Oyedeji sounds alarm after D’Tigress World Cup collapse
Former D’Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji has warned that Nigeria must treat D’Tigress’ winless World Cup campaign as a wake-up call as African rivals close the gap....
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Abiodun’s season ends as hip injury forces surgery at Washington Spirit
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has been moved to Washington Spirit’s season-ending injury list and will undergo surgery after suffering a hip injury....
Nigeria set for Russia rematch as Super Eagles head to Nizhny Novgorod
Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly in Nizhny Novgorod on October 6, 2026, in a rematch of the sides’ 1-1 draw in Moscow last year....
Eguavoen takes interim Super Falcons job as Olympic road begins against Comoros
Augustine Eguavoen will take interim charge of the Super Falcons for October’s 2028 Olympic qualifiers against Comoros, with Nigeria facing a four-round path to one of Africa’s two available places....
Falconets Face Spain’s Talent Machine in High-Stakes World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s pursuit of the one prize that has repeatedly eluded its U-20 women begins against Spain—a technically accomplished opponent capable of punishing the smallest loss......
Nigeria Wants a Football Reset — But Referees Say Old Indemnities Are Still Unpaid
Nigeria has ordered a sweeping football reset built around governance, accountability and stronger institutions. But as the new NPFL season begins under a $7.5m title sponsorship, affected match officials say payments from the previous campaign remain outstanding. The dispute presents the reform with an early credibility test: who owes what, who was responsible for disbursement and who now closes the books?...
One Defeat. One Rematch. One CAF Ticket: Edo Queens Get Ampem Darkoa Again
Edo Queens stand one match from the CAF Women’s Champions League, but the final opponent could hardly carry more danger. Ampem Darkoa are unbeaten, beat the Nigerian champions 2–1 in the group stage and now return for a winner-takes-all rematch after both sides demolished their semifinal opponents. This time, there is nowhere else to go....
D’Tigress Face Korea With Revenge and World Cup History on the Line
D’Tigress open their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign against Korea in Berlin carrying African dominance, Olympic credibility and unfinished business. Korea beat Nigeria 77–60 in March, turning today’s Group B opener into an immediate test of whether Rena Wakama’s side can translate continental power into another historic global run....
Infantino Calls for Stronger Structures as FIFA, Nigeria Shape Football Reform Roadmap
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s call for stronger structures and clearer development pathways has pushed Nigeria’s football reform drive into a critical international phase. Following President Bola Tinubu’s reform directive and the resignation of the NFF leadership, talks involving FIFA, CAF and Nigerian authorities are now focused on building a new governance roadmap...
Amusan Strikes Back in Brescia With 12.56 Hurdles Victory
Tobi Amusan responded to a turbulent week with victory in Brescia, clocking 12.56 seconds into a headwind three days after running a season-best 12.23 in Zürich....