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The 41-year-old forward announced in an emotional message shared across his social media handles on Thursday, confirming that he was...

For Busari, reaching the final represents a significant achievement not only for the players but also for Nigerian and African...

The AC Milan forward sustained the setback in October, bringing an unfortunate interruption to what had been an encouraging start...

The encounter forms part of the team's build-up programme ahead of their crucial two-legged qualifying battle against the Democratic Republic...

Two goals from Awawu Bashiru and an earlier strike by Queen Joseph gave Nigeria a memorable victory against the South...

No Nigerian player, goalkeeper, coach, club or national team features in any of the seven men's categories announced by CAF.

The professional category will offer a total prize purse of ₦34.5 million, with the winner set to receive ₦10 million

Rivers United have received a final warning from the NPFL after the league accused the club of obstructing its broadcast...

The performances of Ijirigho, Umejiaku and Adegbuyi could prove crucial to Nigeria's chances, while Greise Kelly and Helena represent two...

The Nigerian forward enjoyed a productive month with the Dutch giants, featuring in six matches and finding the net four...

Brazil arrive unbeaten after recording three wins and two draws in their five matches. Meanwhile, Nigeria have recovered impressively from...

In a statement, Ms Yusuf said the team was travelling from Ikenne, Ogun State, to honour its league fixture at...

Usor was instrumental as LASK cruised to a 4-0 home win over Slovan Bratislava, setting up Kasper Jørgensen for the...

The 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy will run until Saturday, 7 November.

Nigeria's nominations come in the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year, Women's Young Player of the Year and Women's National Team...

The NSC said the payment was a fulfilment of the president’s commitment to recognise the team's achievement and reward sporting...

For Africa, Nigeria's progress remains a major talking point. The Flamingos have not only reached the last four but have...

Of the 15 African players who began the competition, only Algeria’s Tania Morice and Egypt’s Abdelmalk Elsayed remain in contention.

According to LIS, the competition is designed to improve earning opportunities for female athletes, promote excellence in tennis and encourage...

Osimhen and Orban were the headline performers in Turkey, with both forwards reaching nine league goals. Onyedika and Moffi also...

The Nigerian recovered from an opening-day defeat to Hong Kong’s Li Ki Ho to beat Aidli 11-8, 11-8, 9-11, 11-7,...

Serving as Nigeria’s flagbearer, Nwankwo proudly led her compatriots as they marched into the packed Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio

The win puts Arsenal at the top of the table with 24 points, ahead of Manchester City on 21 after...

The Matchday 11 results leave Rivers United, Rangers International, Bendel Insurance, and Kano Pillars level on 18 points at the...

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