Newly launched broadcasting and streaming platform, Ariya Networks, has secured the rights to broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer of Ariya Networks, Dr Idris Badmus, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday, stating…

Shooting Stars forward, Austin Onyeamechi, said that their away win over Barau FC was important for the team. The Oluyole Warriors defeated Barau FC 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium last Sunday. It was Shooting Stars’ second away win of…

Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi has called on key figures in Nigerian football to prioritise the upgrade of infrastructure, particularly playing pitches, across the country’s leagues, The PUNCH reports. Amokachi made the remarks in Abuja on Tuesday at the…

Reigning national champion Muiz Adegoke will face a stern test as he defends his status against former champion Matthew Kuti and defending champion Abdulbasit Abdulfatai when the 3rd Daniel Ford Elite Youth Table Tennis Tournament serves off on Friday (today)…

Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have recorded a significant rise in the latest FIBA World Ranking Girls, climbing nine places to 26th and emerging as one of the biggest movers in the newly released standings published on Thursday, The PUNCH reports. The…

Celtic have been criticised for their treatment of Kelechi Iheanacho after the Nigerian striker suffered his second hamstring injury since joining the Scottish club in August. Iheanacho lasted just 30 minutes during Celtic’s League Cup final defeat to St Mirren…

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has criticised Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, launching a scathing attack on the Nigeria Football Federation over ongoing administrative issues. Speaking on his ObiOne podcast, Mikel expressed disappointment with the…

Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami has said he has stopped following the Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the team were not good enough after their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,…

Enyimba head coach, Lawrence Ukaegbu, has revealed his team’s plan for their matchday 18 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions will trade tackles with El-Kanemi Warriors at the El-Kanemi Sports centre this weekend. Ukaegbu…

Napoli downed AC Milan 2-0 in Thursday’s Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh. David Neres opened the scoring near the break, with Rasmus Hojlund’s lightning low shot after the hour sealing the encounter at the King Saud University Stadium, one…

In the usual tradition of style and finesse, the Super Eagles have touched down in Morocco as Nigeria’s quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title gathers momentum. The three-time champions arrived in the North African kingdom on Thursday,…

Enyimba’s 3‑1 victory over Kwara United on matchday 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, was no fluke, according to interim head coach Lawrence Ukaegbu. Chidera Michael netted two quick goals, while Micheal Agu’s was also for the People’s Elephant. Toyeeb Gidado…

Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will headline the opening concert of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football in a statement on Thursday, announced that Davido would lead…

Egypt forward, Omar Marmoush believes the Pharaohs have enough quality to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Pharaohs are the most successful team in the history of the competition, with seven titles. Hossam Hassan’s side failed to progress…

The Italian football league on Thursday gave the green light for AC Milan’s controversial ‘home’ Serie A game against Como to go ahead in Australia in February. The decision comes two months after Spain’s La Liga scrapped plans to hold…