NPFL Update: Abia Warriors Among Contenders, Kun Khalifat Revamp Technical Team
New leadership at Khalifat, while Abia Warriors remain strong contenders in Nigeria’s top flight. Abia Warriors FC continue to impress in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), currently sitting fourth on the table with 22 points from 13 matches. While they are not at the very top, the club has displayed remarkable consistency and […]
7 Key Facts About the Super Eagles’ Past Clashes With Gabon
The upcoming playoff clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Gabon national football team (the Panthers) is more than just another fixture. It carries history, rivalry, and psychological edges that date back decades. As Nigerian fans gear up for the World Cup – African playoff on 13 November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, it’s worth looking back […]
CAF Champions League: The ‘Brazilians’ Cruise Past Remo Stars to Reach Group Stage
South African Mamelodi Sundowns giants complete 7–1 aggregate win, marking 11th consecutive group stage appearance. In a commanding performance, Mamelodi Sundowns secured their place in the CAF Champions League group stage with a 2–0 victory over Remo Stars in the second leg of the second preliminary round. This result, combined with their 5–1 win in […]
Rivers United vs Black Bulls: Pride of Rivers Seek Redemption in Uyo
After a narrow 1-0 loss in Maputo, the Nigerians must deliver at Uyo to keep the continental dream alive. At the magnificent Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, all eyes will turn tonight to Rivers United as they attempt to overturn a narrow 1–0 deficit against Mozambique’s Associação Black Bulls in the CAF Champions League […]
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 […]
Super Eagles Soar! Nigeria Breaks Into Africa’s Top 5 in FIFA Rankings
Eagles gain global points, boost hopes ahead of crucial World Cup playoffs The Super Eagles have soared in the latest FIFA world rankings, reclaiming their place among the continent’s elite and stretching their lead over regional rivals Ghana and South Africa. According to the latest figures released by FIFA, Nigeria climbed from 45th to 41st […]
NPFL Champions Suffer Heavy Blow: Remo Stars Crushed 5‑1 by Sundowns
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns send Nigeria’s Remo Stars reeling in a one‑sided CAF Champions League tie in Abeokuta. The stage was set for a proud moment in Nigerian club football. As reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars returned to the continental spotlight, hosting South Africa’s powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns in the second preliminary round of […]
Super Eagles Tear Into Benin: Osimhen Bags Hat-Trick as Nigeria Roar Back in World Cup Qualifier
In a commanding display of intent, Nigeria’s Super Eagles dismantled the Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4–0 in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Powered by a sensational Victor Osimhen hat-trick and a late strike from Frank Onyeka, the win breathes new life into Nigeria’s qualification campaign and sends […]
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… […]
‘He Did Well’ – Finidi Applauds Ochobi Elias After Full Debut
Rivers United’s head coach and technical manager, Finidi George, has heaped praise on the club’s young left‑back, Ochobi Elias, after their hard‑fought 1–0 win over Niger Tornadoes in a rescheduled NPFL fixture on Wednesday. Elias played the full 90 minutes at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, helping his side keep a clean sheet […]