Istanbul, Turkey – September 20, 2025 Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is expected to remain sidelined until the end of the month after sustaining an ankle ligament injury during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on September 6. The Galatasaray forward, who was forced off in the first half of the match, has already missed his
Tokyo, Japan | September 20, 2025 Nigeria’s 400 metres hurdles sensation, Ezekiel Nathaniel, delivered a historic performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, breaking his own national record despite narrowly missing out on a medal. The 22-year-old clocked 47.11 seconds in Friday’s final, surpassing his previous record of 47.31 seconds set earlier this year.
FIFA has formally launched disciplinary proceedings against the South African national football team following allegations of fielding an ineligible player, midfielder Teboho Mokoena, during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against Lesotho held in March 2025. This announcement has sent ripples through African football circles, with the outcome potentially affecting South Africa’s standing in
Following Nottingham Forest’s heavy 3-0 loss to Arsenal, new head coach Ange Postecoglou has confidently assured fans that his influence on the team will be felt much sooner than expected. Addressing the media after the Premier League clash, Postecoglou emphasized that the transformation under his leadership won’t take months or even weeks — it will
Osogbo, Nigeria | September 14, 2025 — The 4th edition of the NASFAT Games (NASGA 4.0) came to a colorful end on Saturday at Fountain University, Osogbo, with thrilling performances across multiple sports and a celebration of unity through competition. The headline event, the Migration Cup football tournament, lived up to expectations as defending champions
Nottingham, UK | September 11, 2025 Nottingham Forest head coach Ange Postecoglou has indicated that defender Ola Aina is a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal following an injury sustained on international duty. Aina was forced off just ten minutes into Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa earlier in the
London | September 11, 2025 The Football Association (FA) has charged Chelsea Football Club with 74 breaches of regulations related to payments to agents, intermediaries, and third-party investments in players. The alleged violations span from 2009 to 2022, with the majority occurring during the 2010–2016 seasons under former owner Roman Abramovich. Chelsea’s current ownership, led
In a bold and symbolic act of defiance, a group of Italian football supporters staged a peaceful protest during the recent FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Italy and Israel. The incident, which occurred as the Israeli national anthem was being played before kickoff, saw several fans turn their backs to the pitch while holding
As the Super Eagles prepare for their make-or-break World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana today in Bloemfontein, Nigerians living in South Africa have thrown their weight behind the national team, mobilising massive support that could prove crucial to Nigeria’s chances of victory. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Dr.
Lagos, Nigeria | September 8, 2025 History was made in Lagos on Sunday as Nigerian pool maestro, Shehu Bamidele, etched his name into the Guinness World Records after an extraordinary performance at Poolfest Naija 2025. Bamidele, renowned for his precision and resilience at the pool table, shattered the previous record in a contest that drew
