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Thierry Henry issues apology to Nigerians after controversial World Cup broadcast remark

Thierry Henry has apologised after comments made during Fox’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup opening game between the United States and Paraguay sparked criticism from Nigerian fans.

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Samson Tijani proud of Super Eagles’ performance despite defeat to Portugal

Nigeria midfielder Samson Tijani has expressed pride in the Super Eagles' performance despite the defeat to Portugal.
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Ronaldo misfires but Portugal prevail in final World Cup warm-up against Nigeria

Francisco Conceicao netted the winner as Portugal stretched their unbeaten run to five games (W4, D1) with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, giving themselves the perfect preparation ahead of the FIFA World Cup (WC).
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Martinez expects ‘very competitive’ Nigeria test ahead of Portugal’s World Cup campaign

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has admitted he expects a ‘highly competitive’ encounter when his side faces Nigeria in Wednesday’s international friendly at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa in Leiria.
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Nigeria coach Eric Chelle believes Portugal can win World Cup

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle believes Portugal have all the qualities needed to become the next FIFA World Cup winners.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria's Femi Azeez coy on Millwall future despite Premier League dream

Nigeria international Femi Azeez has refused to be drawn on his long-term future at Millwall despite admitting his ambition to one day play in the Premier League.
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Eric Chelle explains why Osimhen and Lookman will miss Portugal and Poland friendlies

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has shed light on the absence of key forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Portugal and Poland.
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EXCLUSIVE: Emmanuel Okocha says Arsenal season a success regardless of PSG result

Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Okocha believes Arsenal’s season should already be seen as a success, no matter what happens in their Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
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Nigerian teenager Chimezie Obi opens up on his Sevilla journey and Oscar Olomo's influence

Nigeria continues to produce exciting young football talents dreaming of making their mark on the European stage, and Chimezie Obi is one of the latest names determined to follow that path.

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Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha unconvinced by Africa's 2026 World Cup chances

Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha is unsure.
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Wrexham's Arthur Okonkwo earns first Nigeria call-up for Poland and Portugal friendlies

Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has received his maiden Nigeria call-up for June’s international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
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South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: Bafana Bafana fixtures, venues and kick-off times

South Africa have returned to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since they were hosts in 2010, having qualified ahead of bitter rivals Nigeria, but after a false start in Mexico City, Bafana Bafana have a big test on their hands under coach Hugo Broos. Flashscore takes you through the full FIFA World Cup schedule for Bafana Bafana.
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Lookman overtakes Ikpeba in Champions League standings, Osimhen and Martins ahead

Atletico Madrid star Ademola Lookman became Nigeria’s third-top scorer in Champions League history with his goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.
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Unity Cup: Nigeria begin title defence against Zimbabwe, Jamaica face India

Nigeria will commence their Unity Cup title defence against Zimbabwe at The Valley, as Charlton Athletic prepare to host the 2026 edition of the tournament in May.
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Nigeria to face Portugal and Poland in June international friendlies

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Nigeria national team will face Portugal and Poland in high-profile international friendlies in June.
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Fulham defender Calvin Bassey withdraws from Nigeria squad after picking up injury

Fulham star Calvin Bassey has been forced to pull out of the Nigeria squad ahead of their upcoming games against Iran and Jordan due to an injury.
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Galatasaray confirm Victor Osimhen's successful surgery on broken arm

Nigeria international and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has had successful surgery on his broken arm, the club has confirmed.
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Osimhen and Nwabali left out of Nigeria squad for Iran and Jordan friendlies

Coach Eric Chelle has announced his 23-man Nigeria squad for this month’s four nations tournament with Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili not making the cut.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian FA push back on FIFA’s ruling on DR Congo fielding ineligible players

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has vowed to continue its push to have DR Congo removed from the inter-continental playoffs despite a ruling from FIFA on the matter.
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FIFA fine Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off trouble

FIFA has sanctioned both Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Association following disciplinary incidents during last year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off.
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Nigeria’s March invitational tournament with Jordan and Iran moved to new venue

The Jordan Football Association (JFA) has announced Turkey as the new venue for this month’s four-nation invitational tournament involving Nigeria, Iran and Costa Rica.
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Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu passes away aged 62

Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu passed away on Saturday morning, according to his former international teammate Segun Odegbami.
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Legendary Nigerian coach Adegboye Onigbinde dies aged 88

Former Nigeria and Shooting Stars coach Festus Adegboye Onigbinde has died aged 88, his family have confirmed.
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Nigeria goalkeeper Amas Obasogie suspended over match-fixing allegations

Nigeria international goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has been suspended for three months by Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars SC pending an investigation into allegations of match-fixing, the club confirmed on Friday.
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