Ndidi Returns For Leicester City

Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi returned to the starting line-up for Leicester City who defeated Bournemouth 3-1 in their Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Saturday.
Ndidi, who missed the Foxes last league game against Sheffield United due to injury featured for 90 minutes in the game.

FC Zurich On The Verge Of Aiyegun's Capture

Swiss Super League side, FC Zurich are on the verge of announcing the capture of Nigeria international striker, Tosin Aiyegun.
FK Ventspils owner Adlan Shishhanov said at a press conference after the 1-0 victory over Spartak Jūrmala that it was the last game in the team for Aiyegun, informs Sportacentrs.

Idowu, Esiti Handed Late Nigeria Call-Ups For Ukraine Clash

PAOK midfielder Anderson Esiti and Lokomotiv Moscow defender Brian Idowu have been handed late call-ups to the Nigerian National Team ahead of their friendly against Ukraine next month.
Esiti has been invited as replacement for the recuperating Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, who suffered a hamstring injury in a Premier League match against Chelsea on August 18.

12th All Africa Games: Omotayo Beats Quadri To Win T/Tennis Men’s Singles Gold

Team Nigeria’s Olajide Omotayo emerged as the new champion of African Games men’s table tennis singles after edging out compatriot Aruna Quadri in a keenly contested final of the the 2019 edition in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday August 29.
Unfavoured Omotayo conquered three of the best players in Africa to be crowed the champion to come out of the continent.

12th All Africa Games: Super Falconets Beat Cameroon To Clinch Gold Medal

Nigeria’s Super Falconets won the Gold medal in the women’s football event at the ongoing 12th All Africa Games following a 3-2 penalty shootout win against Cameroon on Thursday night at the Boubker Aamar Stadium.
It was the first time Nigeria claimed the ultimate prize in the African Games since the 2007 edition in Algiers. The team have also now won Gold medal thrice in five attempts.

Osimhen’s Best Yet To Come -Lille Boss

French Ligue 1 side, Lille manager, Christophe Galtier, has warned rival clubs that Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is not at his physical best yet despite the young forward’s blistering start for the team.
The 20 year old summer signing from Belgian club, Sporting Charleroi hit the back the net twice in Lille’s emphatic 3-0 win against Saint Etienne on Wednesday night.

Iwobi Opens Goal-scoring Account For Everton

Nigeria's Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi made his full debut for Everton and scored his debut goal on Wednesday evening in the Round 2 of the Carabao Cup at the Sincil Bank Stadium as the Toffees defeated League One side Lincoln City 4-2 to advance to the third round of the competition.
Lincoln City went ahead within the first minute of the match as Harry Anderson finished off a good move with the assist coming from British-born Nigerian striker, John Akande.

Osimhen Hits Brace Again For Lille

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen continued his brilliant start at Lille, scoring his third and fourth goal of the season in a French Ligue 1 match against Saint-Etienne on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old started from the bench but came on for injured Loic Remy in 19th minute giving his side the lead in the 37th after receiving the ball from Domagoj Bradarić.

2020 U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria To Know Fate September 12

Nigeria will know the result of her bid to stage the 2020 U-20 Women’s World Cup when Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) formally announce the host nation on September 12.
Newly appointed Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Sunday Dare made this revelation in a Tweet after inspecting Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.

Emenike Set To Join Westerlo

Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike might end his search for a new club in the coming days as he is set to join Belgian First Division side, KVC Westerlo.
Westerlo have informed via their official website that the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner is already training with De Kemphanen ahead of a possible transfer.

Nwora Unveils D’Tigers’ 2019 FIBA Men’s W/Cup Final Squad

Nigeria's national Basketball, D’Tigers head coach, Alex Nwora has unveiled his final 12-man squad for the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup in China.
Captain Ike Diogu, Al-Farouq Aminu and the coach’s son, Jordan Nworah top the list of players in the squad.

Everton Boss 'll Aid My Improvement -Iwobi

Nigeria's Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi believes Everton manager, Marco Silva will help him improve with his performances.
Iwobi left Arsenal, where he started his career, to join the Toffees on transfer deadline day for a fee around £40 million, penning a five-year deal with the side.

Aremu Hopeful Of More Goals For IK Start

Nigeria international midfielder, Afeez Aremu, is eager to score more goals for his Norwegian second tier league side, IK Start, after netting his first of the 2019 season in their 2-1 away win against Raufoss at Nammo Stadium on Sunday.
Raufoss scored first through Kristoffer Nesso in the 18th minute before Iceland international Aron Sigurdason equalized for IK start 10 minutes after the halftime break.

