Nigeria settled for a 1-1 draw on Friday in their international friendly clash with Russia. Russia took the lead in the 27th minute after Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi put the ball into his own net. The Super Eagles responded in the second half through Tolu Arokodare, who netted the equaliser in the 71st minutes for […]
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma to help his recovery from urgent abdominal surgery, according to reports on Tuesday. The Nigeria international was rushed to hospital for the operation on Monday, having suffered a serious injury during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester in the Premier League. There is no […]
By Dumnodi Okonta A former Super Eagles captain and head coach Christian Chukwu has died aged 74. The football legend passed away in the early hours of Saturday, though the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. His longtime teammate and friend, Olusegun Odegbami, confirmed the development to Channels Television. Odegbami, who won the 1980 […]
Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, collapses, dies during bout in Ghana By Nodi Okonta The boxing world is in mourning following the tragic passing of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died after collapsing during a fight in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju was competing against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at […]
Nigeria are at risk of missing out on two consecutive World Cups. Photo: X@NGSuperEagles By Emmanuel Egobiambu Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, shattering the Super Eagles’ chances of reaching the competition. Victor Osimhen scored in the 74th minute before Zimbabwe pegged Nigeria back in the […]
Toronto, ON (February 24, 2025) – AFC Toronto is delighted to announce the signing of Nigerian forward Esther Okoronkwo. The 27-year-old arrives for her next chapter in Toronto having spent the 2024 season playing in the Chinese Women’s Super League with Changchun Dazhong. Okoronkwo started her professional career in France with AS Saint-Étienne, before moving to […]
Turkey: Osimhen fires brace in Galatasaray away win By Mike Oyebola Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray thrashed Kayserispor 5-1 in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday. Osimhen gave Okan Buruk’s side the lead from the penalty spot in the fourth minute. The 25-year-old netted his side’s fourth goal of the day 19 minutes […]
Nigeria lose 1-2 to Rwanda in final AFCON qualifier Nigeria ended their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D qualifiers with a shocking 2-1 defeat to Rwanda on Monday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The underdog Rwandan side staged a remarkable comeback to claim the victory. Despite the upset, Nigeria […]
[UPDATED] AFCON qualifiers: CAF awards victory to Super Eagles, fines Libya $50,000 26th October 2024 Super Eagles of Nigeria Ebenezer Bajela and Olaniyi Apanpa The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their abandoned matchday 4, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations […]
Ex-Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter ‘Flying Cat’ Fregene is dead Former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. His death was announced by Segun Odegbami on Sunday. Odegbami, Peter Fregene’s friend and ex-international, said the legend died after a protracted illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children. Recall that […]
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