Nigeria

Golden Eaglets Set Sights on WAFU-B Glory, Open Campaign Against Benin

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 23, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Nigeria’s famed Golden Eaglets, five-time U17 world champions, are ready to launch another title chase as they face the Baby Cheetahs of Benin...

CAF Champions League 2025/26: High-Stakes Second-Leg Showdowns Begin

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 23, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer

The chase for Africa’s most coveted club trophy enters a decisive phase as the CAF Champions League 2025/26 rolls into its second-leg, first...

Falconets Land in Ibadan After Kigali Triumph, Eye Third-Round Ticket

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 22, 2025 | Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, touched down in Lagos on Monday morning to a wave of optimism after edging Rwanda 1–0 in the first leg of...

Lookman’s Late Cameo Highlights Atalanta’s Commanding Victory Over Torino

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 22, 2025 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Nigeria, Soccer

Ademola Lookman finally stepped back onto the Serie A stage, adding a welcome subplot to Atalanta’s emphatic 3–0 triumph over Torino on Sunday...

Flying Eagles Hold Chile to 1–1 Draw in U-20 World Cup Warm-Up

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 22, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles kicked off their final preparations for the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup with a spirited 1–1 draw against hosts Chile in an...

Nigerian Stars Impress Abroad: Dessers Strikes, Iheanacho Creates, Lookman Returns

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 22, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Soccer

Nigerian footballers showcased their class across Europe over the weekend, delivering goals, assists, and commanding performances that kept fans...

Benin Star Rodolfo Aloko Ruled Out of Key World Cup Qualifiers Against Rwanda and Nigeria

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 22, 2025 | Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Benin Republic’s preparations for next month’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have been dealt a heavy setback after teenage forward Rodolfo...

Twelve Teams Seize First-Leg Advantage in Thrilling Sunday of CAF Club Action

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 22, 2025 | AFCON, Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer

African club football served up a feast of drama on Sunday as the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup delivered...

Okafor Backs Super Eagles for 2026 World Cup Play-off, Urges NFF Overhaul

by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 21, 2025 | Africa, International, Nigeria, Soccer, World Cup

Imo State’s Commissioner for Niger-Delta Affairs, Dr. Henry Okafor, has voiced strong confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to reach the 2026 FIFA...