Nigeria Football News

Brighton new winger Femi Azeez who made his debut for Nigeria during the summer Unity Cup friendly tournament has been cleared for his competitive...

Nigeria’s Falconets remain in contention for a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after being held to a goalless...

Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick tops the list of players who are returning to the squad of the senior national team of Nigeria ahead of the...

Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has joined the Federal Government’s growing consultations on the proposed reform of Nigerian football after...

Boston Celtics great Jaylen Brown has made his boxing debut in Nigeria, just six weeks before the start of the new NBA season. The 29-year-old...

Nigerian winger Femi Azeez is in line to make his Brighton & Hove Albion debut against Coventry City on Sunday. Azeez joined the Seagulls from Sky...

Match Day 2 of the 2026/27 NPFL season featured six matches following the involvement of 4 clubs in continental action. Rancehrs Bees 4-0 defeat of...

The GTI Group, who are the Strategic Partners of the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), yesterday unveiled an ambitious five-year...

Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan have contacted Fulham over the transfer of Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey. According to Italpress, Inter...

The match, scheduled for 8 November at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, will form part of the CANEX WKND 2026 programme and bring together football icons...

GTI Group, strategic partner to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has called on corporate organisations and individuals to invest in the...

Nigeria's Falconets were held to a goalless draw by China PR in their second Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland on...

Bendel Insurance have named Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie their new captain, DAILY POST reports. Reliable striker Kayode Oke will serve as...

Bendel Insurance have appointed Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie as the club’s new captain, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old...

Sosnowiec: China PR remained unbeaten in Group F of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 after playing to a 0-0 draw against Nigeria on...

Nigeria's Falconets battled to a goalless draw with China to earn their first point at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports....

Nuno Espirito Santo now has the luxury of being able to choose between a bright young hope in West Ham United newbie Edvin Austbo, and...

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey says it is an “unbelievable privilege” to captain Fulham and lead the team under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa....

Paul Onuachu's availability for the Super Eagles' upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has been in doubt since last week, but things are...

Former Super Eagles captain Mutiu Adepoju has called for the findings and recommendations of the Nigeria Football Federation’s fact-finding...

Former Super Eagles head coach and Nigeria international Finidi George has welcomed the ongoing reform process in Nigerian football, describing the...

Enyimba FC players and officials made a special stop on their way to Gombe to celebrate with forward Samaila Bello and his wife following the birth...

The Federal Government’s drive to reshape Nigeria’s football administration has taken another significant step with former Super Eagles captain...

[This Day] Following the sacking of Justin Madugu after Nigeria failed to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup, former Super Eagles Head...

Former Scotland midfielder Andy Halliday has weighed in on the controversial penalty decision involving Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez...

Chairman of the Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Initiative, Prince Harrison Jalla, has condemned the dissolution of Nigeria’s domestic league...

Smart City FC have appointed Eddy Dombraye as head coach ahead of the new season, DAILY POST reports. Dombraye signed a one-year contract with the...

Nigerian striker Noah Abolaji Salaudeen has made a remarkable start to his time in Lithuania, scoring 39 goals and providing 13 assists in 15...

It is the decisive weekend for Nigerian teams on the continent, as the second legs of the first preliminary round fixtures will be played across...

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has seen Galatasaray's 3-1 UEFA Champions League opening defeat at Sporting CP attributed to his absence,...

[Premium Times] While the circumstances surrounding the two managerial departures are different, both Onyemaechi and Otele now face a similar...

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has come under fresh scrutiny after making a costly error during Rangers' narrow 1-0 Scottish Premiership...

Ghana’s Black Maidens will begin their WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Championship campaign against rivals Nigeria after being placed in Group...

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...

Former Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell has criticized Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez following a costly second-half mistake in Rangers’ 1-0...

Samuel Akere has left Widzew Łódź on loan to join fellow Polish top-flight side Wisła Płock in a move aimed at giving the Nigerian winger more...

Nigeria will return to Russia for the second time in 16 months after the Nigeria Football Federation announced on Tuesday that the Super Eagles...

Calvin Bassey has said his call-up to the matchday captaincy has been a natural one, and one he considers a privilege. The centre-back has worn the...

Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu of Ranchers Bees, Kano Pillars defender Fabian Nworie, and Doma United forward Sadiq Rilwan have emerged as the early...

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has come under fresh criticism after making a costly error during Rangers’ 1-0 Scottish Premiership...

Omonia Nicosia have completed the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola from Hull City on a two-year contract. The 30-year-old right winger was...

  Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has removed all posts from his Instagram account and published an emotional message on his...

While the circumstances surrounding the two managerial departures are different, both Onyemaechi and Otele now face a similar challenge: convincing...

Speaking to the media ahead of the game, the coach said the Falconets understand the importance of the contest and have been working to address the...

Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi is now the only Nigerian player remaining in Hull City’s first-team squad after the club ended winger David Akintola’s...

Nigeria winger Blessed Uwadiegwu has joined Romanian club A. Bals on a free transfer, completing a move that takes the 19-year-old right winger to...

Nigeria winger Samuel Akere has joined Wisla Plock from Widzew Lodz on loan until 30 June 2027, strengthening the Ekstraklasa club's attacking...

Nigeria midfielder Timipere Johnson Eboh has joined Cypriot club Nea Salamis on loan from Greek side Kifisia. The 24-year-old defensive midfielder...

