27 season. Fernandez has faced scrutiny […]
