Author: SportsIntel
Nigeria defender Osinachi Ohale’s Super Falcons career is over, leaving behind a career that changed how women footballers are identified and protected. She announced her retirement from international football after an illustrious 16-year career representing Nigeria. Ohale, who earned 86 international caps, featured in four FIFA Women’s World Cups and seven WAFCON tournaments, winning five African titles with the Super Falcons. In an emotional farewell message, the veteran defender expressed gratitude to her teammates, coaches, the Nigeria Football Federation, and Nigerian fans for their support throughout her journey. “The jersey will leave my shoulders, but it will never leave my…
Jubilation in 36 Lion FC’s headquarters in Lagos after academy product Moses Usor’s impressive international debut, scoring for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a 2-1 win over Madagascar. Nigeria began its 2027 AFCON qualification journey with a victory against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, with Usor emerging as the standout performer. Moses Usor – the man who parted the Red Sea in Uyo. Take a bow, brilliant debutant! pic.twitter.com/CB5FWC1DW2 — Joy Ojeabulu(1 of 1)🧏🏽♀️ (@Euphoria_Sticks) September 25, 2026 Coming in as a second-half substitute, when the match remained evenly contested at 1-1, the winger made an immediate impact.…
Debutants George Ilenikhena and Usor Moses both scored to inspire the Super Eagles to a hard-fought Nigeria 2-1 Madagascar AFCON qualifying win on Friday in Uyo. After trailing to an early Clément Couturier strike in the 16th minute, Nigeria rallied in both halves to overturn the deficit and earn their first three points in Group L. Nigeria 2-1 Madagascar George Ilenikhena found the bottom corner after being played through, drawing Nigeria level on the stroke of half-time. Just five minutes after coming on, Moses Usor scored on his Super Eagles debut in the second half. The substitute ran almost the…
The Nigeria Football Federation will honour Super Eagles’ ace forward Moses Simon’s 100th cap milestone for Nigeria at senior level if he features in Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar. The fleet-footed forward played his first match for the Super Eagles on 25th March 2015, and heads into Friday’s AFCON qualifier on 99 caps, scoring 12 goals. Moses Simon’s 100th Cap: Journey to A Century of Games In those 99 games, the Super Eagles won 49 times when he was involved, drew 30, and lost 20 times. A diligent, dedicated, and resilient servant of the beautiful…
Nigeria vs Madagascar fixture will mark Nigeria’s first competitive match in the qualification race for the 2027 AFCON tournament, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is Nigeria’s opening Group L fixture, with kick-off set for 4:00 pm GMT, 5:00 pm Nigerian time. Nigeria will go into the match under head coach Eric Chelle, who will be looking to guide the team to a positive start after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Quotes One of the major talking points ahead of the match is the absence of Udinese goalkeeper…
23 players trained under Eric Chelle directing affairs, as the Super Eagles held their first full training session in Uyo ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifier against Madagascar. Only Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was missing from the 23 players invited for the AFCON qualifiers. AFCON qualifier against Madagascar: Maduka Okoye arrival Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will likely arrive at the Super Eagles camp on Thursday. With only one day to matchday, he is unlikely to start against Madagascar. Subsequently, that leaves Stanley Nwabali as the most experienced GK available ahead of Arthur Okonkwo. Eric Chelle’s big plan is to get a…
Drama and new kings were on offer as defending champions, Maktown Flyers, suffered a second straight loss, 64-72, to Asosky Hawks, to give Rivers Hoopers control of the title race with a commanding 88-76 victory over Gboko City Chiefs on the penultimate day of the Nigeria Premier Basketball League Final Four. Maktown Flyers began on the front foot, taking the first quarter 19-16 and the first five minutes of the next, 31-24. The next five minutes before the break saw the Aso Sky Hawks bounce back, tying 36 all with 2:15 to go in the second quarter. They relied heavily…
Nigeria men’s volleyball team head coach Ryan Masajedi targets Morocco upset as Nigeria prepares for a high-stakes quarterfinal clash at the 2026 African Men’s Nations Volleyball Championship Nigeria will take on Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2026 African Men’s Nations Volleyball Championship on Monday, September 21. Morocco sealed a place in the last eight after beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 29-27) in the Round of 16 on Saturday, September 19. Masajedi Targets Morocco Upset Japanese tactician Ryan Masajedi identified the weakness of his opponent and believes it will help upset the Moroccans. Masajedi said Nigeria…
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen ruled out of Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after failing to recover from a lingering groin injury. Osimhen sustained the injury during Galatasaray’s 3-2 victory over Istanbul Başakşehir earlier this month. Medical examinations later revealed an advanced-moderate strain involving his right adductor muscle group. Victor Osimhen ruled out Although the 27-year-old was initially included in Eric Chelle’s squad for the September international window, his recovery has taken longer than expected. Nigerian team officials have now confirmed that he will not be available for the upcoming fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. His replacement, Taiwo…
Ahead of their high-stakes quarter-final clash, the Falconets vs Colombia clash at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will see Nigeria battle for a spot in the semi-finals in Łódź The clash against Colombia in Łódź is coming on the back of a soul-lifting performance, with the Nigerian girls still relishing a three-goal defeat of England’s Young Lionesses in the Round of 16. Nigerian Stars To Watch The trio of Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mary Mamudu scored to send the Lionesses back to London. Mamudu has proved a consistent finisher in the past few weeks, after scoring against…