Football
Nigerian football: Westerhof writes President Tinubu
Nigerian football has seen better days. Unfortunately, those days – when an everyday football fan on the street could name Nigeria’s first X1 offhandedly – have become a very distant
Aliyu Zubair takes charge at Al Ahly Wad Madani ahead of CAF Confederation Cup
The Nigerian coach was unveiled on Friday during a ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, where Al Ahly Wad Madani are currently conducting their preparations for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign
Shooting Stars appoint former Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf ahead of new season
The Ibadan-based club announced Yusuf’s appointment in a statement, describing the experienced tactician as a valuable addition to its technical setup… The post Shooting Stars appoint former Super Eagles coach
Madugu apologises after Super Falcons World Cup heartbreak
The result ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2027 World Cup and brought their historic run of qualifying for every edition of the tournament to an end The post Madugu
Gusau’s resignation calls thicken after Super Falcons’ World Cup miss
For a country that has traditionally expected its two senior national teams to be present at the biggest football tournaments, the double failure has become a major talking point. The
World Cup dream over: Six major takeaways from Nigeria’s painful defeat to South Africa
The winner was guaranteed a place in the intercontinental World Cup play-off route, making the clash a second chance for both nations after disappointing quarter-final exits The post World Cup
Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup for first time in over 30 years
The Super Falcons had hoped to recover from their disappointing WAFCON quarter-final exit against Cameroon, but South Africa proved too strong in Thursday’s crucial play-off. The post Nigeria to miss
South Africa vs Nigeria PREVIEW: Super Falcons face do-or-die World Cup showdown
Nigeria need a victory to move one step closer to preserving their unbroken World Cup record. South Africa need the same victory to keep alive their dream of returning to
Super Falcons coach Madugu fires back at critics ahead of South Africa World Cup play-off
Justin Madugu has defended his team selection and tactical decisions, insisting Nigeria are focused on beating South Africa and keeping their 2027 World Cup hopes alive. The post Super Falcons
South Africa vs Nigeria: Five Key players who could decide Super Falcons’ World Cup Play-Off fixture
Both nations possess experienced squads packed with players who have performed at the highest level for club and country. But in a match this tight, individual moments could make the
