Nigeria Football

Liverpool lead pursuit of Nigerian forward as Manchester United eye move Soccernet Nigeria18:17
Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze hit camp as Nigeria begin World Cup Playoffs build-up Premium Times, Nigeria19:03
Watch: Victor Boniface gets into trouble with German police Soccernet Nigeria15:15
Super Eagles update: Premier League stars, Ligue 1 winger report to Morocco camp ahead of World … Soccernet Nigeria17:26
Super Eagles: Samuel Chukwueze Gives Eric Chelle fresh tactical twist ahead of World Cup… Soccernet Nigeria09:39
Atalanta coach reacts to Lookman rift as Super Eagles star unfollows club Soccernet Nigeria05:55
Ademola Lookman: Net worth, salary, career, girlfriend, parents & achievements you should know Soccernet Nigeria11:41

Latest News

In the last 15 minutes

Nigeria: Chiamaka Nnadozie Shortlisted for Best FIFA Goalkeeper Award AllAfrica05:00

In the last half-hour

Chelle, Iwobi, Bassey, others arrive Super Eagles’ Moroccan camp Nigerian Guardian04:45

In the last 4 hours

Barau, Katsina United trade blames as NPFL denies attack on player Nigerian Guardian02:46

In the last 8 hours

'I have to travel' - Galatasaray striker Osimhen in a hurry to join Super Eagles camp in Rabat All Nigeria Soccer22:59 9-Nov-25

Yesterday

What Sean Dyche said about Awoniyi after Nottingham Forest's win over Leeds United All Nigeria Soccer20:36 9-Nov-25

Ndidi, Iwobi, Chukwueze hit camp as Nigeria begin World Cup Playoffs build-up Premium Times, Nigeria19:03 9-Nov-25

Camp update: Simon reports for Super Eagles duty; Troost-Ekong, Awaziem, Fredrick expected… All Nigeria Soccer18:35 9-Nov-25

Liverpool lead pursuit of Nigerian forward as Manchester United eye move Soccernet Nigeria18:17 9-Nov-25

Bassey admits Everton made life difficult for Fulham, provides fitness update after injury scare All Nigeria Soccer17:44 9-Nov-25

Super Eagles update: Premier League stars, Ligue 1 winger report to Morocco camp ahead of World … Soccernet Nigeria17:26 9-Nov-25

Okocha credits Germany for shaping his football career News Agency Of Nigeria17:19 9-Nov-25

Lookman features in Atalanta’s 3-0 defeat to Sassuolo amid rift – how did he fare? Soccernet Nigeria16:46 9-Nov-25

Super Eagles camp update: Ndidi, Iwobi, Arokodare, 3 others land in Rabat ahead of Gabon clash All Nigeria Soccer16:22 9-Nov-25

'He'll be one of the best' - Serena predicts bright future for Atalanta's 17yo defender Ahanor All Nigeria Soccer16:02 9-Nov-25

'We put ourselves in this situation' - Nigeria legend Okocha backs Super Eagles to qualify for… All Nigeria Soccer15:21 9-Nov-25

Watch: Victor Boniface gets into trouble with German police Soccernet Nigeria15:15 9-Nov-25

'I liked Ndidi the most' - Urundul says Besiktas stand-in captain was outstanding in win v… All Nigeria Soccer13:28 9-Nov-25

Umar Sadiq draws praise from Real Sociedad manager despite limited playing time Soccernet Nigeria12:52 9-Nov-25

Calvin Bassey states Fulham’s flaw in their 2-0 loss to Everton Soccernet Nigeria12:11 9-Nov-25

Nigeria 3-0 Benin: Falconets outclass hosts to seize control of 2025 Wafu B U20 Girls Cup Soccernet Nigeria11:41 9-Nov-25

Ademola Lookman: Net worth, salary, career, girlfriend, parents & achievements you should know Soccernet Nigeria11:41 9-Nov-25

2026 WCQ: Chelle names suspended player in Nigeria squad Africanfootball.com11:06 9-Nov-25

Gabon coach reveals game plan: Frustrate Super Eagles, dominate midfield and possession, score… All Nigeria Soccer10:13 9-Nov-25

Super Eagles: Samuel Chukwueze Gives Eric Chelle fresh tactical twist ahead of World Cup… Soccernet Nigeria09:39 9-Nov-25

