Football

Captain Azeezat Oduntan scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute

Although these five players could have significant individual influence, Nigeria’s chances of reaching the semi-finals will ultimately depend on how...

For Nigeria, victory would secure a place in the semi-finals for the first time since their historic third-place finish at...

Taiwo Awoniyi opened his Premier League account for Coventry City in their 3-1 win over Sunderland, while Ola Aina and...

With representatives from four continents still in contention, the last-eight fixtures promise a fascinating battle for places in the semi-finals.

The former Celtic forward joined Bursaspor as a free agent during the summer, but even he admits his early impact...

With Rivers United and Rangers preparing for a crucial showdown, Nasarawa United waiting to capitalise, the South East derby coming...

The Super Eagles striker opened the scoring in the 12th minute, taking his league tally to nine goals in eight...

The Slavia Prague centre-back said young players should not wait until they secure lucrative contracts or join big European clubs...

Reflecting on the contest after the final whistle, Busari acknowledged the intensity and tactical demands that come with knockout football,...

Yohanna's return to the training ground represents an important step in his bid to get back into contention, although Hürzeler...

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen and his partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named...

Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, becoming the first Nigerian...

Edo Queens have petitioned CAF to annul their 3-2 defeat to Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the disputed WAFU-B Women’s...

Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Mexico 2-1 in the Round of 16 to book a quarter-final clash against Venezuela at the 2026...

With both teams chasing a quarter-final ticket, individual brilliance could prove decisive. From Nigeria’s goal scorers and creative midfielders to...

The encounter, which will be played in Cairo, Egypt, is the conclusion of a controversial WAFU-B qualifying final held in...

The Flamingos enter the knockout encounter with renewed confidence after ending DPR Korea’s remarkable unbeaten run in regulation time at...

Nigeria’s Future Eagles scored seven goals against New Caledonia to advance to the Tier C Round of 16 at the...

Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Kenya have kept Africa’s hopes alive after navigating the group stage, but the challenge becomes even...

The maiden training session took place at the Remo Stars Stadium under the supervision of head coach Eric Chelle, as...

The club expressed hope that the league would consider its appeal fairly, citing the steps taken to apprehend the suspect...

The Nigeria international struck in both halves of the first period to put Galatasaray in control before the break, helping...

Harry Kane has become the first Englishman in 25 years to win the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas...

For Finidi, the decisive moment was a reminder that matches at this level can turn on individual decisions, particularly when...