Nigeria Football

Inter Milan make Akinsanmiro decision as Chivu prepares pre-season squad Soccernet Nigeria13:37
Watch: Super Falcons hold Sunday service in camp ahead of WAFCON clash against Algeria Soccernet Nigeria09:52
Rashford to Barcelona in question as Catalans table hefty bid for Ademola Lookman Soccernet Nigeria20:35
Christantus Uche: Atlético Madrid-linked Super Eagles star may be trying to force a move away… Soccernet Nigeria11:44
'I wasn't able to hug her' – Algeria coach details relationship with Super Falcons star Oshoala All Nigeria Soccer12:04
“Competition for Osimhen” – Alex Iwobi lauds Lillestrom teenage striker Soccernet Nigeria17:11
'Tosin is not Chelsea standard' - Obi Mikel urges former club to make a move for Arsenal CB All Nigeria Soccer22:48

Latest News

In the last 2 hours

Algeria's finest: Four key players the Super Falcons must silence in Wafcon clash All Nigeria Soccer14:57

Victor Boniface makes stunning admission about potential Premier League move Soccernet Nigeria14:17

In the last 4 hours

Inter Milan make Akinsanmiro decision as Chivu prepares pre-season squad Soccernet Nigeria13:37

'Even Gyokeres would come to Fenerbahce' – Pundit claims Osimhen only wants Galatasaray All Nigeria Soccer13:25

In the last 6 hours

WAFCON: Nigeria out to maintain perfect record against Algeria Africanfootball.com12:07

'I wasn't able to hug her' – Algeria coach details relationship with Super Falcons star Oshoala All Nigeria Soccer12:04

Christantus Uche: Atlético Madrid-linked Super Eagles star may be trying to force a move away… Soccernet Nigeria11:44

Inter Milan To Extend Contract Of Young Nigerian Star & Send Him Out On Loan To Pisa SempreInter11:41

FIE boosts African fencing insidethegames.biz11:08

In the last 8 hours

Watch: Super Falcons hold Sunday service in camp ahead of Wafcon clash against Algeria Soccernet Nigeria09:52

'That was a no' – Romano confirms Arsenal rejected Chelsea approach for Nwaneri All Nigeria Soccer09:41

Hoffenheim friendlies: Gift Orban scores spectacular goal, Flying Eagles forward Benjamin bags… All Nigeria Soccer09:10

Earlier today

Ademola Lookman transfer: Napoli make first move for Atalanta forward amid Barcelona, Atletico… Soccernet Nigeria03:34

Troost-Ekong: Charity bigger than football The Nation, Nigeria01:18

Yesterday

WAFU B U20 BOYS CUP: Benin to wrestle Nigeria in high stakes encounter Ghana Football Association23:02 12-Jul-25

'Tosin is not Chelsea standard' - Obi Mikel urges former club to make a move for Arsenal CB All Nigeria Soccer22:48 12-Jul-25

The agony of the Super Eagles: Ranking Nigeria’s recent football disappointments Soccernet Nigeria20:55 12-Jul-25

'I don't like PL' – Leverkusen's Boniface reveals he turned down English clubs despite 'good… All Nigeria Soccer20:45 12-Jul-25

Rashford to Barcelona in question as Catalans table hefty bid for Ademola Lookman Soccernet Nigeria20:35 12-Jul-25

'I'm back' – Super Eagles midfielder Onyeka drops hint about Brentford future amid Valencia… All Nigeria Soccer19:34 12-Jul-25

Three Nigerians feature as Arsenal stars of tomorrow play out draw against Boreham Wood All Nigeria Soccer18:43 12-Jul-25

Nigeria’s Kenneth Omeruo not ready for CFR Cluj, coach Petrescu laments after Paksi FC tie in… Soccernet Nigeria17:52 12-Jul-25

'Hasn't been how I want' – Super Falcons midfielder Echegini opens up on limited Wafcon game… All Nigeria Soccer17:32 12-Jul-25

'This disgrace' – Former referee slams Galatasaray chief and agent over failed Osimhen deal All Nigeria Soccer17:22 12-Jul-25

“Competition for Osimhen” – Alex Iwobi lauds Lillestrom teenage striker Soccernet Nigeria17:11 12-Jul-25

