Super Eagles news: Nigerian kid bags hat-trick for Barcelona vs Villarreal – Watch
Young Barcelona striker Destiny Kosiso has become a key one to watch for the Super Eagles in the future after scoring a hat-trick for his side...
Central Coast Mariners sign Nigeria Under-20 goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar
Central Coast Mariners have signed 18-year-old Nigerian goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar from Mavlon FC. Abubakar was selected for Nigeria’s squad for the...
Nigeria goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar joins Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners have signed 18-year-old Nigerian goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar from Mavlon FC. Abubakar was selected for Nigeria's squad at the...
Nigeria lose Raphael Onyedika and Moses Usor for Russia friendly
Nigeria will be without Raphael Onyedika and Moses Usor for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia after both players were withheld by...
NPFL summons Sporting Lagos coach Buter over refereeing criticism
Buter is expected to face the league’s disciplinary authorities this week after his post-match comments raised concerns over the conduct and...
EUROMATCH–NPFL: Abia Warriors’ Complacency, Missed Chances Cost Us Derby Victory Vs Rangers — Amapakabo
Abia Warriors Head Coach, Imama Amapakabo, says his team’s 3-1 away defeat to Rangers International in Sunday’s 2026/2027 Euromatch–NPFL Matchday 8...
Morocco boss Mohamed Ouahbi says Africa Cup of Nations success matters more than FIFA ranking
Morocco may have briefly climbed to fifth in the FIFA world rankings during the current international break, but manager Mohamed Ouahbi says his...
Taiwo Awoniyi Graduates with Merit in Global Football Sports Directorship
Taiwo Awoniyi has graduated with merit from the PFA Business School, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship. The...
Peter Bosz praises Tolu Arokodare after impressive Ajax start
Ajax’s Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has received praise from Peter Bosz after making an impressive start to life with the Dutch club. Arokodare...
Akor Adams set to lead Nigeria attack against Russia
Akor Adams is expected to lead Nigeria’s attack when the Super Eagles face Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday, with Moses Simon set to...
Russia’s Star Goalkeeper To Miss Super Eagles Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday without one of their key players. Nigeria are coming from...
Nine Super Falcons arrive as Nigeria step up Olympic qualifying preparations
Nine players have arrived at the Super Falcons training camp in Ikenne as Nigeria begin preparations for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie...
Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Demands Plateau United Response After Enyimba Defeat
Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has urged his players to put their disappointing defeat to Enyimba behind them and focus on their...
John Okoli linked with Ch. Brothers move from Al-Hilal
Nigeria forward John Okoli could leave Al-Hilal for Ch. Brothers, with the centre-forward linked with a move to the Indian Super League. The rumour...
John Okoli: Nigerian Al-Hilal forward linked with Ch. Brothers
Nigerian centre-forward John Okoli, currently with Al-Hilal, is being linked with a move to Ch. Brothers in the Indian Super League. The rumour,...
Russia vs Nigeria: 5 Super Eagles stars to watch against The Boys
It is Russia vs Nigeria again in what is the second installment of this international friendly fixture over the past 16 months, Soccernet.ng...
EUROMATCH NPFL: Kano Pillars Sign New Shirt Sponsorship Deal
Kano Pillars have announced a new partnership with RAFA Detergent as their official front Jersey Sponsor. The club confirmed the deal on Sunday...
'Unlikely to be a rout' - Kechinov insists Super Eagles remain strong despite missing star players
Former Spartak Moscow midfielder Valery Kechinov has warned Russia to expect a difficult test when they face Nigeria in their international...
NFF explain why Ndidi, Onyedika, Usor, 4 others withdrew from Super Eagles squad to face Russia
Seven players have withdrawn from the Super Eagles’ international friendly against Russia, with the Nigeria Football Federation explaining the...
Euromatch NPFL: Agagbe Admits Bendel Insurance Deserved Victory Over Barau FC
Barau FC technical adviser Eugene Agagbe has admitted that Bendel Insurance deserved their 4-1 victory over his side in the Nigeria Premier...
NPFL: Rangers Move Top, Enyimba Beat Plateau United [Matchday 7 Results]
Enugu Rangers moved to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after beating Abia Warriors 3-1 on Sunday, while Enyimba...
