Troost-Ekong eyes return for Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong is aiming to make a comeback to the squad for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South...
2026 World Cup qualifiers: PAOK’s Troost-Ekong could feature in Super Eagles’ June clashes against South Africa and Benin
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong is eyeing a potential return to the squad for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa...
Super Eagles shift focus to 2026 World Cup qualification
Super Eagles have shifted focus to crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin after friendlies in Morocco against Ghana and...
Super Eagles determined to bounce back after Mali loss, says Omeruo
The Super Eagles World Cup qualification campaign continues in June with matches against South Africa in Uyo and Benin Republic away.
The post...
Omeruo: Super Eagles Now Focused On 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Kenneth Omeruo says the Super Eagles will now shift attention to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers following their friendly tour in Morocco.
The...
Super Eagles have shifted attention to 2026 World Cup – Omeruo
Kenneth Omeruo says the Super Eagles have shifted attention to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers following their friendlies against Ghana and...
Injured Simon Ruled Out For Rest Of Season
Moses Simon wil miss the rest of the campaign after sustaining an injury in Nigeria's 2-0 friendly defeat to Mali on Tuesday night.
Simon was...
Internationals: Finn Azaz Proud To Make Senior Debut
Finn Azaz was "proud" to make his debut for the Republic of Ireland against Switzerland on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old, a former U21 international,...
Mudryk sends Ukraine to the Euros with heroic winning goal
Tuesday internationals Mykhailo Mudryk was the absolute hero last night, as Ukraine came from behind (again), this time beating Iceland in a...
Omeruo: Super Eagles Deserved More From Mali Defeat
Kenneth Omeruo claimed the Super Eagles were unlucky in their defeat to the Eagles on Tuesday night.
The three-time African champions lost 2-0 to...
Tottenham Hotspur International Roundup
Photo by Apinya Rittipo/Getty ImagesInternational football breaks are a pain in our collective rear ends, especially this one in particular which...
William Troost-Ekong Says He Played 2024 AFCON With Injury, Reveals Return Date
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has stressed that he played in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with an injury as he revealed...
Preview: Senegal vs. Benin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Senegal and Benin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
2026 World Cup opponents watch: Lesotho lose to Ethiopia, South Africa draw Andorra, Benin share spoils with Cote d’Ivoire
Since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations ended in February, this international break is the first time most African teams are reuniting. For Nigeria’s...
Preview: Ivory Coast vs. Benin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ivory Coast and Benin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
International round-up: Who's on duty for their national team this March?
Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty ImagesHonestly, I could use a break from Spurs after Fulham I hate international football.
But after the disaster...
CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-finals Fixture Dates, Times Confirmed
Following the official draw of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals last Wednesday, the Confederation Africain de Football (CAF) has confirmed...
NPFL MD26: Osaghae Jr Gets Brace As Bendel Insurance FC Thrash Doma Utd In Benin
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin on Sunday recorded their biggest victory of the season as they thrashed their visitors Doma United FC of...
NPFL: Bendel Insurance thrash Doma United in Benin
Bendel Insurance FC of Benin on Sunday recorded their big win of the season with a 4-0 thrashing of Doma United FC of Gombe. Enaruna Michael opened...
Bendel Insurance offer reason for defeat against Akwa United
Bendel Insurance have revealed that the absence of the duo of Sunday Anyanwu and Divine Nwachukwu contributed to their defeat against Akwa United....
Yucateco All-Female Boxing Championship: Experts, Organisers Appraise Historic Competition
Boxing experts have extolled the gathering of some of the best female pugilists in the country as Yucateco Boxing Promotions, organisers of the...
NPFL24: Bendel Insurance Spank Gombe Utd 2-0 In Benin, Face Akwa Utd In Midweek Fixtures
Bendel Insurance Football Club, Friday evening shrugged off their burden of disappointments and put up an outstanding performance against Gombe Utd...
NPFL: Bendel Insurance beat Gombe United to end barren run
Ismael Seriki scored twice as Bendel Insurance ended their five-game winless streak courtesy of a 2-0 victory against Gombe United at the Samuel...
NPFL: Five takeaways from Bendel Insurance's 2-0 victory against Gombe UnitedÂ
Benin City witnessed a dominant display by the home team Bendel Insurance FC as they comfortably defeated Gombe United FC 2-0 courtesy of a brace...