Sonni-Lambie and Josh Abe on target for Liverpool youth team against Nottingham Forest All Nigeria Soccer08:51 9-Nov-25

NPFL: Stabbing of Barau FC player in Katsina raises fresh security concerns Premium Times, Nigeria08:21 9-Nov-25

'Impact was there' - Marco Silva singles out Chukwueze for praise despite Fulham's defeat to… All Nigeria Soccer07:20 9-Nov-25

Photos: Fan slits Barau FC player’s throat after equaliser vs Katsina United in NPFL clash Soccernet Nigeria06:26 9-Nov-25

Atalanta coach reacts to Lookman rift as Super Eagles star unfollows club Soccernet Nigeria05:55 9-Nov-25

3-time Europa League winners, Tottenham set for Lookman battle amid Atalanta fallout Soccernet Nigeria05:25 9-Nov-25

Ademola Lookman unfollows Atalanta amid January transfer rumours Soccernet Nigeria04:44 9-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Gabon talisman Aubameyang fires warning to Super Eagles after scoring in Marseille's win v Brest All Nigeria Soccer21:40 8-Nov-25

Super Eagles star misses Gabon game but makes timely comeback for Metz vs OGC Nice Soccernet Nigeria21:17 8-Nov-25

Tottenham face Atletico Madrid battle for 28-year-old Serie A attacker in January The Hard Tackle20:58 8-Nov-25

'We won, let him go!' - Fans cheer as policewoman stops Victor Boniface after Bundesliga match All Nigeria Soccer19:48 8-Nov-25

Onuachu ends mini-drought as Trabzonspor set two records for 2025-26 including an unwanted one All Nigeria Soccer19:28 8-Nov-25

Liverpool and Arsenal missed out: Ex-Chelsea man picks Osimhen ahead of Isak, Ekitike, Gyokeres Soccernet Nigeria18:14 8-Nov-25

'Marked by Iwobi' - Ex-Fulham star stops short of blaming Nigerian midfielder for Everton's… All Nigeria Soccer18:07 8-Nov-25

Nigeria squad for CAF World Cup playoffs: Eric Chelle names 24-man roster for Gabon semifinal Sporting News17:24 8-Nov-25

Paul Onuachu: Super Eagles striker proves big point to Eric Chelle after World Cup playoffs snub Soccernet Nigeria17:13 8-Nov-25

Super Eagles squad watch: Why Eric Chelle chose Chidera Ejuke over Paul Onuachu for Gabon tie Soccernet Nigeria17:13 8-Nov-25

Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf called up to Nigeria National Team New England Revolution - Official Site17:07 8-Nov-25

'Ademola is unusual' - Juric confirms rift with Lookman has been resolved ahead of Atalanta v… All Nigeria Soccer15:24 8-Nov-25

Ajayi dropped from Hull starting XI after repeating similar mistake he made in WCQ v Lesotho All Nigeria Soccer14:53 8-Nov-25

Victor Osimhen: Gernot Rohr sets goals target for Super Eagles star at Galatasaray this season Soccernet Nigeria14:11 8-Nov-25

Nigeria: Super Eagles star Igoh Ogbu set to mentor gifted Nigerian youngster at Slavia Prague Soccernet Nigeria14:11 8-Nov-25

Arsenal team news: Arteta names 17yo Nigerian forward in travelling squad to Sunderland All Nigeria Soccer13:11 8-Nov-25

Celtic head coach issues Kelechi Iheanacho injury update ahead of Kilmarnock clash Soccernet Nigeria12:08 8-Nov-25

Ghana falls 3-1 to Nigeria in WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup Ghana Football Association11:54 8-Nov-25

Nigeria 3-1 Ghana: Sweet revenge as Akekoromowei’s double powers Falconets past defending… Soccernet Nigeria11:07 8-Nov-25

Leverkusen head coach states return date for Nathan Tella Soccernet Nigeria11:07 8-Nov-25

Chelle names 24-man Super Eagles squad for 2026 World Cup playoffs The Nation, Nigeria11:03 8-Nov-25

PL2: Oyekunle continues his scoring run with Southampton's equaliser against Arsenal All Nigeria Soccer10:58 8-Nov-25

