FIFA has commemorated Nigerian Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala’s outstanding performance at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada. The world football governing body described her seven-goal haul…
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NFF Board Resignation: Division in Sports Commission amidst choice of Normalisation C’ttee Chair
Eniola Yekini There is chaos in the National Sports Commission, NSC, as the chieftains are currently at disagreement over who to name Normalisation Committee Chairman. This follows the resignation of…
Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Football Reform
Eniola Yekini President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments. The president in a…
NFF President Gusau, other board members resign
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, and other board members have resigned. The NFF board had come under intense pressure following the poor management of Nigerian football.…
2026 ‘ll ‘probably’ be my final year in football, says Ronaldo
Eniola Yekini The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar, Chrstiano Ronaldo in an interview with Vogue magazine published on Sunday said he believes this year is “probably” his last as a professional…
WAFCON: Algeria Defeats Host Country,Morocco To Claim Bronze
Eniola Yekini At the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday,Algeria shined after defeating hosts Morocco 3–2 on penalties following a 1–1 draw in Rabat . The…
Controversial Banner: Nottingham Forest Takes Legal action against Crystal Palace
Eniola Yekini The owner of Nottingham Forest, Evangelos Marinakis, has instituted legal charge against Crystal Palace over a controversial banner displayed by the club’s supporters. According to report Marinakis’s legal…
Belgium Appoints Van Bommel Head Coach
Adewumi Ademiju Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel has been appointed as Belgium new head coach. The appointment was based on a contract running through Euro…
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup. The European champions dominated the…
Spain , Argentina to battle 2026 World Cup Final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude with a blockbuster final as Spain take on defending champions Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. The two football powerhouses…