Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, stepped up their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Youngstar Football Academy. The Nigerian side made a bright start and took the lead in the 16th minute when Chisom Emmanuella Chukwuemeka found the back of the net. The Flamingos returned…
Nigeria could be without several key players for the Super Eagles’ September Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a series of injuries hit players at their respective European clubs. At least six Nigerian internationals are currently dealing with fitness problems, leaving head coach Eric Chelle with selection concerns as he prepares for the crucial international…
…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 Junior Female YellowGreens got their ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier campaign off to a positive start with a four-wicket victory over Uganda U19 Women in Tanzania on Sunday. Uganda found it difficult to score freely against the Nigerian attack, finishing their 20 overs on 57 runs for the loss of seven…
Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi is expected to be out of action for about two months after medical examinations confirmed an adductor injury in his right leg. The FC Porto defender picked up the injury during his side’s 3-0 win over Académico de Viseu on Saturday. Sanusi, who started the encounter, was forced to leave…
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.
Arsenal have completed the signing of Nigerian born and former Manchester United defender Habeeb Ogunneye on a free transfer as the Gunners continue to strengthen their youth ranks. Goalpostng.com reports.
Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team has crashed out of the Round of 16 at the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship after suffering a straight-set defeat to host nation Kenya. The encounter, played at the Kasarani Arena in Nairobi on Saturday, August 29, saw the Kenyan side take control of the game and secure a…
