Tag: Football

Liverpool and Manchester City will both face 15-time champions Real Madrid in the new-look Champions League league phase. For the first time in history, six Premier League clubs are competing under the expanded 36-team format. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have also been paired with Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan in their eight group fixtures, while Pep […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the dates for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying clash between the Super Falcons and the She-Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Benin will host the first leg, while Nigeria will play the return fixture, with both encounters scheduled to take place within the FIFA international window […]

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has hit the headlines after reports in Germany confirmed that his proposed move to AC Milan collapsed due to concerns over his fitness and medical history. According to BILD, the Bayer Leverkusen forward underwent four separate medical tests in Italy, but the Rossoneri ultimately decided to pull the plug on the […]

Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has expressed confidence that Team Edo will deliver an outstanding performance at the 9th National Youth Games (NYG), scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State, from August 26 to September 6, 2025. Speaking through his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described the Games as […]

Fulham are weighing up a potential bid for Basel winger Philip Otele, following reports that their scouts were present during Basel’s UEFA Champions League playoff clash against Copenhagen on Tuesday. The Premier League side, managed by Marco Silva, are assessing whether to make a formal offer for the Nigerian forward, who has been valued at […]

Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has set his sights on a positive start to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign. The Port Harcourt side will lock horns with reigning champions Remo Stars in today’s season-opening fixture at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta. Both teams were title contenders last season, with Remo […]

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly encouraged Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji to make the switch to the Turkish champions this summer. According to reports, Osimhen held talks with the 30-year-old Swiss international of Nigerian descent, urging him to consider a move to Istanbul. The Super Eagles forward shared the update while addressing Galatasaray’s growing […]

Flying Eagles midfielder Auwal Ibrahim has completed a move to Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel, signing a three-year contract with the Red and White. Ibrahim, who previously featured for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Akwa United, rose to prominence with his standout displays at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations held in May. […]