No sign of wantaway midfielder Uche at Getafe training amid Premier League links All Nigeria Soccer16:41 12-Jul-25

Nigeria vs Algeria: Match preview as Falcons eye top spot and Fennecs chase history at Wafcon… Soccernet Nigeria13:57 12-Jul-25

Son of former Super Eagles striker training with Wolves first team in Portugal All Nigeria Soccer13:18 12-Jul-25

Man Utd to benefit financially from Oyedele's imminent move to Chelsea's sister club All Nigeria Soccer12:27 12-Jul-25

Chelsea set £100m price tag on striker Mikel Obi once doubted as ‘not good enough for top 4’ Soccernet Nigeria12:24 12-Jul-25

Gusau insists NFF owes Super Falcons only ‘little outstanding’ – Revealed amount shows otherwise Soccernet Nigeria11:13 12-Jul-25

AS Roma Interested in Nigerian Forward Babajide Women's Football Blog10:55 12-Jul-25

Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi make history with first-ever Nigerian Premier League Show Soccernet Nigeria10:22 12-Jul-25

NFF President Gusau explains why Super Falcons are training in old kits at Wafcon 2024 Soccernet Nigeria10:01 12-Jul-25

Liverpool in contract talks with history-making forward eligible for Flying Eagles All Nigeria Soccer09:34 12-Jul-25

Nigeria vs Benin: Match preview as Flying Eagles tackle Young Cheetahs for Wafu B semifinal… Soccernet Nigeria09:20 12-Jul-25

'Biggest reinforcement' – Slavia chairman hails Super Eagles CB decision to extend contract All Nigeria Soccer09:13 12-Jul-25

Why Olisa Ndah is absent from Orlando Pirates’ pre-season preparations Soccernet Nigeria09:00 12-Jul-25

Super Eagles transfer latest: Former Atletico midfielder set to join NPFL side Rivers United Soccernet Nigeria08:29 12-Jul-25

NPFL: SWAN hails Kun Khalifat FC for qualification Tribune Online08:20 12-Jul-25

Transfer: Super Eagles and Brentford starlet Benjamin Fredrick joins Arokodare in Belgium Soccernet Nigeria07:28 12-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

N134b or nothing: Napoli yet to respond as Galatasaray increase bid for Osimhen All Nigeria Soccer22:22 11-Jul-25

Aston Villa legend advises Southampton to keep hold of Edozie amid Rangers, Club Brugge interest All Nigeria Soccer21:21 11-Jul-25

Victor Osimhen transfer update: Galatasaray make breakthrough in negotiations with Napoli Soccernet Nigeria20:04 11-Jul-25

Super Eagles-eligible striker gets new shirt number at Man Utd ahead of 2025-2026 season All Nigeria Soccer18:58 11-Jul-25

Super Falcons defender confident in Mission X dream following Botswana victory Soccernet Nigeria18:32 11-Jul-25

Zaidu Sanusi: New Porto manager Francesco Farioli makes key decision on Super Eagles star Soccernet Nigeria18:02 11-Jul-25

'His two goals were incredible' – Tosin hails Chelsea's new signing ahead of CWC showpiece v PSG All Nigeria Soccer17:57 11-Jul-25

Motherwell confirm signing of Ibrahim Said, reveal he was once courted by Liverpool and Man City All Nigeria Soccer17:47 11-Jul-25

Tems set to perform in Club World Cup final alongside Latino-American duo Soccernet Nigeria17:41 11-Jul-25

Nigeria’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru gets second chance from Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri Soccernet Nigeria17:00 11-Jul-25

Noni Madueke or Ademola Lookman: who would have been the better Arsenal signing? Soccernet Nigeria16:09 11-Jul-25

Golden Eaglets hat-trick hero at 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup joins Motherwell, subject to medical All Nigeria Soccer16:05 11-Jul-25

Genk set N45b asking price for Super Eagles forward amid AC Milan, Fulham and Burnley links All Nigeria Soccer15:03 11-Jul-25

Done deal: Wycombe Wanderers snap up Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace alum Olabiyi All Nigeria Soccer13:52 11-Jul-25