Nigeria centre-forward Chinedu Geoffrey has joined AEL Limassol from KS Samara on loan, bringing the 28-year-old striker to Cyprus for the 2026-27...

The second matchday of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026 continues on Thursday with four group-stage fixtures, including Colombia's meeting with...

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is closing in on a return from injury, with Lazio hoping he can rejoin team training before Saturday's...

Hull City have announced the departure of Nigerian winger David Akintola, who has left the club to join Cypriot side Omonia FC, reports...

Nigeria winger David Akintola has joined Omonia Nicosia from Hull City, bringing his time in English football to an end with an immediate move to...

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is now the only Nigerian star left in Hull City's first team squad following the departure of compatriot David...

Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has deleted all posts from his Instagram account and shared an emotional message on his...

Galatasaray felt the absence of Victor Osimhen as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Sporting CP in their UEFA Champions League encounter at the Estádio...

Super Eagles duo Bruno Onyemaechi and Philip Otele are set for a new era at club level after Olympiacos and FC Basel parted ways with their...

Emmanuel Fernandez has been called out for what he did in Rangers’ 1-0 win over St Mirren at Ibrox on Wednesday night. The Nigeria international...

Rivers United have called for fans support ahead of the second leg of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round clash against San Pedro of...

Rangers have arrived in Lome, Togo for the second leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round clash against Sobemap FC. The reigning...

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has opened up on Nottingham Forest’s difficult start to the new Premier League season under Oliver Glasner,...

Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez has admitted he needs to improve after coming under criticism at Rangers, with the Nigerian facing a level...

Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia striker George Ilenikhena has confirmed our exclusive on his invitation to the senior national team of Nigeria with his...

Trabzonspor are set to host Süper Lig champions Galatasaray at Papara Park in two weeks, and there is a possibility that none of the three Super...

Liverpool forward Josh Sonni-Lambie and Arsenal striker Andre Harriman-Annous played key roles for their respective clubs in the UEFA Youth League...

Nigeria midfielder Augustine Chima has joined Apollon Limassol from Coal City UTD, completing a move to the Cyprus League at the age of 18. Chima,...

Micheal Stephen has joined Iraq-based club Al-Fahad, completing a move from Kyrgyzstan's Toktogul. The 26-year-old Nigerian centre-forward made the...

Nigeria-England midfielder Malachi Ogunleye has joined Salisbury, bringing the 19-year-old central midfielder to the National League South club...

Janet Akekoromowei has put herself in contention to make her fourth career appearance at the Fifa U20 Women's World Cup, with the Benfica forward...

The Arsenal manager named Frédéric Déhu as the best-dressed teammate and another Nigerian, Haruna Babangida, as the worst-dressed. The post Arteta...

Despite their 0-2 reverse against Spain in their first match at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Poland on Monday, Nigeria's Ambassador to...

Chairman of Stationery Stores Football Club of Lagos, Dr.  Adetilewa Adebajo, has petitioned world football governing body FIFA, calling for the...

Nigerian right winger Ehije Ukaki has joined Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv from Sheff Utd on loan, completing a move that takes the 21-year-old from...

The 23-year-old centre-forward completed the switch on 8 September 2026, moving from Botev to Spartak while remaining in the efbet Liga. The...

Nigerian winger Waris Adesanya has joined Czech club Luhacovice from Zlin B on loan. The move was completed on 8 September 2026, with the...

Nigerian midfielder Prince Nwachukwu has joined Fastav Vsetin on loan from Karvina B. The 20-year-old central midfielder completed the move on 8...

Nigeria midfielder Ayatullahi Suleiman has joined Czech club Hlinsko on loan from Pardubice B, completing a move that takes the 22-year-old central...

Trabzonspor coach Hüseyin Çimşir faces a difficult selection decision over Chibuike Nwaiwu ahead of Saturday's Süper Lig clash against Konyaspor,...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia in a friendly at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The Nigeria Football Federation...

German-Nigerian centre-back Moritz Jenz has joined Swiss club Young Boys from Wolfsburg, completing a move that takes the 27-year-old into the...

Nigerian left winger Afolabi Soliu has joined Czech club Zbrojovka Brno on loan from Slovan Liberec. Soliu, 21, will remain in the Chance Liga...

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has disclosed that being on the pitch and staying grateful for his career matters more than specific positions or...

Fulham will attempt to tie 26-year-old Nigerian international Calvin Bassey to a new long-term contract in the coming weeks. The post Fulham...

Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has disclosed that he is tuning out external criticism and focusing on daily self-improvement following a...

AS Sobemap face Enugu Rangers on September 11 at 14:00 GMT, with both teams looking to make an early statement in the season. Neither side has...

Nigerian-Portuguese winger Ofufu Ibeh has joined Cambodian club Svay Rieng, bringing a new chapter to the 28-year-old left-sided attacker's career....

Nigeria left-back Godfrey Stephen has joined Belarusian club Isloch from Kazakhstan side Irtysh on a free transfer, strengthening the Vysheyshaya...

Ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid, Liverpool have updated their squad for the competition, with four...

General Secretary of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) and former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has welcomed former...

[Daily Trust] Former Kano Pillars striker Muhammad Zilkifilu hit the first hat-trick of the season as Ranchers Bees thrashed Abia Warriors 4-0 in...