Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have departed for China on Thursday night ahead of the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament scheduled to hold in Yinchuan from July 5 to 11. The five-time world champions will compete against hosts China, Australia and Tanzania in the four-nation competition, with all matches billed for the […]
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has tentatively fixed August 27 to 29, 2026, for the start of the 2026/27 season following a joint stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja. The meeting brought together officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), NPFL management, and club owners to finalise plans for the […]
The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has set up a Welfare Committee to oversee the well-being of the Super Falcons during their title defence at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The seven-member committee will be chaired by NFF Executive Board member Aisha Falode, […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed Asaba, the Delta State capital, as the host city for the 2025 President Federation Cup finals. Both the men’s and women’s finals will be played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on July 11, setting the stage for a thrilling celebration of Nigerian domestic football as the country’s oldest […]
Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after finishing top of the Super Six playoffs with 10 points from five matches in Port Harcourt. The Benin City-based side secured the title on the final day of the competition following a hard-fought goalless draw against defending champions Bayelsa […]
The Super Eagles have maintained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Thursday, June 11, 2026, by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The three-time African champions held on to their spot in the global standings despite recording mixed results during the ranking period. The Super Eagles enjoyed notable […]
The battle for this year’s President Federation Cup enters a crucial stage on Thursday, June 11, 2026, as eight teams clash for places in the semi-finals of Nigeria’s oldest domestic football competition. All four quarter-final matches will be played simultaneously at designated venues across the country, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m. The quarter-final line-up […]
Osun United Football Club has reportedly relieved its entire technical crew of their duties following the club’s relegation at the end of a disappointing season. According to a source who requested anonymity because they were not authorised to speak publicly on the matter, the decision forms part of a major restructuring aimed at repositioning the […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles successfully defended their Unity Cup crown with a commanding 3-0 victory over Jamaica in the tournament’s final on Saturday. The three-time African champions delivered an impressive performance against the Reggae Boyz, controlling proceedings from start to finish to secure another title. Midfielder Alhassan Yusuf was the standout performer of the match, scoring […]
Rangers International FC have emerged champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after battling to a thrilling 2-2 draw against Ikorodu City FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes finished the season on 68 points, securing a record-equalling ninth league title to draw level with Enyimba FC […]