Nigeria Football League

Rivers United returned from Ivory Coast with a valuable 1-1 draw against FC San Pedro in the first leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The result gives the Pride of Rivers a strong platform heading into the second leg as the Nigerian team now needs a home win to secure their place in the next …

The Principal of Igbobi College Lagos, Venerable Joseph Oyewale Adediji, has called for a structured scholarship system to strengthen the pathway from school football to the Nigerian national age teams. READ ALSO: Oyewale Adediji calls for revival of school sports to rebuild Nigeria’s sporting future In an exclusive interview on Inside Naija Sports, Adediji acknowledged the rapid growth of football …

The opening weekend of the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League delivered everything a football lover could ask for: goals, late drama, comebacks, surprise results and individual performances that immediately put new names in the spotlight. Now the league advances to the second day and the temperature is already rising. After Barau FC announced themselves with a 3-1 win over Nasarawa …

For Akuchie Obinna, this was more than just a football match. It was a moment to take to the biggest stage in Nigerian national football and prove that the Pride of Imo had a goalkeeper capable of standing tall when the spotlight came. READ ALSO: EuroMatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos pleads with fans after postponement of Ikorodu city derby | Sports247 …

Olaoluwa Abiodun, a young entrepreneur at the Shuffle Select Football Academy in Abule Egba, Lagos, has revealed that he learns by watching the skills of Lionel Messi and the goals of Jude Bellingham to improve. READ ALSO: Virgil Van Dijk is my role model, but Barcelona is my favorite club – Samuel Ibeanusi Sports247 reports that the fast-growing lad, who …

Edo Queens midfielder Valentina Uroko has revealed that her impressive free kick against USFA was a result of repeated practice in training, after the Nigerian champions reached the final of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifying tournament with a resounding 5-1 victory. READ ALSO: Edo Queens down USFA 5-1, Storm WAFU-B Champions League final Uroko had a moment of …

Nigerian football is often judged by trophies won at senior level, stars playing abroad and national teams competing on the biggest stages. But somewhere beneath that layer of headlines, another story has been quietly unfolding: a story built around young players, competitive football, data, scouting and opportunity. That story is The Creative Championship (TCC). Now, after six completed seasons, 632 …

The race for qualification to the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League Qualification Tournament is heating up, with Nigerian champions Edo Queens facing a crucial test against Ivory Coast’s ASEC Mimosas Féminines on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Sports247 reports that the much-anticipated Group B encounter is scheduled for 4:00 pm at the Stade 4 Août, with Edo Queens needing another positive result …

Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has hailed the Super Eagles for their hard-earned victory over the South African national team, describing it as a well-deserved triumph. In a congratulatory message extended to the national football team and the entire nation, Governor Abiodun lauded the Super Eagles for their exceptional performance against their South African counterparts. Read Also: #AFCON23: …

In an eagerly anticipated clash at the Jos New Stadium, Mighty Jets Int’l FC and Wikki Tourists FC delivered a riveting goalless draw on NNL Match Day 2. The much-hyped encounter lived up to expectations, with both teams showcasing defensive prowess and goalkeeping heroics. Read Also: Edo FA Partners with GreenBii to Revolutionize Grassroots Football with Club Websites Visiting Wikki …