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 […]
Osimhen’s Historic Hunt: Super Eagles Star Chases Yekini’s Goal Record
Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen has taken a major stride toward breaking Rashidi Yekini’s historic all-time goal record for Nigeria after scoring a brace in Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The Galatasaray striker found the net twice — once […]
AFCON 2025: ‘He Sees the Game Before Others’ — Chelle on Iwobi After AFCON 2025 Victory
Fulham midfielder’s tactical mastery earns praise as Nigeria storms into quarter-finals. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has highlighted the tactical intelligence of midfielder Alex Iwobi following Nigeria’s commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The praise comes as the Super Eagles […]
Family First: Akor Adams Rejoins Super Eagles Camp After Visiting Hospitalised Mother
Sevilla star returns to Nigeria’s squad following emotional family moment and continues AFCON title push. Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has returned to Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 camp in Fès, Morocco, after being briefly excused to visit his hospitalised mother. The Sevilla FC forward was granted permission by Super Eagles officials to leave the team’s base […]
NPFL Round-Up: Shooting Stars, Abia Warriors Triumph on the Road
Shooting Stars edge Barau FC as Abia Warriors down Kun Khalifat; Enyimba and Bayelsa United shine at home. Matchday 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced a weekend of competitive football across the country, with valuable away victories for Shooting Stars SC and Abia Warriors, and prominent home wins for Enyimba International FC […]
Troost-Ekong Retirement Explained: No Rift With NFF – Just Personal Choice
Former Nigerian captain calls for unity and backs the team ahead of AFCON 2025. Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has strongly dismissed reports suggesting that he was forced out of international football due to internal disagreements with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) or tensions with head coach Eric Chelle. The seasoned defender emphasized that […]