Nigeria Football

“We could have won” – Osama Nabih reveals why Egypt lost to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in… Soccernet Nigeria09:01
“I'm ready to play for Super Eagles” – Record-breaking defender chooses Nigeria over England &… Soccernet Nigeria12:30
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Beat Egypt in Cairo Pre-U20 Afcon friendly Football Sierra Leone06:19
Super Eagles transfer: Alex Iwobi’s former club eye Simon Moses – Report Soccernet Nigeria16:55
Marseille keeping tabs on one-cap Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria13:41
Victor Osimhen strikes again as five-star Galatasaray seal spot in Turkish Cup final Soccernet Nigeria21:49
Rwanda face Algeria as Nigeria battle Ghana ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers Soccernet Nigeria18:46

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Report: Man United pressing ahead with £40m move for superstar forward who could transform… Sports Mole09:40

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'The idea was also to reward Chuba' - Lille coach explains why he started Akpom in win v Auxerre All Nigeria Soccer09:32

“We could have won” – Osama Nabih reveals why Egypt lost to Nigeria’s Flying Eagles in… Soccernet Nigeria09:01

In the last 4 hours

Alchera X Deepens Its Commitment this Earth Day with Fundraiser to Support the National Forest Reforestation GlobeNewswire (Press Release)06:44

In the last 6 hours

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Beat Egypt in Cairo Pre-U20 Afcon friendly Football Sierra Leone06:19

In the last 8 hours

Son of a gun pushes A-Leagues case with epic 53-minute goal spree: Wonderkid Watch A Leagues03:30

Yesterday

Turkish giants reignite interest in Wilfred Ndidi following Leicester City’s relegation Soccernet Nigeria23:21 22-Apr-25

Nigerian forward trains with Arsenal first team ahead of possible PL home debut v Crystal Palace All Nigeria Soccer23:11 22-Apr-25

Nineteen from Football Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society Dartmouth Varsity Athletics22:01 22-Apr-25

Victor Osimhen strikes again as five-star Galatasaray seal spot in Turkish Cup final Soccernet Nigeria21:49 22-Apr-25

St Johnstone give trial to Nigerian goalkeeper Nathaniel Nwosu Dundee Courier, Scotland21:16 22-Apr-25

One more to go: Osimhen edges closer to equaling personal best after scoring in Turkish Cup All Nigeria Soccer20:58 22-Apr-25

Real Madrid Enter the Fray for In-Demand Striker Victor Osimhen Turkish-football.com20:53 22-Apr-25

Dortmund to open talks with Chelsea over keeping midfielder on Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle's … All Nigeria Soccer20:18 22-Apr-25

Egypt 1 Nigeria 2: Kparobo strikes, Precious nets 83rd minute winner as Flying Eagles stun… All Nigeria Soccer19:16 22-Apr-25

Rwanda face Algeria as Nigeria battle Ghana ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers Soccernet Nigeria18:46 22-Apr-25

'Man-on-man that will be difficult' - Antwerp coach plans double team to silence Arokodare All Nigeria Soccer17:35 22-Apr-25

United launch stunning £40m raid for Europe's most-wanted superstar as Amorim gives Ineos an… The Peoples Person17:33 22-Apr-25

Super Eagles transfer: Alex Iwobi’s former club eye Simon Moses – Report Soccernet Nigeria16:55 22-Apr-25

“No time to lament” – Bordalás rallies as Getafe are hit by Christantus Uche ban ahead of Real… Soccernet Nigeria16:14 22-Apr-25

Liverpool rival Chelsea, Newcastle, Tottenham for 28-year-old PL full-back, view him as… The Hard Tackle16:14 22-Apr-25

Former West Brom striker bags ₦150k man of the match award in NPFL Soccernet Nigeria15:44 22-Apr-25

Ex-Manchester United forward describes Victor Osimhen as ‘perfect’ for Ruben Amorim’s side Soccernet Nigeria15:03 22-Apr-25

Ex-Celtic CB, who trained with Nigeria U23s despite injury, issues come-and-get-me plea to Eric … All Nigeria Soccer14:32 22-Apr-25

Marseille keeping tabs on one-cap Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria13:41 22-Apr-25

One to watch: Boniface making inroads at Ipswich Town less than three months after leaving… All Nigeria Soccer13:30 22-Apr-25

