Nigerian football
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The 2024 JOF Under-13 Soccer Tournament concluded with a thrilling display of footballing talent, culminating in the selection of the JOF All Stars team to represent the finest young footballers in Lagos State. The team, formed from standout players across 67 neighbourhood clubs and academies, had the opportunity to face off against Ogun State’s Smart…
30 Dec
Mustapha Adams has emerged as a standout performer for Shooting Stars this season, dazzling fans with his lethal precision in front of goal and his exceptional free-kick prowess. The dynamic forward has netted four goals in just seven Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) appearances, with two of his strikes coming from stunning direct free kicks…
23 Dec
Smart City right-back, Afeez Bankole, has expressed his optimism about the progress of the home-based Super Eagles after the team secured a goalless draw against Ghana in the first leg of their final eliminator for the CHAN competition taking place next year. Since getting to the final in 2018, Nigeria has failed to qualify for…
20 Dec
As the Super Eagles B gear up for a critical African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Ghana’s Black Galaxies, rising star Sani Aminu Adam is drawing attention as a key player to watch. Najib Kurawa, proprietor of Clever Warriors Football Club and a trusted advisor to the young talent, has expressed confidence in Aminu’s readiness…
20 Dec
In the evolving landscape of football, where young talents often struggle to break into international leagues, Jeremiah Ogaga Ayejegare is making a significant impact. As the Managing Director and CEO of JK Sports Management Ltd, Jeremiah is leveraging his expertise and experience to help players navigate the complexities of professional football. Jeremiah Ogaga Ayejegare began…
14 Dec
Tranmere Rovers teenage sensation, Victor Efosa Alyanyi, has continued to attract encomiums over his incredible display of talent. Alyanyi, 16, has been described as one of the most talented footballers of this generation and marked for stardom in few years time. He is so good that the quality and maturity of his game has been…
20 Nov
FMSports9, a leading football agency and management company with operations in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK, is taking bold steps to nurture young African football talents and provide them with a pathway to professional success. Established in 2017, the agency has built a reputation for its extensive scouting network and commitment to empowering African…
19 Nov
Ikorodu City FC, proudly backed by their major sponsor BetKing, secured a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over regional rivals Shooting Stars in the highly anticipated Southwest derby. This result not only reinforces their resurgence in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) but also underscores the club’s growing status as a formidable force in Nigerian football.…
17 Nov
Over the years, talents have popped up on the Nigerian football scene, showed promise and went on to achieve success in their various careers. Worthy of mention are the likes of Nwankwo Kanu, Celestine Babayaro, Sunday Oliseh, Daniel Amokachi, Victor Osimhen, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba, John Obi Mikel etc. These players helped Nigeria win the…
12 Nov
Tokoni Joseph Iderima, founder of Football Fans Tribe, successfully hosted a meet and greet familiarity program for football enthusiasts and followers of the social media platform in Port Harcourt. Defying initial doubts, the event drew an impressive turnout, cementing Football Fans Tribe's position as a unifying force in Nigerian football culture. READ MORE: Nigerian afrobeats…
10 Nov
Nigeria has always been blessed with homegrown talents who have gone on to achieve great things in football. In 1985, Nigeria’s Flying Eagles became the first team from Africa to win a medal at a FIFA tournament when they placed third at the U-20 men’s World Cup in the former Soviet Union. Some of the…
9 Nov
Nasarawa United FC coach, Kabiru Dogo, has heaped praise on Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, for his remarkable commitment to sports and youth empowerment across the state. As Nasarawa United prepare for their Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 11 face-off with Kwara United, Dogo acknowledged Governor Sule's visionary leadership in transforming Nasarawa's sporting landscape.…