Gabon squad ‘more open than ever' as Sebastien Migne begins new era
Gabon are entering a new phase under head coach Sebastien Migne, with Africa Cup of Nations qualification, squad renewal and the integration of...
Ghanaâs Black Maidens ready for Niger test after Nigeria setback
Ghana captain Seidatu Wahab says the Black Maidens must be more clinical when they face Niger in their final Group A match at the WAFU B U-17 Girls...
Black Maidens approach every WAFU B match as World Cup preparation
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says Ghana will treat every game at the ongoing WAFU B Girls Tournament with the same intensity as a...
Seidatu Wahab: Black Maidens focused on Niger clash
Black Maidens captain Seidatu Wahab says Ghana are fully focused on their final Group A game against Niger at the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup.Ghana head...
Niger vs Lesotho: Both sides seek first goals of the season
Niger face Lesotho on 25 September at 15:00 GMT, with both teams looking to open their scoring accounts in the new season. Neither side has scored...
Niger - Lesotho predictions
Niger vs Lesotho prediction and preview for this AFCON match on 25/09/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup, stats and H2H included.
Niger v Lesotho: Mena begin AFCON 2027 campaign against Likuena
Niger begin their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations when they face Lesotho in Group A at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday. The...
EUROMATCH–NPFL: ‘If Plateau Utd Can Draw In Minna, We Can Do Even Better’ – Warri Wolves V/Captain Joseph
Warri Wolves vice-captain and defensive midfielder, David Joseph, says the Seasiders are determined and focused on building on their first victory...
EUROMATCH-NPFL: Enyimba Set To Equal Unwanted 27-Year Record Ahead Sporting Lagos Clash
Enyimba are on the verge of equalling an unwanted club record – failing to win their first four opening league games of a season. The Aba Elephant...
Niger football begins new chapter under Neghiz and FENIFOOT
Niger is beginning a new phase in its football development, with the Nigerien Football Federation (FENIFOOT) seeking to strengthen both the...
EXCLUSIVE: Nathaniel Adjei pulls out of Ghana squad due to injury
Nathaniel Adjei has withdrawn from the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after suffering a hamstring injury...
Niger begin new era with focus on AFCON 2027 qualification
Niger are beginning a new chapter under coach Nabil Neghiz as the Niger Football Federation (FENIFOOT) looks to strengthen its national team...
Gabon suffer double injury blow as Jim Allevinah and Mario Lemina withdraw from AFCON qualifiers
Gabon have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the opening two matchdays of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Jim Allevinah and...
Enyimba lose to Inter Lagos as Abia Warriors beat Sporting Lagos
Former African and Nigerian champions, Enyimba Football Club of Aba, on Sunday lost 1-0 to newly promoted side Inter Lagos in Aba. Ezekiel Moses’...
NPFL: Dogo vows Tornadoes will bounce back from Katsina United defeat
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo, says his team will bounce back from the 1-0 loss to Katsina United. Garba Abdulrahman’s goal earned...
Dogo Blames Missed Scoring Opportunities For Niger Tornadoes Defeat To Katsina United
Kabiru Dogo, Niger Tornadoes Head Coach, has heaped the blame of his team’s 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in Saturday’s EuroMatch/NPFL matchday four...
Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Laments Missed Chances In Niger Tornadoes’ Loss To Katsina United
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has blamed his side’s poor finishing for their 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in the Nigeria Premier...
NPFL: Dogo blames missed chances for Niger Tornadoes defeat to Katsina United
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo, has blamed missed chances for his team’s narrow defeat to Katsina United. The Ikon Allah Boys...
NPFL: Ranchers Bees Shock Bendel Insurance As Katsina, Rangers Win
Ranchers Bees produced the standout result of the latest Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixtures, defeating Bendel Insurance 2-1 on...
NPFL Matchday 4: Ikorodu, Katsina, Ranchers Face Early-Season Tests
The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League enters its fourth matchday today with three fixtures scheduled as clubs look to strengthen their...
NPFL: Central African Republic invite Niger Tornadoes goalie for AFCON qualifiers
Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Alladoum Francis Kolimba has been invited to the Central African Republic national team for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup...
NPFL: Tornadoes goalie earns invitation for CAR AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper, Alladoum Francis Kolimba has been recalled to the Central African Republic national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Ready To Pick Maximum Three Points Against Inter Lagos — Deutsch
Enyimba technical coach Emmanuel Deutsch has moved to calm nerves, declaring that his players are in high spirits and fully confident of securing...