“I’m ready to play for Super Eagles” – Record-breaking defender chooses Nigeria over England &… Soccernet Nigeria12:30 22-Apr-25

Nottingham Forest boss praises Aina’s replacement after Tottenham Hotspur victory Soccernet Nigeria12:20 22-Apr-25

Lille unwilling to sign Nigerian striker despite Jonathan David’s potential exit Soccernet Nigeria12:10 22-Apr-25

Nipr honours Julius Berger as most influential corporate voice Nigerian Guardian12:01 22-Apr-25

'Osimhen can score 100 goals' - Martins warns Super Eagles individual brilliance won't bring… All Nigeria Soccer11:08 22-Apr-25

Nmecha who snubbed England, Nigeria for Germany makes interesting revelation about Chukwuemeka All Nigeria Soccer10:58 22-Apr-25

Newcastle United legend makes bold claim about Awoniyi and Aina’s Forest as top four race heats … Soccernet Nigeria10:39 22-Apr-25

Victor Boniface salary: How much does Bayer Leverkusen star earn per week and annually in… Goal.com10:09 22-Apr-25

Dortmund star who chose Germany over Nigeria reveals spiritual bond with Chelsea’s Chukwuemeka Soccernet Nigeria09:58 22-Apr-25

Nigeria: Heavy Defeat to Katsina Utd, a Wake-Up for Abia Warriors - Amapakabo AllAfrica09:53 22-Apr-25

Ademola Lookman to Liverpool? Atalanta star could become Nigeria’s second most expensive export Soccernet Nigeria08:57 22-Apr-25

Nigerians looking to soar in LALIGA Africanfootball.com08:36 22-Apr-25

How much will Man United pay Osimhen weekly if €60m transfer happens? Soccernet Nigeria08:27 22-Apr-25

'One of the most underrated players'- Pundit says Forest still miss Ola Aina despite Toffolo's… All Nigeria Soccer08:05 22-Apr-25

Why Osimhen’s goals may be useless for Super Eagles – Obafemi Martins Soccernet Nigeria07:56 22-Apr-25

Photo: Nathaniel Bassey visits Nottingham Forest star before defeating Tottenham Soccernet Nigeria07:36 22-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Taiwo Awoniyi returns to action as Chris Wood goals helps Nottingham Forest down Tottenham Soccernet Nigeria23:05 21-Apr-25

Awoniyi returns from injury as Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham Hotspur to boost UCL hopes All Nigeria Soccer22:34 21-Apr-25

After Burnley's win over Sheffield United, Nigerian duo promoted to the PL with Leeds United All Nigeria Soccer21:03 21-Apr-25

“The jersey is heavy” – Odion Ighalo explains how Victor Boniface can come good for the Super… Soccernet Nigeria21:02 21-Apr-25

What Chelsea’s Maresca said of Nigerian talent after setting Premier League record vs Iwobi’s… Soccernet Nigeria20:32 21-Apr-25

Osimhen is my role model – says Kayserispor forward who dented Fenerbahce’s title hopes Soccernet Nigeria20:22 21-Apr-25

'Game changer'- Dortmund coach hails Chukwuemeka amid buzz around Chelsea loanee's int'l future All Nigeria Soccer20:21 21-Apr-25

Real Madrid enter race to sign lethal Super Eagles attacker Soccernet Nigeria19:10 21-Apr-25

Osimhen and Simons: The €155m transfer double deal light up Man Utd FootballTransfers19:02 21-Apr-25

Top Turkish club adds Ansu Fati, Paul Onuachu, two others in summer wishlist Soccernet Nigeria18:20 21-Apr-25

'Believe in yourselves' - Ex-Flying Eagles striker backs Nigeria U20 squad for Afcon glory All Nigeria Soccer17:38 21-Apr-25

Three Vols Named To 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Tennessee Volunteers - Official Site16:48 21-Apr-25

Nigeria: NPFL - Ogunmodede Insists Remo Stars Are Not Yet Champions AllAfrica16:18 21-Apr-25

'The right move' - Talented striker Chido Obi insists he has no regrets dumping Arsenal for Man … All Nigeria Soccer15:57 21-Apr-25

