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Nigerians spread across the 2026 World Cup

Nigeria, June 10 -- When the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Canada, Mexico and the United States, one of Africa's traditional football powers will be conspicuously absent. Nigeria failed to qualify for ... और पढ़ें


FIFA confirms Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after US entry denial

Nigeria, June 9 -- The world football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will not officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States. ... और पढ़ें


Zadok Yohanna: What we know about Nigerian teenager just signed by Brighton

Nigeria, June 8 -- A year ago, few football fans outside northern Nigeria had heard of Zadok Yohanna. Today, the teenager from Bauchi State is one of the most sought-after young footballers in Europe... और पढ़ें


Three days to the World Cup: Meet the only nation with three world titles

Nigeria, June 8 -- As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final three days, attention naturally turns to the teams expected to challenge for football's biggest prize. Among them stand... और पढ़ें


Iwobi ready for landmark 100th cap as Nigeria take on Portugal

Nigeria, June 8 -- Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is on the verge of joining one of the most exclusive groups in Nigerian football history as he prepares to make his 100th appearance for the natio... और पढ़ें


Portugal vs Nigeria: Injury rules Ogbu out of Super Eagles friendly

Nigeria, June 7 -- The Super Eagles have suffered a setback ahead of next week's international friendly against Portugal after defender Igho Ogbu sustained an injury during training in Lisbon. Team o... और पढ़ें


Saraki urges investment in youth sports after Yohanna's remarkable rise to the Premier League

Nigeria, June 7 -- Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has described the remarkable rise of Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna as proof of the transformative power of sports. He is calling on authoriti... और पढ़ें


Four days to the World Cup: Meet four nations making their FIFA World Cup debut

Nigeria, June 7 -- With just four days to the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excitement is building across the globe as football's biggest spectacle prepares to kick off in the United States, Mexic... और पढ़ें


Brighton beat Newcastle to sign Nigerian wonderkid Zadok Yohanna

Nigeria, June 7 -- Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract that will... और पढ़ें


NSC appoints Lekan Fatodu president of Nigeria Aquatics Federation

Nigeria, June 6 -- The National Sports Commission (NSC) has appointed Lekan Fatodu as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation. Mr Fatodu, who currently serves as Director General of the Lagos St... और पढ़ें