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• Victor Osimhen and Stefanie Kim Ladewig welcome second child

  Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and his longtime partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named...

• Friday Elahor names Okocha, Yekini and Lookman in Nigerian football dream team

  Former Nigeria midfielder Friday Elahor has selected his ideal five-a-side team, bringing together several of the country’s most celebrated players...

• AFCON to return to two-year cycle after CAF reverses four-year plan

  The Africa Cup of Nations will return to its traditional two-year schedule after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously...

• Flamingos defeat Mexico to reach 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

  Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after defeating Mexico 2-1...

• AFCON to remain a biennial tournament after CAF reverses four-year plan

  The Africa Cup of Nations will continue to be played every two years after the Confederation of African Football Executive...

• Abia Warriors appeal ?3.25m NPFL fine and five-match ban

  Abia Warriors have appealed against the NPFL sanctions imposed after their match with Niger Tornadoes on October 25, describing the...

• Rangers name eight nominees for October 2026 NPFL Player of the Month award

  Enugu Rangers International FC have announced an eight-player shortlist for their October 2026 Player of the Month award.The defending...

• Mexico coach Gamero praises team’s fight despite Flamingos defeat

  Mexico U-17 women’s head coach Miguel Gamero praised his players’ determination after their 2-1 defeat by Nigeria’s Flamingos in the...

• Nigeria’s Flamingos reach U-17 World Cup quarter-finals after Mexico victory

  Nigeria head coach Akeem Busari praised his players’ resilience after the Flamingos overcame Mexico 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of...

• Umejiaku stars as Nigeria’s Flamingos defeat Mexico at U-17 Women’s World Cup

  Nigeria forward Oluebube Umejiaku was named Player of the Match after helping the Flamingos beat Mexico 2-1 at the 2026...

• FVS puts coaches at the heart of refereeing debate at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026

  Football Video Support (FVS) is changing how refereeing decisions are reviewed at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026,...

• Nigeria reach U-17 World Cup quarter-finals after beating Mexico

  Nigeria’s Flamingos advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Mexico...

• Flamingos stun DPR Korea to extend Nigeria’s remarkable World Cup record

  Nigeria’s Flamingos produced one of the defining results of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup by defeating two-time defending...

• Nigeria’s Flamingos reach U-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals after beating Mexico

  Nigeria’s Flamingos advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Mexico...

• Doma United vs Ikorodu City: Form, kick-off time and what to expect in the NPFL clash

  Doma United host Ikorodu City on 31 October, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 GMT, in a Nigeria Premier Football League...

• Zaidu Sanusi: Leeds linked with Porto left-back in Premier League move

  Nigerian left-back Zaidu Sanusi is being linked with a move from Porto to Leeds, with the Premier League club named...

• Maduka Okoye named player of the match after penalty save for Udinese against Parma

  Maduka Okoye was named Man of the Match after helping Udinese secure a strong performance against Parma in Serie A...

• Osimhen within 10 goals of Galatasaray’s foreign scoring record

  Victor Osimhen is 10 goals away from becoming Galatasaray’s highest-scoring foreign player after continuing his prolific start with the Turkish...

• Heartland boss Amuneke sets sights on NPFL return after promotion setback

  Heartland technical manager Emmanuel Amuneke says the Owerri-based club are determined to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League...

• Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Derrick Daddy Julu earns first Liberia call-up

  Liberia have selected Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Derrick Daddy Julu for the first time ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of...