Watch: Nigeria Flying Eagles land in Cairo for U-20 AFCON as Egypt friendly looms Soccernet Nigeria15:37 21-Apr-25

'I'm 100% sure' - Insider confident Liverpool will make an attempt to sign Osimhen this summer All Nigeria Soccer14:56 21-Apr-25

‘An important goal’ – Ex-Chelsea star eligible for Nigeria & England delighted after scoring… Soccernet Nigeria14:36 21-Apr-25

Maduka Okoye, Dele-Bashiru affected by death of Pope Francis at 88 Soccernet Nigeria14:15 21-Apr-25

Nigeria/Egypt: U20 Afcon - Flying Eagles Arrive in Cairo, to Play Young Pharaohs in Friendly On Tuesday AllAfrica14:15 21-Apr-25

'When he dribbles, he's a spectacle' - Lookman praised despite 7-game goal drought for club and … All Nigeria Soccer13:45 21-Apr-25

“Chuba Akpom helped me”－ Lille striker Jonathan David credits Nigerian forward after Auxerre win Soccernet Nigeria12:13 21-Apr-25

Not Osimhen: Chelsea considering $75m bid for another African striker Soccernet Nigeria12:02 21-Apr-25

Pope Francis' death: Okoye and Dele-Bashiru affected as Serie A postpones Easter Monday fixtures All Nigeria Soccer11:02 21-Apr-25

Osimhen vs Delap, now Osimhen vs Hugo: Is there a UK media agenda brewing? Soccernet Nigeria09:50 21-Apr-25

Nwaneri shares what he brings to the Arsenal team, thrilled to see Butler-Oyedeji make PL debut All Nigeria Soccer09:50 21-Apr-25

Top 10: Ranking Nigeria’s best performers at the weekend – Osimhen only 6th, Lookman & Akanbi… Soccernet Nigeria09:30 21-Apr-25

Nigeria: NPFL - Remo Stars Shine in Ibadan As Ikorodu City Leap Over Abia Warriors AllAfrica08:15 21-Apr-25

Sam Okwaraji remembered: 10 things you should know about the Super Eagles Legend Soccernet Nigeria07:38 21-Apr-25

Youngest Nigerian to score for Chelsea in PL: Tyrique George smashes record held by Chukwuemeka All Nigeria Soccer23:28 20-Apr-25

'We always say Osimhen' - Ex-Besiktas winger names another Galatasaray player who catches the… All Nigeria Soccer22:17 20-Apr-25

Leon Balogun unsure about Rangers’ future as contract end nears Soccernet Nigeria19:55 20-Apr-25

Workington Reds officially safe in NPL Premier Division Cumbria Crack19:17 20-Apr-25

'Alisson was beaten' - Man Utd legend Neville reveals how close Ndidi came to scoring against… All Nigeria Soccer19:04 20-Apr-25

Transfers: Super Eagles star who played for José Mourinho’s friend to join Awaziem, Yusuf in… Soccernet Nigeria18:33 20-Apr-25

Anjorin reminds Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle of his quality with goal for Empoli on injury… All Nigeria Soccer17:42 20-Apr-25

From Hale End to the Premier League: Butler-Oyedeji makes debut for Arsenal in 4-0 rout of… All Nigeria Soccer16:52 20-Apr-25

Pedro Neto’s late stunner cancels out Iwobi’s goal as Fulham lose London derby to Chelsea Soccernet Nigeria16:41 20-Apr-25

“Talk is cheap” – Nigeria’s Olowookere responds to Algeria’s ‘Remontada’ boast after big… Soccernet Nigeria16:41 20-Apr-25

George answers Iwobi: Nigerian teenager inspires Chelsea to comeback win after Fulham star's… All Nigeria Soccer16:21 20-Apr-25

“No limitations” – Valencia head coach explains Sadiq Umar’s gametime struggle Soccernet Nigeria15:30 20-Apr-25

Liverpool eye Super Eagles star trained at Chelsea as replacement for Real Madrid-bound ace Soccernet Nigeria15:00 20-Apr-25

Man United have agreement with “one of the best forwards in the world” regarding summer move CaughtOffside13:48 20-Apr-25

Sadiq, Valencia's saviour: Coach Corberan shuts down release clause talks after striker's… All Nigeria Soccer13:28 20-Apr-25

