The Super Eagles lead 1-0 against Iran in this friendly thanks to a brilliant solo goal from Moses Simon. Gobol!! 🇳🇬 🔥 🇳🇬 🔥 Moisés Simón 🔥 #SuperEagles #Nigeria #NigeriaIran Nigeria vs Iran pic.twitter.com/Vs4aBkBndO — Similar (@lacahzet) March 27, 2026 The Paris FC winger raced down the left wing, beating his marker before firing a low shot past the goalkeeper …

Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration has recorded notable strides in the development of sports in Ogun State, positioning the state as a rising power in the Nigerian sports landscape. Through deliberate investments, improved athlete wellbeing and strategic improvements to sporting infrastructure, the sector has witnessed significant transformation. One of the most notable achievements is the outstanding performance of Ogun State at …

Enoch Adegoke is set to strengthen Team Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the World Relay Championships as the team travels to Botswana for a key qualification meet. The Tokyo 2020 finalist will join the team in Gaborone, arriving from Germany ahead of the Lefika International Relays. A 15-member Nigerian team, accompanied by three officials, left Lagos on Wednesday and is …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle will retain most of the players who represented the team at the AFCON in January for today’s friendly match against Iran, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Although the coach could debut some newly invited players, such as Emmanuel Fernández, Yira Sor and Philip Otele, his goal is to have a good start to the …

Ayomide Bakare has expressed her satisfaction with her outstanding performance in FC Broad Citywhere he scored a brilliant hat-trick in a 5-2 win over Mavlon FC on matchday one of the Jagaban Cup 2026 at the Surulere National Stadium. The striker, who became the first player to score three goals in this year’s competition, admitted that the match was far …

FIFA has announced several major rule changes that will be implemented at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Tribuna reports. The new regulations aim to improve the flow of the game and reduce wasted time. A substituted player will have a maximum of 10 seconds to leave the field of play. If it takes longer, …

The Super Eagles were forced into a late defensive reshuffle following the injury of Calvin Bassey, who was ruled out with a back injury. Chelle invited Turkey-based Chibuike Nwaiwu as a replacement for Bassey, who is expected to undergo further evaluation. Nwaiwu’s career reflects constant growth in the ranks of Nigerian football. Nwaiwu celebrates during a Turkish Super Lig match …

The Super Eagles have replaced the injured Calvin Bassey with Turkish defender Chibuike Nwaiwu for the friendlies against Iran and Jordan.. The Eagles made the announcement of this replacement after Fulham star Bassey withdrew from friendlies due to a back injury. Nwaiwu is yet to be selected by the Super Eagles but has been in good form for Turkish Super …

Nigeria’s senior team had its first training session yesterday ahead of the opening match of the four-team invitational tournament against Iran tomorrow, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. In the absence of the injured Calvin Bassey, 21 players participated in the session supervised by coach Eric Chelle and his assistants. It lasted almost two hours, although most of it was light exercises. The focus …

The first week of Showtime Bowl Series In what can only be described as a demolition, the Knights crushed the Rivers Alphas 54-0, sending shock waves throughout the league and catapulting themselves from seventh to first place in one of the most dramatic opening day rises in Showtime history. It was a performance based on total dominance: unstoppable offense, impenetrable …