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NPFL Round-Up: Ikorodu City stay top as League approaches midway mark

Nigeria, Dec. 8 -- Ikorodu City maintained their place at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after battling to a goalless draw away to Wikki Tourists on Matchday 16. The r... Read More


INTERVIEW: Growing up with disability pushed me into sports - Wheelchair basketballer Musibau Shittu

Nigeria, Dec. 7 -- Growing up in Bariga, Lagos, Musibau Shittu never imagined that sport would become his escape from hardship or the platform that would one day take him to many countries in Africa a... Read More


South Africa to open 2026 World Cup vs Mexico as African teams face big tests

Nigeria, Dec. 6 -- African teams have been handed somewhat tricky groups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Friday's draw, which confirmed that Mexico vs South Africa will be the opening match at the 87... Read More


CitySports Foundation launches 1,000 Boots Project to empower young footballers

Nigeria, Dec. 5 -- CitySports Foundation, the social impact and community development arm of CitySports Africa, has unveiled its flagship "1,000 Boots Project." The new youth-empowerment initiative w... Read More


Painful absence for Nigeria as 2026 World Cup Draw unfolds

Nigeria, Dec. 5 -- The world will turn to Washington, D.C., today (Friday) as FIFA conducts the Final Draw for the 2026 World Cup. Unfortunately, one of the sport's traditional heavyweights is missin... Read More


NPFL: Shooting Stars edge Remo Stars as Rivers United snatch late win against Kano Pillars

Nigeria, Dec. 4 -- Two tightly contested fixtures produced narrow but significant victories on Wednesday as some key rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League matches were decided in Ibadan and Port... Read More


'Crazy game': Chukwueze reflects on brace in nine-goal thriller against Man City

Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- Samuel Chukwueze says Fulham must keep their heads high after Tuesday's dramatic 5-4 loss to Manchester City, even though his first two Premier League goals almost helped the team p... Read More


AFCON 2025 Countdown: Eric Chelle releases Nigeria's 54-man provisional squad

Nigeria, Dec. 2 -- The Nigeria national team head coach Eric Chelle has officially released a 54-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - a tournament that now carries ext... Read More


EPL Roundup: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal as Liverpool return to winning ways

Nigeria, Dec. 1 -- Arsenal dropped points again on Sunday after settling for a 1-1 draw with 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title continues. Mikel Merino scored in the second half ... Read More


NPFL Roundup: Enyimba edge Rangers in Oriental derby as Ikorodu City go top

Nigeria, Dec. 1 -- Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered another weekend of slim margins, late drama and significant shifts in the battle at both ends of the table. Enyimba cla... Read More