Three Home-based Players Among 13 Rookies Heading For Debuts With Super Eagles Against Russia
Nigerian football fans will on Tuesday repeatedly struggle to identify their national team’s players, as three home-based lads are among a total of...
Central Coast Mariners sign U20 Nigerian international goalkeeper
Central Coast Mariners have signed Nigerian junior international goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: ‘Thanks For Donating The Three Points’ — Rangers Mock Abia Warriors After Derby Win
Reigning champions Rangers International have mocked Abia Warriors after defeating them 3-1, in the Oriental Derby in Sunday’s week 7 EUROMATCH...
Former Super Eagles’ Captain Opens Up: ‘How Mikel Obi Became My Official Name’
Former Super Eagles’ captain, Mikel John Obi has gone back in time to recall how ‘an administrative mistake’ gave him the name that became his...
Akor Adams To Lead Eagles’ Attack Against Russia, While Moses Simon Will Wear Captain’s Band
Venezia of Italy summer signing, Jerome Akor Adams is set to lead Nigeria’s attack during Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia, while...
Russia’s Vladimir Bystrov predicts scoreline of friendly match against Nigeria
Former Spartak Moscow winger, Vladimir Bystrov, has predicted a 3-1 victory for Russia when they face Nigeria in an international friendly....
NPFL: Ukaegbu hails Enyimba’s home win against Plateau United
Enyimba assistant coach, Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed satisfaction with his team’s continued improvement in recent outings in the Nigeria Premier...
Russia vs Super Eagles: PSG superstar leaves camp ahead of big clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia's Sbornaya in an international friendly on Tuesday, and they will be without one of their best...
NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot with win over Abia Warriors
Defending champions Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a comfortable 2-0 victory over Abia...
Euromatch NPFL: Ukaegbu Lauds Enyimba’s Home Win Over Plateau United
Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has expressed satisfaction with the team’s steady improvement following their impressive run of form in...
Akor Adams Insists on Standard Playing Surfaces for African Football
Duro Ikhazuagbe Super Eagles forward, Akor Adams, who has refused to use the poor pitch as excuse for Super Eagles 3-0 defeat in Guinea-Bissau last...
Russia Sends Warning to Super Eagles with 6-0 Crushing of Namibia
*18 players in Eagles’ training in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday Duro Ikhazuagbe Ahead of tomorrow’s international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia...
NPFL: Enugu Rangers Maintain Lead as Rivers Utd, Bendel Insurance Win Big
Marvelous David The EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced a busy Sunday of Match-day 7 action, with defending champions Enugu...
Nigeria: Eguavoen Gets Three Assistants for Falcons Olympics Qualifier
[This Day] Former Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen will lead Nigeria's Super Falcons into their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifying battle...
Ajibade and Echegini score as PSG beat Fleury
Nigeria internationals Rasheedat Ajibade and Jennifer Echegini were both on target as Paris Saint-Germain beat Fleury 3-1 in the Division 1...
Chelle assesses Nigeria squad ahead of Russia friendly
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have continued their preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia by completing a second training...
Adams vows Nigeria will learn from Guinea-Bissau setback
Nigeria forward Akor Adams says the Super Eagles have accepted responsibility for their 3-0 defeat by Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations...
Super Falcons camp update: Blessing Nkor, 8 others report for duty before Comoros showdown
Nine players have arrived at the Super Falcons camp in Ikenne as the Nigerian women's national team commenced preparations for their 2028 Olympic...
EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 7: Rangers, Enyimba, Rivers United Shine as Kano Pillars Draw Again
The EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 produced another round of intriguing results across various centres, with defending...
Friendly: 18 players in Super Eagles’ camp as new invitee replaces Bright
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been hit by major setbacks ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia, with club refusals and injuries...
NPFL: Enyimba sustain winning momemtum
Defending champions Rangers maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after securing a comfortable...
NPFL matchday 7: Insurance FC thrash, end Barau unbeaten run
Bendel Insurance FC returned to winning ways in impressive fashion on Sunday, October 4, thrashing Barau FC of Kano 4-1 in Matchday 7 of the [...]
Morocco lead five African contenders chasing U17 Women’s World Cup knockout places
Morocco, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia and Kenya will represent Africa at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Rabat from 17 October to...
