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AFCON 25: Nigeria Referees may not be recognised – Retired FIFA Referee

At the last African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Cameroon, only one Nigerian, Samuel Pwadutakam was selected as a match official for the biennial tournament. This came as a…

Sports Minister Congratulates Super Eagles on Emphatic Victory and AFCON Qualification

Calls for concerted efforts towards winning AFCON 2023 Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team over their emphatic victory against São…

‘Good Servant’ Ibrahim Gusau wins NFF Congress Vote of Confidence

In what is tagged as a peaceful and productive running of Nigerian football in the last 345 days, Nigeria Football Federation President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has received a vote…

NFF Budgets 14 billion for 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has set a budget of over 14 billion naira for the year 2024. This was made known to the general public in a communique released…

NFF approves change of name as Nigeria Professional Football League becomes Nigeria Premier Football League

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has given the green light to rename the nation’s top-flight football league. The decision, made during the 79th NFF Annual General Assembly in Uyo, Akwa…

#AFCON2023Q: Sports Minister to Grace Nigeria vs. São Tome Game in Uyo

Motivates team to wrap up series with victory for all Nigerians Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh will grace Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team game against São Tomé…

Lack of concentration cost us the game – Paul Offor

Head coach of Sporting Lagos, Paul Offor after a 1-0 loss to Bendel Insurance on Thursday evening has blamed lack of concentration from his players and the pitch for his…

Club Friendly: Hussaini Rock Solid as Insurance Defeat Sporting Lagos

Hussaini Abdullahi put up a solid display for the Benin Arsenal as Bendel Insurance Football Club continued to impress in Pre-season games ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)…

Shaibu elated over Osimhen, Oshoala’s Ballon d’Or nominations.

Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu has expressed his delight over the nominations of two Nigerian players for the prestigious football award, Balloon d’Or. The organisers of…

NPFL – December is the deadline.

When this writer picks up his pen, it often seems like he is about to lament the woes of Nigerian sports. But this time, dear reader, this writer is excited…