Newly invited defender Emmanuel Fernandez of the Scottish team Rangers made a big impression on his Nigeria senior team teammates in his first big training session, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. The defender, who is having his great season in the Scottish team, did not show any nerves in his behavior among his new teammates. Although it is unclear if he will play …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s bid to host the 2031 African Games, as African Union Sports Council (AUSC) delegates prepare to arrive in the country for an official inspection tour. The high-level visit is scheduled for Abuja from March 30-31, 2026, marking a critical milestone in Nigeria’s quest to secure hosting rights for Africa’s premier multi-sport event. …

Chibuike Nwaiwu has said he always believed he would play for the Super Eagles while he was still playing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Nwaiwu, who replaced the injured Calvin Bassey, made his debut for the Super Eagles in Friday’s 2-1 win against Iran in an international friendly match in Antalya, Turkey. The 22-year-old former Heartland and Enyimba …

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March following a series of impressive performances. Iwobi featured in four matches during the month, facing Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Burnley. He started every game, completing the full 90 minutes in three games and playing 89 minutes against Tottenham. …

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, …