The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said that Union Saint Gilliose forward Victor Boniface did not make the final list of players for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations recent qualifier against Guinea-Bissau. This is amid reports that Boniface snubbed NFF’s invitation after the federation failed to send him a flight ticket to join the team. In a tweet, the …

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen returned to Italy without his facemask after playing for Nigeria on an international level, according to the Italian news portal Calciomercato. The 24-year-old, who has been in sensational form this term and is one of the most sorts after strikers in Europe, has been wearing the mask, following a collision with Milan Skriniar during an Inter …

As the campaign for election into the Kwara State Football Association hots up, a seasoned sportscaster, Bayour Issah has called for caution among all the aspirants, urging them to genuinely pursue their ambitions, respect the laid down guidelines and follow the statues tenaciously. The election is scheduled for June. Receiving the Kwara State best journalist of 2022, Ibitoye Shittu, the …

Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa was the surprise visitor to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 team, the Golden Eaglets at ParkView Hotel in Abuja on Wednesday. Nigeria’s most capped international admonished the players to endeavour to maintain the country’s rich football culture and also make a name for themselves and their families, adding that he regrets not ever playing for …

Kenneth Omeruo is thrilled to have capped his 60th appearance for the Super Eagles with a win, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Omeruo led the Super Eagles to their third win under coach Jose Peseiro in the game against Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Bissau and feels elated to have accomplished that feat 10 years after …

Results from MatchDay 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) did not alter the leadership status in both groups but it was Remo Stars, Abia Warriors and Niger Tornadoes that made significant gains on the log. The midweek fixtures produced a total of 22 goals from nine matches played Wednesday evening with the top of Group B tie involving …

Head coach of Nigeria U17 national team, Nduka Ugbade has said that the technical team is working quietly but diligently and assiduously to raise a squad capable of doing Nigeria proud at the Africa U17 Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. Ugbade, who has assisted a couple of coaches to win the FIFA U17 World Cup for Nigeria, is in …

Serie A leaders Napoli are reportedly contemplati acquiring Union Saint-Gilloise striker Victor Boniface as a potential replacement for compatriot Victor Osimhen, who has been on the radar of prominent teams in Europe, according to media sources on the Belgian portal Nieuwsblad. Apart from the fact that both players were born in Lagos, they also share some similarities. The 22-year-old Nigerian …

Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka is in a firm position to sign a new contract that will catapult him to being the ninth highest-paid player in the English Premier League. According to reports, Saka will earn close to £15 million a season when he finally signs his new contract with Arsenal. His current agreement at the club is set to be …

Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have been kicked out of this year’s U23 Africa Cup of Nations after losing 0-2 to Guinea in the second leg of their final qualifying fixture in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Abuja on Wednesday last week, the Eagles had the opportunity of more training sessions together to take …