The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed huge surprise following the late withdrawals of Asisat Oshoala and Jennifer Echegini as both players voluntarily opted out of the Super Falcons’ 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture against Cape Verde. The Falcons take on Cape Verde in the first leg of the encounter at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja …

Lobi Stars regained top spot from Doma United as the matches of Day 10 were concluded on Sunday evening in this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).  It means Doma occupied the No. 1 spot for just a week. In all, 11 goals were scored as the teams look forward to Matchday 11 next weekend. Lobi’s victory over Shooting Stars, …

South Africa have pulled out of the contest to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, citing fears they would have to deliver a “rushed presentation” to FIFA during December. The deadline for submitting comprehensive plans for the tournament is 8 December and South African officials believe it would be wiser to try and host the following edition in 2031. “We …

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has hailed Manuel Akanji and Rodri following their 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday. Erling Haaland’s 27th-minute strike gave the English Premier League champions the lead. And although City looked set to record a 24th win from 24 home games in all competitions, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late equaliser ensured the points were shared. “To concede just …

After 89 matches in nine Matchdays – the only outstanding being Enyimba v Remo Stars – Doma United uncharacteristically occupy the summit in this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Based in Gombe, the 29-year-old club only gained promotion into the elite division the other season. But they have been able to hold their own as “big” sides Lobi Stars …

FIFA on Friday confirmed disciplinary proceedings have been opened into the football federations of Brazil and Argentina after a brawl delayed the start of a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. Tuesday’s match in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium, which world champions Argentina won 1-0, was delayed for around half an hour after rival fans started fighting before kickoff. The iconic …

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has given injury updates on three key players ahead of their trip to Everton on Sunday. Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw are fighting to be fit for the English Premier League. But Ten Hag, addressing the media on Friday, has given positive news on them. “Andre [Onana] is OK. He’s been in …

Argentina World Cup winner, Angel Di Maria announced on Thursday, that he will be retiring from the national team after the 2024 Copa America tournament. “The Copa América will be the last time I wear the Argentina shirt, with all the pain in my soul and feeling a lump in my throat I say goodbye to the most beautiful thing …

Clubs in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have been advised to curb some conducts of their coaches, players and ball boys during matches. In a memo to the clubs, NPFL’s Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi reminded the clubs that relevant provisions of the NPFL Framework and Rules would be invoked to ensure that no individual or group demeaned the …

Former Super Eagles captain, Peter Rufai, has admitted that there are concerns in the goalkeeping department of the National team but was quick to allay the fears of Nigerians insisting that the country is blessed with quality goalkeepers. Super Eagles’ first-choice keeper, Francis Uzoho, has struggled to inspire confidence in recent matches and his poor form came to the fore …