Super Falcons coach Augustine Eguavoen says goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie could play as a centre-back as Nigeria addresses defensive challenges ahead of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers. By: Tunji Okunlola Super Falcons coach Augustine Eguavoen has suggested that goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie could be deployed as a centre-back, citing her technical ability and versatility during training. Eguavoen disclosed…
International friendly | Nizhny Novgorod Stadium | Tuesday, 6 October 2026 By: Tunji Okunlola Nigeria came from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Russia in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod, ending a mixed international break with a point and a show of character. The Super Eagles started brightly and went ahead in the…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka Argentina captain Lionel Messi brought his international career to an emotional close as the 2022 world champions beat Benin Republic 3-0 in a friendly at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. Messi scored his 126th international goal in the 68th minute in what was his 208th and final appearance for the national team. One…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on October 6, 2026. The NFF announced the fixture on its official X account on Tuesday, confirming a rematch of the two countries’ previous friendly in Moscow in June…
By: Tunji Okunlola English Premier League club Everton joined Nigerians in celebrating the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, sharing a Nigeria-themed graphic that highlights some of the Nigerian footballers who have represented the club. The club posted the artwork on its social media platforms on Thursday, October 1, as Nigeria marked 66 years of independence from…
Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 at Wembley in their Nations League opener, with costly mistakes proving decisive for the Three Lions. By: Tunji Okunlola Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 at Wembley in their Nations League opener, with costly individual errors proving decisive for the Three Lions against the World…
By: Tunji Okunlola Patrick Vieira has been presented as Senegal’s new head coach, describing the appointment as “an absolute dream” and a return to his roots. The 50-year-old was born in Senegal but played for France, winning the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship. The former Arsenal midfielder was unveiled at a news…
By: Tunji Okunlola Burna Boy has been named halftime headliner for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ clash with the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France in Paris on October 25. It will be the NFL’s first regular-season game in France. The league announced the booking on Thursday. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. local time (9:30…
By: Tunji Okunlola Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped again in the latest FIFA World Ranking, falling one place from 44th to 45th in the update released by FIFA on Thursday. It’s the second straight drop for the team; they had also fallen a spot, from 43rd to 44th, when the July rankings came out. The…
By: Tunji Okunlola Lagos football fans have a date circled on their calendars: November 8, 2026, when Onikan Stadium plays host to a “Legends Football Match” bringing together Nigerian football icons of the past alongside stars from other fields. Former Super Eagles men Victor Ikpeba and Mutiu Adepoju headline the returning lineup. The fixture is…
