Soccer

[ad_1] Super Eagles and Kano Pillars captain in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Ahmed Musa, has condemned the poor officiating in the Nigerian topflight especially in the week 9 match between his club and Nasarawa United at Lafia. Speaking to journalists after the 0-1 loss to Nasarawa United, the most capped Super Eagles player described some of the referees in the NPFL as joy-killers. According to the former CSKA Moscow and Leicester City star, the match officials […]

[ad_1] Nigeria's journey in this year's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup came to an end on Saturday night, as the United States scored a goal in each half, eliminating the 2022 bronze medalists from the tournament held in the Dominican Republic. Coach Bankole Olowookere faced significant challenges when three of his starting players were injured within the first 45 minutes. Forward Blessing Ifitezue was the first to be forced off, replaced by Peace Effiong. Shortly after, left back Onyedikachi Ekezie […]

[ad_1] Those in search of the human asset to help salvage our country have one major place to look these days: the departure lounge of the international airports. Some of the best minds of the nation are either on their way out of the country to assume leading positions or are returning to their international duty posts in major centres of the world. Hardly any day goes by without an outstanding Nigerian making the headline in some newspaper somewhere in […]

[ad_1] *Man City regain top spot, extends unbeaten run to 32 games Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, returned to Goodison Park to haunt former club Everton as he scored to earn Fulham a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening. Iwobi who celebrated the news of Nigeria's triumph as CAF awarded Super Eagles three points and three goals against Libya yesterday, hit target for Fulham in the 61st minute after a brilliant solo run by Emile Smith Rowe. His celebration was however […]

[ad_1] The Flying Eagles will face Ghana in the final on Wednesday, aiming to defend their title and make Nigeria proud Nigeria's U20 team, the Flying Eagles, staged another thrilling comeback to defeat Niger Republic 3-1 at the Stade de Kegue in Lomé on Sunday. The victory helped them secure a spot in the WAFU B U20 Championship final and a ticket to the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations. The victory also marked a crucial step in the Flying […]