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• Blackburn Rovers’ Dapo Afolayan keen to represent Nigeria

  Blackburn Rovers forward Dapo Afolayan says he would “love” to play for Nigeria after revealing that he has previously come...

• Bendel Insurance report goalkeeper Joshua Baba absent without leave

  Bendel Insurance have declared goalkeeper Joshua Baba absent without official leave (AWOL) after failing to return from an authorised period...

• Sporting Lagos coach Jeffrey Buter fined N500,000 over referee comments

  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has been fined N500,000 by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for remarks about...

• Shooting Stars boss Salisu Yusuf under pressure after slow NPFL start

  Pressure is growing on Shooting Stars technical adviser Salisu Yusuf after the club’s difficult opening to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier...

• Nigeria U-23s to face DR Congo in 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying

  Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles will play the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa...

• Nigeria’s five famous comebacks after falling two goals behind

  Nigeria’s largely new-look Super Eagles recovered from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Russia in Tuesday’s international friendly at Nizhny...

• Godwin Obaje reaches 100 NPFL goals as Victor Ezeji welcomes record challenge

  Former Nigeria striker Victor Ezeji has congratulated Godwin Obaje after the Rangers forward became the latest player to reach 100...

• Galatasaray yet to decide on Victor Osimhen return against Kas?mpasa

  Galatasaray will not decide whether Victor Osimhen can face Kas?mpasa until the striker has completed further medical assessments, club doctor...

• Eguavoen confident Nigeria can overcome Olympic qualifier absences

  Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen says Nigeria’s preparations for their 2028 Olympic qualifying tie against Comoros have not...

• Kano Pillars end nine-year wait for away point at Shooting Stars

  Kano Pillars secured their first away point against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in nine years after a goalless draw...

• Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal exit followed two broken promises by Jorge Jesus

  Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted he was wrong to leave Portugal’s camp but says he will not retire from international football...

• Nigeria’s Flamingos arrive in Morocco for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

  Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have arrived in the Kingdom of Morocco ahead of this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s...

• Eguavoen confident Super Falcons can overcome Comoros withdrawals in Olympic qualifiers

  Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen says the Super Falcons have enough quality and experience to cope with several withdrawals before...

• Super Eagles’ fightback against Russia earns praise from NFF official

  The Nigeria Football Federation’s Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has praised the Super Eagles’ resilience after they fought back...

• Kirk Broadfoot praises Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez as ‘all-round athlete’

  Former Scotland and Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has described Emmanuel Fernandez as an “all-round athlete” and says keeping the Super...

• Flamingos arrive in Casablanca ahead of 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

  Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Casablanca ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which begins in Morocco on...

• Enyimba target positive result at Katsina United, says Ukaegbu

  Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu says defeat is not an option when his side travel north to face Katsina United...

• The African players who shaped key moments in Aston Villa’s history

  Aston Villa have rarely had a sustained African core, but several players from the continent have made important contributions during...

• World Cup 2026: the underdogs ready to challenge football’s biggest nations

  The expanded 48-team World Cup will give several less-fancied nations the chance to make a lasting impact when the tournament...

• Nigeria fall four places to 30th in latest FIFA world rankings

  Nigeria have slipped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, released on Wednesday.The Super Eagles...