NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

In a thrilling rescheduled match in Aba on Wednesday, Enyimba secured a 2-1 win against Bendel Insurance, breaking a 15-year home jinx. Goals from Joseph Atule and Chijioke Mbaoma marked Enyimba’s first victory over Insurance since 2008, propelling them to consecutive wins in the current NPFL season. The deadlock was broken in the 70th minute when Atule scored for the …

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has given the clearest indication that he will return to the country not as a player but as an administrator to help “improve” the game. Ekong, who ended his international career in 2025, has suggested he will consider competing for a spot in the NFF and has called on former players to get involved. …

The Nigerian administration in Nigeria needs more former players and educated minds, according to former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong. Ekong, 32, ended his international career after 10 years and 83 caps for Nigeria. He revealed that he has started taking relevant courses made available by the English FA for players in transit in their careers. The former Watford centre-half …

Former Super Eagles midfielder, sunday mba has scored the representation of Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 high, but also admits that it can be improved. Africa had nine automatic berths and earned an additional one in the playoffs, bringing the number to 10 countries (including a debut tournament for Cape Verde. With the exception of Tunisia, Africa witnessed …

In a dramatic turn that has had repercussions on the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) Nigerian football circles and fans, Stanley Nwabali He has officially returned to Chippa United. He Super Eagles The goalkeeper, who left the Chilli Boys by mutual consent in February 2026, has rejoined the Port Elizabeth-based club, marking a return home after months of uncertainty, …

Former Hearts star Juwon Oshaniwa advises the Super Eagles striker to sign a new contract after an impressive title-winning season. Celtic fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Kelechi Iheanacho faces strong calls to commit his future to the Scottish champions. The 29-year-old Nigerian striker, who joined Celtic on a one-year free transfer from Sevilla, is weighing up his …

Portugal put up a tough fight to beat Nigeria 2-1 in their final warm-up match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. Pedro Neto, from Chelsea, opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, but Nigeria responded and Akor Adams (37′) punished the home team’s carelessness in defense. Pedro Neto celebrates during the international friendly match between Portugal and Nigeria. (Photo …

He super falcons sent another powerful warning to the rest of Africa ahead of the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Monday. The continental champions produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses 3-0 in the second leg of their international friendly series. After winning the first match 2-1 …

Nigeria CB Igbo Ogbu suffered a major injury during an off-season training camp with the Super Eagles. Ogbu, who has been preparing with the Super Eagles for the international friendly against Portugal, was seen on crutches after Saturday’s session. Ogbu Igoh. (Photo | Getty Images) Reports confirm that the 26-year-old ruptured his left Achilles tendon. While team doctors are yet …

Brighton & Hove Albion have made one of the summer’s most eye-catching transfers, agreeing to sign 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish club AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5 million. The move, which breaks the outbound transfer record for a player leaving Sweden, underlines the Seagulls’ reputation as one of Europe’s best talent scouts. Yohanna, who signed a …