English Championship side Charlton Athletic has announced the death of Nigerian youngster Ethan Ade-Oduwale, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Ethan, who was part of the club’s academy, passed away recently, though the cause of his death has not been disclosed. In a heartfelt statement, Charlton described Ethan as a beloved member of their …
Read More »
Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women’s Euro 2025 after Sunday’s final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final of two years ago and retain their …
Read More »
Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 to lift their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown. In front of home fans, Morocco got off to a dream start at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. With just 12 minutes on …
Read More »
Philip Shaibu, Director General/CEO of the National Institute for Sports, has praised the Super Falcons for their sensational WAFCON final victory over the Lionesses of Morocco. The win secured Nigeria’s record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, achieving the squad’s bold pre-tournament goal, famously dubbed “Mission X.” Shaibu’s …
Read More »
THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Manu Garba as Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-17 men’s team (Golden Eaglets), while Moses Aduku takes charge of the National U-20 Women’s team (Falconets). The NFF’s Head of Communications, Ademola Olajire, announced the appointments via a statement issued on Friday, July 25, 2025. …
Read More »
Sporting CF striker, Viktor Gyokeres, has been given permission to travel for medicals with Arsenal. The two clubs have already exchanged legal paperwork and approved the agreement. Gyokeres will now take the final steps to becoming a new Arsenal player over this weekend. This was confirmed by football transfer expert, …
Read More »
Aitana Bonmati scored a stunning extra-time winner against Germany to send Spain to the final of Euro 2025 and set up a World Cup final rematch with England. With the game goalless after 90 minutes, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner turned brilliantly before squeezing her strike past Ann-Katrin Berger in …
Read More »
THE Katsina United Football Club has invited 41 indigenous players for screening into the club ahead of the upcoming 2025/2026 NPFL season. The Permanent Secretary, Katsina State Ministry of Sports and Youths Development, Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu announced this in a statement on Friday in Katsina. He said that the screening …
Read More »
Nigeria produced a masterclass to thrash Zambia 5-0 in a stunning Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final tie in Casablanca on Friday. A tunning performance from the nine-time champions grants them a ticket to the semi finals and left the once-dreaded Zambians heading for home. The performance and result …
Read More »
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has omitted Nigerian officials from list of referees and assistant referees that will officiate at the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship. CAF named 70 match officials for the biennial competition which is designed for players who feature in their countries domestic leagues. The list …
Read More »
