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Falconets goalkeeper Etim Bright Effiong says the Nigeria U-20 women’s national team is ready to take on the best young teams in the world as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. READ ALSO: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026: Zulfat Abubakar reveals the real reason why five Falconets missed the trip to Poland …

The president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and the general secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, resigned on Thursday, in the wake of a wave of national disenchantment over recent poor performances by national teams. It is learned that all members of the NFF executive committee have also thrown in the towel. Gusau’s resignation comes 34 days before …

President of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau has formally resigned from his position, ending his tenure as head of the country’s football governing body. Gusau confirmed his resignation at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, stating that the decision takes immediate effect. Mohammed Sanusi, secretary general of the NFF, also announced his resignation during the press conference. …

There were emotional scenes at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, August 27, 2026 as Ibrahim Musa Gusau formally addressed members of staff and announced his resignation as president of the federation. Gusau, who had been at the center of mounting pressure on the Nigerian football administration, reportedly informed staff of his decision during a farewell …

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is reportedly keen to complete his move to Chelsea before the summer transfer window closes. The Argentina international has already seen a proposed move to Juventus fall through and is now focused on a move to Chelsea, although the Blues have yet to make a final decision on whether to sign him. Martinez would like …

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have settled into their training camp in Trzebnica, Poland, and have wasted no time in stepping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The two-time FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup silver medalists began training at the Stadion Miejski, Fair Play Arena on Wednesday, with the coaching team and players displaying …

The outgoing Sports Secretary of the Lagos University Students Union (ULSU), Adebayo Okikiola, has reflected on his tenure, highlighting historic achievements and expressing confidence in the incoming Sports Secretary to maintain the momentum of sports development within the institution. Despite describing his tenure as brief, Okikiola said it was driven by determined leadership and a commitment to promoting sports throughout …

Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle with Lille to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for a fee that could rise to €100m (£85.6m). The Premier League champions have been in advanced negotiations with Lille over the Moroccan international, and a deal is now close to completion. Lille have reportedly agreed an initial fee of £81.4m for Bouaddi, with …

Manchester United had a difficult start to their Premier League campaign, losing 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City in the opening week. It wasn’t the start that manager Michael Carrick had hoped for, and it wasn’t the start that fans had hoped for when they faced the newly promoted team. Despite making some modest investments, by Premier League standards, those …

Post views: 32 Ohis Asein faksmedia.com Former Super Eagles forward and former Enyimba striker Brown Ideye has described the arrival of Euromatch as the official sponsor of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as a potential game changer for Nigerian football. Ideye, who was invited to the official inauguration ceremony, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership involving the …