Nigeria Football

Inspire Sports Academy forward on trial at Portuguese giants Benfica All Nigeria Soccer20:19
'I get asked all the time' - Blackburn boss explains why Alebiosu should not play as a winger All Nigeria Soccer09:38
'You learn more about a group after a defeat' - Fulham coach addresses Iwobi's social media… All Nigeria Soccer14:12
Nigeria: 'This Is Truly Life-Changing...' Amy Okonkwo Hails Tinubu As d'Tigress Receive $100,000 Reward AllAfrica11:36
'Maybe later' - Russia star admits he is yet to speak with Galatasaray teammate Osimhen ahead… All Nigeria Soccer10:49
Obafemi Martins plans youth tournament for Tinubu’s campaign The Punch11:49
Will Iroegbunam make his Hull City debut against Chelsea? Jakirovic delivers fitness update All Nigeria Soccer12:21

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The perfect gift Nigerian Guardian05:06
Earlier today
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams opens Serie A goal account in Venezia's defeat to Fiorentina All Nigeria Soccer00:04
Yesterday
Super Eagles target scores 8.3 rating as Al-Ittihad overtake Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr at the top Soccernet Nigeria22:24 11-Sept-26
Fulham coach addresses Iwobi’s social media outburst — “The most important thing” Soccernet Nigeria21:33 11-Sept-26
Tyla drops Lagos from world tour amid backlash over xenophobic attacks Business Hallmark21:33 11-Sept-26
Inspire Sports Academy forward on trial at Portuguese giants Benfica All Nigeria Soccer20:19 11-Sept-26
Lookman: Atalanta new signing reveals private conversation with Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria18:20 11-Sept-26
Wolves loanee Arokodare battles nine others for Ajax Amsterdam's August Goal of the Month All Nigeria Soccer18:06 11-Sept-26
Super Eagles: Chelle faces fresh Dele-Bashiru headache ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifers Soccernet Nigeria17:50 11-Sept-26
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle sweating over fitness of Lazio midfielder Dele-Bashiru ahead of… All Nigeria Soccer17:05 11-Sept-26
Ex-Chelsea star reveals why Victor Osimhen stands out Soccernet Nigeria14:57 11-Sept-26
Son of former Super Eagles defender among three Nigerians nominated for PL2 Player of the Month All Nigeria Soccer14:53 11-Sept-26
'You learn more about a group after a defeat' - Fulham coach addresses Iwobi's social media… All Nigeria Soccer14:12 11-Sept-26
Sani Suleman: Real reason Flying Eagles star left RB Leipzig for Al-Qadsiah Soccernet Nigeria13:55 11-Sept-26
Brighton coach reveals when Femi Azeez could make debut Soccernet Nigeria13:25 11-Sept-26
Calvin Bassey breaks silence on Fulham’s winless start under Arbeloa Soccernet Nigeria13:25 11-Sept-26
Will Iroegbunam make his Hull City debut against Chelsea? Jakirovic delivers fitness update All Nigeria Soccer12:21 11-Sept-26
Nigeria: FIFA U-20 Wwc - Aduku Demands More From Falconets After China Draw AllAfrica11:57 11-Sept-26
Obafemi Martins plans youth tournament for Tinubu’s campaign The Punch11:49 11-Sept-26
Nigeria: 'This Is Truly Life-Changing...' Amy Okonkwo Hails Tinubu As d'Tigress Receive $100,000 Reward AllAfrica11:36 11-Sept-26
'Maybe later' - Russia star admits he is yet to speak with Galatasaray teammate Osimhen ahead… All Nigeria Soccer10:49 11-Sept-26
'I get asked all the time' - Blackburn boss explains why Alebiosu should not play as a winger All Nigeria Soccer09:38 11-Sept-26