International Friendly: NFF confirms depleted Super Eagles to face Russia
Refusal by some Clubs to release their players, coupled with injuries to notable names, have seriously weakened Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad ahead...
Russia arrive in Nizhny Novgorod ahead of friendly against Super Eagles
Players and officials of the Russia national team have arrived in Nizhny Novgorod ahead of their international friendly against Nigeria.Valery...
Russia send warning to Super Eagles with 6-0 win
Russia thrashed Nambia 6-0 in an international friendly on Saturday, ahead of their game against Nigeria on Tuesday. Although the first half ended...
NPFL: Rangers stay top as Rivers United, Enyimba claim crucial wins
Rangers beat Abia Warriors to consolidate their position at the summit, while unbeaten Rivers United maintain their run
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NPFL: Rangers, Rivers United shine as Obaje celebrates 100-goal milestone
Rangers International strengthened their position among the leading contenders in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after recording a...
Peter Bosz heaps praise on Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare
Peter Bosz has heaped praise on Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare at Ajax. Arokodare joined the Eredivisie side on loan from Wolves during the summer...
Akor Adams speaks out on Guinea-Bissau setback
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has spoken out on Guinea-Bissau setback.Nigeria faced Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and...
Super Eagles lose key players as Russia friendly approaches
Nigeria will be without several key players for Tuesday’s friendly against Russia after injuries, club restrictions and travel documentation issues...
Nigeria’s Akor Adams criticises pitch after shock Guinea-Bissau defeat
Akor Adams has accepted responsibility for Nigeria’s 3-0 defeat by Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while criticising...
Akor Adams accepts Nigeria defeat but criticises ‘unacceptable' Africa Cup of Nations pitch
Akor Adams has accepted responsibility for Nigeria's 3-0 defeat by Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers, while criticising...
International Friendly: Club restrictions, injuries weaken Nigeria ahead of Russia clash
Refusal by some Clubs to release their players, coupled with injuries to notable names, have seriously weakened Nigeria’s Super Eagles squad ahead...
'I'm very angry and frustrated' - Bayer Leverkusen forward Tella prays for end to injury woes
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has expressed his hope that his latest return from injury will be the last interruption to his season after...
Akor Adams Confident Super Eagles Can Recover From Guinea-Bissau Defeat
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams believes Nigeria can quickly recover from their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Rangers, Rivers United Maintain Strong NPFL Starts
Defending champions Rangers continued their impressive start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a 2-0 victory over Abia...
Russia vs Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Russia and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Ajasa Gets Late Super Eagles Call-Up For Russia Friendly
Rostov midfielder Ibraheem Mahfus Ajasa has received a late invitation from Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle for Nigeria’s international...
NPFL: Enyimba end losing streak with 2-0 win over Plateau United
Enyimba Football Club of Aba on Sunday sustained its comeback to form, beating Plateau United of Jos 2-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League,...
NPFL: Rangers maintain top spot, Rivers United stay unbeaten
Defending champions Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a comfortable 3-1 victory over Abia...
NFF Laments Club Restrictions, Injuries Ahead Of Russia Friendly
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has lamented the impact of club restrictions and injuries on the Super Eagles squad ahead of Tuesday’s...
NPFL introduces Friday night, early weekend kick-off matches
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to introduce Friday night football as part of a new matchday scheduling format aimed at giving...
NPFL: Insurance thump Barau FC in Benin; Enyimba on the rise
Bendel Insurance of Benin thumped Barau FC 4-1 in their NPFL match day seven encounter decided in Benin on Sunday. The Benin side, who have won all...
Euromatch NPFL: Rangers, Enyimba Win At Home; Rivers United Extend Unbeaten Run
Defending champions Rangers maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, table after securing a comfortable...
Rangers star Emmanuel Fernandez set for bizarre Russia clash despite UEFA suspension
Rangers star Emmanuel Fernandez is set to face Russia with Nigeria despite the country remaining suspended from UEFA competitions.
Simon, Iheanacho, Nwabali Among 18 players in Super Eagles' second training before Russia friendly
The Super Eagles continued their preparations for Tuesday's friendly against Russia with a second training session in Novgorod on Sunday evening,...