NPFL24: Bendel Insurance Host Gombe Utd, As Skipper pleads With Fans For More Support
As Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin fine-tune their preparation for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 24 engagement with...
Super Eagles Interim Coach: NFF President Says “No” To Eguavoen
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Ibrahim Gusau, has debunked reports that Austin Eguavoen has been appointed as the Super Eagles'...
Ex-Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro Writes Nigerians Days After Expiration Of His Contract
Days after Jose Peseiro took to his X page to announce that his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ended, the Portuguese...
Super Eagles: Get indigenous coach – Edo FA chairman tells NFF
The Chairman of the Edo Football Association has called on the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to appoint an indigenous coach for the Super...
Winners FC, Delta Milan, 14 Others For Unimatt Round of 16
Winners FC top the round one of the Unimatt Challenge Cup with an emphatic 4-0 win over Ambassadors FC to lead 15 others into the Round of 16. Read...
Odigie disappointed with Bendel Insurance’s display against Plateau United
Bendel Insurance head coach Monday Odigie has expressed disappointment with the performance of his players in the defeat against Plateau United....
NPFL MD 23: Plateau United Consolidates On New Found Form To Tame Benin Warlords in Jos
It ended 1-1 when the Benin warlords came visiting in July 2023 in Jos when an unbeaten run inspired campaign saw them grind out the result in Jos...
Plateau United Secures 2-0 Victory Over Bendel Insurance in NPFL Clash
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin endured a disappointing outing as they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against former league champions Plateau...
Rivers United Win First Edition Of Nigerian Premier Football Youth League
Rivers United's under-17 team won the first edition of the Nigeria Premier Football Youth League on Saturday, March 2.
Rivers United youth team...
Rivers United win NPFL U-17 Youth League title
Rivers United FC emerged victorious over Katsina United in a thrilling clash held in Benin City during the 2024 Nigeria Premier Football League...
Rivers United triumph in 2024 NPFL Youth League final
Rivers United emerged victorious over Katsina United in an electrifying clash held in Benin City for the 2024 Nigeria Professional Football League...
Chief Kpalukwu Commends Rivers United Youth Team For NPFL Youth League Victory
Dr. Okey Kpalukwu, the General Manager of Rivers United, has expressed his admiration for the Rivers United U-17 Youth Team following their triumph...
Rivers United Clinch 2024 NPFL Youth League Title
It was all to play for in the final game of the 2024 NPFL Youth League between Rivers United and Katsina United, in Edo, Benin City as the two U-17...
NPFL 24: Insurance Succumb To 3SC In Ibadan, Face Plateau Utd In Jos
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, Thursday, conceded a late goal to surrender all points to arch rivals Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan...
I Don’t Need Ratcliffe’s Backing To Remain As Man United Manager –Ten Hag
Man United manager, Erik Ten Hag has insisted that he doesn't need the backing of Red Devils new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe to remain as manager of...
Rohr’s Benin Republic To Face CIV, Senegal In Friendly Games
Super Eagles of Nigeria 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifying group opponent Benin Republic, will take on AFCON champions Côte d’Ivoire and...
Argentina Dumps Super Eagles Of Nigeria, To Play Costa Rica In March
Argentina have abandoned their plans to play an international friendly game with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Argentina Football Association...
NPFL U17 Youth League: “The NPFL U17 Youth League Has Given Us A Platform To Promote Young Players “, – Hosea Mutla
The General Manager of Plateau United, Habila Hosea Mutla has revealed that the youth league has handed all the premier league sides the platform...
Aiyegbeni, Olofinjana to mentor NPFL Youth League players
Some former Super Eagles players are in Benin to encourage and provide mentorship to players of the clubs participating in the maiden NPFL Youth...
NPFL24: Enyimba FC and Bendel Insurance FC Play Out Intense Stalemate in NPFL MD21 Clash
In a highly anticipated showdown between two footballing powerhouses, defending champions Enyimba FC and Federation Cup holders Bendel Insurance FC...
Enyimba FC and Bendel Insurance FC Play Out Intense Stalemate in NPFL MD21 Clash
In a highly anticipated showdown between two footballing powerhouses, defending champions Enyimba FC and Federation Cup holders Bendel Insurance FC...
NPFLU17League: Rivers United, Remo Stars open Youth League Finals
Although the much eagerly anticipated clash between their seniors billed for Sunday is postponed due to continental engagement, Rivers United and...