Liberia: World Bank Backs Liberia's NPL Reforms to Boost Credit, Jobs AllAfrica09:32 11-Sept-26
Ex-Chelsea man Morata names Osimhen among world’s three best strikers Soccernet Nigeria09:10 11-Sept-26
Julius Berger, Lagos State outline path to $1 Trillion economy through long-term value creation Nairametrics08:30 11-Sept-26
Nigeria: Tinubu - I've Redeemed Promises to Super Eagles, Falcons, d'Tigress AllAfrica07:11 11-Sept-26
Julius Berger partners Lagos on $1trn economy The Daily Trust06:22 11-Sept-26
Nigeria: Pinnick-Led NFF Board Clears Air On NFF Debts, Insists Govt Is a Continuum AllAfrica06:10 11-Sept-26
Nigeria: Lagos Govt, Julius Berger Outline Plans for $1trn Economy in 30 Years AllAfrica06:08 11-Sept-26
NFF picks nine FA chairmen, 18 others for meeting with CAF, FIFA Nigerian Guardian04:34 11-Sept-26
Emulate Euromatch, invest in football, GTI charges corporate Nigeria Nigerian Guardian04:34 11-Sept-26
Julius Berger, Lagos target $1trn economy by 2052 The Sun News, Nigeria01:56 11-Sept-26
In the last 7 days
Nigeria: Osimhen, Iwobi, Bassey, Others Emerge Winners of 12th Nigeria Pitch Awards AllAfrica23:32 10-Sept-26
Nigeria: Ncf Honours World Cup-Bound Junior Female Yellow Greens With University Scholarships AllAfrica23:32 10-Sept-26
Nigeria: Arteta Names Okocha, Ronaldinho As Most Skilful Teammates AllAfrica22:52 10-Sept-26
'It's not going to be easy' - Fulham captain Bassey warns teammates ahead of Liverpool showdown All Nigeria Soccer19:52 10-Sept-26
China PR 0-0 Nigeria: Falconets settle for draw, face must-win clash for knockout ticket All Nigeria Soccer19:01 10-Sept-26
Nigeria’s Falconets earn first U-20 World Cup point vs China PR as Spain win 11-0 Soccernet Nigeria18:55 10-Sept-26
Super Eagles: Chelle gets key Paul Onuachu update after injury scare Soccernet Nigeria18:25 10-Sept-26
Zadok not expected to be named in Super Eagles' Afconq squad after latest update from Brighton… All Nigeria Soccer18:20 10-Sept-26
Good news for Chelle ahead of Super Eagles squad announcement as Brighton's Azeez returns to… All Nigeria Soccer17:39 10-Sept-26
Sporting CP striker set to spark three-way international battle between Nigeria, Brazil and… All Nigeria Soccer16:58 10-Sept-26
Africa: FIFA, CAF Yet to Take Decision On Nigeria Football Crisis AllAfrica16:37 10-Sept-26
Comoros/Nigeria: Eguavoen to Lead Super Falcons Against Free-Scoring Comoros AllAfrica16:37 10-Sept-26
Emmanuel Fernandez: Ex-Rangers star addresses controversial penalty call in win over St Mirren Soccernet Nigeria16:02 10-Sept-26
Confirmed: Promising Nigerian left-back signs new contract with Southampton All Nigeria Soccer15:57 10-Sept-26
After Akintola's departure from Hull, two more Nigerians seal deadline day moves in Cyprus All Nigeria Soccer15:06 10-Sept-26
Nigeria: Super Eagles' Onyemaechi, Otele Face Fresh Challenge As Olympiacos, Basel Sack Coaches AllAfrica13:32 10-Sept-26
Super Eagles forward back in Brondby training after recovering from injury All Nigeria Soccer13:15 10-Sept-26
Black Maidens open WAFU B Girls Cup with Nigeria clash Ghana Football Association12:02 10-Sept-26
'If Osimhen had been there' - Engin claims Galatasaray would have beaten Sporting CP All Nigeria Soccer09:41 10-Sept-26
Emmanuel Fernandez: Rangers employee slams Super Eagles defender after costly error Soccernet Nigeria09:25 10-Sept-26
'He'll have saved his legs' - Derby manager explains why Super Eagles hopeful was substituted… All Nigeria Soccer09:01 10-Sept-26