Nantes Coach Hails Simon For Winning Goal

FC Nantes coach Christian Gourcuff has described the club’s summer loan signing from Levante, Moses Simon, as an important creative player who will help improve his team this term.
Nigeria's Super Eagles winger, Simon, was the last summer signing FC Nantes secured. He joined as a one-season loanee from Laliga side Levante.

Rodgers Hopeful On Ndidi Quick Return

Leicester City’s coach, Brendan Rodgers is hopeful that Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi will be fit for  their Premier League meeting with Bournemouth after a minor hamstring strain kept the midfielder out of the victory over Sheffield United on Saturday.
The City boss revealed after the 2-1 win at Bramall Lane that Ndidi had actually suffered the injury during last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea in which the 22-year-old had headed in the equaliser.

SD Huesca In Talks With Arsenal Over Nwakali

SD Huesca Chief Executive Officer, Manolo Torres has confirmed that they are holding talks with Arsenal over the possibility of signing Nigeria U23 international, Kelechi Nwakali.
The former Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets captain wants to move onto pastures new because he has not been granted a work permit to play in the Premier League since his arrival at the Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2016.

I'm Ready For Kaizer Chief Challenge With Khune -Akpeyi

Nigeria's Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi has opened up on his move from Chippa United earlier this year and insisted he is not in competition with Itumeleng Khune.
The former Kaizer Chiefs safe-hand joined Chiefs in a hastily move during the mid-season transfer window in January, essentially as a replacement for Khune following the latter’s injury picked up in December.

Sports Minister Dare Commences Work On 2020 Budget

Newly appointed Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Akindare has resumed work fully after his appointment was confirmed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday.
Speaking in an address to ministry staffers at the Ministry Office shortly after receiving his portfolio at the State House in Abuja, Dare enjoined them to get to work immediately and work together as a team.

Chukwueze Clinches Villarreal’s Revelation Player Of The Season Award

Nigeria's Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze has won Villarreal’s revelation player of the 2018/2019 season  award.
Chukwueze was recognised for his impressive performance for the Yellow Submarines last term by the club’s hierarchy at the award ceremony on Tuesday night.

CAF Champion League: Kotoko Banks On Fans To Oust Pillars

Ghanaian side, Asante Kotoko is banking on the support of their massive fans by intensify move to bring them to the stadium during this weekend’s CAF Champions League qualifier against Kano Pillars on Saturday.
A dramatic 3-2 defeat in Kano, threatens to end their Continental football ambition this season.
But, that outcome and especially the team’s performance has been a motivational springboard for the Porcupines.

CAF Champion League: Enyimba To Play Rahimo Behind Close Door

Officials have confirmed that Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Enyimba have been ordered to play a CAF Champions League preliminary round return leg match against Rahimo of Burkina Faso behind closed doors on Sunday pending a final inspection of their home ground.
Enyimba, who have won the Champions League twice, lost their first leg in Burkina Faso 1-0 a fortnight ago.

Women Should Arise With Confidence To Build Nigeria of Our Dreams -Foluso Oyenuga

Nigerian women have been advised to develop their self-confidence and build capacity for nation building in order to help Nigeria achieve her full potentials.
The advice was given by Mrs. Foluso Oyenuga FCA, a reputable Chartered Accountant, during her lecture at the installation of Mrs. Titilayo Olajide as 29th President of the International Inner Wheel Club of Bodija and the Inauguration of the Club Executives for the 2019/2020 International Wheel Year.

Moses Named In Turkish Team Of The Week

Former Nigeria's Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses has been selected in the Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week by Whoscored.com.
The Chelsea loanee was at his brilliant best in Fenerbahce's resounding 5-0 win over Gazisehir Gaziantep FK on Monday evening, opening the scoring in the sixth minute before providing the assist for Nabil Dirar's 74th minute strike.

D’Tigress Coach Dreams 2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold

Nigeria's D’Tigress head coach, Otis Hugley Jr has envisaged winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after successfully triumphing at the  2019 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket.
D’Tigress must, however, first make it through two qualification windows to make the 2020 Olympics and after missing out virtually at the Rio 2016 Olympics, Hugley said the team must be ready to keep their nose to the grindstone, in order  to ensure a spot in Tokyo not just for the sake of qualifying but with the goal of winning gold at the Games.

