Nigeria football

Fifa pays tribute to late Nigeria icon Yekini

The world football governing body, FIFA has paid a glowing tribute to former Nigeria goalscoring machine, Rashidi Yekini on the remembrance of his death. Yekini who etched his name in history as scorer of Nigeria's first ever goal at the FIFA World Cup, died on May 4, 2012 at the age of 48. https://twitter.com/fifaworldcup/status/1654120159001341952?s=46&t=fgJgi_VoW3hkb5abCvInXQ He scored the opening goal in Nigeria's 3-0 victory against Bulgaria followed...

Okocha advises ‘hungry’ Osimhen ahead of Serie A title party

by Taiye Taiwo

4 May 2023

Former Super Eagles captain Jay-Okocha has advised Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to maintain his hunger for success as he closes in on lifting the Serie A title. Napoli need either a win or a draw against Udinese on Thursday to seal their third league title in history and first since 1990. Osimhen has contributed immensely to the Partenopei's charge for Serie A success this season with...

CAFCC: Rivers United advance into quarter-finals with draw against Diables Noirs

Federation Cup: Rivers United clash against Enyimba postponed

by Taiye Taiwo

26 April 2023

The Nigeria Football Federation have postponed the Federation Cup game between Rivers United and Enyimba to a later date. The round of 64 game was initially scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The postponement is as a result of Rivers United's participation in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final with a trip to Tanzania for their return fixture against Youngs Africans on...

Senegal’s Ndiaye honoured as Akpom wins Championship Player of the Season

by Taiye Taiwo

24 April 2023

Nigerian descent Chub Akpom has been named the EFL Championship Player of the Season following his blistering goalscoring form at Middlesbrough. Akpom tops the scoring chart in the English second-tier with his tally of 28 goals in 36 league appearances for Michael Carrick's side who sit fourth in the table. The 27-year-old fend off competition from Burnley's Josh Brownhill and Coventry City's Viktor Gyokeres to clinch...

Emenike, Enyeama & ex-Super Eagles stars who own hotels in Nigeria

by Taiye Taiwo

18 April 2023

The hospitality industry appears to be the next career stop for Nigeria football icons after hanging their boots. With an attractive market backed by the lucrative profit opportunities that abound, the hospitality industry continues to attract former players for investment. Afrosport compiles a list of former Nigerian players that are into the hotel management business in Nigeria. Emmanuel Emenike - EE 29 Hotel and Suites In...

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Fifa pays tribute to late Nigeria icon Yekini

Okocha advises ‘hungry’ Osimhen ahead of Serie A title party

Federation Cup: Rivers United clash against Enyimba postponed

Senegal’s Ndiaye honoured as Akpom wins Championship Player of the Season

Emenike, Enyeama & ex-Super Eagles stars who own hotels in Nigeria

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