Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have received a major boost ahead of next month’s FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, Soccernet.ng reports. The African giants have secured the international allegiance of two highly-rated teenagers, Divine Onyemachi and Jonathan Spiff Asuzu, ahead of England and Argentina. Onyemachi, an 18-year-old winger who recently swapped West Bromwich Albion for Serie […]

Yes, we’ve heard it all before. “Liverpool, City, the same winners every year.” But here’s the thing: this season could be different. The Premier League is a soap opera in football boots, packed with twists, transfers, and the occasional VAR-induced meltdown. Predicting a winner in August is like picking the last song at a Nigerian [...] The post Three Reasons Why Your Favourite Club Might Win the Premier League This Season appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Bayelsa Queens will face Police Ladies of Ghana in their opening fixture at the WAFU B Women’s Champions League, reports Completesports.com. The Group B encounter will hold in Yammosoukro on Saturday, 23 August. Bayelsa Queens will also face AS ASKO of Togo, and Sam Nelly of Benin Republic in Group B. Read Also:WAFU-B U17 Tonsome [...] The post WAFU B Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens To Face Ghana’s Police Ladies In Opener appeared first on Complete Sports.

CHAN 2024: What is at stake as Kenya face Zambia & quarter-final opponents

Sevilla have received a timely boost ahead of their La Liga opener against Athletic Bilbao, with confirmation that Nigerian striker Akor Adams has been successfully registered for the encounter, Soccernet.ng reports. The Andalusian side were reportedly set to travel to San Mamés on Sunday evening with limited squad options after only managing to register 15 […]

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Real Betis’ hopes of securing Raphael Onyedika have hit a stumbling block, with Club Brugge unwilling to part with the Nigerian international unless their valuation is met, Soccernet.ng reports. Onyedika, 24, has been a central figure for Brugge since arriving from FC Midtjylland in 2022 for just under €10 million. After three seasons, he has […]

Nigeria’s preparations for September’s World Cup qualifiers have been dealt another serious blow with captain Ahmed Musa emerging as a major doubt for the crucial fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles are set to host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on 6 September before travelling to Bloemfontein […]

Real Sociedad and Valencia will meet in a decisive meeting that could determine the future of a Super Eagles star… Spanish LaLiga clubs Real Sociedad and Valencia will meet on Saturday to discuss the transfer of Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq's future has been in the air since leaving Valencia at the […]

Fulham kicked off their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a dramatic 1-1 draw away at Brighton, thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser from Rodrigo Muniz, Soccernet.ng reports. The Cottagers looked set for defeat after Matt O’Riley’s second-half penalty, but Marco Silva’s side snatched a point in the dying moments, extending their competitive spirit from last season. […]

The 2025/2026 EFL Championship season kicked off a week ago with Bright Osayi-Samuel's Birmingham playing a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town, Soccernet.ng reports. The second tier of English Football has always had a mix of Nigerian blend with Super Eagles players and other eligible ones making waves in the league. Soccernet.ng highlights five Super Eagles […]

The English Premier League has resumed with all its pomp and pageantry as 20 clubs, once again battle to be kings of England. The Premier League is one of the most diverse leagues in the world, with the clubs recruiting the best talents from all over the world. Nigeria is ably represented, as there are […]

Ruto’s update on bringing Grammy Awards to Kenyan & how the country will benefit

Ruto’s update on bringing Grammy Awards to Kenya & how the country will benefit

Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekhou Chelle has suffered another blow ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers in September, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time AFCON Champions are set to take on South Africa and Rwanda next month as they look to claim a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but could be without their talisman in the process. […]

Dessers' Rangers will face Club Brugge in the next round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers… Rangers head coach Russell Martin has revealed the injury suffered by Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers wasn't as serious as feared, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old was feared to have suffered a nasty injury in the Gers‘ loss to Viktoria […]

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Nigeria Sports Commission boss Bukola Olopade has refuted claims about the Super Falcons not receiving their bonuses after winning the WAFCON 2024 tournament in Morocco last month, Soccernet.ng reports. Justin Madugu's side secured five wins from six games to be crowned African Champions for the 10th time. Ajibade was the WAFCON 2024 Player of the Tournament and […]

Needle, thread, nation: Stitching together a regional fashion powerhouse

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Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen recently joined Galatasaray on a permanent move from Napoli following a successful loan stint… Galatasaray defender Davinson Sanchez has praised the club’s attacking depth following their emphatic 3-0 victory over Fatih Karagümrük in the second week of the Turkish Süper Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish champions, who recently completed a […]

Colonel Mustafa & Noti Flow reconcile & return to claim their spot in Kenyan music

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca will be looking to capitalize on his team's FIFA Club World Cup title as the new Premier League season begins.

The 2025/26 Premier League season kicked off yesterday with a 4–2 win for Liverpool over Bournemouth at Anfield, Soccernet.ng reports. For Nigerian football lovers, the dramatic win sets a tone for another exciting campaign for their respective teams. However, it is also another chance to watch their beloved Super Eagles stars compete at the very […]

Houston Dash defender Michelle Alozie played a key role in the Super Falcons' 2024 WAFCON triumph in Morocco… Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie has recently let her fans in on her music taste with her love for Gunna and Asake's new song, Soccernet.ng reports. In a Snapchat story shared on Tuesday, Alozie posted a picture […]

What really happened? Inside Ruto’s empowerment program marred by controversy

What really happened? Inside Ruto’s empowerment programme marred by controversy

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has responded with humour and honesty after being asked about the possibility of marrying a Nigerian, Soccernet.ng reports. In a recent media interaction in Lagos, the 27-year-old football star, who has become a household name in Nigerian football since switching allegiance from England, was asked whether she had plans to […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen made his second debut for Galatasaray in their 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Fatih Katagumruk, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen completed his transfer to Galatasaray three weeks ago, but he was not part of the team for their opening-day win over Gaziantep. He had not played any game since June and was lacking […]

Hull City have completed the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola on a two-year deal, making him the eighth player from Nigeria to feature for the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Akintola joins compatriot and Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi, who arrived earlier this summer. Akintola follows in the footsteps of a distinguished list of Nigerians to […]

New Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has voiced his disappointment over the Ademola Lookman transfer standoff, describing it as ‘sad' that the situation has deteriorated to this point, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward has been absent from training for more than a week, amid growing certainty that he has played his last game for the […]

D’Tigers of Nigeria continued their winning streak at the 2025 Afrobasket Championship with a 87-66 victory over defending champions Tunisia, making it back-to-back wins for the former African kings. NBA star Josh Okogie was unplayable from start to finish, scoring a game-high 33 points, leading Nigeria to a win that puts them on top of [...] The post 2025 AfroBasket: D’Tigers Defeats Defending Champions Tunisia appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have issued a bold statement ahead of next month’s WAFU-B U17 Championship, smashing home 13 goals in just four preparatory matches as they gear up to host the regional showpiece, Soccernet.ng reports. Picking up the pieces after a failed attempt to win gold at the National Sports Festival earlier in the year, […]

The 2025-26 Turkish Super Lig season kicks off with a distinctly Nigerian flavour: four familiar faces to be exact. Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, Henry Onyekuru, and Anthony Nwakaeme are all set to grace the pitch, each with enough firepower to keep opposition defenders awake at night. And if history is anything to go by, Turkey’s […]

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