Nigerian champions Edo Queens have won the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament after overcoming Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa 4-1 on penalties. The final ended 2-2 after regulation time, forcing both teams into a tense penalty shootout to determine the regional champions. Edo Queens showed greater composure from the spot, with centre-backs Valentina Uroko…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected a team of Gabonese officials to handle the CAF Champions League preliminary-round first-leg meeting between FC San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire and Rivers United of Nigeria. The match will take place on Saturday, September 5, at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro. Kick-off is scheduled for…
Côte d’Ivoire has received a major boost ahead of future international competitions after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved six of its major stadiums for international matches. The decision reflects the country’s continued investment in football and strengthens its position as one of Africa’s leading destinations for major sporting events. The approved stadiums are…
…LSA Has become an Asset to Nigeria- Mutiu Adepoju Lanreleke Sports Academy has concluded its 2026 sports trial for 186 candidates who participated in football, basketball and athletics, The trial held at LSA Sports complex was part of the academy’s efforts to discover and develop young sporting talents. The management of the academy said previous…
Nigeria’s football authorities are awaiting FIFA’s response after senior officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, for talks with the world football governing body. The Nigerian delegation comprises NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, NFF Acting General Secretary Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme and the federation’s Head of Legal…
Lanreleke Sports Academy will tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, hold its sports screening exercise for prospective students and young athletes seeking admission into the academy. The exercise is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Lanreleke Sports Academy Sports Complex, where candidates will be assessed based on their sporting abilities and potential. Candidates attending…
Portugal international Rafael Leão has completed his move from AC Milan to Galatasaray, where he will link up with fellow football star and Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, Goalpostng.com reports.
