Nigeria coach Eric Chelle will watch the President Federation Cup final between Kwara United and Abakaliki FC. The match takes place Saturday at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Chelle plans to scout fresh talent for the upcoming African Nations Championship tournament.
The Malian coach previously picked 10 domestic players for last month's Unity Cup event in London. CHAN features athletes who compete only within their home country leagues. Nigeria faces tough Group D opponents Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan.
Three East African nations will share hosting duties for the competition in August. Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have prepared venues for the biennial event. Chelle hopes to discover new stars who can strengthen his squad for...
Former Nigeria national team goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi leaves South African club Marumo Gallants after one season. The 38-year-old veteran joins eight other players departing the team before the new campaign begins. Akpeyi signed with Marumo Gallants as a free agent last summer following his previous club contract.
The experienced keeper appeared in seven league matches during the 2024-25 season for Siwelele Sa Marumo. His limited playing time suggests he struggled to secure the number one position at the club. Team management decided not to renew his contract for the upcoming season.
Akpeyi built his entire professional career playing for South African teams over many years. He previously wore jerseys for Chippa United, Kaizer Chiefs...
Rangers defender Ifeanyi Onyebuchi has caught the attention of Nigerian league champions Remo Stars. The club wants to strengthen their defense and sees the 25-year-old as a key target for the upcoming season.
Onyebuchi played a major part when Rangers won the 2023-24 NPFL title. He appeared in 27 league games and scored two goals for the Flying Antelopes during that campaign.
The center-back also gained valuable experience on the continental stage. He played four matches for Rangers in the CAF Champions League competition. His solid performances over several seasons have made him one of the most sought-after defenders in Nigerian football.
Remo Stars believes Onyebuchi can help them defend their championship title. The defender has...
Nigeria's Flying Eagles team will compete in the first WAFU B U-20 Cup of Nations tournament. Ghana hosts the competition from July 10 through July 24 in Accra. The event was moved from its original June dates in Prampram to create better playing conditions.
The Flying Eagles plan to use this tournament as practice for the FIFA U-20 World Cup taking place in Chile. Coach Aliyu Zubairu's squad last played at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt during March. They earned third place at that competition.
Six other West African nations will join Nigeria in the tournament. Cote d'Ivoire, Niger, Burkina Faso, Togo and Benin complete the field for this inaugural event. All matches will take place in Ghana's capital city.
Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wants his team to fix three problems after their 1-1 tie with Al Hilal. The Spanish giants gave away a needless penalty that led to the Saudi team's goal. Courtois thinks Real Madrid players rush their attacks instead of staying calm with the ball.
The Belgian keeper said his teammates must learn patience during matches. Madrid needs to hold onto the ball longer and avoid making quick decisions under pressure. Ruben Neves scored from the penalty spot to give Al Hilal their equalizer.
Both teams found the net once at Hard Rock Stadium during the Club World Cup match. Gonzalo Garcia also scored for one of the sides in the draw. Madrid will face Mexican club Pachuca in their next tournament game on...
Southern and Middle Belt leaders criticized President Tinubu's security approach Thursday. The regional forum said current strategies put excessive burden on military forces. Leaders want Tinubu and lawmakers to fulfill their duty of protecting Nigerian citizens.
The emergency meeting produced strong recommendations for change. Police officers below assistant commissioner rank should work in their home states for better results. State governments must create security networks like the Southwest Amotekun force with proper weapons to fight terrorism.
The forum accused federal authorities of failing to provide basic safety across Nigeria. Fulani terrorists and foreign allies continue attacking indigenous communities throughout Middle...
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf promised tough action against people who pay young criminals to steal phones and cause trouble. The governor spoke to reporters Wednesday evening after returning from religious pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. He said some adults hide behind the scenes and push teenagers into crime for their benefit.
Yuswhile warning these sponsors, the governor said his administration would use modern methods to find them. He plans to create new programs that give young people jobs and better opportunities. These efforts aim to pull youth away from criminal activities and toward productive lives.
The governor asked parents and community leaders to help guide teenagers away from trouble. He stressed that fighting crime...
Niger State officials warn people living near rivers to move to higher ground before severe storms arrive. Weather experts predict three days of thunderstorms and heavy rain across northern Nigeria. The government fears another deadly flood disaster like the one that killed over 200 people in Mokwa recently.
About 2,000 communities sit along riverbanks in 15 local areas throughout Niger State. Government spokesman Jonathan Vatsa says residents must take weather warnings seriously and leave dangerous zones temporarily. Officials plan to launch awareness campaigns urging families to abandon ancestral homes during rainy season.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency forecasts early morning thunderstorms for northern states like Kaduna and...
Ogun State lawmakers want Lagos officials to fix flooding problems that hurt local residents. The Assembly committee met Thursday with government representatives and contractors about water damage in Ifo communities. Residents complained that a Lagos water pipeline project created environmental problems in their neighborhoods.
Committee leader Oluseun Adesanya told Lagos officials they must solve the drainage issues. The pipeline work affected several areas like Akute, Baale, Alausa and Oke-Aro. Standing water has made life difficult for people living near the construction sites.
Adesanya met with former Ogun official Cecilia Olajide and Lagos representatives. Contractor delegate Daniele Cifola also attended the meeting about the...
