Author: SportsIntel
Remo Stars’ Ahmed Akinyele and Ikorodu City FC’s Marvelous Freedom made the Flying Eagles squad list for the WAFU B U20 Boys Tournament. The two young defenders were among the top performers in the 24/25 NPFL season. During the season, Ahmed reached a milestone of 50 NPFL games, a big feat for a U20 defender. Marvelous Freedom was part of the Cinderella run of the exciting Ikorodu City FC team that shook the league. WAFU B U20: Aliyu Zubairu And His Flying Eagles Already In Ghana The Flying Eagles have commenced training sessions in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, ahead of…
By: Idris Animasaun In recent years, some football clubs have begun unlocking the power of strategic brand partnerships in Nigerian football, and the results are worth paying attention to. Kwara United Football Club is a prime example. Just three seasons ago, they secured a front-shirt sponsorship deal reportedly worth between ₦25-30 million. But the benefits didn’t stop at the club’s bank account. Fans also gained access to branded merchandise, discounted products, and exclusive offers, creating a stronger connection between the club and its community. That deal helped shape Kwara United’s off-the-pitch identity, aligning them with modern football business models. With…
Nigeria broke a WAFCON Jinx of two consecutive group games without a win in a 3-0 defeat of Tunisia in Casablanca on Sunday. The Super Falcons last won an opening group game at the 2016 WAFCON. In 2018 and 2022, Nigeria lost to South Africa under coaches Thomas Dennerby and Waldrum. Nigeria Breaks A WAFCON Jinx Six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala put the Super Falcons on the path to a comfortable win with a 4th-minute goal Rinsola Babajide floated the ball from a free-kick with Ashley Plumptre missing contact, Oshoala met the ball with a glancing header to…
The Nigerian football firmament turned pale on Thursday evening after it was confirmed that the country’s 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup first-choice goalkeeper Peter Rufai died in Lagos following a period of illness. “This is really, really shocking,” NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said in Abuja. “Peter Rufai dead? What happened? I am perplexed. We did not even know that he had been ill. “We earnestly pray to the Almighty God to grant him eternal rest, and to comfort all his loved ones as well as the entire Nigeria football family.” Peter Rufai Dies After Battle With Illness…
Mahanaim FC’s Peter Edache Sunday has completed his move to Norwegian club HamKam, following an agreement between both clubs. The multi-talented 18-year-old Sunday put pen to paper at his new home on Thursday morning, after weeks of observation and evaluation at the Norwegian club, where he impressed. DONE DEAL ✅️ We are pleased to announce the signing of our player, PETER SUNDAY, to Norwegian 🇳🇴 club, @HamKamFotball The 18-year-old left-footed player can play as a winger & as well as a left back Wishing you the very best as you continue your journey to greatness. https://t.co/Bs6q2BAv6W pic.twitter.com/OOCwoWBuAr — Mahanaim Football…
Striker Aliyu Baba of Sporting Lagos continues to court attention in the Nigeria National League (NNL) with his impressive goalscoring return, netting 6 times in five starts in the second division. Aliyu Baba, 21, scored a hat-trick in a must-win away match against Solution FC on Sunday evening, taking his tally to six goals from just five starts. The Lagos-based club signed him from Mahanaim FC during the mid-season transfer window, after it struggled to find the back of the net in the first stanza of the season. Aliyu opened his Sporting account, scoring a brace in a 3-2 away…
If there were a reality show for Victor Osimhen’s performance in the Turkish league, it would be titled “Osimhen Takes the Turkish League.” Victor Osimhen capped off an extraordinary season with Galatasaray by scoring a bullet header to secure a 2-0 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on the final day of the Turkish Süper Lig. Osimhen thundered home the match-winning header to seal his status as the league’s top scorer with 26 goals, extending his record as the highest-scoring foreign player in a single Süper Lig season for Galatasaray. Galatasaray’s victory extended their remarkable run to 11 consecutive wins, allowing the club…
The Head Coach of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria, Coach Aliyu Zubairu, is looking forward to making a big mark after the FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Chile on Thursday. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are in Group F alongside Colombia, Saudi Arabia, and Norway in a draw held in Santiago, Chile. Thoughts On The Chile 2025 Draw While reflecting on the draw, Aliyu noted that his team’s goal is to prepare and compete well in the Chile 2025 World Cup. “My thoughts about the draw are positive. It’s very good that Nigeria is one of the countries participating in the…
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports, NAWIS, has expressed its deepest condolences to the Government of Kano State, the National Sports Commission (NSC), and the families of the athletes and officials who lost their lives in a tragic road accident on Saturday. The Founder of NAWIS, Prof. Florence Adeyanju, commiserated with the Kano State Government and families of the victims in a statement, describing the losses as a national tragedy. “NAWIS is shocked to hear of this tragic incident. This is a colossal loss to not only Kano State but the sporting fraternity. These young, talented athletes and officials…
Chrisantus Uche, on his debut, scored the decisive penalty as Nigeria won third Unity Cup, beating Jamaica 5-4 on penalties at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England. The regulation time had ended in a 2-2 draw, with Nigeria going up twice only to concede minutes later. Cyriel Dessers provided the assist, with Moses Simon stabbing home from close range for the first goal. In the 12th minute, an unmarked Dixon scored the equalizer after Nwabali couldn’t cut out the cross from the left. The second half resumes with Nigeria maintaining control of the game, leading to a second goal.…