Tag: football

Lagos, March 10, 2026 (NAN) Ex-Nigeria Internationals have expressed their condolences over the death of former Technical Director and two-time Super Eagles Head Coach,...

Abuja, March 7,2026 ( NAN) Sensational Stars Academy of Gwagwalada emerged champions of the 2026 NLO Unity Preseason Football Tournament after defeating Likeminds FC...

Abuja, March 6, 2026 (NAN) The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The decision came after...

Abuja, Feb. 16, 2026 (NAN) The Chancellor of the Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta, Sen. Ned Nwoko, has called for greater collaboration between...

Lagos, Feb. 2, 2026 (NAN) The Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 Football League sustained its excitement in week two, producing 24 goals, surpassing the 21 recorded in...

Gusau, Jan. 30, 2026 (NAN) The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Zamfara chapter has hailed Gov. Dauda Lawal for hosting the Super Eagles...

Abuja, Jan. 29, 2026 (NAN) The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned Senegal and hosts Morocco after disorder marred the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025...

Yenagoa, Jan. 28 (NAN) Bayelsa State will on Wednesday hold a Day of Tribute in honour of the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as...

Mexico City, Jan. 26, 2026 (dpa/NAN) No fewer than 11 people had been killed after gunmen opened fire at a fooball game in central...

Benin, Jan. 23, 2026 (NAN) King Mohammed VI of Morocco has hailed the successful hosting of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025),...

Abuja, Jan. 22, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership matchday 7 delivered goals, drama and crucial victories for the teams as...

Abuja, Jan. 22, 2026 (NAN) The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership, has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing 2025/2026 league following the...

Abuja, Jan. 22, 2026 (NAN) Liverpool cruised to a 3-0 away win over Marseille on Wednesday as Bayern Munich sealed a 2025/2026 UEFA Champions...

Lagos, Jan. 21, 2026(NAN) Harrison Jala, the Chairman, Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force, has commended the organisation of the just concluded...

Abuja, Jan. 21, 2026 (NAN) Manchester City suffered one of the biggest upsets in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) history on Tuesday, while holders...

Abuja, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, has commended the Super Eagles for their display of character...

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), hosted by Morocco, combined high-scoring football, strong organisation and intense controversy, as the continent’s flagship tournament unfolded...