'He wasn't a starter at Chelsea' - Siasia claims agent offered N91m to include Mikel in Olympics squad
Published: July 01, 2025
Former Nigeria U23 coach Samson Siasia has revealed that he rejected a €50,000 (approximately ₦91 million based on current exchange rates) bribe offer from John Obi Mikel's agent to include the midfielder in the squad for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, claiming the former Chelsea star refused to participate in the...
'Selense football won't work' - Nigeria great sends powerful message to Super Falcons pre-Wafcon
Published: June 27, 2025
Nigeria legend Mercy Akide has delivered a stinging assessment of the Super Falcons' performances at the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, warning that a lack of hunger and purpose could derail their campaign at the 2024 edition of the tournament in Morocco.Of the six matches played by the Super Falcons at the 2022 W...
'Even Corolla we no get' – Boniface reacts light-heartedly to Osimhen's Rolls-Royce purchase
Published: June 26, 2025
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has jokingly questioned his life decisions after his national teammate, Victor Osimhen, acquired a brand-new 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan reportedly worth ₦1.1 billion.Osimhen, 26, who now plays for Turkish giants Galatasaray, showcased the ultra-luxurious SUV on his Instagram story,...
'Women are crazy about me' – Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye addresses 'fine boy' tag
Published: June 26, 2025
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has opened up about the growing female attention he receives due to his good looks, while emphasizing that his primary focus remains on football and improving his performance on the pitch.The Udinese shot-stopper, who has become a viral sensation on social media for his appearance, ...
Super Eagles' victory in Unity Cup highlights surge in betting app
Published: June 25, 2025
Did You Watch the Unity Cup Match? Here’s How Fans Made It Even More Exciting.Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph wasn’t just a win. It was a nationwide celebration both on and off the pitch.That shootout win over Jamaica had people clapping, shouting, and smiling for hours. What made it even more exciting for many fans...
'We'll sink them' - Benin midfielder vows to take down Super Eagles after rejection by Nigeria
Published: June 24, 2025
Republic of Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan has fired a warning ahead of October's Fifa World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, insisting that the Cheetahs will 'sink' the Super Eagles when both sides meet again in Uyo.Olaitan was born in Porto-Novo to a Beninese mother and Nigerian father and was eligible to represent th...
Portugal coach singles out one Super Falcons player for praise after gritty draw in Amadora
Published: June 23, 2025
Speaking after his side's hard-fought goalless draw against Nigeria in an international friendly staged at Estádio José Gomes in Amadora on Monday evening, Portugal coach Francisco Neto singled out Christy Ucheibe for special praise.The friendly fixture was part of Portugal's build-up to the 2025 European Championshi...
Portugal 0 Nigeria 0: Five observations from Super Falcons goalless draw against Navegadoras
Published: June 23, 2025
The Super Falcons played out a goalless draw against Portugal on Monday evening in a preparatory match ahead of the WAFCON tournament in Morocco.Portugal dominated much of the game at the Estádio José Gomes, but Nigeria held firm to secure the draw.Despite facing intense pressure from the hosts, the Super Falcons' te...
Portugal 0 Nigeria 0: Travel-weary Super Falcons held by Euro-bound Navegadoras
Published: June 23, 2025
In a tightly contested international friendly at Estádio José Gomes in Amadora on Monday, Nigeria’s Super Falcons battled to a 0-0 stalemate against Portugal’s Navegadoras. The match, a crucial preparatory fixture for Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and Portugal’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025,...
Super Falcons beware: Three Portugal players Nigeria cannot afford to ignore
Published: June 23, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Portugal’s Navegadoras in an international friendly at Estádio José Gomes in Amadora on Monday evening. As the Super Falcons prepare for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, they confront a Portuguese side readying for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. To achie...
'It's my turn' – Troost-Ekong reflects on captaining Nigeria after learning from Enyeama, Mikel, Musa
Published: June 22, 2025
William Troost-Ekong has spoken about his decade-long journey with the Super Eagles, saying it is now his time to lead after years of learning under some of the country's most respected captains.Born in Haarlem, the Totttenham Hotspur academy graduate featured in a few games for Netherlands youth teams before switching...
Nigeria, Netherlands, Germany or Bosnia? Ajax centre-back breaks silence on his international future
Published: June 21, 2025
Ajax Amsterdam's quad-national centre-back Precious Ugwu has shed light on his international future, revealing he is still undecided over which country he will represent at senior level.The 19-year-old, currently turning heads at the ongoing 2025 UEFA European U19 Championship, has started all of the Netherlands group ...
'When you're captain of Nigeria' – Omeruo gets vote of confidence from CFR Cluj boss
Published: June 20, 2025
CFR Cluj president Cristi Balaj has suggested that the transfer of Kenneth Omeruo to the Railwaymen is done and dusted even though an official confirmation of the deal is still pending at this stage.The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning centre-back has been unemployed since his departure from Kasimpasa in the winter t...
Ex-Golden Eaglets midfielder recalls 8-1 mauling by Young Lions squad featuring Lookman, Solanke
Published: June 20, 2025
Former Golden Eaglets midfielder Bruno Onyemaechi has opened up about a humbling experience from his early career, recalling how Nigeria's U17 team was thrashed 8-1 by an England U20 side featuring future stars Ademola Lookman and Dominic Solanke.Before switching allegiance from England to Nigeria, Lookman played for t...
Nigeria squad announcement: Liverpool and Arsenal alums named in 24-player Wafcon squad
Published: June 20, 2025
Head Coach Justine Madugu has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie among a list of 24 players for the Super Falcons’ quest for a 10th continental title at the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals to be staged 5th – 26th July in Morocco.Former Arsenal and Liverpool star Asisat Oshoa...