NPFL: Rangers end Doma United’s invincibility as nine-man Katsina United draw in Ilorin
This was Rangers’ first away win in two years in the NPFL, while Enyimba enhanced their title aspirations with a hard-earned point in Benin.
The...
'Will never be less than 7 or 8 months' - Porto coach confirms key Nigeria LB Zaidu is out of WCQs in June
Porto coach Sérgio Conceição has confirmed that Zaidu Sanusi will be on the sidelines for a minimum of seven months, effectively ruling him...
NPFL: Enyimba Hold Bendel Insurance, Rangers Beat Doma United Away
Holders Enyimba held Bendel Insurance to a 0-0 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 21 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium,...
Bendel Insurance will not be easy to beat – Enyimba star, Ekwutoziam
Enyimba midfielder Eze Ekwutoziam says the game against Bendel Insurance will not be an easy one. Ekwutoziam expressed the team’s readiness to...
Return of 2023 AFCON heroes and four other takeaways from Bendel Insurance draw against EnyimbaÂ
The Nigerian Premier Football League tcracker between Bendel Insurance FC of Benin City and Enyimba of Aba took place at Samuel Ogbemudia stadium...
Argentina Vs Nigeria International Friendly Game Gets Date, Venue
Organizers of the international friendly game between Argentina and Nigeria have finally given a date and venue for the highly anticipated friendly...
Super Eagles Vs Argentina Friendly Gets Date, Venue
The highly anticipated international friendly between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and world champions Argentina will be played at the Los Angeles...
Nigeria to face Argentina, El Salvador, South Africa, and others: What’s NFF’s plan for Peseiro?
Nigeria is gearing up to face Argentina, El Salvador, South Africa, and Benin Republic in upcoming football clashes, but uncertainty looms over the...
Unuanel backs Bendel Insurance to beat Enyimba in Benin
Former Super Falcons assistant coach, Samson Unuanel has predicted that Bendel Insurance will beat Enyimba in the Nigeria Premier Football League...
Believe in Yourself and Keep Working Hard: Samuel Chukwueze’s Message to NPFL U-17 Youth
The maiden finals of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Under-17 Youth League are set to kick off this Saturday in Benin City, Edo. Five...
Believe in Yourself and Keep Working Hard: Samuel Chuckwueze’s Message to NPFL U-17 Youth
The maiden finals of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Under-17 Youth League are set to kick off this Saturday in Benin City, Edo. Five...
NPFL: Enyimba Can’t Stop Insurance From Winning –Unuanel
Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has predicted that Insurance of Benin will overcome Enyimba ahead of Saturday's Nigeria Professional...
Super Eagles Vs Argentina Friendly Get New Venue
The Super Eagles will now confront Argentina in a friendly in the United States of America in March.
The friendly was earlier scheduled to hold in...
Kenneth Omeruo Reveals Why Nigeria Reached 2023 AFCON Final
Nigerian veteran defender, Kenneth Omeruo has hailed Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali for how he was able to cement his place in the team...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles suffer major injury blow ahead South Africa, Benin fixtures
Super Eagles of Nigeria have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June....
“So Fun and Lively”: Lagos Keep Fit Initiative Earns High Praise From Lagosian
Mojeed Nofisat, hailing from the Lagos State College of Health, shared her enthusiasm for the Lagos Keep Fit Initiative during an exclusive...
Khumalo: South Africa Will Overcome Super Eagles In 2026 WCQ
Former South Africa international Doctor Khumalo says he's confident Bafana Bafana will overcome the Super Eagles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers...
Porto coach update on Zaidu: Nigeria will be without key LB for WCQ against Bafana Bafana, Benin
Speaking after his side's 2-0 win over Estrela da Amadora in a Liga Portugal match on Saturday, manager Sérgio Conceição did not bring good...
Benin To Host NPFL Youth League Championship Finals
In a significant development for Nigerian football, Benin, the vibrant capital of Edo State, has been selected as the host city for the highly...
‘Alex Iwobi Has No Plans To Leave Super Eagles’
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi is not planning to retire from international football contrary to initial speculations.
Recall that...
NPFL releases fixtures for youth league playoff
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has released the match schedule for the youth league playoffs. The playoffs are billed to take place...
Frank Onyeka Comments On Winning M.O.N. Days After 2023 AFCON
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Frank Onyeka, has expressed his excitement over being awarded the Member of the Niger (M.O.N.) national...
