Wilfred Ndidi, captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has insisted that Eric Chelle’s men will miss former captain, William Troost-Ekong. Ndidi was named the new Super Eagles captain yesterday after Troost-Ekong recently retired from international football. The former Leicester City star…

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that rewards for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Super Falcons and D’Tigress have been fully approved and processed. The Super Falcons and D’Tigress are to be rewarded following their triumphs…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi says the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations presents Nigeria with another chance to correct their wrongs and restore pride after missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Saturday PUNCH reports. The Besiktas midfielder was…

Nigerian boxers Ayomide Mayowa and Faruk Abijuwon won gold medals at the 4th African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Mayowa opened the gold medal haul for Nigeria when she defeated Algeria’s Bensallah Bouthania in…

Uganda striker Melvyn Lorenzen has warned Nigeria and other teams in Group C they will make things difficult for them at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Cranes will face Super Eagles, Tunisia and regional rivals Tanzania in the…

Genoa head coach Daniele De Rossi believes that Atalanta will miss Ademola Lookman when the sides meet in Serie A this weekend and during the AFCON, describing the Nigerian winger as a decisive presence. Genoa host Atalanta on Sunday in…

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau says the Super Eagles are ready to win the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles came close winning their fourth title at the last edition of…

Real Madrid have emerged as the latest European heavyweights monitoring Nigeria’s highly rated teenage defender Honest Ahanor, intensifying a transfer race led by Chelsea and Manchester City, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 17-year-old Atalanta starlet has quickly become one of…

Sébastien Haller has withdrawn from Cote d’Ivoire squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury, DAILY POST reports. Haller picked up the injury while in action for Dutch club, FC Utrecht last weekend. The former West Ham…

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has tipped Victor Osimhen to be the next captain of the Nigerian national team, citing the striker’s hunger, character and leadership on the pitch, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking in an interview with Colin…

Former Arsenal player, Paul Merson has made his predictions for the Premier League fixtures taking place this weekend. Newcastle United will clash with Chelsea at St. James’ Park on Saturday afternoon. Manchester City will face West Ham United at the…

Beşiktaş midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been appointed as the new captain of the Super Eagles ahead of the African Cup of Nations in Morocco. PUNCH Online reports that this was made known in a post on the Super Eagles’ handle…

Wilfred Ndidi has officially been named the new captain of the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi’s appointment will usher a new era of leadership for the Super Eagles following William Troost-Ekong’s retirement from international football. The midfielder’s appointment was…

The Africa Cup of Nations is a tournament famed for its drama and cruelty, often denying even the greatest stars their ultimate continental reward. As AFCON 2025 unfolds in Morocco this December, OLAMIDE ABE reflects on ten legendary players who…

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau (MON), has applauded the contributions of former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa to the Nigerian cause, after the talismanic forward officially retired from international football. “Ahmed Musa was a rock for Nigeria,…