'You cannot do that' - Bell questions Fernandez's decision-making in Rangers win v St Mirren All Nigeria Soccer08:51 10-Sept-26
Dele-Bashiru injury update: Positive Super Eagles news for Lazio midfielder Soccernet Nigeria07:12 10-Sept-26
Nigeria: Facts Emerge How Govt's N17bn Intervention Funding Given to NFF Was Used to Settle Debts AllAfrica06:24 10-Sept-26
Confirmed: Semi Ajayi left behind as Hull City terminate Nigeria star’s contract Soccernet Nigeria06:12 10-Sept-26
Green, Mustapha tipped to lead NFF Normalisation Committee Nigerian Guardian05:07 10-Sept-26
NPFL: Between 38-league and conference play-off format Nigerian Guardian05:03 10-Sept-26
NPL Victoria Men: Four remain — Cannons, South Melbourne, Avondale and Hume City in the hunt for the title Neos Kosmos05:02 10-Sept-26
'I wanted to prove I can play at this level' - Ngumoha speaks after Liverpool's win against… All Nigeria Soccer00:30 10-Sept-26
Confirmed Nigerian forward departs Hull City to seal return to Cypriot side AC Omonia All Nigeria Soccer00:00 10-Sept-26
Super Eagles duo Onyemaechi, Otele set for new era as Olympiacos and Basel sack coaches All Nigeria Soccer22:59 9-Sept-26
Port: Democratic-NPL candidate for agriculture commissioner makes misleading post about data center hearing INFORUM21:50 9-Sept-26
Ola Aina breaks silence on Nottingham Forest’s slow start under Glasner Soccernet Nigeria20:11 9-Sept-26
Super Eagles defender Fernandez reacts after facing Dessers-like criticism at Rangers Soccernet Nigeria19:30 9-Sept-26
Super Eagles star faces Turkish Super Lig ban before Trabzonspor vs Galatasaray clash Soccernet Nigeria19:10 9-Sept-26
UYL: Liverpool's Sonni-Lambie and Arsenal's Harriman-Annous find the net All Nigeria Soccer18:55 9-Sept-26
Confirmed team news: Benfica forward links up with Falconets in Poland ahead of China showdown All Nigeria Soccer18:14 9-Sept-26
Trabzonspor face major selection dilemma as Nwaiwu risks missing Galatasaray clash All Nigeria Soccer17:23 9-Sept-26
Fulham working to secure long-term agreement with €21 million star, clarity expected in coming… The Hard Tackle16:49 9-Sept-26
Liverpool add four youngsters of Nigerian descent to UCL squad pre-Atletico Madrid All Nigeria Soccer14:50 9-Sept-26
Nigeria: Zilkifilu Scores Hat-Trick As Ranch Bees Thrash Abia Warriors 4-0 AllAfrica14:35 9-Sept-26
Femi Azeez: What has impressed Brighton coach about Nigerian star Soccernet Nigeria12:43 9-Sept-26
Iwobi’s deleted Instagram posts: What Super Eagles & Fulham fans need to know after Palace… Soccernet Nigeria12:33 9-Sept-26
Nigeria: FIFA U-20 Wwc - Five Things the Falconets Must Correct Against China AllAfrica11:45 9-Sept-26
Emmanuel Fernandez addresses criticism after slow start to Rangers season Soccernet Nigeria11:21 9-Sept-26
Julius Berger backs youth development with ‘I Beg To Differ’ debate The Sun News, Nigeria11:18 9-Sept-26
Ola Aina reacts to Taiwo Awoniyi’s Coventry City transfer: “I’m alone now” Soccernet Nigeria11:01 9-Sept-26
AFCON Qualifying Series: Eagles begin campaign against Madagascar in Uyo, Sept. 25 Nigerian Guardian10:22 9-Sept-26
Ola Aina reveals big ambition with Nottingham Forest Soccernet Nigeria10:20 9-Sept-26
Saudi Pro League pick Ilenikhena's wonder strike against Al-Nassr as Goal of the Week All Nigeria Soccer09:13 9-Sept-26
Transfer: Super Eagles star caught between Inter Milan and Fulham Soccernet Nigeria08:59 9-Sept-26
'One-on-one with the GK' - Blackburn boss reacts to Alebiosu's miss in defeat to Sheffield… All Nigeria Soccer08:52 9-Sept-26
