Author: Brila

Former Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has issued a strong and candid rebuke of the mentality displayed by several home-based players invited to the national team, accusing them of lacking the hunger and competitive drive required at international level.

Rivers United saw their CAF Champions League campaign suffer a crushing blow on Friday night after the Nigerian champions conceded twice in stoppage time to lose 2–1 to Moroccan heavyweights RS Berkane in a dramatic Matchday 2 fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

On 21 November in Lagos, 1xBet received the Best Sponsorship Programme award at the Gaming Operators’ Gala and Award Night, hosted by the Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority, a sports project that is reshaping grassroot football in Nigeria.

Nigerian defender, William Troost-Ekong captained Al Kholood to their first-ever King’s Cup semi-final following a dramatic 4–3 victory over Al Khaleej, the greatest and farthest cup run in the club’s history.

Samuel Chukwueze produced a brilliant all-round performance to inspire Fulham to a hard-fought 2–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, delivering his most influential display since joining the club.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially secured federal approval for a major policy reform that criminalizes age fraud & falsification across all Nigerian sports, the toughest national stance ever taken against age cheating.

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the most painful and humiliating moments of his career.

Nigerian striker, Paul Onuachu delivered another dominant performance on Saturday, scoring a winning brace in Trabzonspor’s 3–1 victory over Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

Semi Ajayi delivered an headlining performance on Saturday as Hull City came from behind to seal a crucial 2–1 victory over Stoke City in the Championship.

Ademola Lookman has rediscovered his spark and Atalanta are reaping the rewards. The Nigerian forward scored again as La Dea secured a solid 2–0 Serie A victory over Fiorentina, the first time this season he has scored in back-to-back matches.