Africa: Migné Begins Gabon Reign Without Aubameyang As Panthers Start Afcon 2027 Qualifiers
[CAF] New Gabon coach Sébastien Migné has named his first squad since taking charge of the Panthers, beginning a new era without former captain...
Luka Zidane left out of Algeria squad as الاهلي forward Monsef Bekrar earns recall
Ibrahim Hamdani has named his first Algeria squad since replacing Vladimir Petkovic, with goalkeeper Luka Zidane absent through suspension and...
Najeeb Yakubu: Niger-Ghana winger joins Persijap after Garudayaksa FC exit
Niger-Ghana winger Najeeb Yakubu has joined Indonesian Super League club Persijap from Garudayaksa FC.The 26-year-old right winger returns to...
Najeeb Yakubu switches Indonesian clubs to join Persijap
Nigerien-Ghanaian winger Najeeb Yakubu has joined Persijap from Garudayaksa FC, completing a move between two Indonesian Super League clubs. The...
Yac Diori: Niger defender joins Al-Ahed from Al-Karkh SC
Yac Diori, the 29-year-old Niger centre-back, has joined Lebanese Premier League club Al-Ahed from Iraq's Al-Karkh SC. The move was completed on 16...
Five Mali talents who stood out as the Aiglonnets retained AES Games title
Mali retained the Alliance of Sahel States Games title on Tuesday after beating Burkina Faso A on penalties in the final. The match ended 1-1...
Flamingos thrash Niger Republic in WAFU B U17 Cup
Nigeria women U17 opened their 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls' Cup campaign with an impressive 5-0 win over Niger Republic in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday.
Flamingos begin WAFU B campaign with 5-0 demolition of Niger
The Flamingos will now seek to build on their emphatic opening victory as they continue their campaign in the regional competition.
The post...
Nigeria 5-0 Niger: Chidi, Bashiru, Sunday, Dunstan, Rotimi find the net for Flamingos in WAFU‑B U17 Girls Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos opened their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Niger Republic 5-0 in their opening...
WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup: Flamingos thrash Niger Republic 5-0 in dominantdisplay
Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, began their 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 5-0 victory over...
Nigeria 5-0 Niger: Flamingos power to big win in WAFU B U17 Cup opener
Nigeria’s Flamingos made a flying start to the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls’ Cup on Wednesday, beating Niger Republic 5-0 in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire,...
Accra Sports Stadium works focused on maintaining standards for AFCON qualifiers - NSA DG
The National Sports Authority (NSA) says work is continuing at the Accra Sports Stadium to maintain and improve the facility ahead of a busy...
Accra Sports Stadium cleared to host Ghana 2027 AFCON qualifiers
Accra Sports Stadium has been cleared to host Ghana’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, with Niger and Somalia also considering...
Niger to host 2027 AFCON qualifiers at Accra Sports Stadium
Niger will play their home matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Ghana’s Accra Sports Stadium after receiving approval to use the...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Niger to stage home games in Accra
Niger will play their home matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Ghana’s Accra Sports Stadium after receiving approval to use the...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ghana to host home games at Accra Sports Stadium after clearance by CAF
Ghana's Accra Sports Stadium has been cleared by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host international matches, paving the way for the...
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Niger to host games in Accra after stadium approval
Niger will play their home matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Ghana's Accra Sports Stadium after receiving approval to use the...
Youssouf Oumarou returns to Stade Tunisien on a free transfer
Niger midfielder Youssouf Oumarou has joined Stade Tunisien from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hazem on a free transfer. The 33-year-old central midfielder...
Black Maidens are in Côte dâIvoire for business - Joe Nana Adarkwa
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says Ghana are in Côte d’Ivoire to compete seriously and challenge the best teams at the...
Seidatu Wahab: Black Maidens determined to retain WAFU B U17 title
Black Maidens captain Seidatu Wahab says Ghana are determined to retain the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup title in Côte d’Ivoire.Ghana begin...
Joe Nana Adarkwa finalises Black Maidens lineup ahead of Burkina Faso clash
Black Maidens head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa has used Ghana’s final training session to fine-tune his team ahead of their opening WAFU B...
Ghanaâs Black Maidens complete preparations for Burkina Faso opener
Ghana’s Black Maidens have finished their final training session before Tuesday’s WAFU B U17 Girls Cup match against...
