Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has once again hailed his uncle, Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, as the greatest footballer of all time. Iwobi, who currently plays for Fulham, has never hidden his admiration for Okocha, whose dazzling dribbling and creativity left a lasting mark on African and European football. Speaking on the Is This…
Nigeria U-20 star Kpaboro Arierhri has opened up about his decision to sign with Norwegian club Lillestrøm SK, despite receiving offers from top European clubs. Arierhri’s Rise to Prominence The 18-year-old striker was instrumental in helping Beyond Limits Football Academy win the 2024 Viareggio Cup in Italy, scoring in the final against C.N Brazzaville. His…
Leicester City head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has provided a positive injury update on Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, confirming his availability ahead of their FA Cup fourth-round clash against Manchester United Ndidi has been out of action since December 8, 2024, after suffering a hamstring injury during Leicester’s 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove…
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon is in the running to receive a newly introduced honor in French football, as Ligue 1 organizers unveil the ‘Top Passeur’ badge, an award recognizing the league’s top assist provider. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) announced the initiative on Wednesday, February 5, expanding its badge system, which previously only…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and his assistant Hedi Taboubi are reportedly in England to hold talks with key Premier League players, including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, and Taiwo Awoniyi, as preparations intensify for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With just three points from four matches, Nigeria faces an uphill…
Nigerian forward Folashade Ijamilusi has secured a move to Chinese Women’s Super League side Liaoning Baiye FC, marking a significant step in her career after an impressive season in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership. Ijamilusi made the switch from NWFL Premiership champions Edo Queens, where she played a crucial role in the club’s…
Nigerian football administrator Amaju Pinnick has encountered a significant hurdle in his push for a second term on the FIFA Council, as two major African football blocs have thrown their weight behind his rivals. COSAFA & CECAFA Unite Against Pinnick In a decisive move, the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) and the Council…
Former Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo has been inducted into Olympique Marseille’s prestigious Club of Legends, a moment of celebration for both the football world and Nigeria. The 39-year-old, who made 271 appearances for the French club between 2005 and 2011, scoring 25 goals and contributing 23 assists, now joins an elite group of footballing icons…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to return from injury, but the Udinese goalkeeper now finds himself caught in the middle of a betting scandal that could overshadow his comeback. Okoye Back in Action After Wrist Surgery Okoye, 24, has been out for over a month after undergoing surgery to repair a scapholunate ligament…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons face a tough road to reclaiming the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, with defending champions South Africa stepping up their preparations to retain the crown. Nigeria has yet to confirm any warm-up matches, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana is set to host two friendly games against Lesotho in Johannesburg this month….
