Author: Tumininu Yussuf
FIFA has officially announced price reduction of some 2026 World Cup tickets following an intense global backlash from supporters, with $60 tickets now guaranteed for every match, including the final, for teams’ most loyal fans.
Team Nigeria delivered an impressive performance in athletics at the ongoing 4th African Youth Games in Angola, finishing second on the medals table with a total of 11 medals; six gold and five silver.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have slipped one place to 37th in the world in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released days ago, despite maintaining their status as Africa’s highest-ranked women’s national team.
Super Falcons forward, Chioma Okafor has officially launched her professional career after signing a three-year contract with North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
Super Falcons winger, Francisca Ordega was on the scoresheet, while Ashleigh Plumptre captained, as Al-Ittihad Ladies secured a place in the Saudi Women’s Premier Challenge Cup semi-finals with a 6–1 win over NEOM on Sunday.
Nigerian players were actively involved in the 2025/2026 UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) campaign on Matchday 5, but it proved to be a night of disappointment as elimination was mathematically confirmed for their respective clubs following heavy defeats in Gameweek 5.
Super Falcons striker and Six-time African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala produced a ruthless hat-trick to propel Al Hilal into the semi-finals of the Saudi Women’s Premier Challenge Cup, sealing a vehement 5–0 victory over Eastern Flames on Saturday.
Champions League football continued on Wednesday and delivered unforgettable drama across Europe as Arsenal maintained their perfect record, Manchester City stunned Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, and Newcastle United suffered yet another crushing late blow.
Former Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has opened up about his earliest impressions after taking charge of Nigeria’s women’s national team, painting a vivid picture of excitement, discovery, and the immediate confirmation that the country possessed world-class talent waiting to be harnessed.
Everton delivered one of the biggest shocks of the Women’s Super League season as Nigerian international, Toni Payne produced the decisive assist in a stunning 1–0 victory over Chelsea at Kingsmeadow.
