By Isaac Zaza The long-standing tension between former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia and ex-Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has once again taken center stage in Nigerian football discourse. This time, it’s a double-barrel controversy involving an alleged bribe offer before the 2008 Olympics and a bitter dispute over flight arrangements to the 2016 Games…
Nigerian international defender Semi Ajayi has been thrust into the spotlight off the pitch following accusations by UK-based social media influencer, Amel Akhtar, who claims the footballer led her on with promises of marriage before abruptly cutting off contact. Akhtar, a well-known personality on Instagram, shared a cryptic exposé online, alleging that a former West…
Galatasaray secured a crucial victory in the Ziraat Turkish Cup Quarter Finals, defeating arch-rivals Fenerbahçe 2-1 at Ülker Stadium. The victory propelled them into the semi-finals of the competition, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen playing a decisive role by scoring both goals. The match began with high intensity, and it did not take long for…
Nigerians Blast Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Over Statement on Edo Killings Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has come under heavy criticism following his reaction to the killing of Northern hunters who were traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano. The victims were reportedly killed by vigilantes in Uromi, Edo State, and a viral video of…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were left frustrated after conceding a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The result puts Nigeria in a precarious position, now sitting in 4th place in Group C with only four matches left to salvage their…
March 26, 2025 Drama is unfolding in Group C of the FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers as South Africa risks a three-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player in their recent match against Lesotho. The player in question, Teboho Mokoena, had accumulated two yellow cards in previous matches against Benin and Zimbabwe, which should have…
Victor Osimhen scored the winning goal as Galatasaray extended their impressive unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory over Corendon Alanyaspor in a Trendyol Süper Lig Matchday 27 clash at the Gain Park Stadium on Sunday. The hosts took the lead in the first half through Tonny Vilhena, but Galatasaray responded strongly after halftime. A stroke…
Ademola Lookman continued his blistering Serie A form, sealing a dominant 4-0 win for Atalanta against Juventus in Turin on Sunday. The Nigerian forward, recently crowned African Footballer of the Year, scored his 13th league goal of the season and reached a personal milestone with his 50th goal for the club. Atalanta coach Gian Piero…
Belgium-based striker Tolu Arokodare has received his first-ever invitation to the Nigerian national team as Éric Sékou Chelle announced a 39-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The squad includes established names such as William Ekong, Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Ndidi….
By Isaac Sanyaolu The decision by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) under Ibrahim Musa Gusau’s leadership to appoint Éric Sékou Chelle as the head coach of Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, is not only disappointing but appears to be a step backward for Nigerian football. The appointment raises many questions about the NFF’s…
The Nigerian Ex-International and Professional Women Footballers Association (NEIPWFA) has expressed immense joy over the appointment of its Vice President, Ayisat Yusuf, as a member of the Working Committee of the African Women in Sports Initiative (AWISI). In a statement, Dr. Mariam Mell Osiime, President of AWISI, congratulated Yusuf, describing the appointment as a well-deserved…
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Trainer, Olatunji Baruwa MON, has expressed immense pride in Nigeria’s football achievements following Ademola Lookman’s coronation as the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year. The prestigious award was presented at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, where Lookman, who plays forward for Atalanta, surpassed competitors including Ivory Coast’s Simon…