Nigeria Football News

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will, for the second straight year, lead Nigeria to London for the invitational Unity Cup later this month,...

Kun Khalifat FC head coach, Obinna Uzoho, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s away win over Abia Warriors. The Owerri-based club beat Abia...

Super Eagles and Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Dessers has aired his displeasure about how he ended things with Rangers before joining the Greek...

Reflecting on the game, the experienced forward admitted the encounter was far more difficult than anticipated The post How we secured comeback win...

Victor Osimhen was named Man of the Match by football statistics website WhoScored.com, despite setting three unwanted records in Galatasaray's...

Bayelsa United have officially been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League after suffering a damaging 2-1 defeat away to Remo Stars FC...

FC Schalke 04 are being linked with a summer move for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Francis Onyeka in a deal currently rated as having a...

Debrecen are reportedly weighing up a move for Nigerian centre-forward Muhamed Tijani, who is being linked with a switch from Slavia Praha amid...

Ferencváros are being linked with a move for Nigerian centre-forward Muhamed Tijani, who is rumoured to be on Slavia Praha's books but is currently...

Nigeria centre-forward Muhamed Tijani is being linked with a move from Slavia Praha to Debrecen as speculation grows over his contractual...

Ferencváros are being linked with a move for Nigerian centre-forward Muhamed Tijani, with the Slavia Praha striker reportedly under consideration...

Nigeria Premier Football League club Abia Warriors have suspended Technical Adviser Imama Amapakabo and Chief Coach Bethel Oji after the team’s...

Barring a last minute change of mind head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle

[Premium Times] The goal marked Sadiq's third strike in his last four La Liga appearances, underlining the remarkable turnaround in form for the...

Nigeria international Sadiq Umar emerged as the hero for Valencia after scoring a decisive goal to secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Athletic...

Nigeria international Sadiq Umar emerged as the hero for Valencia after scoring a decisive goal to secure a crucial 1-0 victory over Athletic...

Bayelsa United have officially been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League after suffering a painful 2-1 defeat to Remo Stars FC on...

Wikki Tourists FC have officially been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League following a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Rivers United FC...

Nigeria U20 winger Suleiman Sani has been given the medical all clear to make his debut for German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in their final game...

Regina Otu and Flourish Sabastine have expressed their excitement after helping the Istanbul club secure a historic first-ever Turkish Women's...

Brentford defender Michael Kayode will meet with the coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle despite a late rally from Italy,...

Super Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle has been warned that his side will find it difficult to defeat Portugal when both sides meet in a pre-World...

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has submitted the list of players that will represent Nigeria at the upcoming Unity...

Real Betis are preparing a move for Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche as the Spanish club look to rescue one of Nigeria’s brightest young...

Rivers United coach Finidi George had one of the shortest spell of any permanent manager in the history of the Nigeria national team after he was...

FIFA has confirmed a significant increase in the Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the total amount rising from $209...

The board of the Nigeria National League ( NNL) has confirmed the promotion of four clubs to the Nigeria Professional Football League ( NPFL) as...

The race to finish as the highest goalscorer in the Turkish Super Lig is very close and won’t be decided until the final round of matches in the...

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has revealed the toughest defenders he has faced in the course of his career, Soccernet.ng reports. The...

The final day now carries maximum weight with the title race between Rangers and Rivers United.... The post NPFL: Rangers close in on title as...

The goal marked Sadiq’s third strike in his last four La Liga appearances, underlining the remarkable turnaround in form for the former UD Almería...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, following his impressive performance...

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has reflected on his team’s hard-earned away victory over Wikki Tourists. The Port Harcourt club...

Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has opened up on his recovery process after suffering a hamstring injury three weeks ago,...

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is hurtling towards an exhilarating conclusion, with the title race poised on a knife-edge after a...

The board of the Nigeria National League ( NNL) has confirmed the promotion of four clubs to the Nigeria Professional Football League ( NPFL) as...

The relegation fight in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) took a decisive turn on matchday 37 as Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists were...

Former Beşiktaş midfielder Sinan Engin has warned Galatasaray that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could become a problem for them next season,...

Enugu Rangers maintained their hunt for a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a 2–1 home win over Bendel Insurance on Sunday....

Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, has commended the quality and organization of the 2026 NNL Super Four tournament in...

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially announced the promotion of four clubs to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following the...

Former Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare has praised the Nigerian National League (NNL) for what he described as impressive progress in the country’s...

*Bayelsa, Wikki relegated *Survival dog fight looms on final day Duro Ikhazuagbe  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title has now narrow...

Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar, came off the bench to score the winning goal for Valencia to win 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday evening. He was...

Super Eagles forward says his target for next season with Galatasaray is the UEFA Champions League. The Nigerian cemented his legendary status at...

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq’s moment of brilliance, with a better shot than Vivian, helped Valencia secure vital points for La Liga survival....

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams scored against Espanyol, making him the second player in LaLiga history with the most goals as a substitute....

