William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring from the penalty spot after a Lesotho handball, before Akor Adams doubled the lead with a composed finish. Lesotho pulled one back through Kalake late in the game, but Nigeria held on to claim all three points. Despite the victory, Nigeria remain second in Group C with 14 points, trailing […]
Following a disappointing 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture last November at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria must now claim all three points to stay in contention in Group C. With just two matches remaining in the group stage, the Super Eagles sit third with 11 points from eight games — three points […]
While speaking candidly to journalists for the first time about the personal toll of officiating at the highest level, Taylor admitted that growing hostility towards referees has left him questioning whether the job is “all worth it.” Taylor, who has refereed in the Premier League for nearly 15 years, has also officiated major international tournaments, […]
The Nigeria National League, NNL, side, also known as the Naze Millionaires, is barred from registering new players for the next three consecutive transfer windows. This sanction follows the club’s failure to settle financial obligations owed to Ivorian midfielder N’Goran Roland Adjourmani Koffi, who featured for Heartland during the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, […]
While speaking during an inspection tour of the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Tuesday, Governor Otu, accompanied by NUGA officials and the management of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, emphasized the city’s readiness and deep-rooted sporting culture. “Calabar is a youth-friendly, peaceful, and welcoming city with a serene and green environment that makes it […]
While the issue is not believed to be serious, the decision to pull out was made as a precaution. The Spanish international confirmed the news in a statement shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on Monday. “I am feeling better, but no risk with the national team,” Rodri said. “I hope to be available in […]
The Matchday 9 encounter is set for Friday, October 10, 2025, at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time. Mahamat, who also handled Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda on September 6 in Uyo, will be supported by fellow Chadians: Bogola Issa, first assistant, Moussa Hafiz, […]
The Striker made the announcement in a post shared on social media, the 31-year-old expressed deep gratitude for her journey in the sport, calling her retirement a “natural conclusion” to a lifelong pursuit that began at just eight years old. “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I bid farewell to my playing […]