AFCON: Peseiro told to play Iheanacho against South Africa
A football analyst, Festus Alenkhe has called on Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro to play Kelechi Iheanacho in the squad to face South Africa in...
Enugu Rangers, Rivers United, Katsina, Remo Stars qualify for NPFL U-17 league finals
Enugu Rangers will join Rivers United, Remo Stars, Plateau United and Katsina United in the national finals of the Nigeria Premier Football League...
NPFL U17 Youth League playoff set to thrill in Benin as five teams secure spots
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) U17 Youth League’s group stages, which kicked off on Thursday across five different venues, was...
Insurance Feeders walk tight rope after another stalemate in NPFL U17 tourney
The chances and hope of Bendel Insurance Feeders securing the sole ticket to qualifying from the South South Zone to the finals of the maiden...
Super Eagles To Face World Champions Argentina In Friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face world champions Argentina in friendly in March, Completesports.com reports.
The friendly is slated for the...
Tamara dumps Bendel Insurance for Iraqi side Al Naft SC
Ezekiel Tamara has completed his move to Iraqi outfit Al Naft SC from Nigeria Premier Football League side Bendel Insurance, DAILY POST reports....
AFCON: West Ham, RB Leipzig Scout Storm Cote d’Ivoire For Super Eagles Star
Reports emerging from the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire reveals that foreign scouts have arrived in Abidjan,...
Grant blames Benin ref for Chipolopolo’s AFCON elimination
ZAMBIA Coach Avram Grant has put the blame for Chipolopolo’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Benin referee Djindo Louis....
Gernot Rohr Explains Why Super Eagles Goalie Nwabali Is Better Than Uzoho
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, believes that Stanley Nwabali is better than Francis Uzoho, who used to be the team's first-choice...
Eagles to battle world champions Argentina in Japan
Super Eagles have been scheduled to test their strength with a prestige friendly against world champions Argentina in Japan in March. The...
Nwabali or Uzoho: Benin coach Gernot Rohr gives verdict on the better Super Eagles goalkeeper
The former Nigerian national team coach handed Francis Uzoho his international debut and made the youngster the first-choice at the 2018 FIFA World...
EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles battle world champions Argentina in Japan
Officials have exclusively informed SCORENigeria the Super Eagles will test their strength with a prestige friendly against world champions...
Despite the absence of the Cheetahs Cotonou is fully in AFCON mood
Côte d'Ivoire has been hosting the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations since January 13. While Benin's Guépards failed to qualify for the...
NPFL 2023/24: Bendel Insurance thrash Sporting Lagos, ends first stanza on high
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, today thrashed FC Sporting Lagos 3-1 in the Match Day 19, ending the first round of the Nigeria Premier...
NPFL: Doma Miss Chance To Go Top After Home Draw Against Rivers United
A stoppage time goal by Nelson Abiam rescued a point for Doma United in their 1-1 home draw against Rivers United in the NPFL on Saturday.
A win...
NPFL: Bendel Insurance defeat Sporting Lagos at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
Sporting Lagos are yet to win a game away from home this season, with their last victory coming in their home win against Katsina United back in...
AFCON 2023: How Super Eagles Formation Neutralized Côte d’Ivoire’s Attack – Rohr
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained how Jose Peseiro and his coaching crew neutralized Côte d’Ivoire’s attacking threat.
The Eagles...
Rangers Ambush Gombe United In a Re-arranged Fixture
After suffering a setback in the match day 17 fixture against long-time rivals, Bendel Insurance F.C in Benin-City, the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers...
NPFL: We’ll get back to winning ways soon, Ilechukwu declares
Technical adviser of Rangers International F.C, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, has assured the club’s supporters that the team will soon get back to...
Bendel Insurance FC Secures Convincing 2-0 Victory Over Rangers Int’l in NPFL Matchday 17
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin kicked off the new year with a resounding 2-0 triumph over Rangers International of Enugu in the highly...
Genot Rohr: Nigeria needs stability to win AFCON title in Cote d’Ivoire
Former Super Eagles head coach Genot Rohr says Nigeria needs stability to be able to win the AFCON title in Cote d’Ivoire. Rohr who is current...
NPFL: Doma Utd stay unbeaten at home, Insurance drub Rangers
Bendel Insurance recorded a 2-0 victory against their old rivals, Rangers, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Insurance went in front...