Super Eagles news: Akor Adams explains what Nigeria must improve after Guinea-Bissau defeat
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has identified what Nigeria must improve as they look to recover from their disappointing defeat to Guinea-Bissau...
Super Eagles news: Russia fire 6-goal warning to Chelle’s Nigeria
Russia have sent an ominous message to Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly meeting with Nigeria,...
FIFA sanctions Katsina United over unpaid N28m to ex-coach Bulus
FIFA has sanctioned Katsina United over the club’s failure to comply with a ruling in a contractual dispute involving former coach Tony Tope Bulus....
‘We are already making corrections’: Akor Adams backs Super Eagles to restore standards after Bissau setback
Akor Adams says the Super Eagles have taken responsibility for their 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau and are working to correct their mistakes as they...
Akwa United Players Surprise Chairman Joseph Eno With Birthday Portrait
Akwa United players, led by Head Coach Paul Offor, surprised the club’s Chairman, Mr Joseph Eno, with a special birthday portrait at the Uyo...
Russia vs Super Eagles: Preview, team news, predictions as Chelle faces fresh test in Nizhny Novgorod
The Super Eagles will return to action on Tuesday when they face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Soccernet.ng...
Super Eagles news: Akor Adams sends dig at CAF, Guinea-Bissau after 3-0 drubbing – “A bare minimum”
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has aimed a subtle dig at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Guinea-Bissau following Nigeria's 3–0...
AFCON 2027Q: Adams assures Super Eagles will recover from Guinea-Bissau setback
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams is confident Nigeria will recover from their disappointing defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Adams: Super Eagles Will Overcome Guinea-Bissau Setback
Super Eagles forward Akor Adams believes Nigeria can quickly recover from their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 Africa Cup of...
Nigeria isn’t Namibia – Ex-Lokomotiv Moscow president, Nikolai Naumov warns Russia about Super Eagles
Former Lokomotiv Moscow president, Nikolai Naumov, has warned Russia that Eric Chelle’s men are not Namibia ahead of both sides’ international...
NPFL: FIFA threatens Katsina United with points deduction, relegation
FIFA has ordered Nigeria Premier Football League club Katsina United to pay former coach Tony Tope Bulus N28 million over the alleged wrongful...
Russia seek another clean sheet as Nigeria visit in international friendly
Russia will face Nigeria in a friendly at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, as both sides conclude the first...
Russia vs Nigeria: Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
Russia meet Nigeria in a friendly on Tuesday, 6 October, as both sides conclude the first international break of the 2026/27 season. The match will...
EuroMatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos Goalkeeper Clinton Lawani Marvels Over Huge Crowd At His Team’s Match In Kano
Sporting Lagos FC of Lagos goalkeeper, Clinton Lawani has expressed amazement at the huge crowd that turned up to watch his team’s fixture away to...
NPFL introduces Friday night matches, early weekend kick-offs
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to introduce a new fixture schedule that will see some league matches played on Friday nights,...
'We know how good we can be' - Akor Adams urges Super Eagles to put Guinea-Bissau defeat behind them
Akor Adams has called on the Super Eagles to quickly put their disappointing defeat to Guinea-Bissau behind them and restore the high standards...
NLO Cup adopts home-and-away format to guarantee clubs more matches
The revamped competition, scheduled to begin on 10 October, will provide participating clubs with more playing opportunities, greater exposure for...
Russia v Nigeria: Probable line-ups for international friendly
Russia will host Nigeria during the international break as both sides use the fixture to assess their squads and develop their preparations. Russia...
Russia v Nigeria: Predicted line-ups for international friendly
Russia will host Nigeria during the international break as both sides use the fixture to assess their squads and prepare for future challenges....
Friendly: Chelle Hands Ajasa Late Invitation For Super Eagles’ Clash With Russia
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has handed a late invitation to Rostov midfielder Ibraheem Mahfus Ajasa for the team’s international friendly...
Super Eagles news: Zadok Yohanna joins elite list after Brighton breakthrough
Super Eagles invitee Zadok Yohanna has enjoyed a remarkable rise in his career over the past year, moving from Swedish side AIK to Brighton & Hove...
NPFL: Kolimba rallies Niger Tornadoes’ teammates ahead Kun Khalifat FC clash
Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper, Alladoum Kolimba has urged his teammates to give their all as they seek to end their five-match winless run in the...