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'If you can't win on the pitch, don't try to win from the back door' - DR Congo fire back at Nigeria's FIFA petition

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The fallout from Nigeria's painful exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has taken a sharp legal and political turn. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has forcefu... Read More


Nnadozie edged out as Hampton retains FIFA goalkeeper title

Nigeria, Dec. 17 -- For the second time this year, Nigeria's finest between the sticks, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has watched a global honour slip through her fingers, not for lack of excellence, but in the ... Read More


NPFL: Finidi expresses mixed feelings as Rivers United grind out another win

Nigeria, Dec. 16 -- Rivers United continued their relentless march at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, but even victory could not completely satisfy head coach Finidi George. A 1-0 hom... Read More


AFCON 2025 Countdown: Five countries that may deny Morocco the highly coveted trophy

Nigeria, Dec. 16 -- With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set to unfold on Moroccan soil, the Atlas Lions will carry not only the weight of expectation but the pressure that comes with hosting Africa's ... Read More


AFCON 2025 Countdown: Remo Stars release Adebiyi Obassa to Benin

Nigeria, Dec. 14 -- Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Remo Stars, have officially released Benin Republic goalkeeper Adebiyi Obassa to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following... Read More


AFCON 2025 squad: Five uncapped players gunning for glory in Morocco with Super Eagles

Nigeria, Dec. 13 -- Eric Chelle's final AFCON 2025 squad, a 28-man selection for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, blends seasoned stars with a crop of debutants. In a move that generated bu... Read More


NWFL 2025: Ekiti Queens' fans turn violent after home defeat in Ado

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) is still fighting for visibility, respect, and investment, but on Matchday 3 in Ado-Ekiti, all the progress took a painful step backward. ... Read More


AFCON 2025 Countdown: Rumoured unpaid wages spark fresh distractions around Chelle, Super Eagles

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- In Nigerian football, hope often arrives before structure, and accountability usually trails behind results. Eric Chelle's tenure as Super Eagles head coach may be gradually shapin... Read More


Why AFCON still defines African football, why Nigeria's role refuses to fade

Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- From its modest beginnings in 1957 to the emotionally charged edition in Abidjan in 2024, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has grown into the continent's most consistent mirror of... Read More


AFCON 2025 countdown: Evergreen at 42, Dominguez leads Mozambique's charge once more

Nigeria, Dec. 9 -- Mozambique have doubled down on experience, legacy and belief by naming 42-year-old winger Dominguez in their final 25-man squad for this month's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Mor... Read More