Nigerian football administrator Amaju Pinnick has encountered a significant hurdle in his push for a second term on the FIFA Council, as two major African football blocs have thrown their weight behind his rivals. COSAFA & CECAFA Unite Against Pinnick In a decisive move, the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) and the Council…
Former Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo has been inducted into Olympique Marseille’s prestigious Club of Legends, a moment of celebration for both the football world and Nigeria. The 39-year-old, who made 271 appearances for the French club between 2005 and 2011, scoring 25 goals and contributing 23 assists, now joins an elite group of footballing icons…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to return from injury, but the Udinese goalkeeper now finds himself caught in the middle of a betting scandal that could overshadow his comeback. Okoye Back in Action After Wrist Surgery Okoye, 24, has been out for over a month after undergoing surgery to repair a scapholunate ligament…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons face a tough road to reclaiming the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, with defending champions South Africa stepping up their preparations to retain the crown. Nigeria has yet to confirm any warm-up matches, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana is set to host two friendly games against Lesotho in Johannesburg this month….
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has hailed Victor Osimhen as one of the best strikers in world football, backing him to continue his goal-scoring form at Galatasaray and achieve even greater success in his career. Since his move to Galatasaray last year, Osimhen has been in sensational form, scoring 17 goals and providing five assists…
