Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) debutants, Sporting Lagos will lock horns with Heartland FC for the first time in the top flight on Sunday when both clash in a Matchday Nine tie at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Sunday. Read Also: Sports Minister Lauds Contributions Of Nigerians In Diaspora To Nation Building Both sides met once while in …

The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) yesterday kicked off the first regional workshop for the new CAF Doping Control Officers (DCOs) in Cairo, Egypt. Read Also: CAF, FIFA Announce Dates, Kick-Off Times for June’s World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers Eighteen (18) doping control officers from the UNIFFAC (Union of Central African Football Federations) region are the first group of DCO’s …

Warriors of Zimbabwe head coach Baltemar Brito has said playing their 2026 World Cup qualifying home game against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Rwanda will feel like a neutral venue. The Warriors will host the Eagles on matchday two of the qualifiers on Sunday. Unfortunately, they will entertain the Eagles away from home as non of their stadium is passed fit …

William Troost-Ekong has said the Super Eagles can’t afford to lose against South Africa in their next 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture. The Super Eagles have endured a poor start to the qualifiers with two draws against minnows Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The West Africans will entertain Bafana Bafana in a matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, …

After losing 3-1 to Broad City FC in the opening game of the 2023/2024 TCC League season, coach of defending champions, Beyond Limits FA, Olumide Ajibolade, has praised the performance of the opponents in the game. “Kudos to the opponents for taking their chances as we were not able to have enough control in the offensive part like we wanted,” …

DR Congo have qualified to the quarter finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after overcoming Egypt via penalty shootouts on Sunday. The first half concluded on a dramatic note as Egypt managed to level the score just before the break. Mostafa Mohamed stepped up to the penalty spot in the 46th minute and coolly converted, equalizing after Elia …

The NFF Players’ Committee official alleges Documents show NFF Raised Concerns over Players’ Welfare with NPFL Several incidents in the past have seen Players lament poor treatment by Clubs Players have died on the pitch and many are owed a backlog of Salaries Austin Popo, a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Players Status Subcommittee, has emphasized the importance …

The recent CAF Safety and Security Conference, a pivotal event in the operations of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), united CAF Safety and Security Officers from all 54 Member Associations. Read Also: APC Youth Wing To Train 5000 Nigerians On Employment Skills The conference, which took place earlier on Wednesday, 15 MaCAF Safety And Security Conferencey, focused on the …

We Played into Nigeria’s Hands — Rigobert Song – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The five-time champions were sent packing from the tournament holding in Cote d’Ivoire after a 2-0 defeat to Nigeria.     Song’s side made a lot of …

Kwara United will entertain Sunshine Stars in a pre-season friendly at the Kwara State Sports Complex, Ilorin on Wednesday. The match is part of the preparations for both teams ahead of the commencement of the 2023-2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), and for Kwara United, its more that just the game. The team last played inside the 18,000 capacity facility …