Events and Tournaments

Asisat Oshoala, the celebrated forward, has once again etched her name in the annals of football history by scoring Bay FC’s inaugural goal in the NWSL, leading to a victory over Angel City FC. Just 17 minutes into her debut, the former Barcelona Femeni star made an immediate impact, securing a win for her new […]

Ademola Lookman emerged as a pivotal figure for Atalanta in their Europa League round of 16, second leg triumph against Sporting CP at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Trailing 2-1 in the match after Pedro Gonçalves’s 33rd minute goal, Lookman’s equalizer early in the second half ignited a remarkable comeback for the Serie A club.

The Confederation of African Football CAF has approved the Nigeria Football Federation’s NFF request for a change in the kick off time for the pivotal Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final qualifying match against South Africa. Originally slated for 4 pm, the game will now commence at 5 pm at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, a

In a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona secured their spot in the last eight with a 3-1 victory over Napoli. Despite a full game effort from Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, he was unable to breach Barcelona’s defence, led by Ronald Araujo, to add to his season’s goal tally.

Rivers United, Nigeria’s football pride, is poised for a challenging encounter in the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals, where they will face the current holders, USM Algiers of Algeria. The first leg of this crucial tie will be hosted by Rivers United in Nigeria, with the return leg scheduled to take place in Algeria. The matches

The Nigerian Falconets have secured their spot in the semifinals of the women’s football event at the African Games 2023, following a commanding 4-0 victory against Senegal at the Cape Coast Stadium. Head coach Chris Danjuma couldn’t hide his satisfaction with the team’s performance, praising their dedication and the quality of play displayed on Monday

Following a disheartening 2-1 defeat to Uganda’s Hippos, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are poised for a comeback as they prepare to face South Sudan in their pivotal second Group B match at the 13th African Games. Under the guidance of Ladan Bosso, the team is determined to secure a win against the newcomers to keep their

Fulham’s midfield maestro, Alex Iwobi, is gearing up for his tenth career encounter against Wolverhampton Wanderers this Saturday, a team he has found considerable success against at both youth and senior levels. Iwobi’s knack for finding the back of the net against Wolves has made them his favoured opponent, with the Nigerian international scoring more

In a dramatic showdown in the Saudi Arabia league on Thursday, Henry Onyekuru emerged as the hero for Al Fayha, netting twice to clinch a 3-2 victory over Al Shabab. This performance marks another remarkable outing for Onyekuru, who had previously dazzled with a double in an away win on February 17. The 26 year

As the 13th African Games in Accra beckon, Uganda’s Hippos coach, Morley Byekwaso Ochama, has expressed a deep respect for Nigeria, acknowledging them as a power house in African football. Despite this, he remains confident in his team’s ability to face the Flying Eagles, one of the men’s football event favourites, in their opener. The