I'll Give My Best To Help Leganes -Awaziem

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem has vowed to give his all at Leganes following his season-long loan move to the La Liga side from Portuguese giants, FC Porto.
Awaziem was presented to the fans at the Leganes’ Butarque Sports Facility on Tuesday morning after the move was announced last week.

NFF Steps Into FIFA Life Ban On Siasia

The Nigeria Football Federation has disclosed that its lawyers have started to review the decision against former Nigeria player and coach Samson Siasia by the FIFA Ethics Committee.
FIFA on Friday announced that it had placed a life ban from all football-related activities on Siasia for allegedly being guilty of accepting to receive bribe and fix matches.

Moses On Target As Fenerbahce Mauls Gaziantep

Turkish Super Lig giant, Fenerbahce started their campaign in style with a 5-0 rout of Gazisehir Gaziantep FK at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Monday evening.
Former Nigeria;s Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses was preferred ahead of summer signing Turuc in the right wing role while forgotten Super Eagles striker, Olarenwaju Kayode was handed his Gazisehir Gaziantep FK debut by manager Sumudica.

I'm At Everton To Make History – Iwobi

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Alex Iwobi says he left Arsenal football club due to the faith shown in him by Everton.
The 23-year-old joined the Merseyside club for a fee in the région of £35m last week to become Marco Silva’s seventh signing of the summer transfer window, after Ivory Coast’s Jean Philippe Gbamin, Moise Kean, Andre Gomes, Fabian Delph, goalkeeper Jonas Lossl and Djibril Sidibe also joined.

I Joined Nantes To Prove Myself -Moses

Nigeria's Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon has joined French league 1 outfit, Nantes on a season-long loan from Spanish La Liga side, Levante.
The player. who arrived at the Spanish club last season after a successful spell with Belgian side Gent, where he helped the club to Europa league qualifications, however, struggled to command a regular shirt with the club.

Gov. Ihedioha Names Nwankwo Kanu As SSA On Sport Matters

Former Nigeria's Super Eagles skipper, Nwankwo Kanu has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Sports matters to Imo state Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha.
Kanu who began his football career in Imo state with Iwuanyanwu Nationale got his appointment on Wednesday evening, August 14, at the Government House in Owerri.

Onyekuru Has Boosted Our Attack -Monaco Boss

Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim believes the club have more firepower upfront following the arrival of Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Henry Onyekuru.
Onyekuru joined the principality club on a five-year contract from Premier League club, Everton earlier this week.

Super Eagles Invitation Thrills Okoye

Fortuna Dusseldorf of Germany goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is delighted with his maiden invitation to the Nigeria's Super Eagles for the September 10 international friendly encounter against Ukraine l.
Okoye, was on Thursday named in the 23-man squad for the game by Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr.

Rohr Reveals Reason For Super Eagles Stay

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has revealed his readiness to see out his contract with the senior national team.
Various report has linked the German national with the vacant Morrocan managerial post after finishing third in recently concluded 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt with Nigeria.

Leganes Permanent Deal Thrills Omeruo

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo is in buoyant mood after completing his permanent transfer to La Liga side, CD Leganes from Chelsea.
Omeruo spent last season on loan at Leganes from Chelsea, racking up 31 appearances in all competitions for the modest Spanish club.

Ezenwa Rejoins Heartland

Nigeria's Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has agreed to a second spell at another Nigeria Professional Football League club, Heartland.
The skillful goal tender who played last season at Katsina United, has signed a two-year contract.
In his first spell at the Owerri club, Ezenwa was on the squad who played in the final of the 2010 CAF Champions League.

CAF Champions League: Work On Your Defense Ahead Kano Pillars Clash -Zito Tells Kotoko

Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko head coach, Karim Zito has urged Kotoko to work on their defense before they go into their second leg tie against Kano Pillars in the Confederation of Africa Football Champions League.
His suggestion comes on the back of the first leg result where they conceded three goals. Though they played well and manage to bag two away goals, they, unfortunately, lost 3-2 at the end of the 90 minutes.

Osimhen's Form Thrills Lille Boss

French Ligue 1 oufit, Lille manager, Christophe Galtier, has heaped plaudits on Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen after the forward bagged a brace on his debut against Nantes in a Ligue 1 game on Sunday.
The former VfL Wolfsburg striker who was voted man of the match after the game opened scoring for Lille in the 19th minute and bagged the winning goal 10 minutes from time.

