The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified the contentious issue of match bonuses and allowances between the organisation and the Super Falcons. Appearing before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the dispute between the Super Falcons and NFF on Thursday, NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau said no funding was released for participation but revealed that in the 2023 FIFA …

Any club in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) found to be indebted to players and or club officials stand the risk of not being allowed to complete registration for the 2023/24 season, the NPFL board has warned. In a memo titled ‘Re-Financial Requirements of Club Licensing Regulation’, NPFL’s Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi reminded the respective leadership of the …

Manchester United defender, Brandon Williams is close to leaving the club on loan to Ipswich Town. According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between Man United and Ipswich are ‘advancing’ with the Championship side pursuing a loan deal with the option to buy Williams. It has been clear for some time that Williams is not in Man United manager, Erik Ten Hag’s …

Enyimba midfielder Joseph Atule said winning the Best Midfielder award is a big motivation for him ahead of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round against Al-Ahly Benghazi of Libya. Atule was named the 2022–23 Nigeria Professional Football League’s Best Midfielder of the Season. Enyimba will host Al-Ahly Benghazi this weekend at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. “It’s a …

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) have ranked Super Falcons star, Christy Ucheibe as the sixth best tackler at the recently concluded 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. FIFA released the ranking on its official Twitter handle on Tuesday. Ucheibe featured in all of Super Falcons four games at the competition. The Benfica of Portugal …

Nigeria Premier League (NPL) Board and the 20 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs have scheduled the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Tuesday, 29th August in Abuja. In a notice of the AGM to all the clubs, NPL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi explained that the meeting would allow for an effective organisation of the 2023/24 season activities. The notice …

President of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, 45, on Monday apologised for kissing star player, Jenni Hermoso, on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup. Rubiales kissed Hermoso on the lips after she collected her medal, provoking an immediate global reaction, AFP reports. He said: “Certainly I made a mistake and I have to acknowledge that,” Rubiales …

The Nigerian Super Falcons have climbed to the top 10 in FIFA’s most recent Women’s World Cup rankings. The release of the ranking came after Spain emerged victorious over England with a score of 1-0 at the conclusion of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, which took place on Sunday, 20th August 2023. Based on FIFA regulations, teams that have …

Manchester United legend, Roy Keane has hit out at Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount, saying they looked like ‘schoolboys’ during the Red Devils’ English Premier League 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. A goal from Pape Matar Sarr and an own goal from Lisandro Martinez gave Tottenham the victory over Manchester United. Meanwhile, Fernandes squandered United’s best chance in …

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has indicated that striker Romelu Lukaku will not feature for Chelsea before the end of the summer transfer window. Lukaku is currently training on his own as he continues to push for a transfer away from Chelsea. The Belgian had hoped to complete a move to Juventus, but the Serie A giants have yet to agree …