Jacob Murphy Declines Early Super Eagles Call-Up
Newcastle United winger sets condition on representing Nigeria under coach Éric Chellé ahead of 2026 World Cup push. Eligible to represent England, Ireland and Nigeria through his parentage, Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy has recently turned down an offer from the Super Eagles to commit to Nigeria; at least for now. The development, confirmed by […]
Aliyu Zubairu Joins Telecom SC Egypt: Flying Eagles Coach Embarks on International Venture
A fresh international chapter for the Nigerian coach as he takes on promotion ambitions in Egypt. Aliyu Zubairu, the former head coach of Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, has officially joined Telecom SC in Egypt on a two-year deal, marking a significant milestone in the career of one of Nigeria’s most respected youth […]
Rivers United vs Ikorodu City: NPFL Rescheduled Showdown in Port Harcourt
A Crucial NPFL Fixture Under the Lights in Port Harcourt The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025 season continues with a rescheduled clash as Rivers United host Ikorodu City FC at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, October 29. This game, initially postponed due to fixture congestion earlier in the campaign, now […]
Rivers United make history, book spot in Africa’s elite group phase
The Pride of Rivers overturn a first-leg deficit to become Nigeria’s first club in the group phase since 2018. It was a night to remember for Nigerian club football as Rivers United produced a gutsy comeback to qualify for the group stage of the 2025‑26 CAF Champions League. After losing 1-0 in the first leg […]
NPFL Matchday 10 Kicks Off Nationwide: Katsina United Draw First Blood
Weekend games promise fireworks as Enyimba, Plateau United, and 3SC chase crucial points. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) enters its 10th week, with Katsina United FC claiming a narrow 1-0 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors FC in the first fixture played on Friday, October 24, 2025. Mudashiru Adamu officiated the match at the Muhammadu Dikko […]
Dalhatu’s Hat-Trick Sinks Plateau United as Niger Tornadoes Run Riot in Minna
Abdulaziz Dalhatu delivers a masterclass with a treble, as Tornadoes thrash Plateau United 4–0 at home in NPFL Matchday 9. It was a night to remember for fans of Niger Tornadoes as the Ikon Allah Boys produced one of the most dominant performances of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season so far. Sparked […]
Shooting Stars SC 2‑0 Abia Warriors: Oluyole Warriors Extend Unbeaten Run to Lift into Second Place
Ibadan side cement top‑half push with disciplined home display, while Abia Warriors’ away struggles continue. At the packed Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, the Oluyole Warriors showed why they remain one of the most dangerous units in the early stages of the season. On Sunday, Shooting Stars SC edged out Abia Warriors FC 2‑0 to extend […]
Chaos in Kano: Pillars’ Fans Attack Officials After 3SC Equaliser
NPFL Slams Heavy Sanctions on Kano Pillars Following Violence Against Shooting Stars and Match Officials Chaos erupted at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano after Kano Pillars’ fans violently attacked match officials and Shooting Stars players. The violence followed a dramatic late equaliser by the visiting team. The fallout has been swift and heavy, with […]
Lesotho Stands in the Way: Super Eagles Aim to Soar in Do-or-Die World Cup Qualifier
MATCH INFO Date: Friday, October 10, 2025Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane (Lesotho’s adopted home ground)Kick-Off Time: 17:00Watch Live: SuperSport, FIFA+ Friday, October 10th, is no ordinary matchday. For the Super Eagles of Nigeria, it’s a date with destiny; a must-win encounter against Lesotho that could either breathe life into our 2026 World Cup dream or […]
Blow for Nigeria? Noah Atubolu Gets First Senior Germany Call-Up
Nigerian‑eligible Atubolu steps into senior Germany squad as Super Eagles lose their shot at a top keeper Noah Atubolu, the SC Freiburg shot‑stopper of Nigerian descent, has received his first-ever call-up to the senior German national team, a development that poses a serious blow to Nigeria’s hope of landing a top-class goalkeeper for the Super […]