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"God did it": Oshoba celebrates emphatic knockout victory over UK opponent

Nigeria, April 7 -- Nigerian boxer Elizabeth Oshoba has expressed gratitude and relief after delivering a dominant third-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over Britain's Chelsey Arnell in a super... Read More


Heineken expands Champions League fan campaign to more Nigerian cities

Nigeria, April 6 -- Heineken has expanded its UEFA Champions League fan engagement campaign to multiple cities across Nigeria, as interest builds around Ademola Lookman-now the only Nigerian player le... Read More


O'Neill hails Iheanacho's late strike as Celtic edge Dundee

Nigeria, April 6 -- Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has praised Kelechi Iheanacho for delivering a decisive moment off the bench, as the Nigerian forward's late goal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory ov... Read More


NNL promotion race heats up as betPawa pays over ₦258m in player bonuses

Nigeria, April 6 -- The race for promotion from the Nigeria National League (NNL) to the top-flight Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has intensified, with at least two slots still undecided and ... Read More


Good Friday, Easter call Nigerians to selflessness, cleric says

Nigeria, April 3 -- A Catholic priest, Father Michael Umoh, has described Good Friday and Easter as the "most important days" in the Christian faith, stressing that their significance goes beyond reli... Read More


Chelsea Football Club set for historic visit to Nigeria

Nigeria, April 2 -- English Premier League side Chelsea FC will visit Nigeria for the first time in their history this May, bringing their global fan engagement initiative, The Famous CFC, to Lagos. ... Read More


International Friendlies: Super Eagles to face Poland, Portugal in June

Nigeria, April 2 -- The Super Eagles will take on Poland and Portugal in high-profile international friendlies in June, as part of preparations to rebuild momentum after failing to qualify for the 202... Read More


Int'l Friendly: Jordan fight back to earn draw against Super Eagles

Nigeria, April 1 -- The Super Eagles on Tuesday were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Jordan in an international friendly in Antalya, Turkey, as a late equaliser denied them back-to-back victor... Read More


DR Congo beat Jamaica, qualify for first World Cup since 1974

Nigeria, April 1 -- The Democratic Republic of Congo have qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in over five decades. The Leopards sealed their place at the 2026 tournament as the 10th ... Read More


New Okwaraji U-16 tournament set to discover Nigeria's next football talents

Nigeria, March 31 -- A new grassroots football initiative aimed at discovering Nigeria's next generation of stars has been unveiled in Abuja, with organisers and key figures in the game expressing opt... Read More