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Amavubi of Rwanda will host Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, report suggests. The Rwandan national team had played their previous home games at the …
2026 World Cup qualifier: Rwanda to host Eagles in Kigali Read More
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes hang in the balance after a 1-2 loss to Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan on Monday. Raphael Onyedika put …
Benin Republic batter Super Eagles fresh World Cup hopes Read MoreThe Super Eagles of Nigeria have played a 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifier. The team, led by …
2026 World Cup qualifier: Super Eagles labour to another draw Read More
Finidi George has released the lineup up of players who will be in action for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the third round 2026 World …
[Happening now] Nigeria vs South Africa: Lookman, Onuachu start as Finidi George sends Boniface to bench Read More
Global football governing body, FIFA, on Friday has awarded Brazil the hosting right for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. This was disclosed on by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, after the …
2027: How Brazil secured bid to host Women’s World Cup Read More
FIFA World Cup bronze medallists Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Burkina Faso in the first leg of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup third round qualifying fixture …
2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos pull draw in qualifier against Burkina Faso Read More
Newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Finidi George and chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) met behind closed doors formulating strategy on how to put 2026 World Cup back …
2026 World Cup qualifier: Finidi storms NFF, plots S/Africa, Benin fall Read More
Following his ouster from the ongoing ITTF World Cup in Macao, Nigerian table tennis star Aruna Quadri has described his defeat as hurtful. Placed in a tough group 15, the …
ITTF World Cup: Aruna rues ouster Read More
The World Football governing body has announced that FIFA Under-17 World Cup will as from 2025 take place annually. The global soccer authority also revealed that Qatar will host the competition …
FIFA confirms annual U17 World Cup edition Read More
Saudi Arabia formally launched its bid to host the 2034 World Cup on Friday, nearly four months after football’s world governing body FIFA announced the kingdom was the only candidate. …
Saudi Arabia bids to host 2034 World Cup Read More
FIFA World Cup bronze-medallists Nigeria will begin their quest for a place in this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup next weekend, when they take on their counterparts from Central …
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier: Nigeria’s Flamingos to battle Central African Republic in Douala Read More
All is now set for the semi-final clashes in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup African qualifiers with four countries gearing up for battles on Saturday. In the last four …
ICC T20 World Cup qualifier: Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia clash in Semi-final Read More
Australia have won the Cricket World Cup by six wickets after a Travis Head century took them to victory over India. The team were chasing a target of 241 to …
Breaking: Australia win Cricket World Cup Read More
Bayern Leverkusen flying winger Nathan Tella has received his first-ever invitation to the Super Eagles as a direct replacement for the injured Samuel Chukwueze. He will therefore be expected to …
World Cup qualifiers: Tella gets first Super Eagles call-up Read More
Australia decided on Tuesday against bidding for the 2034 men’s football World Cup, paving the way for Saudi Arabia to host the event. Football Australia pulled its bid on the …
Breaking: Saudi Arabia cleared to host 2034 World Cup as Australia pull out Read More
World Cup 2030 is set to be held in six countries across three continents, while Saudi Arabia could be set to host the 2034 edition of the tournament. Spain, Portugal …
Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup Read More
Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales must appear in court on Friday in connection with the investigation into his forcible kiss on Jenni Hermoso’s lips after the Women’s World …
Kiss furore: Court summons former Spanish FA President Read More
Some football stakeholders have hailed the Super Falcons for their heroics at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …
Women’s World Cup: Football stakeholders hail Super Falcons’ heroics Read More
The England’s Lionesses have won their round of 16 tie against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The game which ended goalless draw at the regular 90 minutes and extra time, …
Breaking: England stop Nigeria’s Super Falcons, reach World Cup quarter-final Read More
Asisat Oshoala returned to bench as Nigeria’s Super Falcons face England in Women’s World Cup knockout. This is how the Super Falcons will line up against England Nnadozie, Alozie, Plumptre, …
Happening now: Oshoala returns to bench as Nigeria’s Super Falcons face England in Women’s World Cup knockout Read More
Victory in their Round of 16 clash with England on Monday will rank the Class of 2023 as the most successful Senior Women National Team of Nigeria, as the squad …
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Motivated Super Falcons push to make history in Brisbane Read More
A prominent Nigerian football administrator, Barr. Paul Edeh, has predicted that Nigeria’s Super Falcons have what it takes to surmount the hurdles when they face the Lionesses of England in …
Women’s World Cup: Edeh hails African team’s exploits, makes case for pay parity Read More
Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 to reach the Women’s World Cup knockout stages, creating yet more history at the tournament. Morocco have become the first Arab or North African nation to …
Women’s World Cup: Debutants Morocco reach round of 16, face Netherlands Read More
Banyana Banyana reached the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup knockouts following a 3-2 victory over Italy at Wellington Regional Stadium on Wednesday. It was an emotional outing for Banyana who …
Women’s World Cup: Another African team reach Round of 16 Read More
Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum is disappointed by his team’s failure to beat Ireland Republic but is delighted after silencing critics. Nigeria defied the odds to finish second in Group …
What Waldrum said after Super Falcons booked Round of 16 place Read More