Alex Iwobi has drawn level with Mohamed Salah on 328 Premier League appearances, leaving him just 25 matches short of breaking Kolo Toure’s all-time record for the most appearances by an African player in English top-flight history. Nigerian international Alex Iwobi has achieved a monumental milestone in English football after matching Mohamed Salah as the…
Eric Chelle is evaluating Liverpool defensive prospects Wellity Lucky and Noah Adekoya to bolster Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Head coach Eric Chelle is scouting Liverpool academy central defenders Wellity Lucky and Noah Adekoya as he prepares Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles for their upcoming…
Pakistan joins 77 other footballing nations in making their historic first appearance at a global FIFA competition as the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan. The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival officially commences in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking a landmark moment for global youth football with 78 member…
World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned the creation of a joint FIFA-CAF normalisation committee to manage the Nigeria Football Federation and organize upcoming executive elections by May 31, 2027. Global football governing body FIFA has formally authorized the establishment of an interim normalisation committee to oversee operations at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says the club must remain patient with Femi Azeez’s recovery, leaving the Nigerian winger’s competitive debut on hold with no confirmed return date. Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler has admitted that there is no clear timeline for Femi Azeez’s return to action, leaving the Nigerian winger facing a…
Eric Chelle has invited players from the Nigeria Premier Football League for an early training camp as the Olympic Eagles prepare for their U23 AFCON qualifying tie against DR Congo. Nigeria U23 head coach Eric Chelle has invited players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to an early training camp as the Olympic Eagles…
Victor Osimhen has reportedly rejected an approach from Jorge Mendes’ representatives, insisting that he is satisfied at Galatasaray and prefers to continue working with his lawyer. Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reportedly rejected an offer from renowned football agent Jorge Mendes, choosing to maintain his current arrangement rather than pursue a new representation deal….
Josh Ogunnaike, who remains eligible to represent Nigeria’s Super Eagles, trained with Arsenal’s senior squad as manager Mikel Arteta assesses defensive options ahead of their Champions League tie against Bayern Munich. Highly-rated defender Josh Ogunnaike was drafted into Arsenal’s first-team training session on Tuesday ahead of their upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against German giants…
Super Falcons suffered the world’s largest point deduction in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, dropping seven places to 43rd position following setbacks across recent continental and qualifying fixtures. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have endured a sharp decline in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, tumbling seven places from 36th down to 43rd overall. The ten-time…
Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from Arsenal’s resilience as the newly inaugurated Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria launches an ambitious expansion plan targeting five million registered members. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from Arsenal Football Club’s resilience and fighting spirit, expressing optimism that the country can overcome…