Done deal: Saudi Pro League Al-Qadsiah club confirm signing of Flying Eagles winger All Nigeria Soccer08:42 9-Sept-26
Super Eagles to face Russia in October friendly ESPN.co.uk08:06 9-Sept-26
Nigeria: Eguavoen Appointed Interim Super Falcons Coach Ahead of 2028 Olympic Qualifiers AllAfrica07:48 9-Sept-26
Super Eagles-eligible centre-back makes debut for Crystal Palace in win over Middlesbrough All Nigeria Soccer23:09 8-Sept-26
NFF names Eguavoen Super Falcons interim coach The Punch21:42 8-Sept-26
Fulham keen to tie Super Eagles star to new contract amid Inter Milan interest All Nigeria Soccer20:16 8-Sept-26
Ex-Super Eagles coach to lead Super Falcons for October Olympic qualifiers – Report Soccernet Nigeria20:15 8-Sept-26
NIU Set to Honor Jordan Lynch With Sept. 12 NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, Presented by… Northern Illinois Huskies - Official Site19:53 8-Sept-26
Nigeria: U-20 W'cup - Falconets Open Campaign Against Spain AllAfrica19:35 8-Sept-26
Nigeria: CAF Inter-Club - El-Kanemi Warriors Make Bold Statement As Rangers Struggle AllAfrica19:35 8-Sept-26
Nigeria: Pillars Survive Tornadoes' Scare to Win Five-Goal Thriller AllAfrica19:35 8-Sept-26
Confirmed: Loan moves for Sheffield United's Ukaki and Botev's Okoh; Jenz leaves Wolfsburg All Nigeria Soccer18:13 8-Sept-26
2026 Men's Ballon d'Or: Osimhen and Lookman miss out as 30-man shortlist is revealed All Nigeria Soccer16:52 8-Sept-26
Teenage Nigerian midfielder bids farewell to Man City after eight years ahead of Man Utd… All Nigeria Soccer15:51 8-Sept-26
Nigeria: Osimhen Ruled Out of Galatasaray Ucl Opener, Set to Miss Afcon Qualifiers AllAfrica15:42 8-Sept-26
'He's a goalscorer' - Sporting CP GK insists Galatasaray still dangerous without Osimhen All Nigeria Soccer15:20 8-Sept-26
Super Eagles to face Russia in October friendly 16 months after draw in Moscow All Nigeria Soccer13:28 8-Sept-26
Kelechi Iheanacho: Super Eagles star breaks historic career record at Bursaspor Soccernet Nigeria13:18 8-Sept-26
Nigeria: FIFA, CAF Suspend NFF Election, to Send Joint Mission to Abuja AllAfrica12:38 8-Sept-26
Super Eagles know next European foes as Nigeria face former World Cup hosts Soccernet Nigeria12:27 8-Sept-26
Super Falcons star suffers season-ending injury after World Cup heartbreak Soccernet Nigeria11:57 8-Sept-26
Nigeria: Us Open Juniors - Ogunsakin Begins Grand Slam Main-Draw Journey Against World No. 16 AllAfrica11:57 8-Sept-26
Nigeria: Calclq - Ilechukwu Targets Strong Start, Urges Rangers Fans to Keep Faith AllAfrica11:57 8-Sept-26
Nigeria: Edo Queens Win Wafu-B Title Again, Qualify for Champions League AllAfrica11:57 8-Sept-26
FIFA, CAF kick off NFF investigation, suspend presidential election Soccernet Nigeria11:27 8-Sept-26
Washington Spirit confirm Super Falcons star Deborah Abiodun will miss rest of the season All Nigeria Soccer11:15 8-Sept-26
'My teammates make it easy' - Red-hot Midtjylland striker Etim reflects on impressive form All Nigeria Soccer10:44 8-Sept-26
6 Super Eagles stars who could make a January comeback Soccernet Nigeria08:54 8-Sept-26
'Why S/Falcon's $100,000 reward remains unpaid' Nigerian Guardian04:16 8-Sept-26
Everton's Super Eagles-eligible forward nominated for PL Player of the Matchweek All Nigeria Soccer22:21 7-Sept-26
Iheanacho making Turkish 1. Lig look easy, scores in sixth straight game for Bursaspor All Nigeria Soccer21:10 7-Sept-26

      
            
      
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