Ndidi’s First for Beşiktaş: Nigerian Midfielder Heads Black Eagles to Victory
Beşiktaş get back on track thanks to Ndidi’s header and a Tammy Abraham finish. In a welcome return to winning form, Beşiktaş claimed a 2-0 victory away at Konyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, with Nigerian international Wilfred Ndidi opening his goal account for the club. Ndidi’s header in the 21st minute set the tone, […]
Lobi Stars’ Big Clean-Up: Governor Alia Dissolves Club’s Leadership
Board and management dissolved as audit exposes ₦2.4-billion accounting gap On 23 October 2025, the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, announced the immediate dissolution of the board and management of Lobi Stars Football Club, the Makurdi-based Nigeria Premier Football League side. The governor’s office released a statement via the Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, saying […]
Iwobi Breaks Premier League Record, Becomes Most Featured Star in Premiership History
Super Eagles midfielder becomes the Nigerian with the most English Premier League appearances after milestone game for Fulham. Nigeria’s own Alex Iwobi has written his name firmly into the record books. In Saturday’s Premier League clash against his former club Arsenal at Craven Cottage, the Fulham midfielder became the most‑capped Nigerian player in English Premier League […]
Giannis “Nigerian Freak” Antetokounmpo Welcomes Another Brother to the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks Sign Alex Antetokounmpo, Completing a Family Trio Rooted in Nigerian Heritage For fans of Nigerian heritage and basketball enthusiasts alike, this one hits close to home. Giannis Antetokounmpo; the towering two‑time NBA MVP and ambassador of Nigerian‑Greek heritage has welcomed his younger brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, to the Milwaukee Bucks on a two‑way contract. This […]
Naija Grit Prevails: Super Eagles Edge Lesotho 2‑1 in South Africa
Troost‑Ekong’s calm penalty + debutant Adams carry Nigeria past resilient Crocodiles In a pulsating World Cup qualifier played in Polokwane, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a vital 2‑1 victory over Lesotho on Friday, to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams alive. From the Nigerian vantage point, this win was more than three points. It was […]
FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP: Flying Eagles Bow Out After 4–0 Defeat to Argentina
Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup came to a disappointing end on Wednesday night, as the Flying Eagles suffered a comprehensive 4–0 defeat to Argentina in their Round of 16 clash in Santiago, Chile. The loss marked the conclusion of a mixed tournament for the Nigerians, who had battled through a tough […]
NWFL Boost: Akwa Ibom Govt Backs Ibom Angels Ahead of New Season
State government backs women’s football revival as club hosts UK-based investor team Ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) season, Ibom Angels FC have received a major morale boost as the Akwa Ibom State Government pledged full support to the team’s campaign. This commitment came as representatives of UK-based African Sports Investor Limited […]
Celtic 3–2 Motherwell: Iheanacho On Target, But No Show for Muhammad Said in 5-Goal thriller
Late Maeda strike denies Motherwell as Iheanacho shines with cool penalty finish Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho got on the scoresheet for Celtic as they battled to a thrilling 3–2 comeback win over Motherwell on Sunday in the Scottish Premiership. While Celtic celebrated a vital three points, Motherwell were left to rue what might have […]
End of a Golden Era: Ifeoma Onumonu Retires from Football at 31
In a deeply emotional message shared via her official Instagram and X (Twitter) handles on Saturday, Super Falcons forward Ifeoma Onumonu announced her retirement from professional football, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious career that spanned over two decades across the United States, Europe, and Nigeria’s national team. “Although my time as a player […]
Flying Eagles Triumph: 5 Takeaways from Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles dug deep to defeat Saudi Arabia 3–2 in a thrilling Group F clash at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. It was a game of drama, pressure, and late heroics. With qualification hopes still alive, here are 5 key takeaways from a memorable night in Talca. 1. A Must-Win Game… […]