Interviews

Monica Matthew, Heartland Queens’ influential midfielder, has expressed confidence that her team is ready to turn their season around when they face Remo Stars Ladies in a crucial NWFL Premiership Matchday 4 encounter on Wednesday. The match will be played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. Heartland Queens have endured a poor […]

From December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, with 24 teams competing for continental glory. Legendary Nigerian footballer Segun Odegbami has shared his thoughts on the tournament, casting doubts on Nigeria’s chances while tipping Morocco to potentially lift the trophy. While acknowledging that Nigeria can advance

Rivers Angels head coach, Tosan Blankson, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for their crucial NWFL Group B clash against league leaders FC Robo Queens. With Robo Queens sitting at the top of the table with six points, Blankson acknowledges the strength of the opposition but remains optimistic about his side’s chances of securing

Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga, recently signed by Norwegian club Molde FK, shared insights into his football inspirations and ambitions during his first interview with the club. Daga, who transferred from FC One Rocket in Nigeria, revealed his admiration for Tottenham Hotspur’s Yves Bissouma and Chelsea’s N’Golo Kanté as players who have influenced his style. “I

Lobi Stars’ technical adviser, Daniel Amokachi, has revealed how a late-night call from Emmanuel Amuneke persuaded him to continue as the head coach of the struggling NPFL side. Following a 1-0 defeat to Heartland FC on Sunday in Matchday 20, Amokachi admitted he was close to resigning due to frustrations with developments surrounding the team.

Kemi Adegbuyi, a standout for FC Robo Queens, has reflected on her team’s hard fought 2-1 victory over Adamawa Queens in their second game of the 2025 Nigerian Women Football League NWFL season. Despite playing at home, FC Robo had to battle from behind to secure the win, with Adegbuyi providing the crucial assist for

Leon Balogun, the Rangers defender, has reaffirmed his commitment to playing for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, dispelling any notions of retirement from international football. Balogun, 36, has not been called up since his substitute appearance during Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Príncipe in June 2022. Speaking to Brila FM, Balogun

Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, the former Super Eagles captain, has openly admitted to failing in his role as Chairman of the Delta Football Association FA. Speaking to Lagos Talks FM, Okocha stated, “I failed woefully. I didn’t complete my tenure, and I walked away. I raise my hand to admit that I didn’t achieve anything

Rangers coach Phillipe Clement has revealed that Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers lost his first team place due to the rise of young forward Hamza Igamane. Clement highlighted Igamane’s growth as the primary reason for Dessers’ reduced playing time, explaining, “Cyriel is playing less because of Hamza’s development.” Despite this, Dessers has remained professional, offering

Noah Atubolu, the 22 year old first choice goalkeeper for SC Freiburg, has opened up about the racism he has encountered throughout his football career due to his Nigerian heritage. Born in Freiburg to Nigerian parents, Atubolu has represented Germany at various youth levels and was honoured with the Fritz Walter Medal U19 Bronze in