Nigeria Football Federation Executive Board member Aisha Falode has hailed the quality of football displayed in the final of the Women’s President Federation Cup on Saturday. The former Chairperson of the Nigerian Women Football League, whose passion and professionalism have long driven the game’s growth in Nigeria, lauded both teams for delivering a memorable contest….
Lagos, Nigeria – June 29, 2025 Kwara United U19 have etched their name in history by emerging champions of the maiden edition of the Nigeria Youth League Cup (NYLC) after a thrilling 3–2 victory over Atlantic Business FC in the final of the 2024/2025 NYLC National Super8 Championship, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in…
Abakaliki FC’s team bus was involved in a road accident in Ore, Ondo State, while returning from Lagos following their defeat in the final of the 2024/25 Nigeria President Federation Cup. The Ebonyi-based club had made history by reaching the final of the prestigious tournament, which took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos…
Football icon David Beckham has undergone surgery to repair a long-standing wrist injury, over two decades after originally sustaining it during his England playing days. The 50-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and England captain was pictured recovering in a hospital bed, wearing a blue medical sling. His wife, Victoria Beckham, 51, shared the image…
In a staggering deal that redefines the standards of player contracts in world football, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has penned a sensational new agreement with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, with details revealing an extraordinary package both on and off the pitch. According to The SunSport, the 39-year-old will now earn a jaw-dropping £178 million annually,…
In one of the most extraordinary matches in Club World Cup history, Chelsea overcame Portuguese giants Benfica 4-1 after extra time to book a place in the quarter-finals, following a dramatic game in Charlotte that included a weather delay, a late VAR-awarded penalty, and a flurry of goals deep into the night. The match, originally…
History was made at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Saturday evening as Kwara United FC triumphed in the 2024/25 Nigeria President Federation Cup, defeating Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties after a tense goalless draw in regulation time. In a match filled with determination and grit but short on goals, neither side could find…
Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has expressed profound joy following Kwara United’s historic victory in the 2025 President Federation Cup, declaring that the feat is a result of sustained investment in youth development and not a one-off occurrence. The Harmony Boys defeated Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties after a goalless regulation time at the…
Osun State on Saturday, June 28, 2025, joined over 500 countries across the world to commemorate Olympic Day with a symbolic fitness walk through the streets of Osogbo, reflecting the global Olympic spirit of unity, fitness, and peace. Leading the Osun State contingent was Chief Tunde Popoola, Secretary-General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), alongside…
In a vibrant celebration of global sporting spirit, Osun State joined over 500 countries to mark the 2025 Olympic Day Run, with participants embarking on a symbolic fitness walk across the state capital, Osogbo. The event, which promotes unity, physical activity, and healthy living, witnessed a strong turnout led by prominent sports administrators and government…
With just a few days until June 28, 2025, when Olympic Day will be celebrated across Nigeria, 17 states have confirmed their plans to participate in this special day. The states registered to organise this year’s Olympic Day celebration are: Edo, Plateau, Ondo, Taraba, Enugu, Delta, Kwara, FCT, Anambra, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Kogi, Gombe, Osun, Imo,…
Four teams from the Northern Conference have secured their spots in the Nigeria National League for the upcoming season after qualifying from the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs. The four teams are Mai Kunkele United (Niger State), Kano Ambassadors (Kano State), Warinje FC (Bauchi State) and City FC (FCT). The competition was intense at…