NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Iheanacho Departs Leicester City – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Iheanacho joined Leicester from Manchester City in August 2017. During his time at Filbert Way, he netted 61 goals and played a key role in the club’s FA Cup, Community Shield, and English Championship title victories. Last season, he helped Leicester regain promotion to the …

End of the Road for valiant Super Falcons – Latest Sports News In Nigeria England edged out Nigeria 4-2 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup. …

South Africa Biggest Test Yet for Finidi’s Super Eagles – Fuludu – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite the home advantage, this game has all the trappings of an audition for Finidi’s future on the job, and his former teammate, Edema Fuludu hopes the gaffer comes through unscathed. Speaking ahead of the fixture Fuludu told …

Nathan Tella expressed excitement following his debut for the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite being benched in the clash against Lesotho’s Likuena, the 24-year-old former Southampton man seized the opportunity and started in the game against Zimbabwe. Tella played a significant role before being substituted after the break. Taking to his Instagram page, he shared …

Ebuehi, Sadiq, Awaziem Earn Late Super Eagles invitation – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Ebuehi and Sadiq took the place of Nottingham Forest’s duo, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi, who pulled out of the training tour due to injury.   Sadiq …

Nigeria forced a draw against South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Group C match, Friday, in Uyo. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (46’) scored his first international goal to level for Nigeria after Themba Zwane (29′) gave South Africa a first-half lead. Unfortunately, the Super Eagles number 10 would be stretched off as the game wore on after what appeared …

Build on Peseiro’s Work, Okpara Cautions Finidi on Swift Changes in Super Eagles – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Okpara argued that Finidi has little time to establish his own style with the players particularly with the World Cup qualifiers coming so soon. The former PSG player advised that the Super Eagles gaffer should keep …

The Nigerian Super falcons have crashed out of the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup after losing to their England counterparts in the second round. England won without star Lauren James, who was ejected with a red card, to beat Nigeria on penalty kicks Monday and advance to the quarterfinals at the Women’s World Cup.   The round of 16 match …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory against resilient Palanca Negras of Angola, securing their place in the semifinals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Ademola Lookman, the hero from the round of 16 win over Cameroon, once again proved pivotal with a solitary strike. The decisive moment came just before halftime when Lookman expertly slotted …

Why I signed for Stade de Reims — Sabastine – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Sabastine completed her move to the French side on Thursday, signing a four-year contract.   The 18-year-old came to limelight during the last FIFA U20 World …