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Mikel Obi in action for Chelsea

Super Eagles icons make Premier League Greatest African XI

In an event organized by SuperSport to decide the best eleven players from Africa to have ever played in the English Premier League, some...
Taiwo Awoniyi for Nottingham Forest

Awoniyi reveals his Premier League ambitions and what it means for Nigeria

Nigeria and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, in an exclusive interview with soccernet.ng on Thursday, revealed the highs and lows of last season with...
Mali vs Guinea prediction

Mali vs Guinea prediction: U23 AFCON third-place match

Sparks will fly as Mali and Guinea draw swords on Friday evening. Both teams lost in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals...
Sporting Lagos players

Four NNL teams secure promotion into the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier League

Four Nigeria National League teams secure promotion into the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier League season. History was made in the Nigeria National League Super 8 playoffs...
Osimhen ranked behind Kane in ESPN's top striker list: Fans react

Osimhen ranked behind Kane in ESPN’s top striker list: Fans react

ESPN released a ranking of the 100 best players in the world and Nigeria national football team ace Victor Osimhen is ranked as the...
Ademola Lookman and Atalanta learn Serie A opponents

Ademola Lookman and Atalanta learn Serie A opponents

With all of Europe's top 5 leagues returning sometime next month, fixtures for the 2023/24 Italian Serie A season were released today. One of...
Super Eagles' William Troost-Ekong celebrates a goal

Greek side PAOK to welcome Super Eagles’ and Black Stars’ defenders

Giants of Greek football PAOK Thessaloniki have agreed deals to add two new African talents to their roster. Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, William...
FIFA President with Women's World Cup 2023 trophy

₦85.3 BILLION – Women’s World Cup prize money revealed

FIFA delivers on its promise to bridge the gender pay gap by allocating the majority of the ₦85.3 Billion Women's World Cup 2023 prize...
Nigeria Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze

Osimhen vs Chukwueze is on after Milan agree personal terms with winger

Nigerian fans are abuzz with news coming from Italy and other sources saying Italian giants AC Milan have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with...
Enyimba players celebrate title win

Enyimba players on cloud nine after N20m cash reward for NPL win

Enyimba football club of Aba players have been handsomely rewarded by the Abia State governor, Alex Otti, for emerging champions of the 2022/23 Nigeria...
Referee Mary Njoroge to officiate in 2023 Women's world cup

Kenyan referee Mary Njoroge set for 2023 Women’s World Cup

Kenya's decorated female referee Mary Njoroge can't wait to take up her role in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. It will be her...
Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal

South African rapper gets Ronaldo grooving while working out

Al-Nassr and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo shared a training video of himself on his Instagram account where he can be seen shaking his body...
Morocco vs Mali U23 AFCON review

Morocco vs Mali U23 AFCON review: Hosts reign supreme in four-goal thriller

After Egypt's 1-0 victory over Guinea on Tuesday evening, Morocco and Mali battled for the remaining spot in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations...
Egypt vs Guinea U23 AFCON review

Egypt vs Guinea U23 AFCON review: Defending champions book Olympics spot

The knockout stages of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off with a mouthwatering clash between Egypt and Guinea on Tuesday evening....
Sporting Lagos players celebrating

Sporting Lagos script history in promotion to Nigeria Premier League

Sporting Lagos have gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier League with one game to spare after picking up their second win of the Nigeria...
Rasheedat Ajibade Super Falcons

Beyond Oshoala: The Best Super Falcons at the Women’s World Cup

Discover the key players who will lead Nigeria's Super Falcons at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. As the anticipation builds for the FIFA Women's...

Destination England for Mohammed Kudus and Calvin Bassey?

Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi aims to bring Mohammed Kudus to the Amex Stadium. However, as reported by various sources, the move is not close...
Morocco vs Mali prediction

Morocco vs Mali prediction – U23 AFCON 2023

All eyes will be on the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah as Morocco and Mali go toe-to-toe with each other on Tuesday night. As both...
Egypt vs Guinea prediction

Egypt vs Guinea prediction – U23 AFCON 2023

Sparks will fly as defending champions Egypt take on Guinea in the U23 AFCON on Tuesday evening. Which of these teams will secure a...
Osimhen opens up on addiction, but Man United fans won't complain

Osimhen opens up on new addiction, but Man United fans won’t complain

Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen has confessed about his addiction to winning trophies. In the season that just concluded, the Super Eagles striker led the...
U23 AFCON predictions

U23 AFCON Predictions – Best Tips for Each Round

The U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament is in full swing, and we witnessed some exciting match-ups in the group stages. Eight teams...
Super Eagles striker Cyril Dessers celebrates scoring

Just like Zlatan? Dessers matches Ibra with Rangers transfer

Cyril Dessers, the Nigerian International, is reportedly on the move to seek a new challenge in the Scottish league. According to Belgian journalist Sven Claus,...
Kanu Nwankwo, ex-Nigerian International

Kanu at Enyimba: What Super Eagles legend’s arrival could mean for Nigeria

Kanu Nwankwo has been appointed as the new chairman of Enyimba by the Abia State Government to bring an end to the 24-year-old reign...
Asisat Oshoala in action at the Women's World Cup

Super Falcons arrive in Australia, but can Asisat Oshoala light up Women’s World Cup?

The Super Falcons embarked on the significant journey from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to Melbourne, Australia on Sunday. https://twitter.com/NGSuper_Falcons/status/1675739657974235137?s=20 Under the guidance of the...
Lagos City Cup

Lagos City Cup: Fixtures and results from matchday 1

The maiden Lagos City Cup 2023 event kicked off on Saturday, 1 July, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos State. It is a...
Cesc Fàbregas: Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder announces retirement at 36

Cesc Fàbregas: Nigerians who played with former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder

The world is still paying tribute to former Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona star Cesc Fàbregas, who retired from football on 1 July 2023. The 36-year-old...
new offside rule

FIFA’s new offside rule – Will more goals be scored?

World football governing body FIFA is looking to trial a new offside rule. The change will be that the whole body of the attacker with...
Nicolas Jackson, new Chelsea player

Nicolas Jackson: New Chelsea forward eager to emulate Blues idols

Nicolas Jackson, the ex-Villarreal forward who recently signed an eight-year contract with Chelsea worth around £32m following a breakout 2022/23 campaign in La Liga...
Armbands for Women's World Cup

FIFA blocks Onelove armband at Women’s World Cup: Eight alternatives approved

Armbands for the FIFA Women's World Cup promote inclusivity and support various causes. However, FIFA has made a significant decision ahead of the upcoming Women's...
Guinea vs Ghana review - Black Meteors eliminated from U23 AFCON

Guinea vs Ghana review – Black Meteors eliminated from U23 AFCON

Things did not go too well for Ghana in their final U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group match against Guinea. The Black Meteors...
Osimhen to dent Chelsea, Liverpool transfer ambitions

Osimhen to dent Chelsea, Liverpool transfer ambitions

It seems Victor Osimhen's transfer saga is far from over with the summer window still a long way ahead. The Napoli forward would not...
Rivers United, Nigeria Premier League team

Nigeria Premier League 2023/24 season to begin in August

The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the league has scheduled the weekend of August 26-27 as the kick-off date of the Nigeria Premier League...
Barcelona Scouts to Grace the Lagos City Cup Tournament

Barcelona Scouts to Grace the Lagos City Cup Tournament

The maiden event of the Lagos City Cup will start on Saturday, 1 July 2023, and go on for four days at the Mobolaji...
Osimhen, Kane, Mbappe - the Intertwined Transfer Saga

Osimhen, Kane, Mbappe – the Intertwined Transfer Saga

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen and Serie A champions Napoli are no longer in contract extension talks because they expect...
Guinea vs Ghana prediction

Guinea vs Ghana Prediction – U23 AFCON 2023

A place in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final is up for grabs as Guinea and Ghana draw swords on Thursday. Which...
Victor Osimhen Wins Nigerian Fans' Player of the Year ETA