Both the title race and the relegation battle will now be decided on the final day of the season after Enugu Rangers maintained their lead, while...

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi missed the Turkish Super Lig Matchday 33 fixture for Beşiktaş. The post Ndidi suffers back pain appeared first...

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has provided an update on the hamstring injury he suffered during the first half of the Premier League meeting with...

The battle for the Nigeria Premier Football League title will be decided on the final day of the season after important victories for Rangers...

Barcelona effectively settled the contest in the first half with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres. The post Barcelona seal LaLiga title...

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi was in action as Marseille edged Le Havre 1-0 in Sunday’s Ligue 1 game. The Nigerian international, who was...

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was on the bench for the entire 90 minutes as Paris FC lost 2-1 to Rennes in Sunday’s Ligue 1 game. The Nigerian...

The Nigerian U17 Women’s national team, the Flamingos, have safely arrived in Ikenne this evening as they gear up for the second-round FIFA U17...

Nigerian international Chiamaka Nnadozie is making waves in her debut season in England, establishing herself as a serious contender for the CAF...

Former Nigeria Premier Football League champions Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists have been relegated from the top flight following painful...

Coach Maggie Chombo praised her Malawi women's U20 players for their fighting spirit despite missing out on qualification for the 2026 FIFA U20...

Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists have been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following their defeats in their respective...

The Nigeria Premier Football League title race will be decided on the final day of the season after Enugu Rangers held on to top spot, while...

German clubs RB Leipzig and Schalke 04 as well as several unnamed Premier League teams are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian-eligible...

The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season heads into a dramatic final day after explosive Matchday 37 results nationwide. READ ALSO: David...

Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday defeated Bendel Insurance FC of Benin 2-1 in a Matchday 37 fixture of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier...

Rangers boosted their chances of winning a ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 2-1 victory over Bendel Insurance in Enugu on...

Despite the pressure from Rivers United, Rangers still hold a major advantage due to their superior goal difference The post NPFL Roundup: Title...

English Premier League club Crystal Palace have handed a trial to prolific Nigerian striker Adewusi Habeeb as they weigh up the possibility of...

Former Nigeria defender Kingsley Obiekwu believes Arsenal possess the defensive strength needed to overcome Paris Saint-Germain in UEFA Champions...

Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye became the first Nigerian in over a decade to achieve 10 clean sheets in a single season across Europe’s top five...

Sadiq Umar is proving to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle that he deserves to be named in the Nigeria squad for the upcoming international matches,...

Nigeria’s Falconets and Ghana have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after surviving tough final qualifying fixtures on...

The Nigerian forward had played just three minutes across Sevilla’s previous two matches, with García openly suggesting that Neal Maupay and Gerard...

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has reacted with delight after Brighton & Hove Albion Women secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over...

El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo, has urged the fans to keep the team in prayers ahead of the clash against Niger Tornadoes. The...

Liverpool looked to be cruising towards Wembley after racing into a two-goal lead, but Brighton & Hove Albion produced one of the great comebacks...

Galatasaray are reportedly intensifying their efforts to land Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge ahead of the upcoming transfer...

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen scored twice to fire Galatasaray to a dramatic 4–2 comeback win over Antalyaspor, propelling the club to a...

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen insists Galatasaray are only getting started, stressing his outfit will return even stronger next season after...

Hansa Rostock are reportedly monitoring Rot‑Weiß Erfurt striker Obed Chidindu Ugondu ahead of a potential move from the Regionalliga Nordost to...

Bendel Insurance will miss the services of Promise Itoro for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 37 clash against Rangers. Itoro is...

Rangers will welcome the duo of Chimobi Igwilo and Emmanuel Essien for the crucial matchday 37 encounter against Bendel Insurance. The players...

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle will be in attendance when Rangers host Bendel Insurance in a matchday 37 encounter at the Nnamdi Azikiwe...

Celtic recorded a 3-1 win over fierce rival Rangers that kept the heat on Hearts in a thrilling Scottish Premiership title race on Sunday. Nigeria...

Former Celtic forward Chris Sutton has revealed the qualities that continue to impress him about Kelechi Iheanacho, insisting the Nigerian striker...

Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen hailed Galatasaray’s unbreakable spirit after he inspired a win over Antalyaspor on Saturday.

Former Nigeria defender Kingsley Obiekwu has exclusively told Completesports.com that Arsenal’s defensive solidity could prove decisive when the...

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will head to the United Kingdom later this month for a short training camp as preparations gather pace for the 2026...

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a strong warning to clubs ahead of the final two matchdays of the 2025/26 season. The NPFL...

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf delivered a commanding display as New England Revolution recorded a historic win over Philadelphia...

For decades, Lagos has been the heartbeat of Nigerian commerce, entertainment, and culture but never quite its football soul. That changes now....

Malawi head coach Maggie Chombo has praised her players for their determination despite their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s...