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...
SPORTSRATION.COM 8 hours ago

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...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA 14 hours ago

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...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG 24 hours ago

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...
PREMIUM TIMES Mar 27

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 27

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...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 27

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 27

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,...
MIDDLESBROUGH FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 27

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...
WEAINTGOTNOHISTORY Mar 27

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 27

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...
SBNATION.COM Mar 26

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Mar 25

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.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 24

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...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Mar 24

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.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 21

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...
SBNATION.COM Mar 21

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 18

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...
SPORTS247 Mar 18

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...
SPORTINGTRIBUNE.COM Mar 17

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....
DAILY POST (NG Mar 14

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Mar 12

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...
SPORTS247 Mar 9

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...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 9

NPFL: Five takeaways from Bendel Insurance's 2-0 victory against Gombe United 

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...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Mar 7

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...
SPORTS247 Mar 7

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'...
NAIJANEWS.COM Mar 7

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Mar 6

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...
DAILY POST (NG Mar 4

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...
SPORTS247 Mar 4

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....
DAILY POST (NG Mar 4

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...
SPORTS247 Mar 4

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...
SPORTS247 Mar 3

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Mar 3

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...
SPORTSRATION.COM Mar 3

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...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Mar 3

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...
SPORTS247 Mar 2

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...
SPORTS247 Mar 2

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...
SPORTS247 Mar 1

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 28

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 28

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 27

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...
SPORTS247 Feb 27

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...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Feb 27

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...
SPORTS247 Feb 26

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...
SPORTS247 Feb 26

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...
ACLSPORTS.COM Feb 25

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...
PREMIUM TIMES Feb 25

'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...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Feb 24

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,...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 24

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...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 24

Return of 2023 AFCON heroes and four other takeaways from Bendel Insurance draw against Enyimba 

The Nigerian Premier Football League tcracker between Bendel Insurance FC of Benin City and Enyimba of Aba took place at Samuel Ogbemudia stadium...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Feb 23

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 23

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 23

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...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Feb 22

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...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 22

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...
SPORTS247 Feb 20

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...
SPORTS247 Feb 20

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 20

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 20

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 19

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....
DAILY POST (NG Feb 18

“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...
SPORTS247 Feb 18

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Feb 18

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...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM Feb 17

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...
SPORTS247 Feb 16

‘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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 16

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...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 15

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Feb 15

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...
DAILY POST (NG Feb 5

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...
GUARDIAN NIGERIA Feb 5

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...
SPORTSRATION.COM Feb 4

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...
BLUEPRINT.NG Feb 3

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 30

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....
DAILY POST (NG Jan 28

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,...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 26

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....
DIGGERS.NEWS Jan 26

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...
NAIJANEWS.COM Jan 25

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...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jan 24

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...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Jan 24

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...
SCORENIGERIA.COM.NG Jan 24

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...
SPORT NEWS AFRICA Jan 22

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...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jan 21

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 20

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...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA Jan 20

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...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM Jan 19

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...
SPORTS247 Jan 13

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...
BLUEPRINT.NG Jan 8

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...
SPORTS247 Jan 6

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...
SPORTSRATION.COM Jan 6

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...
DAILY POST (NG Jan 6
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