The disciplinary committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has overturned the verdict of the Interim Management Committee (IMC), which had deducted points from Remo Stars and Wikki Tourists. This is coming as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is in its decisive last three matches of the regular season. Matchday 16 will be played across the country this weekend …

Five-time world champions Nigeria will begin their quest for honours at this year’s Africa U17 Cup of Nations when they take on their Zambian counterparts in the Algerian city of Constantine on Sunday evening. The Golden Eaglets flew into Constantine on Tuesday night, after MRI tests conducted on the 26 players in Algiers following their arrival in the North African …

Tottenham forward, Heung-min Son has revealed the fightback against Manchester United was driven by ‘anger’. This was after their 1-6 defeat to Newcastle at the weekend in the English Premier League. Tottenham have dropped out of fourth-place with the hopes of playing in the UEFA Champions League dying off. Within the last couple of months, Spurs have sacked two of …

Former Portsmouth player John Chukwudi Utaka has an eye on coaching any of the Nigerian national teams should the chance arise, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria’s 49-cap top scorer in the 1999–2000 Egyptian League declared that this would be a chance for him to give back to his homeland. Utaka began his academy before being appointed in 2020 as an assistant coach …

Pelé, arguably the greatest footballer ever, is now an adjective synonymous with “exceptional”, “outstanding”, “unique”. Real name Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, who died at 82 years last 29th December, was a Brazilian professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. Popular …

Private sector confidence to invest in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is building as the Interim Management Committee (IMC) and Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation penned an unprecedented billion Naira renewal deal for the second edition of the NPFL-Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation pre-season tournament. After the first-of-its-kind sponsorship prize money of ₦130 million for the first edition held last November, Dozy Mmobuosi …

Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira has said that the Gunners would win the English Premier League (EPL) title in the future if the current squad manage to stick together. Arsenal currently sit top of the EPL table with two points ahead of Manchester City, who have two games in hand. City walloped Arsenal 4-1 on Wednesday at Etihad Stadium. “I believe …

Champions of the 2021 edition of Nigeria’s FA Cup (now called Federation Cup), Bayelsa United were bundled out of the competition at the first time of asking in the national phase of the Men’s edition. Bayelsa United lost on penalties to amateur football club, Essien Ayi FC of Cross River State after playing 1-1 in regulation time. The Calabar-based side …

Manchester City delivered a masterclass to overwhelm English Premier League leaders Arsenal and strike a huge psychological blow in the title race at Etihad Stadium. The confrontation billed as a potential title decider turned into an embarrassingly one-sided affair. Pep Guardiola’s side, now two points behind Arsenal with two games in hand, were inspired by the devastating partnership of Erling …

Super Eagles’ defender, Jamilu Collins, who suffered a season-long anterior cruciate ligament injury while playing for his English club Cardiff City, has thanked Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau following his recovery and return to training after nine months. The Nigeria international told thenff.com at the Cardiff City Training Ground in Wales recently that he is happy to be …