Nigerian Football News

In an intense NPFL Matchday 6 encounter, Enyimba FC preserved their unbeaten record in Ibadan, holding Shooting Stars SC to a goalless draw. Despite Shooting Stars’ attempts to break through, Enyimba’s solid defense ensured they kept a clean sheet for the third consecutive league game following their loss to Rivers United. Shooting Stars’ coach, Gbenga […]

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, recently played to a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Mexico as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Head coach Bankole Olowookere expressed confidence in his squad’s readiness for the tournament, viewing the match as an essential learning opportunity. Olowookere noted the intensity of the

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN has commended the Nigerian Army and Police for their swift action, resulting in the release of six sports journalists who were abducted on their way to Uyo to cover the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles and Libya. The journalists, primarily camera operators and

Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence that forward Victor Boniface is poised to score his first goal for Nigeria. While Boniface has impressed with six goals for Bayer Leverkusen this season, he has yet to find the net in his seven appearances for the Super Eagles. Eguavoen is optimistic about Boniface’s potential,

Nigeria’s U20 men’s team, the Flying Eagles, are intensifying preparations at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, ahead of the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship set to begin on October 17 in Togo. Led by coach Aliyu Zubairu, the team is undergoing rigorous training sessions, focusing on physical readiness and tactical play. The

Officials have revealed that the Flying Eagles will submit their final 20 man squad tomorrow ahead of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying tournament in Lome, Togo, which kicks off on October 17. Coach Aliyu Zubairu has been conducting a series of test matches to finalize his squad. Recent additions to the team

Brooke Nunn, the 31 year old playmaker for Central Coast Mariners, has set her sights on representing Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Born to a Nigerian German mother, Nunn has long embraced her Nigerian heritage, but it’s only recently that she has seen a real opportunity to play for the national team. The versatile midfielder hopes to

Plateau United Queens delivered an impressive performance, claiming the runner-up position in the inaugural Girls Play Sports Football Tournament. The tournament, which featured 61 teams from across Nigeria, showcased the emerging talent in women’s football, with 40 teams representing the Southern Conference and 21 from the Northern Conference. The final saw Plateau United Queens face

Ahead of the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League NNL season, Coach Gafar Mohammed of First Bank FC has expressed his determination to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. The season is scheduled to begin on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Gafar emphasized that both his personal goal and the management’s objective align with securing

Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons striker, scored her sixth goal of the season to secure a 1-0 win for Bay FC over Seattle Reign in the NWSL. Oshoala converted a penalty in the 27th minute after being brought down in the box. This goal marked her third in four games, cementing her status as Bay