FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles rank 36th worldwide, 4th in Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up by three spots to place world 36th in the October FIFA ranking.
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WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles to face Niger in semis
The Flying Eagles have set a date with Niger Republic in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U20 Championship currently going on in Togo with the game scheduled for Saturday.
FULL LIST: Lookman, Troost-Ekong nominated for African Player of the Year award
Super Eagles duo of William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman are in the race to emerge as the African Player of the Year award after being nominated by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Canadian men on the move, climb to No. 35 in latest FIFA world rankings
Canada continues its rise under coach Jesse Marsch, jumping three spots to No. 35 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
Nigeria brace for crunch quarterfinal battle with U.S
The Nigerian women’s U-17 national team, Flamingos, who went through the group stage of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 100 per cent win record, are braced for a crunchy tie with world powers, the United States in the quarterfinals of the competition.
Shehu Dikko’s leadership will transform Nigerian sports – Drew Uyi
Football agent and global brand strategist Andrew Uyioghosa Ogbomoide, widely known as Drew Uyi, has thrown his support behind the newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, in a bid to revitalise the Nigerian sports industry for enhanced efficiency and performance.
Adeleye wins third POTW award in Cyprus
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Adebayo Adeleye, has been adjudged the best player of Matchday 7 in the Cypriot Premier League for his outstanding performance between the sticks.
Pinnick: NSC under Dikko will reposition sports
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation and Nigeria’s member of the FIFA Council, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his choice of Mallam Shehu Dikko as chairman of the reinstated National Sports Commission (NSC).