Unity Cup Fixtures Confirmed: Nigeria Draw Zimbabwe in Opening Semi-Final
Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will begin their title defence at the 2026 Unity Cup with a highly anticipated clash against Zimbabwe in London. The four-nation invitational tournament is scheduled to take place from May 26 to May 30 at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic, with Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, and India confirmed […]
Can Rivers United Upset RS Berkane? Full Match Preview of CAF Champions League Group A Finale
Form guide, stakes, and what’s at play in the final round of Group A. Nigeria’s Rivers United FC face a stern continental test on Saturday as they take on Moroccan side RS Berkane in their final Group A fixture of the CAF Champions League. The decisive encounter, scheduled for February 14 at the Stade Municipal […]
Former Super Eagles Legend Uche Okechukwu Takes Sporting Director Role at Enyimba FC
People’s Elephant looks to rebuild with veteran’s global experience. Aba, Nigeria — In a move set to reshape the sporting direction of one of the Nigeria Professional Football League’s (NPFL) most storied clubs, former Super Eagles captain Uche Okechukwu has been officially appointed Sporting Director of Enyimba FC. The appointment was confirmed in a statement […]
Super Eagles Leader Ndidi’s Father Dies in Delta Accident
Besiktas, NFF and Nigerian sports family unite in sympathy for football icon’s loss. Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has been plunged into mourning following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who was involved in a fatal road accident in Delta State, Nigeria on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. According to multiple reports, the accident occurred […]
NPFL Weekend Review: Nasarawa United Shock Abia Warriors as Home Sides Hold Firm
Goals flow in Enugu, Maiduguri and Ibadan as league standings take shape. Nasarawa United produced one of the standout performances of the weekend in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), claiming a 2–1 away victory over Abia Warriors in Umuahia to headline a thrilling round of fixtures across the country. Abia Warriors struck first shortly […]
Rivers United Earn First CAF Champions League Point in Hard-Fought Goalless Draw in Zambia
NPFL champions stand firm away from home to stop Power Dynamos in Group A stalemate. Rivers United FC have secured their first point in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage, holding Zambia’s Power Dynamos to a 0-0 draw in Ndola on Saturday at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) champions […]
Manchester United Consider Signing Nigeria’s Ndidi — Talks Underway
Transfer insiders confirm midfield discussions, with Ndidi keen on a return to English top flight. Manchester United have held talks over a potential January transfer for Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, according to multiple verified reports from European transfer insiders and journalists tracking the winter window. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the […]
Abia State Ready for Burial of Michael Emenalo’s Mother
Former Super Eagles defender begins funeral rites with service of songs ahead of burial. Former Super Eagles defender and internationally respected football director Michael Emenalo is preparing to lay his late mother, Ezinne Jane Nwanyinnaya Ogbonnaya Emenalo (née Agbaeze), to rest on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in her hometown of Ufuajuru Amaoji, Okoko Item, Bende […]
Iwobi: Brotherhood Behind Nigeria’s Dream Run to AFCON Semi-Final
Fulham star speaks ahead of Morocco test, citing team unity and spirit. Morocco hosts Nigeria in a tantalizing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-final this Wednesday, and Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi believes the team’s unity and brotherhood is central to their deep run in the tournament. Iwobi, a seasoned international and key creative […]
One Year On: Eric Chelle’s Impact on the Super Eagles
From World Cup qualifiers to AFCON quarter-finals — Nigeria’s journey under Chelle. Exactly one year after Eric Sékou Chelle was announced as head coach of the Nigeria Super Eagles, the Franco-Malian tactician has established a distinct identity for Nigeria’s national team — blending tactical innovation, attacking football, and resilience on the continental stage. Chelle was […]