CAF Delegation Arrives in Nigeria for Final Inspection Ahead of 2026 General Assembly and Awards
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will send a 15-man delegation to Nigeria on Friday for a second and final inspection of facilities ahead of hosting the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards. ALSO READ: Kylian Mbappé Becomes Youngest Player to Reach 100 UEFA Champions League Appearances The 48th CAF […]
Kylian Mbappé Becomes Youngest Player to Reach 100 UEFA Champions League Appearances
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has set a historic milestone in European football by becoming the youngest player to reach 100 appearances in the UEFA Champions League. ALSO READ: Super Falcons Rout Comoros 5–0 in Ikenne to Advance to Third Round of Olympic Qualifiers The 27-year-old French star achieved the feat on […]
Super Falcons Rout Comoros 5–0 in Ikenne to Advance to Third Round of Olympic Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday, thrashing Comoros 5–0 in the second leg of their African qualifying series for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. ALSO READ: Super Falcons Host Comoros in Ikenne with 2-0 Advantage as Eguavoen Warns Against Complacency The victory sealed […]
Super Falcons Host Comoros in Ikenne with 2-0 Advantage as Eguavoen Warns Against Complacency
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will look to secure their progression in the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying series on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, when they face Comoros in the second leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo. ALSO READ: Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Backs Return to Two-Year AFCON Cycle The Nigerian side holds a 2–0 […]
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Backs Return to Two-Year AFCON Cycle
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has voiced strong support for retaining the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in its traditional two-year cycle, describing frequent continental competition as essential for the long-term growth of African football. ALSO READ: Nigeria’s Flamingos Arrive in Morocco Ahead of 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup The Franco-Malian tactician […]
Nigeria’s Flamingos Arrive in Morocco Ahead of 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, to begin final preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to International Football in 3-0 Argentina Victory Over Benin The Nigerian delegation checked into the Ibis Hotel upon arrival, where the technical crew and […]
Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to International Football in 3-0 Argentina Victory Over Benin
Lionel Messi closed out his 21-year international career in historic fashion, scoring once and providing two assists as world champions Argentina defeated Benin 3–0 at the Estadio Mâs Monumental on Tuesday night. ALSO READ: NFF Explains Seven Player Withdrawals Ahead of Super Eagles Friendly Against Russia The match, played on October 6, 2026, was officially […]
NFF Explains Seven Player Withdrawals Ahead of Super Eagles Friendly Against Russia
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified the circumstances behind the withdrawal of captain Wilfred Ndidi, midfielder Raphael Onyedika, and five other players from the Super Eagles’ friendly match against Russia, citing injury setbacks, club restrictions, and documentation issues. ALSO READ: Lagos to Host 2026 CAF Awards as Abuja Prepares for Ordinary General Assembly In […]
Lagos to Host 2026 CAF Awards as Abuja Prepares for Ordinary General Assembly
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, December 7, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. ALSO READ: Obi visits Sokoto IDP camp, slams Tinubu APC led govt over languishing condition, assures of support The annual flagship event will be hosted at the Wole Soyinka […]
Nigeria and Ghana Suffer Setbacks in AFCON 2027 Qualifying Matches
West African football powerhouses Nigeria and Ghana experienced significant setbacks in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaigns following defeats to Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Edo Central Candidate Pitches Business Empowerment Over Election-Eve Handouts According to a post-match release published on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) official website, […]