Nigeria Football News

European football associations are considering the prospect of boycotting the World Cup amid a major row with FIFA over plans to bring private...

La Liga president Javier Tebas has launched a fierce public attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of using the future of football...

Brazil’s top sports court has handed Inter Porto Alegre defender Victor Gabriel an open‐ended suspension that will only end when injured Cruzeiro...

Arsenal have effectively abandoned their pursuit of Vinicius Junior, with the Premier League club now convinced the Brazil forward will extend his...

The Football Association has issued a strongly worded statement raising “serious concerns” over FIFA’s controversial new commercial project, which...

Brazil forward Neymar has confirmed his retirement from international football following a disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign in the United...

[CAF] Malawi produced one of the biggest shocks in TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations history by beating record champions Nigeria 3-2...

Al Hilal will enter the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season under pressure to reclaim the title from rivals Al Nassr after a disappointing 2025-26...

Al Ittihad will go into the 2026-2027 دوري روشن السعودي (Saudi Pro League) season aiming to restore pride and mount a serious title challenge after...

Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare has joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolves, giving the Dutch club a new option through the middle of their...

Barcelona are prepared to listen to offers for Jules Kounde this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur emerging as the club most serious about trying to...

Ajax have announced the signing of Nigerian international striker Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25-year-old attacker joins the...

Al Ahli will go into the 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League season aiming to turn continental dominance into domestic success after missing out on last...

Endrick has returned early from his post-World Cup break in a bid to impress new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, as the Brazilian joins Antonio...

Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare has joined Ajax on loan from Wolves, with the 25-year-old centre-forward moving to the Dutch giants for the 2026-27...

Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare has joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolves, giving the Dutch club a powerful new option at centre-forward for...

Barcelona goalkeeper Juan Garcia says he is fully focused on helping his club win the Champions League and is not concerned by Real Madrid’s...

Theo Hernandez is looking to engineer a move back to Europe this summer, with reports claiming the Al Hilal left-back has proposed himself to a...

Rafiu Durosinmi says a coaching change, a costly red card and the demands of Italian defending combined to derail his record transfer to Pisa, as...

Nigeria head coach Justin Madugu has insisted he stands by his tactical decisions despite the Super Falcons beginning their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup...

Galatasaray are turning to Victor Osimhen in an effort to sway Paul Onuachu towards the reigning Turkish champions, with the Trabzonspor striker at...

Rangers International will stage their 2026-27 CAF Champions League preliminary-round home fixtures at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikene, Ogun State,...

Former Nigeria midfielder Friday Ekpo says the Super Falcons must quickly absorb the lessons of their shock defeat by Malawi if they are to reach...

Defending champions Nigeria opened their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a shock 3-2 defeat by debutants Malawi in Rabat, with...

Debutants Malawi produced one of the biggest upsets in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history by defeating reigning champions Nigeria’s Super...

Zambia captain Barbra Banda scored four times as the Copper Queens opened their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 campaign with a...

Nigeria coach Justine Madugu says goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie “had a bad day” but insists the entire Super Falcons side underperformed in their...

Former Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior has been left “blown away” by the application and professionalism of Nigeria winger Moses Simon since taking...

Stanley Nwabali will not walk straight back into the Super Eagles starting line-up, with Maduka Okoye set to remain Nigeria’s first-choice...

Nice sporting director Roger Ricort has insisted he does not regret the forthright language he used about Nigeria striker Terem Moffi, despite the...

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has described Nigeria’s shock defeat by Malawi at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as a “wake-up call”...

Former Nigeria defender Ifeanyi Udeze says he is “shocked” and “doesn’t understand” how the Super Falcons slipped to a 3-2 defeat against WAFCON...

Asisat Oshoala says Nigeria’s Super Falcons will respond positively to their surprise defeat by Malawi and revive their campaign at the 2026...

Esther Okoronkwo says Nigeria “came out a little flat” as the Super Falcons slipped to a surprise 3-2 defeat by tournament newcomers Malawi in...

Chelsea are monitoring Nigeria U20 striker Abdulmuiz Adeleke after the teenager impressed during training stints with the Premier League club and...

Ife Ibrahim has been drafted into Arsenal’s first-team squad for their pre-season training camp in Girona, completing a group of five...

Spanish-born Nigerian goalkeeper Darlington Osuchukwu has confirmed he has left Manchester United to join Athletic Bilbao, announcing the completed...

The World Cup 2026 was a historic milestone for African football, with nine of the continent’s ten teams reaching the knockout stage. Previously,...

[Vanguard] Nigeria's Super Falcons suffered a shocking setback in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener on Tuesday, falling 3-2 to...

Super Eagles forward Rafiu Durosinmi has attributed his struggles in Italy to the heavy defensive style of football in Serie A. Recall that the...

General Manager of Sporting Supreme FC, Ismail Hamza, has confirmed that top European clubs, led by Chelsea, are keeping tabs on highly-rated...

Nigerian centre-back Ebuka Nneji has joined Tajik club Ravshan Kulob on a free transfer from Belarusian side Krumkachi. The 23-year-old, born in...

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare has completed his medical with Ajax as he closes in on a loan move to the Dutch giants. The 25-year-old Nigeria...