“It wasn’t easy”- Sadiq Umar relives weird Valencia goal Soccernet Nigeria13:17 20-Apr-25

Onetime Chelsea midfielder Anjorin has a chance to impress Eric Chelle this afternoon All Nigeria Soccer11:46 20-Apr-25

22yo Nigerian attacker involved in Arsenal's final training session before trip to Ipswich Town All Nigeria Soccer09:44 20-Apr-25

From the next Declan Rice to the new Carlos Baleba – Meet the top rated players of the 2025 CAF … Soccernet Nigeria08:12 20-Apr-25

“I was like his senior brother”- Jay-Jay Okocha opens up on relationship with ex-Barcelona star … Soccernet Nigeria07:21 20-Apr-25

Blockbuster update: United agree €60m deal with Napoli for Victor Osimhen with Nigerian set to… The Peoples Person06:41 20-Apr-25

Ola Aina shares favourite Nottingham Forest moment, unsung hero, Team of the Season pick and… All Nigeria Soccer00:02 20-Apr-25

Nigeria’s record remains untouched as Morocco beat Mali to clinch first U17 AFCON trophy Soccernet Nigeria22:31 19-Apr-25

Eric Chelle handed fitness boost as Slavia's Igoh Ogbu makes injury return ahead of Unity Cup All Nigeria Soccer20:38 19-Apr-25

Morocco 2025: Nigeria’s Flamingos thrash Algeria, Zambia edge Benin as Cameroon face Kenya test Soccernet Nigeria19:27 19-Apr-25

After logging 1662 minutes, Chelsea loanee who has chosen France over Nigeria scores first PL… All Nigeria Soccer19:26 19-Apr-25

Lacklustre Colls slump to an away defeat in Staffordshire Yahoo! Sport18:37 19-Apr-25

Odion Ighalo highlights conditions for NPFL return Soccernet Nigeria18:37 19-Apr-25

French-born star targeted by Eric Chelle nets first Premier League goal as West Ham draw… Soccernet Nigeria18:27 19-Apr-25

'I'm joining the petition' - Newcastle star wants to see Murphy in England squad amid Nigeria… All Nigeria Soccer18:26 19-Apr-25

Nigeria 4 Algeria 0: Joseph brace, Raji and Animashaun goals put Flamingos on brink of WWC… All Nigeria Soccer18:05 19-Apr-25

Salah’s extension not a problem as Liverpool step up pursuit of Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria17:36 19-Apr-25

Victor Boniface’s move to Al Nassr would’ve been a waste – Odemwingie Soccernet Nigeria16:55 19-Apr-25

Has Victor Osimhen agreed to join Manchester United? Soccernet Nigeria16:24 19-Apr-25

Super Eagles transfer: Confident Trabzonspor circle back for Onuachu as Southampton struggle Soccernet Nigeria16:24 19-Apr-25

Super Eagles striker Sadiq saves the day again for Valencia in 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano All Nigeria Soccer16:03 19-Apr-25

Sadiq Umar snatches crucial result for Valencia at Rayo Vallecano Soccernet Nigeria15:54 19-Apr-25

'May God give everyone a son-in-law like Osimhen' - Ex-referee calls Galatasaray striker a… All Nigeria Soccer15:43 19-Apr-25

Meet the future stars: Five Flying Eagles players to watch at 2025 U20 Afcon All Nigeria Soccer14:11 19-Apr-25

Ex-Manchester United star calls Super Eagles star one of Nottingham Forest’s most underrated… Soccernet Nigeria14:02 19-Apr-25

Nigerian star under Eric Chelle’s watch receives first straight La Liga red card as Espanyol… Soccernet Nigeria12:10 19-Apr-25

Opposition watch: Morocco include PSG, Monaco, Marseille players in star-studded squad for U20… All Nigeria Soccer11:09 19-Apr-25

Every word Espanyol v Getafe referee said about Uche after red card for harsh tackle on Jofre All Nigeria Soccer10:18 19-Apr-25

“We do not compare ourselves to Nigeria” – Confident Algeria coach eyes upset against Flamingos Soccernet Nigeria08:56 19-Apr-25

I deserved to win the CAF Poty－ Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha Soccernet Nigeria08:46 19-Apr-25

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