WAFU B U17 Girls Cup adopts round-robin format after Benin exit
The WAFU B U17 Girls Cup has been reorganised as a league competition after Benin withdrew from the tournament.The Black Maidens will now play...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes vs Plateau United called off due to heavy downpour
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday three fixture between Niger Tornadoes and Plateau United has been postponed...
CAF Confederation Cup: ASKO take 5-0 lead into AS ZAM return leg
ASKO de Kara are within touching distance of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup after a commanding first-leg victory over AS...
NPFL: Enyimba are in Gombe to take three points – Adamu Yazid
Enyimba defender Adamu Yazid, speaking ahead of his side’s game against Doma United in Gombe on Saturday, has spoken about their quest to pick up...
NPFL: Deutsch upbeat Enyimba will beat Doma United away
Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch is optimistic about a positive result in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 3 clash...
Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Boss Deutsch Confident of Positive Result Against Doma United
Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch is confident his side can secure a positive result when they face Doma United in their Nigeria Premier...
Nabil Neghiz Set to Become New Niger Head Coach
Nabil Neghiz is set to become the new head coach of Niger, with the Algerian expected to succeed Cheick Omar Diabaté as coach of the Mena. The...
Nabil Neghiz named Niger coach ahead of new AFCON campaign
Nabil Neghiz has been appointed as the new head coach of Niger, with the former assistant to Vladimir Petkovic and Christian Gourcuff taking charge...
Nabil Neghiz set to replace Badou Zaki as Niger head coach
Nabil Neghiz is expected to be named the new head coach of Niger, succeeding Morocco's Badou Zaki with the announcement due on Friday. The Niger...
Sekhukhune United sign former Asante Kotoko captain Samba O'Neil
Sekhukhune United have completed the signing of Congolese-born Niger international Samba O'Neil from Asante Kotoko on a free transfer. The...
Niger appoint Algeria coach Nabil Neghiz as new national team boss
Nabil Neghiz is set to become the new coach of Niger, with the Algerian expected to be announced as the successor to Cheick Omar Diabaté. The Niger...
Ghana drawn against Nigeria in WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Championship opener
Ghana’s Black Maidens will begin their WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Championship campaign against rivals Nigeria after being placed in Group...
Ghana face Nigeria in WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Championship opener
Ghana's Black Maidens have been handed a demanding start to the WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Championship after being drawn against rivals Nigeria in...
Nigeria: Pillars Survive Tornadoes' Scare to Win Five-Goal Thriller
[Daily Trust] Former Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars, almost squandered a three-goal lead before holding firm to secure a 3-2 victory over Niger...
Nathaniel Adjei helps Lorient shock Lens with commanding display
Ghana defender Nathaniel Adjei delivered an assured defensive performance as FC Lorient claimed a surprise 1-0 victory away to RC Lens in French...
Algeria set for Niger test as Hemdani and Yahia begin new era
Algeria will host Niger in a friendly at Tizi Ouzou on 6 October, completing a third fixture during an extended September-October international...
NPFL: Kano Pillars edge Tornadoes, Plateau United secure first win
Kano Pillars defeated Niger Tornadoes 3-2 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday two encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium...
Euromatch NPFL: Kano Pillars Edge Tornadoes In Five-Goal Thriller, Plateau United Claim Home Win
Kano Pillars secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Niger Tornadoes in their EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday two encounter...
ASKO de Kara set early pace in CAF Confederation Cup after emphatic Niger win
ASKO de Kara made the biggest statement on the opening day of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round by beating AS ZAM 5-0 in Niger. The...
ASKO Kara begin CAF Confederation Cup campaign against AS Zam
ASKO Kara have begun their CAF Confederation Cup campaign with an away meeting against Nigerien side AS Zam in the first leg of the preliminary...
NIGELEC vs MC Alger: Niger hosts Algerian giants in September showdown
NIGELEC face MC Alger on 6 September, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 GMT, in a fixture that gives both sides an early opportunity to make an...
Nigeria drawn with Cote d’Ivoire and Niger in WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will face Cote d’Ivoire and Niger in Group B of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship, with the tournament serving as the...
U-17 AFCON Qualifiers: WAFU B director Philippe Tchere  hails transparent draw ahead of Ouagadougou tournament
Ghana have been drawn alongside hosts Burkina Faso in the 2027 WAFU Zone B U17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament, setting up one of the...
WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets paired with Côte d’Ivoire, Niger
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will face Côte d’Ivoire and Niger Republic in Group B of the WAFU B U-17 Championship. Hosts Burkina Faso, Ghana, Benin...
ASKO de Kara face a un nouveau defi en CAF Confederation Cup
ASKO de Kara will begin their second consecutive campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup when they face Nigerien side AS ZAM in the first preliminary...
ASKO de Kara drop into CAF Confederation Cup after losing Togo crown
ASKO de Kara will begin their 2026-27 African campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup, a competition that represents a significant change in fortunes...
Golden Eaglets to face Ivory Coast and Niger in WAFU B U17 Championship
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Group B alongside Côte d’Ivoire and Niger Republic at the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina...
Golden Eaglets drawn with Cote d’Ivoire and Niger at 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will face Cote d’Ivoire and Niger in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship, with the top two sides guaranteed...
Ghana placed in Group B for 2027 U-17 Girls AFCON qualifying tournament
Ghana’s Black Maidens have been drawn in Group B of the 2027 U-17 Girls Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying tournament, where they...
Black Maidens drawn with Nigeria, Togo and Niger in WAFU U-17 Girls Championship
Ghana’s Black Maidens have been drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Togo and Niger for the 2027 U-17 Girls Africa Cup of Nations...
NPFL: Dabai confident Rivers United will enjoy successful campaign
Rivers United forward, Abdulrasheed Dabai, has expressed optimism that the team will do well in the new season. Dabai opened the scoring for the...
Nigeria: Rivers United, Barau FC, Tornadoes Open New Season With Home Wins
[Daily Trust] Defending champions Enugu Rangers opened their title defence with a 1-1 home draw against Katsina United, while Rivers United, Barau...
NPFL: Ogunmodede targets victory in Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede, is targeting maximum points in his side’s next league game against Niger Tornadoes. The Sai Masu...
NPFL: Deutcsh pleased with Enyimba performance in Tornadoes loss
Enyimba head coach, Emmanuel Deutsch has praised his players despite their defeat to Niger Tornadoes. The Aba giants started the new season with a...
NPFL: Enyimba boss Deutcsh sees positives despite Niger Tornadoes defeat
Enyimba head coach Emmanuel Deutcsh has praised his players’ resilience after the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions began their...
NPFL: Deutcsh Takes Positives From Enyimba Defeat To Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba head coach Emmanuel Deutcsh has praised his players for their fighting spirit despite Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Niger Tornadoes. The nine-time...
Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United, Ikorodu City Shine as Matchday 1 Delivers Goals and Late Drama
The Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season got off to an exciting start as Matchday 1 produced goals, comebacks, penalty...
Rangers begin NPFL title defence with late draw as Niger Tornadoes stun Enyimba
Rangers began their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title defence with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Katsina United, while Niger Tornadoes...
NPFL: Deutsch declares Enyimba ready for Niger Tornadoes test
Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch says his side’s pre-season work will be put to the test when they face Niger Tornadoes in their matchday...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes get cash boost to beat Enyimba
Niger Tornadoes have received a cash boost ahead of their opening fixture of the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season against...
Algeria consider Mali, Niger and Chad for October 2026 friendly
Algeria are in talks with three potential opponents for a friendly match during the next international window, with Mali, Niger and Chad understood...
Algeria draw up shortlist for October friendly as squad rebuild begins
Algeria are in talks with three possible opponents for an international friendly in October, with Mali, Niger and Chad understood to be the options...
Nigeria: Interview - Why I Joined Rangers and What I Want to Achieve This Season - Ifeanyi Okechukwu
[Premium Times] The 21-year-old midfielder joins Rangers after gaining valuable experience with Niger Tornadoes, Enyimba, and Nasarawa United, and...
INTERVIEW: Why I joined Rangers and what I want to achieve this season – Ifeanyi Okechukwu
The 21-year-old midfielder joins Rangers after gaining valuable experience with Niger Tornadoes, Enyimba, and Nasarawa United, and he believes his...
CAF Women's Champions LeagueQ: Charles Anokye urges Ampem Darkoa players to control games better ahead of Garde Nationale clash
Ampem Darkoa Ladies coach Charles Anokye has urged his players to improve their ball management and positioning as they prepare for their second...