1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (847+ words) It is no longer news that Nigeria did not take part in the just-concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup. As champions Spain lead the way to the next edition, which they will co-host with Portugal and Morocco in 2030, the big question is…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (185+ words) According to the Nigeria Football Federation, only six players are yet to report to the Super Falcons’ camp in Casablanca as of Sunday, as the holders stepped up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nineteen of the 25 invited…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (602+ words) The National Sports Commission’s decision to introduce a minimum monthly salary of N2m for Nigeria Premier Football League players has continued to attract mixed reactions from stakeholders, with concerns raised over the ability of club owners to meet the new wage…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (358+ words) Valencia striker Sadiq Umar has said he is considering retiring from international football following his continued absence from the Super Eagles under coach Eric Chelle, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 29-year-old has not featured for Nigeria since November 2024 and has…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (232+ words) Rafiu Durosinmi with his bride Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi tied the knot with his Belgian-Nigerian bride, Praise Nwanegbo, over the weekend after excusing himself from the Super Eagles camp, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Durosinmi left the team in Warsaw after…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (999+ words) Super Eagles of Nigeria After another outstanding season across Europe, Nigerian stars once again showcased their quality on some of football’s biggest stages. From title races to relegation battles, they delivered memorable performances, earning their places in PUNCH Sports Extra’s…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (509+ words) Swedish club AIK have announced that they have initiated negotiations for the sale of Nigeria’s rising star, Zadok Yohanna and are eyeing a profit of over 130,000 kSEK (about €12,000), after just over a year at the club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (267+ words) Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on Friday laid his mother, Mrs Serah Chinyere Chukwueze, to rest in Umuahia, Abia State, in a ceremony attended by Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau, fellow Super Eagles players and a large gathering of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (407+ words) Former Nigeria national U-17 football team player Victor Udoh has tragically died at the age of 21, just days after opening his clothing brand store in Abuja, The PUNCH reports. Udoh’s death was confirmed by his former clubs, Southampton F.C. and Royal…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (425+ words) Two-time Super Bowl champion and Head of NFL Africa, Osi Umenyiora, talks about the NFL’s International Player Pathway Programme, discovering Nigerian prospect Uar Bernard, the growing influence of African athletes in American football, and more in this interview with PETER…...