Striker Victor Boniface has been forced to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The forward sustained a muscular injury during a training session in Abu Dhabi, rendering him unavailable for the tournament. Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh however expressed disappointment over the loss, emphasizing that a player of Boniface’s caliber would be sorely missed …

Zimbabwe head coach, Baltemar Brito insists all hands must be on deck for his side to have good outing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria. Brito came under heavy scrutiny from the local media after his squad for the games was dominated by local league players.     The Brazilian has already invited 28 players …

Africa’s highest ranked football clubs will compete in the exciting new ‘Super’ competition, the Inaugural African Football League (AFL) which is designed to showcase the best of African club football and provide football fans in Africa and around the world, the opportunity to see and enjoy the very best of the beautiful game on the African Continent. The AFL is …

One of Nigeria’s most respected distance running coaches, Stephen Nuhu says the world acclaimed and World Athletics Gold Label Okpekpe International 10km Road Race has been a blessing to Nigeria. Nuhu also congratulated the organisers of the race on the 10th anniverssary of the historic event which he says has ‘put Nigeria on the map of the world as adestination …

The Mauritius Football Association has notified the Confederation of African Football of the withdrawal of the country’s U20 Women National Team from the ongoing African qualifying series for next year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals. Read Also: Captain Jailed For Five Years Over Fatal Tourist Boat Crash In Budapest “Kindly note that CAF was informed of the withdrawal of …

With a few days to the commencement of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, the Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club, (ANFASSC) has taken delivery of a new set of wears to be adorned at the African showpiece. Read Also: AFCON24: Super Eagles Face Defeat As Guinea Triumphs 2-0 in Pre-AFCON Friendly While members of …

Nigerian Duo Boniface and Tella on Brink of Bundesliga Glory – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Leverkusen’s commanding lead of 16 points over second-placed Bayern Munich has placed them on the verge of securing the coveted title, pending a victory against Werder Bremen in their upcoming home fixture.     Both Boniface and Tella have …

Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has revealed forward Victor Osimhen and winger and Samuel Chukwueze will not be part of his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Osimhen and Chukwueze picked up injuries in Nigeria’s friendly draw against Saudi Arabia last month. Chukwueze was expected to be named in the squad for both …

Chukwueze Counting Minutes at Milan – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Samuel Chukwueze made his first league start for AC Milan in their 3-1 triumph over Cagliari on Wednesday. It was Chukwueze’s second start since his €25m switch from Villarreal during …

Former Ikorodu City of Lagos dazzling midfielder, Onome Oluwaseyi Falodun has revealed the strategy that helped his current team, Giant Brillars of Enugu, snatch an away victory in The Centre of Excellence on Friday. A 2-1 result against Trade Safe FC of Lagos helped Giant Brillars pull off a second straight win in the lower division Nigerian National League (NNL) …