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Lola Ogunbote has left Burnley after almost five years to join Chelsea Women as Head of Football Operations & Player Services. The Nigerian-born Briton announced the move after quietly beginning work with the London club earlier this summer. Her first three months have already included responsibility for some of Chelsea’s most important logistical operations, from […]

A pulsating evening of international football at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod left spectators thoroughly entertained, as Nigeria’s Super Eagles mounted a spirited fightback from two goals down to salvage a thrilling 3-3 draw. While the encounter offered plenty of tactical talking points, seasoned Russian tactician Sergei Tashuyev was particularly captivated by one defining […]

Nigeria has long enjoyed an enviable reputation for producing world-class attacking talent. Over the decades, the Super Eagles have thrilled global football audiences through lethal finishers who left lasting impressions across Europe’s top leagues. Icons such as Rashidi Yekini, Nwankwo Kanu, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Obafemi Martins, and Odion Ighalo consistently proved that Nigerian strikers possess the […]

Emmanuel Dennis has been given another chance at Brøndby after the Nigeria international failed to secure a move away from the Danish club during the summer transfer window. The 28-year-old had been told he could leave, but a move did not materialise after an injury disrupted his pre-season and kept him out of action for […]

Samuel Chukwueze says Ruben Amorim‘s confidence and regular playing time have helped him rediscover his best form at AC Milan. “Playing 90 minutes means he has confidence in me, and I have to keep showing the coach reasons to keep playing me,” Chukwueze told Footy-Africa. “Last season I wasn’t a regular, but this season has […]

Nigeria new boy Isaac James says playing at the Africa Cup of Nations is one of his biggest ambitions after receiving his first Super Eagles call-up. The 22-year-old Alverca defender was selected by Eric Chelle for the current international window after making seven appearances and providing two assists for the Portuguese club this season. James […]

Nigeria youth international goalkeeper Abubakar Rufai has joined Australian A-League side Central Coast Mariners from Mavlon FC. The 18-year-old made headlines at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations after saving two penalties in the shoot-out against Egypt to help Nigeria secure the bronze medal. That performance attracted interest from clubs in Europe and the […]

Austin Eguavoen, who serves as the Nigeria Football Federation’s technical director, was reportedly pressured into stepping up as the interim manager of the Super Falcons against his initial wishes. According to sports journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, an insider revealed that the former defender initially declined the offer to oversee the women’s national team. Eguavoen wanted to […]

In one of the most stunning scorelines of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign so far, Guinea-Bissau dismantled continental heavyweights Nigeria with an emphatic 3-0 victory on Tuesday. Playing on home soil in Bissau, the Djurtus delivered a tactical masterclass, thoroughly punishing defensive vulnerabilities to leave the three-time African champions stunned and searching […]

Mallam Shehu Dikko must be reminded to uphold the dignity and stature of his post as Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC). Because the commission operates directly under the Presidency, this office commands a level of direct executive access and influence that surpasses many conventional ministerial portfolios, and it should be treated with the […]

Nigerian youth international Sani Suleiman has finalized a permanent move to Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah. Prior to traveling to his new home, the 20-year-old attacker underwent routine medical evaluations in Madrid, Spain. The transfer is understood to command a fee in the region of €10 million, with the winger committing to an initial three-year […]

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, have received a significant lift ahead of their high-stakes World Cup encounter against China, thanks to the return of Benfica attacker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei. Her comeback follows an intense dispute between the national setup and the Portuguese club over her participation in the tournament. Although she was the earliest […]Read More