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Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons’ credible draw against Canada does not hide clear failings

Olympics Qualifiers: Oshoala, Ajibade make Super Falcons squad for Cameroon clash

Six-time African Women's Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Ashleigh Plumptre and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie are included in Nigeria's 21-woman squad for their Paris 2024 Olympics football qualifying game against Cameroon. The Super Falcons need to neutralise the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the first leg of the third-round qualifier on February 23, for a chance to advance into the ultimate qualifying stage for...

Lagos set for inaugural Red Bull Danfo Rally

Lagos set for inaugural Red Bull Danfo Rally

Red Bull, in partnership with Puma and Castrol has proudly announced the first edition of the Red Bull Danfo Rally in the city of Lagos, Nigeria. The historic event is billed to take place on February 24, 2024 with the event expected to transform the city's iconic yellow danfo buses, the lifeblood of Lagos transportation, into roaring chariots in a thrilling obstacle race. The public is...

AFCON 2023: Troost-Ekong wins Best Player award, Adingra crowned Best Young Player

No Osimhen, no Haller as Nigeria & Ivory Coast dominate AFCON 2023 Best XI

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), through its Technical Study Group has revealed the best XI players at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.  The squad is dominated by Nigeria and Ivory Coast who have three players each as Equatorial Guinea’s Emilio Nsue also made the cut as the tournament’s top goalscorer with five goals.  Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen who played...

‘I no be Iwobi’ – Umar Sadiq sends warning to Nigerian cyberbullies

‘I no be Iwobi’ – Umar Sadiq sends warning to Nigerian cyberbullies

Umar Sadiq has issued a warning to cyberbullies following the incident that happened with Alex Iwobi after the Super Eagles' 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final loss to hosts Ivory Coast. Iwobi came under heavy criticism and abuse from online users which led to the Fulham player deleting all the content from his Instagram account. Support has since poured out for Iwobi with captain Ahmed Musa...