Victor Osimhen Wins Nigerian Fans’ Player of the Year ETA

Victor Osimhen has been awarded the Fans' Player of the Year for the second successive season at the EaglesTracker Award (ETA) ceremony that entered...
What we learnt from Ghana's loss to Morocco

Five Things We Learnt from Ghana’s U23 AFCON Loss to Morocco

The Black Meteors will hope to put their humiliating 5-1 loss to Morocco behind them as they take on Guinea in their final group...
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Teams

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Teams

The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated ninth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, scheduled to be held from July 20...
Is Super Eagles Forward Akinkunmi Amoo in Prison?

Is Super Eagles Forward Akinkunmi Amoo in Prison?

Reports of Super Eagles forward, Akinkunmi Amoo, being sentenced to a jail term in Copenhagen, Denmark, have continued to elicit mixed reactions. Sports journalist,...
Enyimba Star Clinches Prestigious Eunisell Boot Award

Enyimba Star Clinches Prestigious Eunisell Boot Award

Eunisell Limited, organisers of the prestigious annual Eunisell Boot award, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 28, 2023 announced Enyimba star, Chukwuemeka Obioma,...
Morocco vs Ghana U23 AFCON: How the Black Meteors Fell Apart in Rabat

Morocco vs Ghana U23 AFCON: How the Black Meteors Fell Apart in Rabat

Ghana's U23 team were in high spirits after their deserved 3-2 victory over Guinea in matchday 1. The Black Meteors took on U23 Africa...
Osimhen Transfer: Napoli's Master Plan to Keep Star Forward

Osimhen Transfer News: Napoli’s Master Plan to Keep Star Forward

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is plotting a move to keep star forward Victor Osimhen at the club this summer. Osimhen's future remains in the...
Bendel Insurance star wins a N100k Reward for a Puskas Award-Worthy goal

Bendel Insurance star wins a N100k Reward for a Puskas Award-Worthy goal

Bendel Insurance are still buzzing with excitement over Okon Ini-Obong's breathtaking goal against Rivers United in the recently concluded Naija Super 8 playoffs held...
Morocco vs Ghana Prediction: U23 AFCON 2023

Morocco vs Ghana Prediction: U23 AFCON 2023

Sparks will fly as Morocco and Ghana go toe-to-toe with each other at the U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 tournament on Tuesday...
Kenya Premier League fixtures

24-Carat FKF Gold Trophy Missing in Gor Mahia Celebrations

Gor Mahia have been declared the winners of the 2022/23 FKF Kenya Premier League but a 24-carat gold trophy that the FKF president Nick...
Shocking: Senegal Legend Named Biggest Disappointment by Bundesliga Players

Sadio Mane: Senegal Legend Named Biggest Disappointment by Bundesliga Players

Sadio Mane transfer rumours are inevitable after his disappointing first season in Germany. Bayern Munich's final-day Bundesliga title win brought fans cheer but did...
Ghana 2023 Football Awards: Complete List of Winners

Ghana 2023 Football Awards: Complete List of Winners

The ceremony of the 5th edition of the 2023 Ghana Football Awards was held on Sunday night June 25, 2023 at the Grand Arena,...
The King of Africa - Osimhen Beats Mahrez at Ghana Football Awards

The King of Africa – Osimhen Beats Mahrez at the Ghana Football Awards

Nigeria Super Eagles and SSC Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen has won the Best African International Player award at the 2023 Ghana Football Awards in...
Ghana vs Congo U23 AFCON: Black Meteors Win Five-Goal Thriller

Ghana vs Congo U23 AFCON: Black Meteors Win Five-Goal Thriller

The Black Meteors of Ghana kicked off their U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 campaign with an exciting clash with Congo. Like the...
AFCON U23 Fixtures and Results

U23 AFCON 2023: Fixtures and Results

The opening match of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 tournament had us on the edge of our seats until the last...