Official: Osimhen, Lookman, Ejuke make 24-man Super Eagles squad for Gabon, World Cup playoff Soccernet Nigeria09:05 8-Nov-25

Where & how Nigerians can watch Super Eagles stars vs Everton, Chelsea, others this weekend Soccernet Nigeria09:05 8-Nov-25

Beninoise Referee Pelagie Agbemavor to officiate Ghana vs. Nigeria WAFU B U-20 Girls Cup clash Ghana Football Association09:01 8-Nov-25

Nigeria squad announcement: Fulham, Wolves, Brentford stars called up; Okoye, Ejuke, Awaziem… All Nigeria Soccer08:56 8-Nov-25

'The strongest always win does not exist today' - Gabon coach warns Super Eagles ahead of WCQ… All Nigeria Soccer08:46 8-Nov-25

Nbm plc pumps K20 million into NPL’s Mother’s Fun Run initiative Nyasa Times08:11 8-Nov-25

Midfielder on Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles radar suffers injury in Serie A game Soccernet Nigeria08:04 8-Nov-25

Chelle seeks maximum support as NFF releases team list Nigerian Guardian07:01 8-Nov-25

Premier League matchweek 11: Iwobi, Arokodare & 3 other Super Eagles players to watch Soccernet Nigeria06:22 8-Nov-25

Éanna coach Gareth Winders set for cup first round after marathon feat The Irish Independent05:47 8-Nov-25

For Super Eagles to win AFCON 2025, they need to avoid my country – Ex-Chelsea star Soccernet Nigeria05:41 8-Nov-25

'Treats Icardi like a king' - Bol says Osimhen has no ego, offered Sane chance to take penalty… All Nigeria Soccer21:03 7-Nov-25

PSG plotting move for €150million-rated Super Eagles star－ Report Soccernet Nigeria20:32 7-Nov-25

Bayer Leverkusen coach reveals when Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella will return from injury All Nigeria Soccer19:32 7-Nov-25

Super Eagles star edging closer to Fulham’s starting eleven following calf problem Soccernet Nigeria19:11 7-Nov-25

“I’ll get that chance again” – Ex-Nigeria U20 GK targets Super Eagles call-up as Nwabali… Soccernet Nigeria18:50 7-Nov-25

Ex-Burnley boss highlights Awoniyi’s strengths that could help Nottingham Forest Soccernet Nigeria18:30 7-Nov-25

Martin O'Neill issues fresh injury update on Super Eagles striker Iheanacho pre-Kilmarnock All Nigeria Soccer17:19 7-Nov-25

Nigeria vs Ghana: Falconets ambush Black Princesses as Wafu B U20 Girls’ Cup Begins in Benin Soccernet Nigeria16:48 7-Nov-25

England squads announcement: Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool starlets among 8 Nigerians called up All Nigeria Soccer16:39 7-Nov-25

Fifa U17 World Cup: Chelsea's Nigeria-eligible striker comes off bench to score hat-trick for… All Nigeria Soccer15:28 7-Nov-25

Osimhen, Ajibade, 6 other Nigerians battle for honours as 2025 CAF awards ceremony gets date,… Soccernet Nigeria15:26 7-Nov-25

Canada win recruitment battle for Goodman as Crystal Palace loanee gets first senior call-up All Nigeria Soccer14:37 7-Nov-25

Italy snub hands Nigeria advantage in race for Premier League star Soccernet Nigeria14:26 7-Nov-25

Mouyouma explains surprise Onfia call-up Africanfootball.com12:04 7-Nov-25

Rangers interested in Genk centre-back eligible for Super Eagles, Black Stars and La Roja All Nigeria Soccer12:04 7-Nov-25

Most successful NWFL clubs Tribune Online11:10 7-Nov-25

“Just go to participate”- Stanley Nwabali lays down marker for Super Eagles ahead of AFCON 2025 Soccernet Nigeria11:03 7-Nov-25

'Chukwueze can do it' - Fulham boss hints Super Eagles forward is close to full PL debut All Nigeria Soccer10:53 7-Nov-25

Osimhen’s Galatasaray pal and ex-Arsenal man lead Gabon’s charge against Nigeria’s Super Eagles Soccernet Nigeria10:32 7-Nov-25

“I’m a strong guy” – Victor Boniface reacts to poor start with Werder Bremen Soccernet Nigeria10:22 7-Nov-25

