Delta Ethnic Peace Cup: Warri Ijaw secures big win as tournament begins

Delta Ethnic Peace Cup: Warri Ijaw secures big win as tournament begins

By / Local Clubs and Academies /

The fifth edition of the Delta State Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup kicked off on Sunday with exciting matches across various centres. Warri Ijaw FC delivered the standout performance, defeating Bomadi FC in a resounding 7-0 victory, marking the tournament’s biggest win so far. Ogbe-Ijoh United also secured a 2-1 triumph over Patani Strikers FC […]

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Glory Ogbonna leads Beşiktaş to end Fenerbahçe’s unbeaten streak

Glory Ogbonna leads Beşiktaş to end Fenerbahçe’s unbeaten streak

By / Events and Tournaments /

Glory Ogbonna delivered a commanding performance as Beşiktaş Women ended Fenerbahçe’s impressive eight-match unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory in the Istanbul derby. Goals from Shameeka Fishley and Donjeta Halilaj in the first half secured Beşiktaş’s fifth consecutive win in the Turkish Women’s Football League. Playing away from home, Ogbonna, a Super Falcons defender, showcased

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Iheanacho seeks No. 10 role ahead of Afcon qualifier vs Rwanda

Iheanacho seeks No. 10 role ahead of Afcon qualifier vs Rwanda

By / Interviews /

Ahead of Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda in Uyo, Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed a preference to play as a traditional No. 10 for the national team. The forward, currently at Sevilla, shared his views following a challenging outing against Benin, where he was deployed as a striker and substituted

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Rivio Ayemwenre's late goal secures Ikorodu City Derby victory

Rivio Ayemwenre’s late goal secures Ikorodu City Derby victory

By / Match Previews and Reviews /

Rivio Ayemwenre of Ikorodu City has been named the NPFL Player of Week 12 after scoring a decisive late goal to secure a 2-1 victory over Shooting Stars in the Southwest Derby. The dramatic winner came in the 89th minute at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, propelling Ikorodu City to triumph in their first

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Tinubu plans NPFL revamp with IMG partnership

Tinubu plans NPFL revamp with IMG partnership

By / Governance /

President Bola Tinubu is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to revamp Nigerian football through a strategic partnership with global sports broadcasting giant IMG. This collaboration aligns with his administration’s goal to elevate the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL to international standards and restore its past glory. Following Nigeria’s loss in the AFCON 2023 final, Tinubu engaged

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NPFL ROUNDUP: Remo Stars falter, can't widen gap over Rivers United

NPFL ROUNDUP: Remo Stars falter, can’t widen gap over Rivers United

By / Nigerian Premier League /

Remo Stars, the current leaders in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL, missed a crucial chance to widen their lead after a goalless draw against Rivers United at home. The result keeps Remo at the top with 23 points from 12 games, maintaining a slender one point advantage over their closest rivals. In another fixture,

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Juventus Unable to Pursue Victor Osimhen Due to Financial Constraints

Juventus Unable to Pursue Victor Osimhen Due to Financial Constraints

By / Transfer News /

Despite being an ideal candidate for Juventus’ attacking lineup, financial limitations are preventing the Italian giants from pursuing Napoli’s star striker Victor Osimhen. With Napoli reportedly willing to consider a reduced asking price of €75 million for the Super Eagles forward, Juventus remains interested but faces significant hurdles. Juventus’ sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, who played

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Essien shines in Edo Queens' CAF Women’s Champions League comeback win

Essien shines in Edo Queens’ CAF Women’s Champions League comeback win

By / Women's Football /

Peace Essien expressed her overwhelming joy after Edo Queens’ dramatic 2-1 victory over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Women’s Champions League. Her crucial equaliser in the 94th minute turned the tide of the match, which saw Edo Queens secure a historic semi final spot. Essien’s goal came during a chaotic scramble in the

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Eguavoen Vows to Lead Nigeria Past Ghana in 2025 CHAN Qualifier

Eguavoen Vows to Lead Nigeria Past Ghana in 2025 CHAN Qualifier

By / Nigerian Football News /

Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s home based squad will triumph over Ghana in their upcoming playoff to qualify for the 2025 African Nations Championship CHAN. Scheduled to take place during the Christmas period, the highly anticipated Jollof Derby will determine which team advances to the tournament, set to be

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