NPFL: Kwara United Announces a 10-day Break After Federation Cup Victory
Kwara United players have been given a 10-day break by the club’s management after their victory in the President’s Federation Cup final against Abakaliki FC. Kwara United secured their first national trophy at the grand finale of this year’s President’s Federation Cup held in Lagos on Saturday. The team is scheduled to resume full preparations […]
New WAFCON Trophy to be Unveiled as Morocco 2024 Nears Kick-off
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is ready to introduce a new trophy for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). CAF said the move signifies a major step in its commitment to advancing women’s football across the continent, ahead of the 2024 tournament in Morocco, scheduled to kick off on 5 July. The reveal […]
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye faces Long-Term Ban
A report reveals that Maduka Okoye, the goalkeeper for the Super Eagles, is potentially facing a four-year suspension due to alleged sporting fraud after being referred to the disciplinary commission. The report indicates that the allegations are more serious than initially thought, specifically involving sporting fraud rather than just irregular betting. As reported by football-Italia, […]
Rivers United FC Appoints Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju as New Chief Coach
Rivers United Football Club has announced the appointment of Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju as its new Chief Coach, effective immediately. Coach Yemi replaces Evans Ogenyi, whose contract expired. Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju is a 33-year-old (born May 2, 1992) seasoned coach with a proven track record. He previously served as the head coach of Enyimba FC, where […]
TAP FC hosts MOBILE FC of Lagos in Port Harcourt
Trans Amadi Professionals (TAP) FC of Port Harcourt will square up against MOBILE FC of Lagos State this Saturday, June 28th, at their home ground, First Aluminium Field, also known as Stadium of Victory, at 8 am. The players and management of MOBILE FC are expected to arrive in Port Harcourt on Thursday, June 26th, […]
Kwara United Fans Get Boost from Prof. Nusirat Elelu for Federation Cup Final
Prof. Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has sponsored the Kwara United Football family to cheer on the Kwara United Football Team in the final of the President’s Federation Cup Competition. Prof. Nusirat Elelu, sport sport-loving Ilorin-born and academic don, is sponsoring the Kwara United Football Family. The […]
‘No Hard Feelings’ – Gift Monday on Being Dropped from Super Falcons Squad
Nigeria international and Washington Spirit forward, Gift Monday, has responded to her exclusion from the Super Falcons squad set to represent the country at the upcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament in Morocco. The Port City News earlier reported that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday released a 24-player squad for […]
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 […]