Nigeria has produced some truly phenomenal footballers over the years, captivating audiences with their flair, skill, and unwavering determination. These players have not only left their mark on domestic and European leagues but also propelled the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, to international prominence. While definitively ranking these legends is subjective, here's a look at 5 of Nigeria's most impactful players.

Former Nigerian international, Emmanuel Amuneke, says Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has a long way to go to reach the level of late Super Eagles forward, Rashidi Yekini. Yekini is Nigeria's top international scorer with 37 goals with the lanky attacker having held the record for over 20 years. Osimhen is the joint-third highest scorer in…

As the roar of the crowd prepares to engulf the stadium, football fans across Africa hold their breath for the epic clash between Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria in Group A of AFCON 2023. This electrifying rivalry, steeped in history and brimming with talent, promises a spectacle that will leave everyone on the edge of their…

It's early June, the weather is pristine, the stage is set, as an all important 2010 AFCON/World cup qualifier is about to get underway, with the Super Eagles squaring up against the Harambee Stars of Kenya at the National stadium Abuja (now christened the M.K.O Abiola stadium). We had barely taken our seats with fans…

Google Doodle, on Monday, honoured the 60th birthday of Rashidi Yekini, legendary Nigerian footballer and one of Africa’s greatest athlete, nicknamed the Goalsfather and renowned for his goal-scoring prowess.

Rashidi Yekini may have died since May 4, 2012, but that did not stop Google Doodle from celebrating his posthumous birthday as the Nigerian football legend clocks 60 today, October 23, 2023.