Ogunnowo Named African Football Manager of the Year
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Africa’s largest grassroots domestic league, Nationwide League One (NLO), Olushola Ogunnowa, has been awarded the title of African Football Manager of the Year by Burkina Faso-based African Performance Leadership Award (APLA 2025). Ogunnowo received his award on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Airport Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. He […]
Romanian Club Lands Former Eagles Captain
Nigeria’s AFCON-winning defender Kenneth Omeruo is set to embark on a new journey as he completes a transfer to Romanian powerhouse CFR Cluj on a free transfer. Super Eagles veteran Kenneth Omeruo will officially join CFR Cluj on July 1, heralding the start of a new challenge for the 30-year-old centre-back following his departure from […]
Bayern Munich Advance to Last 16 as Flamengo Stun Chelsea
Despite a strong start with a 2–0 victory over Los Angeles FC in their opening Club World Cup match at the largely empty Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Chelsea failed to carry the momentum into their second fixture. The Blues were thrashed 3–1 by Flamengo, despite taking the lead through Pedro Neto, who also scored in […]
FIFA Instructor Expresses Admiration over FIFA MA Referee Course
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in partnership with FIFA, has successfully completed the 2025 edition of the FIFA Member Associations (MA) Referee Course in Abuja, fostering renewed optimism regarding the future of refereeing in Nigeria. The rigorous two-week program, conducted from June 9 to 19, included both technical and physical training for instructors, as well […]
Finidi George “Gingers” Rivers United Ahead of New Season
Rivers United Kick Off 2025/26 Season Preparations Under Finidi George Port Harcourt-based football club, Rivers United, the 2022 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, began their 2025/26 season preparations on Monday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. Coach Finidi George, addressing the squad, urged the players to gear up for the challenges ahead in both the […]
Flying Eagles Goalkeeper Set to Undergo Trials By English Clubs Ahead of Potential Transfer
Multiple reports, including allnigeriasoccer, have confidently stated that Flying Eagles goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar is garnering interest from English clubs this summer. The Mavlon FC goalkeeper had a limited role with the Flying Eagles during the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations held in Egypt, where he made a brief one-minute appearance in the third-place playoff […]
NFF President Gusau Pledges Continued Grassroots Football Development
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to developing grassroots football, stressing that building a sustainable football structure must begin from the ground up. Speaking at the Nigeria National League (NNL) Monthly Awards ceremony held in Abuja, Gusau stated that no lasting football success can be achieved without […]
Rivers United FC Interested in Signing Super Eagles Left-Back
As reported by BSNSports, it has been stated that Rivers United is poised to acquire the services of Super Eagles left-back, Imo Obot, in anticipation of the forthcoming season. Obot is expected to reunite with Finidi George at Rivers United after concluding his tenure with Enyimba. The Pride of Rivers, who finished second to league […]
Man City Secure Victory Over Wydad Casablanca, Other Highlights
Despite a late red card for Rico Lewis, Premier League side Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2–0 win over Wydad Casablanca, courtesy of goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku. Foden opened the scoring 114 seconds into the match at Lincoln Financial Field, following impressive work from Doku. The […]
Women AFCON: NFF Launches Mission X Campaign for Super Falcons
The Nigeria Football Federation has initiated a media campaign, referred to as Mission X, aimed at mobilizing and energizing Nigerian football enthusiasts both domestically and abroad to rally behind the Super Falcons in their pursuit of a 10th Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco next month. Having secured nine titles out of the 12 […]
NFF and The Super Eagles Meet in Lagos to Strategize for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
The players and officials of the Super Eagles are scheduled to convene with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this weekend to strategise. For the successful execution of the country’s remaining 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September. An official from the federation informed The Guardian yesterday that the upcoming meeting will take place […]
Premier League Unveils 2025/26 Fixtures as Champions Liverpool Open Against Bournemouth
The Premier League has released the fixtures for the 2025/2026 season, with reigning champions Liverpool set to kick off their campaign at home against Bournemouth, who finished ninth last season. The match will take place at Anfield on Friday, 15 August. The fixture list, published on Wednesday, confirmed that the champions will raise the curtain […]