Nigeria: Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie Nominated for FIFA Best Goalkeeper Award AllAfrica09:26 7-Nov-25

'He said same before Afcon final' - Gabon coach mocking reply to Osimhen's WC vow, cites… All Nigeria Soccer09:01 7-Nov-25

''Always appearing so angry and aggressive' - Caressa criticises Lookman's attitude All Nigeria Soccer08:10 7-Nov-25

No Osimhen, no Lookman: Nigerian star shines as FIFA The Best nominee Soccernet Nigeria08:10 7-Nov-25

God knows why it didn’t go well – Boniface laments misjudged Super Eagles form Soccernet Nigeria07:08 7-Nov-25

The 8 Blackburn Rovers fixtures Ryan Alebiosu could miss as AFCON blow looms Football League World06:34 7-Nov-25

Werder Bremen’s Victor Boniface on failed Milan move, leaving Leverkusen and cryptic social… Soccernet Nigeria05:57 7-Nov-25

Gabon/Nigeria: Gabon Brace for Super Eagles, Name Aubameyang, Others in Squad List AllAfrica05:01 7-Nov-25

Nigeria protests against South African referee for Eagles-Gabon playoff Nigerian Guardian04:34 7-Nov-25

FIFA and Nigerian football development Nigerian Guardian00:29 7-Nov-25

Nasarawa United beat Remo Stars to reclaim NPFL top spot Tribune Online21:34 6-Nov-25

'I'm not a bad player' - Victor Boniface shares honest verdict on his Super Eagles form All Nigeria Soccer21:28 6-Nov-25

Thierry Mouyouma explains why he called up suspended player for WCQ playoff v Nigeria All Nigeria Soccer19:15 6-Nov-25

'Unpredictable' - Gabon coach says he's working on strategy to contain Super Eagle star Osimhen All Nigeria Soccer18:25 6-Nov-25

Despite records-shattering hattrick, UEFA snub Victor Osimhen for UCL honour Soccernet Nigeria17:34 6-Nov-25

Nigeria: Inside Justine Madugu’s plan to end defensive football, restore Super Falcons’ flair Soccernet Nigeria16:33 6-Nov-25

'They need to avoid Ivory Coast' - Salomon Kalou warns Nwabali on Super Eagles' Afcon chances All Nigeria Soccer16:32 6-Nov-25

Confirmed: Osimhen's hat-trick against Ajax Amsterdam costs Heitinga his job All Nigeria Soccer16:22 6-Nov-25

Osimhen Eyes Golden Boot After Shattering Records with Ajax Hat-Trick Turkish-football.com15:47 6-Nov-25

Galatasaray Boss Hails Osimhen as ‘Dream Come True’ After Historic Champions League Win Turkish-football.com15:37 6-Nov-25

Nigeria vs Gabon: FIFA appointment of South African referees for crucial Super Eagles clash… Soccernet Nigeria15:33 6-Nov-25

2017 Super Eagles invitee beats Nwaneri to Arsenal's October Goal of the Month All Nigeria Soccer15:21 6-Nov-25

Ibrahim Said: The Truly One and Only Motherwell FC - Official Site15:06 6-Nov-25

'We always expect to win' - Nwabali backs Super Eagles to go one better at Afcon 2025 All Nigeria Soccer14:40 6-Nov-25

Nigeria head coach Justine Madugu: ‘As Africans, we love expressing ourselves’ Yahoo! Sport14:29 6-Nov-25

Report: Mohamed Salah set for 'crunch talks' with Egypt manager as Liverpool preference emerges Rousing The Kop14:08 6-Nov-25

Marcolino cousins, Oyono twins, Lemina brothers, Aubameyang named in Gabon squad to face Nigeria All Nigeria Soccer12:59 6-Nov-25

Pinnick defends $1.2m Kebbi Stadium project, says contract followed due process The Punch12:48 6-Nov-25

Ademola Lookman and Ivan Juric in explosive touchline confrontation but Atalanta coach… Goal.com12:48 6-Nov-25

Nigeria: Ajax Coach Compares Osimhen With Drogba, Ibrahimovic AllAfrica12:23 6-Nov-25

Nigeria: Godswill Akpabio Stadium Remains Nigeria's Only CAF Approval Facility for International Matches AllAfrica12:23 6-Nov-25

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