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All 54 CAF member associations pledge support to embattled Gianni Infantino
Nick Said · 17 hours ago
African football has pledged its “unanimous and unconditional” support to Gianni Infantino in a major boost to the FIFA president’s hopes of re-election next March.
Nigeria & Venezia star Adams backs Super Eagles to recover from Guinea-Bissau setback
Shina Oludare · 3 days ago
Akor Adams says Nigeria have already started correcting the mistakes that led to their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
'I’ll even play five-a-side': Iheanacho shrugs off critics after year-long Nigeria hiatus
Shina Oludare · 3 days ago
Kelechi Iheanacho has shrugged off criticism surrounding his return to the Nigeria national team following an absence of more than a year.
CAF scraps cup-tied rule for Champions League and Confederation Cup
Nick Said · 5 days ago
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major change for clubs competing in the Champions League and Confederation Cup competitions.
Nigeria's AFCON hopes take setback as Guinea-Bissau inflict historic defeat
Shina Oludare · 1 weeks ago
Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations suffered a major setback after losing 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday evening.
Bafana Bafana's impressive record playing against African teams for the first time
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
South Africa will meet Eritrea for the first time when they clash in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in neutral Cairo, the 50th opponent from the continent they have faced since readmission to international football.
Bafana Bafana’s ever-improving away record in AFCON qualifiers to be tested
Nick Said · 1 weeks ago
Bafana Bafana take an ever-improving away record in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers into their trip to neutral Cairo to face Eritrea on Wednesday as they look to make it two wins from two under returning coach Pitso Mosimane.
Debutants Ilenikhena and Usor power Nigeria past Madagascar in AFCON opener
Shina Oludare · 1 weeks ago
Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Madagascar in their opening Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations played on Friday evening.
Patrick Viera's first game as Senegal coach ends in underwhelming draw in Mozambique
Reuters · 1 weeks ago
Patrick Vieira's debut as Senegal coach ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw away in Mozambique on Friday as they let slip a first-half lead and ended up sharing the points in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Nigeria coach Chelle warns Madagascar ahead of clash: 'They are coming to hell'
Shina Oludare · 1 weeks ago
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has warned Madagascar to expect an intense atmosphere when the two sides meet in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria must turn World Cup pain into AFCON motivation, says Genk’s Akpan
Shina Oludare · 2 weeks ago
Nigeria international Christian Akpan has urged his teammates to put the disappointment of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup behind them and make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Roma targeting all three points against Leuven, says defender Shukurat Oladipo
Anna Carreau · 2 weeks ago
After losing to Leuven and suffering an early Champions League exit last time, Roma approach their rematch against the Belgian side with renewed determination.
Nigeria suffer Osimhen blow ahead of Madagascar and Guinea Bissau AFCON qualifers
Shina Oludare · 2 weeks ago
Former African Player of the Year Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau due to injury.
Osimhen and Iwobi headline Nigeria squad as Ilenikhena earns maiden call-up
Shina Oludare · 2 weeks ago
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Nigeria confirm they'll contest October friendly clash with Russia
Shina Oludare · one month ago
Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on October 6, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed.
Rivers United, 3SC, Enugu Rangers & El-Kanemi enjoy mixed fortunes in continental action
Shina Oludare · one month ago
Nigerian clubs enjoyed contrasting fortunes as the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup got underway at various stadia across the continent over the weekend.
'Exciting attacking talent': Brighton announce signing of Nigeria winger Femi Azeez
Shina Oludare · one month ago
Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of Nigeria international winger Femi Azeez from Millwall on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Ibrahim Gusau and NFF board resign as Nigeria Football hits crisis point
Shina Oludare · one month ago
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has resigned from his position, alongside General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and several members of the federation’s executive committee.
Lukaku and Osimhen ready to ignite rivalry as Super Lig gets added star power
Antonio Moschell · one month ago
Both with a recent glorious past at the Neapolitan club, the current strikers of Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are set to face off in a Turkish league that has never been so high-profile in terms of names and ambitions
Could Victor Osimhen emerge as a serious Barcelona transfer target?
Dean Jones · one month ago
Victor Osimhen is not currently an active Barcelona target, but if we are to see a shock transfer in the late stages of the window, there is a possibility this is one that arises.
