Wikki Tourists appoint Bashir Saleh as interim coach
Nigeria Premier Football League side Wikki Tourists have appointed Bashir Saleh as their new Technical Adviser on an interim basis. Saleh’s appointment follows the resignation of veteran tactician Abdullahi Maikaba on Monday. The club said he will oversee the team pending further directives. He is expected to resume duties immediately and take charge of the […]
Bichi First FC Signs Wasiu Jimoh From Kwara United
Bichi First FC has confirmed the signing of midfielder Wasiu Jimoh from Kwara United FC for the remainder of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The club announced that Jimoh will join immediately and is expected to strengthen the squad as they push for competitive success this season. The talented midfielder will don the number […]
Kano Pillars Get N1.4m Bonus After Remo Win
Kano Pillars have received a cash reward of N1.4 million following their 1-0 victory over Remo Stars in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 25 fixture. The Sai Masu Gida secured the win at the Sani Abacha Stadium last Sunday, with Luis Dadong scoring the decisive goal to earn maximum points. The cash prize […]
Simba SC, Raja Casablanca Target Nwabali
Simba SC of Tanzania and Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca are pursuing the signature of Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following his departure from South African side Chippa United. The 29-year-old is currently a free agent after his contract with Chippa United ended, making him an attractive option ahead of the new season. Nwabali’s stock rose sharply […]
Falconets Travel To Dakar For Senegal Showdown
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, will depart for Dakar on Tuesday ahead of their crucial clash with Senegal in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Senegal will host the second leg of the third-round qualifying tie on Saturday in Dakar, with Nigeria holding a narrow advantage from the first leg. The Falconets […]
Osimhen Becomes Galatasaray’s Fourth-Highest Foreign Scorer
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has become the club’s all-time fourth-highest scoring foreign player following his goal in Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig match against Rizespor. Osimhen reached the milestone during Galatasaray’s 3–0 away victory, sealing the win with the third goal in the 73rd minute. Barış Alper Yılmaz had given Galatasaray an early lead in the […]
Super Falcons Open 2026 WAFCON Camp February 20
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will open their training camp for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday, February 20. The team, led by head coach Justine Madugu, will begin preparations in Abuja before travelling to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, for the WAFU B invitational tournament. The WAFU B tournament, scheduled to run from February […]
Kwara Governor, Sports Commission Boss Honoured
Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, and the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, have been honoured for their contributions to sports development in the state. The awards were presented by the organisers of a community football tournament in Isin Local Government Area, led by Oyelowo Omotayo Olasunkanmi, in […]
Ferdinand: Osimhen Would Join Manchester United
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has dismissed doubts raised by ex-Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan over Victor Osimhen’s willingness to join the Red Devils, insisting the Nigerian forward would accept a move if United made an offer. Gyan, speaking on the latest episode of Rio Presents, questioned why Manchester United and other Premier League giants […]
Oliseh Hails Lookman As Nigeria’s Key AFCON Player
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has identified Ademola Lookman as Nigeria’s most influential player in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Speaking on the Global Football Insights podcast, Oliseh praised Lookman’s attacking mindset and forward-focused style of play. “The player I think has been Nigeria’s most important player has been Lookman,” Oliseh […]