Idris Elba, Timothée Chalamet among top three stars who have worn Nigeria’s iconic ‘96 jersey Soccernet Nigeria13:15 11-Jul-25

Why Kelechi Iheanacho will miss Sevilla’s clash with Bright Osayi-Samuel’s Birmingham City Soccernet Nigeria12:55 11-Jul-25

Nichols, Harriman-Annous in Arsenal squad for La Manga training camp; Nwaneri missing All Nigeria Soccer11:09 11-Jul-25

Nigerian central midfielder joins Real Sociedad after release by Arsenal All Nigeria Soccer10:18 11-Jul-25

AC Milan target Victor Boniface as top priority as another Super Eagles striker makes Plan B… Soccernet Nigeria10:01 11-Jul-25

CAF launches investigation into Algeria ahead of Super Falcons clash at Wafcon 2024 Soccernet Nigeria09:10 11-Jul-25

Post-match presser: What Super Falcons coach said on first half struggles, subs, Botswana,… All Nigeria Soccer09:07 11-Jul-25

Osimhen: Transfer guru reveals key step for Napoli to accept Galatasaray’s €75m bid Soccernet Nigeria08:39 11-Jul-25

Wafcon 2024: What Super Falcons attackers Ajibade and Ihezuo said about beating Botswana All Nigeria Soccer08:26 11-Jul-25

Barcelona eye Nigerian star as Hansi Flick’s pick after Nico Williams deal fails Soccernet Nigeria08:09 11-Jul-25

NNL Super 8: Barau FC, Wikki Tourists seal promotion to NPFL Tribune Online07:52 11-Jul-25

Wafcon 2024: Justine Madugu reveals Super Falcons’ plans after narrow win over Botswana Soccernet Nigeria06:36 11-Jul-25

Wafcon 2024: “I am 100 percent fit” – Everything Ajibade said after Nigeria’s win over Botswana Soccernet Nigeria05:56 11-Jul-25

PM Oli urges sports council to expedite NPL preparations The Kathmandu Post03:39 11-Jul-25

'This is why' – Fabrizio Romano explains why Man Utd are not in the race to sign Osimhen All Nigeria Soccer23:47 10-Jul-25

Super Falcons ratings: Ihezuo delivers; Ohale reliable; Oshoala, Payne struggle; Madugu reactive All Nigeria Soccer22:56 10-Jul-25

Plumptre solid, Ihezuo heroic: Player ratings from Super Falcons 1-0 win over Botswana Soccernet Nigeria22:45 10-Jul-25

Wafcon 2024: Five blunt takeaways for Super Falcons as Nigeria beat brave Botswana Soccernet Nigeria22:45 10-Jul-25

Wafcon 2024: Botswana 0-1 Nigeria － Ihezuo the difference as Super Falcons tame stubborn mares Soccernet Nigeria22:35 10-Jul-25

Super Falcons leave it late against Botswana Africanfootball.com22:29 10-Jul-25

Wafcon 2024: Five things we learned from Super Falcons' hard-fought win over Botswana All Nigeria Soccer22:26 10-Jul-25

Nigeria win to book spot in Wafcon quarter-finals BBC22:21 10-Jul-25

Nigeria take charge of Group B on Thursday Africanfootball.com22:19 10-Jul-25

Botswana 0 Nigeria 1: Late Ihezuo goal seals win for Super Falcons against stubborn Mares All Nigeria Soccer22:06 10-Jul-25

Aziz Misbau Named MVP After Stellar Performance Against Nigeria Ghana Football Association19:45 10-Jul-25

Victor Osimhen: Liverpool and Man United on alert as Napoli block negotiations with Galatasaray Soccernet Nigeria19:42 10-Jul-25

Wafcon 2024: Algeria overtake Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of Botswana clash Soccernet Nigeria19:21 10-Jul-25

2025 WAFU U20 BOYS CUP: Nigeria hold Ghana in opening fixture Ghana Football Association19:04 10-Jul-25

Like Waldrum, ex-Super Falcons star hits out at NFF for lack of football investment Soccernet Nigeria18:41 10-Jul-25

Wafu B U20 Ghana 1 Nigeria 1: Abdullahi's 83rd minute strike rescues point for Flying Eagles All Nigeria Soccer18:32 10-Jul-25