Onyekuru Joins Monaco, Subject To Medical

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Henry Onyekuru has agreed a move to French Ligue 1 side, Monaco from Premier League club, Everton.
The winger has landed in the Principality to undergo a medical ahead of his move to the eight-time top flight champions.

Monaco Part Company With Emenalo

Monaco have confirmed that the club and former Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Michael Emenalo have decided to put an end to their collaboration by mutual agreement according to a press release published on their official website.
The USA 1994 World Cup star arrived in Monaco in November 2017 to take up the position of Sports Director and part of his job description was to oversee recruitment of players.

Father Reveals Real Reason Iwobi Left Arsenal For Everton

Father of Nigeria's Super Eagles winger, Alex Iwobi, Chuka Iwobi, has given more insight on the rational behind the deadline day signing of his son for Everton after over a decade as a player of Arsenal.
Chuka Iwobi said the skillful forward who is adept playing as a "No 10" wanted to play primarily as a midfielder.

Joshua, Ruiz Jr Rematch Hold In Saudi Arabia

The highly anticipated heavyweight boxing rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz will take place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, December 7.
Ruiz Jr (33-1, 22 KOs) stunned Joshua to capture his IBF, WBA and WBO titles in one of the biggest heavyweight upsets of all time at a sold-out Madison Square Garden in New York on June 1.

Chima Akas Dumps Kalmar For Belenenses

Swedish Allsvenskan side, Kalmar FF have informed via their official website that Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Chima Akas is no longer a player of the club after completing a transfer to Portuguese Primeira Liga side Belenenses SAD.
The former Shooting Stars player, joined Kalmar from Enyimba in January 2018 and is credited with 35 appearances for the Swedish club across all competitions, including 31 in the Allsvenskan.

Everton Coach Gives Reason For Signing Iwobi

English Premier League side, Everton manager, Marco Silva revealed that Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Alex Iwobi was signed as replacement for Ademola Lookman and has urged the Nigerian international to add more goals to his game.
The Toffees had to go into the transfer market to find a new left winger after Lookman's return to RB Leipzig and were linked with moves for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha and PSV's Steven Bergwijn apart from Iwobi.

2020 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Hosting Bid: Osinbajo Assures FIFA Of Full Govt Backing

The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured FIFA, through Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, that it is in full support of the country’s bid to host the 2020 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals.
Osinbajo declared in Abuja on Thursday when a team from the world football governing body, FIFA, the officials of Nigeria Football Federation and members of the Bid Committee paid him a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa.

Ighalo Faces Shanghai Shenhua's Hammer Over Club’s Social Media Rules

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo will be sanctioned by Shanghai Shenhua for violating the club’s rules and regulations on social media.
The Africa Cup of Nations top-scorer suffered a knee injury in his last international appearance against Tunisia – and is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Spain.

Finally, Chelsea Accept Leganes €4.5m Bid For Omeruo Permanent Deal

English Premier League outfit, Chelsea have finally accepted Leganes’ €4.5 bid for Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo.
Omeruo will sign a five-year contract with the La Liga club after Chelsea agreed to lower their asking price for the centre-back.

2019/2020 NPFL: LMC Announces League Resumption Date

The League Management Company has announced that the 2019-2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season will kick off on September 22, 2019, and conclude on May 17, 2020.
The 2019 season ended in June and it saw the emergence of Enyimba as champions for a record eight times after they won the Championship Playoffs in Lagos.

Mikel Starts Training With Trabzonspor

Former Nigeria's Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has started training with his new Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor following the successful completion of his medical.
Mikel who was mobbed by excited fans on arrival in Turkey earlier this week was joined in training by another new acquisition, Caleb Ekuban who is a Ghana international.

Chukwueze Joins Jay-Z’s Roc Nation

Nigeria's Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze has signed with Jay-Z’s management firm, Roc Nation Sports to manage the affairs of the skillful player.
After his breakout year with Villarreal last season and his exciting performance at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Chukwueze has become one of the most popular Nigerian players.

Leganes Offer €4.5 million For Omeruo's Stay

Spanish La Liga outfit, CD Leganes have continued to push to sign Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo from Chelsea before the close of the summer transfer window.
According to Spanish sports daily Marca, Leganes have made an offer in the region of €4.5 million but Chelsea have valued the Super Eagles star at €8 million.