Nigeria defender Ebuka Nneji has joined Ravshan Kulob on a free transfer from Belarusian side Krumkachi. The 23-year-old centre-back makes the...

Nigerian defender Ebuka Nneji has joined Tajikistan side Ravshan Kulob on a free transfer from Belarusian club Krumkachi. The 23-year-old...

Super Eagles forward Rafiu Durosinmi has explained why his dream move to Italian football quickly turned into a tough period of his career,...

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has weighed in on Nigeria's disappointing defeat to Malawi in their opening Group C game at the 2026 Women's...

Besiktas sporting director Onder Ozen has moved to clarify the situation surrounding Wilfred Ndidi's future, dismissing reports that the Turkish...

Emmanuel Ndubuisi Odidika, Head Coach of Napoli Sports Club, Northcliff, Johannesburg, South Africa, has urged Nigeria’s Super Falcons to respond...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has condemned racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo on social media following an...

The sporting director of French Ligue 1 side Nice has defended the harsh words he used in describing the current state of Nigeria international...

Nigerian striker Emmanuel Nanapere has joined Italian side Gela on a free transfer from Serie D rivals Teramo. The 25-year-old centre-forward has...

Nigerian winger Innocent Kingsley has joined Hapoel Afula on a free transfer from Hapoel Jerusalem, signing a deal with the Liga Leumit club until...

Nigeria winger Innocent Kingsley has joined Hapoel Afula on a free transfer from Hapoel Jerusalem, signing a deal with the Liga Leumit club until...

Nigerian winger Innocent Kingsley has joined Hapoel Afula on a free transfer from Hapoel Jerusalem, signing a deal until 30 June 2027. The...

Nigerian centre-forward Emmanuel Nanapere has joined Italian side Gela on a free transfer from Teramo, signing a deal until 30 June 2027. The...

Nigerian centre-forward Emmanuel Nanapere has joined Italian side Gela on a free transfer from Teramo. The 25-year-old has signed a deal with the...

A total of five Nigeria-eligible teenagers were named in Arsenal's travelling squad to Girona, where the Premier League champions are holding a...

Spanish-born Nigerian goalkeeper Darlington Osuchukwu has taken to social media to confirm that he has completed a transfer from Premier League...

Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu has shared his thoughts on Chiamaka Nnadozie's performance in Nigeria's 3-2 loss to Malawi in their opening game...

Super Falcons midfielder, Christy Ucheibe, has promised that Justine Madugu’s side will give their best against Zambia and try to get through the...

Stanley Nwabali won’t be automatically reinstated as the first choice goalkeeper of the senior national team of Nigeria despite his return to club...

Former coach of Chelsea Liam Rosenior has been blown away by the performance, commitment and dedication of Nigeria international winger Moses Simon...

Defending champions Nigeria suffered one of the biggest upsets in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) history after tournament debutants Malawi...

Nigeria head coach Justine Madugu says the Super Falcons “went onto the pitch without the necessary intensity” after their shock 3-2 defeat by...

Nigeria head coach Justine Madugu has warned his Super Falcons side they “must learn quickly” after a surprise 3-2 defeat by Malawi at the 2026...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons made a stuttering start to their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence, slipping to a 3-2 defeat against Malawi in...

Nigeria's Super Falcons began their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a surprise 3-2 defeat by Malawi, prompting forward Esther...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will return to action on Saturday in what has become a defining fixture of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...

Rangers International will play their preliminary-round home matches in the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikene, Ogun...

Nigeria's Super Falcons opened their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a surprise 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi...

Esther Okoronkwo has urged Nigeria’s Super Falcons to raise their levels in their remaining group matches after a 3-2 defeat by Women’s Africa Cup...

Nigeria head coach Justine Madugu has admitted the Super Falcons failed to match Malawi’s intensity after the defending champions suffered one of...

Tournament debutants Malawi produced one of the greatest upsets in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after stunning...

Malawi announced themselves on the continental stage in remarkable fashion by defeating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in one of the biggest...

Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has called on her teammates to respond positively after Nigeria suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat to...

Nigeria international defender Kevin Akpoguma is set to begin a new chapter in his career after arriving in Italy on Wednesday to undergo a medical...

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle is tracking the progress of Bayern Munich’s emerging left-back Richard Ajayi after the 16-year-old made his first...

Temwa Chawinga scored a stunning hat-trick as Malawi marked their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations debut with a 3-2 victory over holders Nigeria, in...

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African football enjoyed its most successful global tournament in history at the Globe Cup 2026, with nine of the continent’s ten representatives...

Defending champions Nigeria suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) match,...

Malawi’s women produced a seismic upset at the 14th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by beating record winners Nigeria 3-2 in a dramatic Group C...

Christy Ucheibe says “nothing can stop” the Super Falcons in Morocco as Nigeria chase an 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title and look to keep...

The Super Falcons’ shock 3-2 loss to Malawi in their opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was the product of costly lapses and...

Malawi marked their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) appearance with a stunning 3-2 victory over record champions Nigeria, as...

Nigeria’s defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown began with a seismic upset as the Super Falcons fell to a 3-2 defeat against Malawi,...

Nigeria begin the defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown on Tuesday night when the Super Falcons face first-time qualifiers Malawi in...

Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze is optimistic the Super Falcons will recover from their disappointing start at the 2026 Women’s Africa...