Watch: Did Chelsea star Adarabioyo hint at Nigeria allegiance with latest comment? Soccernet Nigeria18:21 10-Jul-25

Ghana 1-1 Nigeria: Flying Eagles rescued by late Abdullahi Muhammed strike in Accra Soccernet Nigeria18:11 10-Jul-25

'Nobody wants to play them' – Mikel doubts Chelsea's chances against Paris Saint-Germain All Nigeria Soccer17:51 10-Jul-25

Arsenal youth product Alebiosu joins Blackburn Rovers, subject to medical All Nigeria Soccer17:41 10-Jul-25

Watch: Osimhen drops new hint on next club amid Napoli and Galatasaray saga Soccernet Nigeria17:30 10-Jul-25

Jordon Ibe: Forward who spent four years at Liverpool on trial at Swedish second-tier club All Nigeria Soccer17:21 10-Jul-25

FIFA snubs Nigeria’s Unity Cup win as Super Eagles drop in latest world ranking Soccernet Nigeria17:20 10-Jul-25

Possible Super Eagles star of the future happy to sign new Everton deal Soccernet Nigeria16:49 10-Jul-25

“The worst”- Former Premier League official reveals how issue with Super Eagles legend almost… Soccernet Nigeria16:08 10-Jul-25

Bless Ege, Musibau start for Ghana in WAFU B U-20 Cup opener against Nigeria Ghana Football Association16:00 10-Jul-25

Arsenal hold transfer talks over Ademola Lookman but have long list of other targets Soccernet Nigeria15:58 10-Jul-25

Prime Minister Oli urges National Sports Council to expedite NPL preparations The Kathmandu Post15:27 10-Jul-25

Confirmed: Two defenders of Nigerian descent sign new contracts with Norwich City All Nigeria Soccer15:18 10-Jul-25

Desire Oparanozie tells Super Falcons where to improve against Botswana Soccernet Nigeria14:36 10-Jul-25

Nigeria: I Have Experience to Restore Kano Pillars' Lost Glory - Musa AllAfrica14:31 10-Jul-25

Nigeria/Ghana: Flying Eagles Begin Wafu B Title Defence in Accra AllAfrica14:31 10-Jul-25

Nigeria: NFF, fie, Unicef Forge Partnership to Empower Nigerian Youths AllAfrica14:31 10-Jul-25

Nigeria: NFF Nullifies Nlo Sanctions, Demands Deeper Probe Into Match-Fixing Claims AllAfrica14:31 10-Jul-25

Lethal striker, versatile forward, resilient GK: Botswana trio to watch against Super Falcons All Nigeria Soccer14:28 10-Jul-25

Galatasaray president insists deal won't hurt finances amid Osimhen, Napoli's guarantee demands All Nigeria Soccer13:47 10-Jul-25

WAFCON Group B under the spotlight on Thursday Africanfootball.com13:09 10-Jul-25

Newcastle and Aston Villa target Nigerian star who risked his Super Eagles career vs Jamaica Soccernet Nigeria12:13 10-Jul-25

Chelsea unable to finalise deal for Nigerian right-back for second summer in a row All Nigeria Soccer11:15 10-Jul-25

Nigeria focus on Mission X ahead of Botswana clash Africanfootball.com11:07 10-Jul-25

Julius Berger’s total assets cross N1trn milestone in 2024 Business Hallmark09:48 10-Jul-25

Nigeria: Super Eagles Upbeat in Camp Ahead of Chan 2025 AllAfrica09:46 10-Jul-25

Wafu B U20: Everything Flying Eagles boss Zubairu said ahead of Nigeria’s clash with Ghana Soccernet Nigeria09:39 10-Jul-25

Super Falcons veteran Ohale vows to 'make sure we don't concede' in Wafcon clash v Botswana All Nigeria Soccer09:13 10-Jul-25

'Has the most offers' – Getafe coach addresses Uche's future amid Italian offers and PL links All Nigeria Soccer09:03 10-Jul-25

“Stay at Galatasaray if Juve can’t pay” – Ex-Super Eagles star advises Osimhen amid transfer… Soccernet Nigeria08:16 10-Jul-25

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