Football and Society

As Valentine’s Day celebrations filled with romance unfold across Nigeria, the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation NAFF has given the occasion a deeper meaning through the “Kick for Love” initiative. Held on February 14, 2025, in nine cities including Lagos, Kaduna, and Jos, the event aims to foster inclusivity and community for athletes with disabilities. NAFF […]

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, a former Beyond Limits FA standout now playing for Sampdoria on loan from Inter Milan, was subjected to racial abuse during a Serie B match against Brescia at the Stadio Mario Rigamonti. The 20 year old midfielder signalled to the referee, Davide Massa, after hearing racist chants from Brescia fans, leading to a

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has extended his philanthropic efforts by opening a temporary shop in East London to provide free groceries for families in need during Christmas. Named “AleXpress,” the initiative aimed to spread festive cheer by offering essentials, including turkeys, to those struggling to afford holiday dinners. Through this thoughtful gesture, Iwobi demonstrated

Enyimba FC, one of Nigeria’s Premier Football League giants, recently visited former Nigerian captain and coach Christian “Chairman” Chukwu at his residence in Trans Ekulu, Enugu. The visit, led by the club’s Sporting Director Ifeanyi Ekwueme on behalf of Chairman Nwankwo Kanu, was a gesture to honour Chukwu’s legacy and reaffirm his significance to the

In a heartwarming display of community service, players of El-Kanemi Warriors FC visited the Specialist Hospital Maiduguri and the Fatima Ali Sheriff Orphanage Home to support the less privileged. The initiative, conducted after their training session ahead of their Nigeria Premier League match against Abia Warriors, is part of a monthly effort to engage with

The Bayelsa State Government has renewed its commitment to sports development by collaborating with international scouts to create opportunities for young footballers in the state to showcase their talents globally. This was highlighted during a visit by international scouts to the Acting Governor of Bayelsa, Senator Lawrence Ewhurdjakpo, represented by Commissioner for Sports Development, Honourable

Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, a promising young forward for Club Atlético River Plate, finds himself at the centre of an international contest for his allegiance between Nigeria and Argentina. The 17 year old striker, who holds dual eligibility due to his Nigerian father and Argentine mother, has made waves with 16 goals in 18 appearances at

Despite being born in Argentina, Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, a 17 year old striking talent from River Plate’s academy, has pledged to represent Nigeria internationally. The young forward, who has already scored 16 goals in 18 matches this season, is eager to don Nigeria’s green and white, inspired by his Nigerian heritage and family dreams. Asuzu,

The Oyo State Football Association, led by HRM Oba James Odeniran, has unveiled the logo and committee for the inaugural Jubril Dotun Sanusi JDS Football League. The event, held at Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, introduced the JDS League, a project aimed at nurturing young football talent within Oyo State. Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi, the

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo and his ex wife Sonia are once again in the spotlight after another round of exchanges on social media. Sonia, who has previously criticized Ighalo over his personal life, posted an apology to her ex husband on Instagram, following Ighalo’s request for her to take a break from the