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KRC Genk’s Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare maintained his impressive start to the season with two goals in a thrilling 4-3 away win against Beerschot on Matchday 4 of the Belgian Pro League on Saturday. Arokodare, who has scored in three consecutive league games this season, increased his tally to four goals in four matches. Genk, who were on a two-match …

The Honourable Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has issued a clarion call to the Nigeria U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, as they depart for Bogota, Colombia for their final phase of preparations ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. With the tournament set to begin on August 31, the Falconets are ready to showcase their …

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the team’s struggles in the qualifying rounds. The Super Eagles are yet to record a win, with three draws and a loss to Benin Republic, leaving them in a precarious position. The team currently sit fifth in their group, with just …

Some of Nigerian football legends are in Warri live with you sincerely Ogo Clarkson Ahead of the highly anticipated veterans football match that will crown Ogiame Atuwatse III, Chevron All-stars defensive midfielder Bar. Esimaje Awani and INYC/Chief team forward Hon. Emma Nunu have expressed their excitement for the game. Read also: Provazios Academy rising star Aina Timilehin dreams of receiving …

Presidential Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors have had to reschedule their CAF Confederation Cup match against Benin’s Dadje FC, according to reports. Originally scheduled for Friday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, the match will now take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the same venue. Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Photo | Genesis Media The reasons for the …

In an inspiring display of dedication to Nigerian football, seven young footballers from Lagos will embark on international careers, driven by the vision of bringing home Olympic gold in 2028 and reaching the FIFA World Cup Grand Final in 2030. These strategic transfers, facilitated by the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), are a testament to the association’s commitment to grassroots …

Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor have renewed their interest in Southampton’s Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu. The Turkish side had initially pulled out of negotiations after Southampton rejected multiple offers for the Nigerian. Onuachu, who spent last season on loan at Trabzonspor, made a significant impact during his time at the club, scoring 17 goals and providing four assists in …

Thompson Ishaka’s long-awaited move from Scottish Premier League giants Rangers to English Premier League side Nottingham Forest has failed, which is a major disappointment for the promising young winger. Read also: Ogun State gears up for CAF competitions: “We are always good hosts,” says Majekodunmi Nigeria’s 2023 Under-20 wildcard was in England this week, set to finalise his move to …

Wilfred Ndidi is ready for a fresh start at Leicester City with a new shirt number. The Nigerian international midfielder has worn the number 25 shirt since joining the Foxes from Racing Genk in 2017. But he will now wear the number 6 shirt, recently vacated by Jonny Evans. The move comes shortly after the 27-year-old signed a new three-year …

The Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has pledged to complete the construction of a world-class stadium in the state capital, Yola, by the end of March 2025. This promise was made during a meeting on Thursday with a delegation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led by its President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, at the Government House …