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Had she won, Ajibade would have become the fifth Nigerian to claim Africa’s top women’s football honour

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, becoming the first Moroccan...

The Super Falcons goalkeeper clinched the award at the CAF Awards ceremony on Wednesday night, making it three wins in...

The latest award continues their long tradition of dominance in African women’s football and confirms once again that they remain...

Galatasaray have not given a specific timeline for Osimhen’s recovery, but moderate muscle strains typically require careful management.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Nigeria’s World Cup hopes were dashed on Sunday night in Rabat after the Super Eagles lost...

Despite the team’s readiness and strong morale, officials say urgent support is still required to cover travel, logistics, and equipment...

That win also marked a small but important breakthrough: it was the first time this season Rivers United scored more...

Nigeria’s representatives from Zen Archery Club, Lagos, emerged as the standout performers of the weekend

In a message released through its Communications Department, the Federation described the moment as a deep national setback and expressed...

The Eagles drew 1–1 with DR Congo after extra time but lost 4–3 on penalties, confirming their absence from a...

Moments after the defeat, a visibly shaken Nwabali addressed Nigerians directly. His words carried a weight deeper than mere apology.

“In all the penalties, the players of Congo were doing some voodoo,” he claimed — a remark that instantly ignited...

It was the kind of night that begins with promise, steadies the nerves, and slowly unravels into a painful reveal;...

The match had finished 1–1 after 120 minutes, but the Leopards held their nerve in the shootout to advance.

Tonight’s showdown takes place at the iconic Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat

The organisers say the 2025 edition has been expanded to deliver a tougher and more engaging contest.

Sunday’s final kicks off at 8 p.m. at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat.

Team Nigeria Medal haul is even expected to further swell when the country's Para athletes also begin their competitions in...

On paper, Nigeria carry a slim advantage. In reality, this is a contest of equals.

His two extra-time goals against Gabon in Rabat pushed Victor Osimhen's national team total to 31 goals.

For Nigeria, breaking down Sébastien Desabre’s vibrant DR Congo side will be one battle. But neutralising Mbemba, the leader, the...

All three had represented Belgium at various youth levels and had featured in official UEFA youth competitions, making a formal...

Within the Super Eagles’ camp, head coach Eric Chelle had already spoken as though Ndidi would be unavailable, hinting that...

Ndidi’s absence due to accumulated yellow cards is a major setback, and Awaziem did not shy away from admitting it