Ikorodu City FC delivered a stunning performance in their Matchday 16 clash against Akwa United, securing a dominant 4-1 victory at their home ground in Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday. The result marks another impressive step in the Oga Boys’ turnaround, as they continue their unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The match…
Nasarawa United were condemned to a dramatic 3-2 defeat by Heartland FC in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday evening at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. The match, part of the 2024/25 season’s Matchday 15, saw the Solid Miners surrender a 1-2 lead late in the game, leaving them to rue a…
Excitement is building across Ekiti State as preparations reach its peak for the grand finale of the Ekiti Governors Cup 2024, set to take place on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at the iconic Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti. This year’s showdown promises to be an unforgettable spectacle as Christ School, Ado-Ekiti faces off against Efon…
17-year-old Asaolu Oyinkansola, a student from Fakunle High School, Osogbo, has made an impressive debut at the ongoing Engr. Habu Gumel National Open Weightlifting Championship in Abuja. The three-day event, named after the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Gumel, commenced on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium,…
Barrister Churchill Oliseh and his club, FC Ebedei one of Nigeria’s premier professionally-run football academies have received commendations from Family United By Football (FUBF) following the nomination of Super Eagles forward Ebere Paul Onuachu MON for the FIFA Puskás Award, which honors the year’s best goal. Last week, FIFA released a video showcasing the goals…
The Borno State Commissioner for the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development, Comrade Saina Buba, has shown his unwavering support for El-Kanemi Warriors FC after the team was attacked by armed robbers during their journey from Lagos to Maiduguri. In a show of solidarity, Comrade Buba donated 2 million naira to help the team recover…
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Plateau United on Saturday in Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The match kicked off with early drama as Bendel Insurance took the lead in the 7th minute. Uche Collins rose above…
France emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over the Super Falcons of Nigeria at Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers, France, In an intense Women’s International Friendly held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, The match was part of France’s preparation for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Nations League in the spring and the 2025 UEFA Women’s European…
Saturday, November 30, 2024 The much-anticipated opening match of the Nigeria National League (NNL) 2024/2025 season kicked off with a thrilling encounter between Abakaliki FC and Madiba FC at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The match, which started promptly at 3:00 PM, was a spectacle full of drama, as both…
Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new head coach, with the former Dutch international striker signing a contract that will run until June 2027. The 48-year-old takes over from Steve Cooper, who was dismissed earlier this season, and will look to steer the Foxes clear of relegation, with the…
Nigeria has a strong representation in the 2024 FIFA Best Awards as four of its top football stars have been nominated for prestigious categories, including the coveted FIFA The Best Men’s 11, Puskás, and Marta Awards. Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong Headline FIFA The Best Nominees Ademola Lookman, who made waves with his impressive performances…
Enyimba International of Nigeria suffered a 2-0 defeat to Al Masry of Egypt In their opening match of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Group D campaign at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria on Wednesday. The game began with early dominance from the Egyptian side, who capitalized on a set-piece to take the…